Fan Questions: UFC Too Watered Down? McGregor Return

Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest fan questions in MMA right now, including the delayed return of Conor McGregor, the UFC’s growing roster problem, and why fight cards feel more watered down than ever. Schaub dives into the highly anticipated Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland matchup and explains why Khamzat might be one of the most dangerous fighters he’s ever seen—while still giving Strickland a real shot over 5 rounds. He also reacts to fan concerns about UFC fighter pay, the lack of star power, and whether the current business model is hurting the product. Other topics include Colby Covington’s fall from popularity, potential McGregor fight announcements, and why the UFC may be saving big news for major events. If you’re looking for honest UFC analysis, fight breakdowns, and unfiltered MMA opinions—this episode covers it all. Gear Heads Gone Wild - See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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Fan Questions: UFC Too Watered Down? McGregor Return is an episode from Below the Belt by Thiccc Boy Studios | PodcastOne.

This episode is 00:32:33 long.

This episode was published on Apr 19, 2026.

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