Former UFC star speculates how Netflix can play a key but problematic role in Conor McGregor's MMA redemption

Despite the controversy he's embroiled in, Conor McGregor may have a path to redemption. That is, at least, according to former UFC heavyweight-turned-comedian, Brendan Schaub.

He believes that Netflix could play an instrumental role in McGregor salvaging what's left of his tattered reputation.

Schaub his thoughts on the topic on the latest edition of his Extra Thiccc podcast. As he puts it, the UFC can promote McGregor as a rogue within their ranks, while collaborating with Netflix, who he advised to keep their hands off a live McGregor fight until the tail-end of 2025, likely to generate hype and anticipation.

Schaub said:

"The UFC can paint it like as, you know, UFC's bad boy... Let's say 2025 December, live on Netflix — Conor vs. Chandler. Massive! And that's the problem. That's the f***ing problem! Netflix is like, 'Yo, what can get us numbers?' Oh, man, you might want to lay low on this one for a little bit. But again, if you're the UFC, I don't know what it's like in their contracts. If Conor wants to fight, I think he has one or two fights on his contract, they have to offer him a fight. They have to."

Check out Brendan Schaub's thoughts on Conor McGregor's UFC return (4:37):

For now, though, McGregor is embroiled in the most career-damaging controversy of his life after being found liable for assault in the civil case with Nikita Hand, who accused him of sexually assaulting her back in Dec. 2018. The verdict has led to a series of consequences for the Irishman's image and even his pockets.

An Irish gym called Scully Fitness painted over a mural of him on their premises, while various large retailers have pulled all of McGregor's alcoholic beverages from their shelves, prompting Proximo Spirits—the parent company of Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey—to cut all ties with McGregor.

Additionally, IO Interactive ended its collaboration with McGregor, removing any content relating to him from their video game, 'Hitman: World of Assassination.'

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Conor McGregor has already worked with Netflix

The suggestion of a collaboration between the UFC and Netflix would be new, although Netflix has already taken a swing at live combat sports events with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. However, working with the streaming platform isn't new to Conor McGregor.

Check out the trailer for Conor McGregor's documentary:

A documentary series on the Irishman, 'McGregor Forever,' streamed on the platform in 2023 and drew tremendous attention from the MMA fandom.