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- On To The Next One: What’s Next For Max Holloway, Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett After UFC 329?
Max Holloway and Conor McGregor’s rematch at UFC 329 raises just as many questions as it provided answers.
The former UFC champions met in a rematch 13 years in the making, with McGregor returning to action for the first time since 2021, but there was little satisfaction for either fighter as McGregor was forced to bow out with an apparent knee injury just 69 seconds into the contest. Holloway got the win, but didn’t get the chance to put on a bounce-back performance after his recent loss to Charles Oliveira.
And McGregor? He didn’t even get to fight and with one more bout left on his UFC contract and potentially another long layoff ahead of him, his future is murkier than ever.
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where Holloway and McGregor can possibly go from here, with both fighters likely done for 2026. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Paddy Pimblett, who arguably stole the show with a stunning submission of Benoit Saint Denis, plus main card winners Mario Bautista, Brandon Royval, and King Green.
We also dig into the prelims to figure out what’s next for Robert Whittaker in his light heavyweight journey, and how the UFC should build blue-chip heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson.
Plus, the fellas take your matchmaking suggestions at the end of the show.
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1 hr 11 min - UFC 329 Post Show | REACTION To Conor McGregor's DISASTROUS Injury, Paddy Pimblett Stealing Show
Following the chaotic ending to UFC 329, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and José Youngs react to Conor McGregor's injury, Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett's wins, and more from Saturday's International Fight Week card.
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13 min - UFC 329: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 Preview Show | Is the Mac Truly Back?
Ahead of Conor McGregor's return to the octagon after a five-year layoff to face Max Holloway in a rematch, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and José Youngs discuss the fight, a wild week in Las Vegas, Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis, and more.
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12 min - No Bets Barred: What Can We Expect From Conor McGregor's Return At UFC 329?
The Mac is back!
On Saturday, Conor McGregor returns to the octagon after a five-year layoff, taking on Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas. The bout is a rematch of their 2013 fight that McGregor won, but more than that, it’s a test to see what, if anything, McGregor has left to offer — and No Bets Barred is here to break it down.
This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda, AKA Long Island Luke, of Morning Kombat, the Main Card Minute, and Prop Quiz to dive into all things UFC 329. Topics discussed include whether McGregor can recapture the magic against Holloway, whether Paddy Pimblett can win a fight against an elite lightweight, a surprisingly deep undercard, the latest update on The Climb, and more.
Tune in for episode 159 of No Bets Barred.
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1 hr 18 min - Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why Conor McGregor Could Beat Max Holloway, Plus Full UFC 329 Preview
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin preview UFC 329 including the long awaited comeback for Conor McGregor. What should we expect out of McGregor after five years away? Is this fight do or die for the former two-division champion? How does McGregor get it done on Saturday and what does this fight mean for Holloway? Plus we look at Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis and so much more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer!
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1 hr 2 min - BTL | Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2, UFC 329 Burning Questions, More
It's officially UFC 329 fight week, and that means the countdown to Conor McGregor's return to the #UFC octagon is down to its final days. McGregor faces Max Holloway in a rematch to cap off Saturday's massive event in Las Vegas, and a lot of the big questions that come from the fight are in the aftermath — where does either go with a win, or a loss this weekend?
On an all-new special Monday edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses all things UFC 329, McGregor's long-awaited return following a five-year absence, what's at stake for Holloway in this rematch that he's heavily favored in, Paddy Pimblett facing Benoit. Saint Denis in the co-main event and how much of a must-win this fight is for him after his loss to Justin Gaethje earlier this year, other big stories ahead of the event and around the MMA news cycle, and more.
Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long.
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58 min - UFC Fantasy Draft, Season 5: Which 72 UFC fighters Will Close Out 2026 In Style?
The MMA Fighting team is back with Season 5 of its fantasy league!
Who is set to star inside the octagon over the next six months? Will Conor McGregor return to the octagon with authority, or will Max Holloway get his revenge? Can Islam Makhachev retain his welterweight title, or is the other Irish MMA star set to break through?
Plus, which under-the-radar standouts could fight more than once and produce the kinds of finishes that make the difference between winning and losing the league?
Join the MMA Fighting staff as they select the 72 fighters they think are best poised to end 2026 with a bang.Follow Alexander K. Lee @AlexanderKLee
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1 hr 26 min - BTL | Countdown To Conor McGregor's Return, Midyear Grades, Awards, More
The first half of 2026 for the UFC and the MMA world has been an interesting one to say the least, with big events, fights, newer promotions trying to make their mark, and more. With the halfway point of the year comes the usual report cards, standout storylines, and the awards that go with them.
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, we discuss the best of the best — and potentially, the worst of the worst — thus far in 2026, is Justin Gaethje or Sean Strickland the fighter of the midyear, and other thoughts about the past six months. Additionally, topics may include the countdown to Conor McGregor's return to action when he faces Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329, the card as a whole, multiple additions to the Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry headlined UFC 330 event, and much more.
Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck as he answers your questions all show long.
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1 hr 18 min - Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Offers Dustin Poirier Advice After Recent Arrest Plus How Confident Are We That Conor McGregor Is Fighting at UFC 329?
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Dustin Poirier’s recent arrest for public drunkenness and the bodycam footage revealed from the arrest. Brown offers Poirier advice after he also retired from the sport and had to find something else to fill the void that fighting always provided. Plus we are now two weeks out from Conor McGregor’s return but are we more or less confident that he’s going to fight this time? All that and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer!
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52 min - On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Baku
Rafael Fiziev is back on track after a highlight-reel knockout of Manuel Torres in the UFC Baku main event, but is he still in the contender picture or is time for the fan favorite to chase fun fights?
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discusses what's next for the resurgent Fiziev and his hopes of getting the call for a "BMF" title fight. We also try to figure out what the matchmakers can do with the frequently underwhelming Shara "Bullet" Magomedov, who continues to win while leaving us wanting more. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for main card spoiler Matheus Camilo, Asu Almabayev after a dominant submission win over Charles Johnson, intriguing middleweights Ikram Aliskerov and Abus Magomedov, and more.
Plus, your matchmaking suggestions following the UFC's return to Azerbaijan.
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