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- 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.
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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?
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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.
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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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57 min - UFC Baku Post-Fight Show | REACTION To Rafael Fiziev's Highlight-Reel Knockout Of Manuel Torres
Rafael Fiziev sent a reminder to UFC fans, and the rest of the lightweight division after a sensational knockout victory over surging contender Manuel Torres in the main event of Saturday's UFC Baku card. Now that Fiziev is back on track, what makes sense for him, and how do you think the new UFC Meta Ranking structure will reward him?
Following the UFC Fight Night card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck — along with a guest appearance from Alexander K. Lee — reacts to the event as a whole, Fiziev's spectacular performance, his callout for the BMF title, and what fights make sense. Additionally, they discuss some of the weirder moments on the card, another rough day for Herb Dean, Shara Bullet's win over Michel Pereira in the co-main event, and much more.
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1 hr 3 min - UFC Baku Preview Show: Is this do-or-die for Rafael Fiziev against Manuel Torres?
Guess who's Baku? Baku again.
On Saturday, the UFC returns to Azerbaijan for the second UFC Baku, this one headlined by a matchup between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres with heavy implications at 155 pounds. But which lightweight is going to bring the flavor, and which one will throw his hands up in the air?
Ahead of Saturday's event, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Fiziev vs. Torres and debate which lightweight is the only one. Additionally, the team will discuss the co-main event between Shara Bullet and Michel Pereira, a few truly great undercard fights, answer viewer questions, and more.
Tune in for the UFC Baku Preview Show.
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1 hr 18 min - BTL | REACTION To New UFC Rankings, Dustin Poirier. Josh Hokit Doubles Down
Dana White and the UFC finally revealed their new set of rankings, and people have had mixed reactions, with a lot of folks left scratching their heads after the launch earlier this week. Is the new Meta process the way to go, or will the promotion continue to have issues along the way?
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to the new A.I. rankings structure and how things shifted. Additionally, topics include Dustin Poirier's arrest and the viral video that went along with it, Josh Hokit doubling down on his controversial post-fight interview following his UFC White House stoppage win, Manel Kape's knockout of Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119, UFC Baku headlined by Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres, Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman finally announced as the UFC Oklahoma City main event, and much more.
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