Between the Links: Conor McGregor’s disastrous return, UFC 329 fallout, busy weekend ahead

Conor McGregor's return to the octagon unraveled in disaster at UFC 329, when an injury forced an abrupt end to his main event clash with Max Holloway in Las Vegas. The setback raises hard questions about McGregor's future: whether he will attempt another comeback, and whether fans and the sport would invest in one.

On the latest edition of MMA Fighting's "Between the Links" podcast, hosts Mike Heck and Jed Meshew dissected the fallout from UFC 329's headliner and explored what lies next for both McGregor and Holloway. The panel also highlighted Paddy Pimblett's impressive co-main event submission victory and surveyed other standout moments from the card. Beyond Las Vegas, they previewed an active weekend across combat sports: Dricus du Plessis meeting Kamaru Usman in the UFC Oklahoma City main event, Arman Tsarukyan taking on Colby Covington at RAF 11, Ben Askren's comeback, and the PFL's Austin stop. The show aired live at noon ET / 9 a.m. PT and is available on-demand via video, podcast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms.