# Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Controversial Ending in Usyk vs. Rico, Conor McGregor in a Do-or-Die Situation at UFC 329?

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Published: 2026-05-26T08:00:00+00:00
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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the controversial ending in the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven match and if this is yet another black eye on the boxing industry. We’ll also discuss Colby Covington’s decision to retire from the UFC and how he’ll be remembered now that his fighting career is over. We’ll also talk about Conor McGregor’s comeback against Max Holloway — did the UFC set up him up for failure with this matchup in his first fight back in five years? Is it really do-or-die for Conor in this fight? All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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