Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter is below means, as Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler coach opposing groups of rivals on the UFC tv present.
McGregor and Chandler’s groups encompass up-and-coming combined martial artists who’re bidding for a contract with the UFC, and fighters who’ve fought within the promotion previously and are trying to make their means again. Just one fighter will emerge victorious on the present.
McGregor has coached on the programme previously, going up in opposition to Urijah Faber in 2015 and profitable with his staff.
That was a uncommon case of two coaches participating within the programme however not combating one another afterwards, and McGregor vs Chandler has been introduced for later this yr.
No date, location or weight class has been confirmed, however each fighters have promised that the bout will go forward.
The first episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 31 aired on Tuesday 30 Could within the US, and on Thursday 1 June within the UK. The sequence will air weekly episodes till the season finale on 15 August.
Within the US, the programme is airing on ESPN and ESPN+. Within the UK, BT Sport is broadcasting the present on TV, in addition to on its web site and app. Episodes go reside at 10pm BST every Thursday.
It’s price noting that BT Sport is being rebranded to TNT Sports activities in July.
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