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Former UFC champion Conor McGregor arriving at Blanchardstown District Court in Dublin, where he is charged with driving offences. The court has heard that the dangerous driving case against Mr. McGregor is expected to conclude in January. The case was adjourned until January 11 when the matter is expected to be disposed of. Picture date: Thursday November 24, 2022. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Former UFC champion Conor McGregor arriving at Blanchardstown District Court in Dublin, where he is charged with driving offences. The court has heard that the dangerous driving case against Mr. McGregor is expected to conclude in January. The case was adjourned until January 11 when the matter is expected to be disposed of. Picture date: Thursday November 24, 2022. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images)
We have now come to the end of TUF 31 with four fighters ready to take on each other in the finale. Just when we thought none of the prospects from the team Conor McGregor would go through, veteran Brad Katona switched teams to keep ‘The Notorious’ in the competition. Moreover, McGregor has shared a spoiler ahead of the finale on social media.
Conor McGregor somehow avoided a clean sweep against Michael Chandler‘s team. He was down 0-7, but the last quarterfinal fight saw prospect Rico DiSciullo defeat veteran Hunter Azure with a remarkable knockout finish. However, he failed to get the job done in the semi-finals. Now, the Irishman has only one fighter representing him in the finale. Let’s see what he had to say about his teammate.
Conor McGregor shared a spoiler for TUF finale
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Brad Katona has been training at the Straight Blast Gym in Ireland for a long time. So it came as a surprise to many people when Michael Chandler selected him to be a part of his team. However, in the wake of McGregor’s prospects losing to Chandler’s team, some fighters got the chance to switch allegiances. Most fighters were hesitant to go through with that move, but Katona didn’t miss out on the chance of reuniting with his coach, John Kavanagh.
We have a switch to Team McGregor this week 👀 #TUF31 pic.twitter.com/yWe5OWR4iQ
— The Ultimate Fighter (@UltimateFighter) July 26, 2023
Katona embraced the change with open arms and received a grand welcome from Conor McGregor when he joined the team. Furthermore, his impressive performances led him to the bantamweight finals. ‘The Notorious’ shared an Instagram story where he predicted that Brad Katon will become the first-ever two-time TUF winner. McGregor said, “(Canada)’s own in the house! Double Tuf Champion Brad Katona.” Meanwhile, the finale is set to take place this weekend at UFC 292.
TUF Finale: Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley headlining
UFC 292 is just days away and there is a lot of excitement regarding the main event. UFC superstar Sean O’Malley will finally compete for the divisional gold against ‘Funk Master’ Aljamain Sterling. The card is also stacked with some great fights and in addition to that, it will also feature the TUF final fights.
Back to Boston and we're bringing TWO title fights with us! 🏆
The official #UFC292 poster has landed! pic.twitter.com/Se7ogQHhOa
— UFC (@ufc) July 25, 2023
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On the TUF front, Brad Katona will take on Cody Gibson in the bantamweight finale. Meanwhile, teammates Austin Hubbard and Kurt Holobaugh will battle it out in the lightweight finale. The stage is set and we wait to see who emerges victorious this weekend in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Brad Katona has always won the TUF competition once in the 27th season. He is aiming to replicate that feat this time again. Moreover, if Katona manages to win the finals, he will become the first fighter to ever achieve that accolade. Conor McGregor seems to have high hopes of his teammate winning the competition as we wait to see what happens this weekend.
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