Conor McGregor Tips His Hat to “Tremendous” Undefeated Fighter as One to Watch in TUF 31

Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler have officially wrapped up shooting for the 31st season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’, and it’s safe to say that the making of this installment has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. The drama-filled season saw both fighters go head-to-head to get their respective team members the coveted UFC contract by the end of the show.

As a coach, McGregor gave it his all to impart his knowledge and skills to his team members, and recently, ‘The Notorious’ pointed out one particular fighter from his team, who he believes is the one to watch out for. With the Irishman donning the coach’s hat, it’s no surprise that he has left his mark on the fighter. The fighter in question is the 28-year-old Richie Lewis, whom McGregor has hailed as a promising young blood with the upcoming TUF 31.

Conor McGregor endorses a ‘savage’ fighter

The excitement for the 31st installment of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ among UFC fans is palpable, and Conor McGregor has given them yet another reason to be excited. The Irishman has been mentoring a promising undefeated fighter from his team, Richie Lewis, who goes by ‘Savage’ as his moniker, has already caught the attention of the MMA world.

Recently, McGregor commented on an Instagram post that showcased a good training session between himself and Lewis, praising the young fighter from his pack.

Under the post, the proud TUF 31 coach wrote, “Tremendous fighter”. McGregor’s endorsement of Lewis has sent a clear message to the UFC community that this fighter is one to watch out for.

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Now all eyes are on Lewis to see if he can prove himself worthy of the prestigious UFC contract. It remains to be seen if Lewis can live up to the hype and emerge victorious in the end, but one thing is for sure – with McGregor in his corner, he’s got a fighting chance.

TUF 31 will air on May 31. And after its conclusion, both Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are penciled to lock horns in a pay-per-view battle in the octagon. Are you excited about this matchup? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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