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UFC President Dana White recently stirred up a frenzy in the MMA world by giving an update on the explosive altercation that went down between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler during the filming of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 31. It appears that White wasn’t exaggerating when he said things went berserk. According to recent reports, McGregor and Chandler engaged in a brawl that became so extreme that the Nevada State Athletic Commission had to intervene to de-escalate the situation after someone was slapped.

As soon as news of the altercation hit the headlines and social media, it grabbed the attention of fans who are excited to witness the drama unfold. Fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating every juicy detail of this epic showdown between two of the UFC’s biggest stars. It’s safe to say that this fight has lit a fire under the fans, and they are excited to see how it all plays out. In fact, the reports have convinced them that TUF 31 is going to be the best one yet.

The explosive TUF 31 update thrills the UFC fans

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Recent reports from Amy Kaplan of Sports Illustrated indicate that an individual got knocked out during the filming of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 31, and things quickly spiraled out of control. ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor reportedly rushed to the cage and ‘shoved’ Michael Chandler, resulting in someone getting ‘slapped’.

The identities of the individuals involved are still undisclosed, but this update has certainly served as quite an anchor to get the fans pumped for the upcoming TUF.

Several fans reacted to the news.

This incident has certainly raised the bar of the already hyped TUF 31 and fans are now expecting the show to be the talk of the town.

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Having said that, ‘Iron’ Chandler also addressed the incident and talked about his Irish rival.

Michael Chandler loves all kinds of Conor McGregor

In a bold move, Michael Chandler respectfully called out Conor McGregor, and his wish has been granted, as the two are now scheduled to fight later this year. What began as a healthy rivalry between two of the biggest names in MMA has evolved into an ongoing feud. And none of the two are showing signs of backing down. Moreover, Chandler recently admitted that things with McGregor are not going as well and that he has seen all shades of the Irishman during the filming of TUF 31. But he is all in for that.

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Chandler stated, “Conor on Monday is different than Conor on Tuesday, who’s different than Conor on Wednesday, and I freaking love it.”

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The drama that unfolded during the filming of TUF 31 has certainly raised the stakes, and fans are eagerly anticipating the show’s premiere. With such intense moments and unpredictable twists, it seems that TUF 31 is shaping up to be a rollercoaster ride of a season.

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