TUF 31 Ep. 8 Recap: Team McGregor Gets Its First Win; Conor McGregor Gets Into a Heated Argument With Team Chandler; Rico DiSciullo Gets a Luxury Ride Post His Win

In a dramatic turn of events, the eighth episode of ‘The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler’ marked a shift in the fortune of Team McGregor as they faced the looming threat of a clean sweep. However, amidst the tension, Conor McGregor found a reason to celebrate and showcase his vibrant personality.

Not only did the episode highlight McGregor’s elation after picking up a fight, but it also revealed a generous side to the notorious fighter. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as this coverage of what transpired on the episode unfolds, proving that McGregor is not one to be underestimated.

Team McGregor avoids a clean sweep

In the eighth episode of TUF 31, Team McGregor triumphed, putting an end to Team Chandler’s dominance. Rico DiSciullo emerged as the lone warrior from Team McGregor, advancing to the semi-final round with a jaw-dropping second-round knockout of Hunter Azure in their bantamweight clash. Despite Azure’s ground control and infliction of damage, DiSciullo showed unwavering determination, fighting through until the final bell. In the second round, DiSciullo embodied the spirit of Boston courage with McGregor’s spirited encouragement.

He unleashed a barrage of powerful strikes, forcing Azure to retreat. DiSciullo skillfully defended against takedown attempts and unleashed a punishing kick followed by a devastating right hand that sent Azure crashing to the canvas.

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With a final double axe handle strike, DiSciullo sealed the victory, leaving the referee with no choice but to halt the fight. McGregor celebrated with exuberance, Azure graciously accepted defeat, and UFC President Dana White stood in awe of the remarkable outcome.

Conor McGregor screams at Team Chandler

After DiSciullo’s victory, McGregor shifted his celebration to Michael Chandler‘s team, engaging in fiery trash talk with Roosevelt Roberts as the main target. McGregor called out Team Chandler for lacking the desire to finish fights and openly declared his affection for knockouts.

He lambasted the opponents for clenching and holding on to each other throughout two rounds, mistakenly believing it would secure them victory, stating, “There’s a lot of unfinished fights here.” Roberts took offense to McGregor’s flamboyant post-fight behavior, including his dancing, singing, and insults, and made his discontent abundantly clear. However, the night clearly belonged to DiSciullo.

Rico DiSciullo earns a Lambo ride

After clinching Team McGregor’s inaugural victory, Rico DiSciullo received an unexpected treat. DiSciullo playfully requested Conor McGregor if he could take his Lamborghini for a spin. To which the UFC superstar astounded him by handing over the keys. DiSciullo and McGregor embarked on a thrilling joyride in the Lamborghini, reveling in the triumph and the exhilaration of the high-performance sports car.

The forthcoming episodes will unveil the pairings of the semis, with only one matchup currently confirmed: Team Chandler teammates Roosevelt Roberts and Austin Hubbard. ‘The Ultimate Fighter 31’ will disclose the remaining bouts in the upcoming episode.

Following the season finale, the lightweight and bantamweight tournament finalists of TUF 31 will vie for a lucrative six-figure UFC contract at a grand finale event, although the event date remains undisclosed. Don’t miss out on the action as ‘The Ultimate Fighter 31’ airs live every Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+.

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