In the sixth action-packed episode of TUF 31, the spotlight once again fell on Conor McGregor as ‘The Notorious’ faced yet another crushing defeat. As the losses piled up, McGregor’s spirit seemed to wane, but his fiery determination remained undiminished.
Fueled by frustration, he locked horns with the opposition coach and his future adversary, Michael Chandler, in an explosive face-off that left the viewers on the edge of their seats.
Team McGregor on 0-6
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In a thrilling face-off on The Ultimate Fighter 31, Kurt Holobaugh from Team Chandler went head-to-head against Lee Hammond, representing Team McGregor in a lightweight clash. Despite Hammond’s initial domination in the first round with his grappling and ground-and-pound strikes, Holobaugh turned the tables in the second round, staging an impressive comeback. With the clock ticking down to less than two minutes, Holobaugh ensnared Hammond in a guillotine choke, compelling him to submit. This victory proved to be a game-changer for Holobaugh, propelling him to the semifinals and putting his spirit on display.
Conor McGregor goes 0-6 on The Ultimate Fighter 31 through the first six weeks #TUF31
— Ben Davis (@BenTheBaneDavis) July 5, 2023
Holobaugh’s stellar performance showcased the coaching genius of Michael Chandler, as he became the sixth fighter mentored by Chandler to advance to the semifinals. In the fierce battle against Hammond, Holobaugh kept the spectators at the edge of their seats, establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division and leaving an indelible mark.
While Team McGregor stands at 0-6 as Team Chandler remains undefeated in the season so far.
‘The Notorious’ left devastated
Following the defeat of his SBG Ireland teammate, Lee Hammond, Conor McGregor found himself on his knees, visibly devastated, as he suffered his sixth consecutive loss in TUF 31.
Team Chandler escaped with another win to stay undefeated 😳 #TUF31 pic.twitter.com/e0RRW8PZgS
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 5, 2023
The show, initially anticipated with excitement by all the fans of the Irishman, took a dark turn as McGregor’s losses continued to mount. It was a stark contrast to the optimistic expectations following his return from the leg break. However, six episodes down the line, things are not looking good for ‘The Notorious’.
Conor McGregor pushes Michael Chandler in the face
Post the fight, Conor McGregor confronted Michael Chandler in a heated face-off. McGregor upset about his teammate’s loss, vented his frustration on Chandler. The Irishman challenged Chandler’s recent victories, claiming they were not against him and that some UFC fighters had been around longer than Chandler. The confrontation escalated when ‘The Notorious’ shoved Chandler and exchanged heated words.
Things hit a boiling point between the coaches tonight on #TUF31 🤬
[ Watch new episodes every Tuesday on ESPN & ESPN+ ] pic.twitter.com/yyz5iE7ft1— The Ultimate Fighter (@UltimateFighter) July 5, 2023
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UFC President Dana White quickly intervened to calm the situation and separated the fighters. The episode revealed the intense tension between McGregor and Chandler, setting the stage for a future clash between them.
So far, Team McGregor is having a hard time in the season. Moreover, what built the anticipation for TUF 31 was the showdown between McGregor and Chandler later this year. However, that is now jeopardized, as the Irishman failed to enter the USADA test pool.
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