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Originally Published 7 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
The article critiques the long-running UFC reality show 'The Ultimate Fighter,' arguing that after 20 years and 33 seasons, it has lost its novelty and significance, serving more as a business tool than an engaging television program, with its original groundbreaking appeal long faded.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Tony Ferguson proposes settling his long-standing UFC rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov by coaching against each other on The Ultimate Fighter, after five failed fight attempts, and also praises Islam Makhachev as a superior wrestler.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MMA Fighting
The Ultimate Fighter 32 premiered with coaches Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko selecting their teams from a diverse international roster. Grasso won the coin toss and picked Guillermo Torres and Robert Valentin first, while Shevchenko chose Roedie Roets and Shamidkhan Magomedov. In the first fight, Roets defeated Torres by decision, giving Shevchenko's team an early lead. The season will culminate in a flyweight championship trilogy bout between Grasso and Shevchenko, with TUF finalists competing for UFC contracts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by UFC
Former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk has been named to the UFC Hall of Fame, while women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso is set to coach on the newest season of The Ultimate Fighter. Additionally, light heavyweight Jamahal Hill discusses his upcoming title bout against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 300.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by UFC
Former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk has been named to the UFC Hall of Fame, while women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso is set to coach on the newest season of The Ultimate Fighter. Additionally, light heavyweight Jamahal Hill discusses his upcoming title bout against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 300.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MMA Fighting
Brad Katona secures a split decision win over Timur Valiev in The Ultimate Fighter 31 bantamweight semifinals, advancing to the finals and giving Conor McGregor's team a much-needed victory. Katona, who previously won TUF 27 at featherweight, now has the opportunity to become the first-ever two-time winner of the reality show. The intense battle saw both fighters sustain cuts on their heads, with Katona showcasing strong counters and Valiev delivering damaging leg kicks and combinations. Katona's win sets up a potential welterweight bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, although the matchup is yet to be confirmed due to recent sexual assault accusations against McGregor and his ongoing USADA issues.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MMA Junkie
In Episode 7 of "The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler," two fighters undergo injury exams before a lightweight fight ends quickly. Team McGregor is still seeking its first win after six straight losses. Conor McGregor spars with Landon Quinones, delivering a body kick that temporarily incapacitates Quinones. Team Chandler remains confident with a 6-0 lead. Jason Knight suffers a cut but continues to fight, while Cody Gibson discovers a grade 2 MCL tear but chooses to continue in the tournament. Knight defeats Quinones via submission, bringing Team Chandler's lead to 7-0. McGregor exchanges words with Knight and expresses frustration with the clean sweep. Next week, Hunter Azure and Rico DiSciullo face off, with tensions escalating between the teams.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MMA Junkie
Episode 6 of "The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler" featured a physical altercation between coaches Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler after a dramatic fight between Lee Hammond and Kurt Holobaugh. Holobaugh won the fight via submission, leading to McGregor berating Chandler and shoving him in the face. The episode also revealed the matchup for the next episode, with Jason Knight facing Landon Quinones.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MMA Fighting
Michael Chandler expresses frustration over Conor McGregor not being in the USADA testing pool yet and doubts their scheduled welterweight bout will happen by the end of 2023. McGregor has missed the mandatory six-month period required for a fighter to return to competition after being out of the USADA pool. Chandler and McGregor are currently appearing as opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31, with Team Chandler winning all four episodes that have aired so far.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MMA Junkie
Episode 4 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 featured the rescheduled fight between Trevor Wells and Timur Valiev, which was previously canceled due to Wells' cold sore. Negotiations between coaches from each team regarding the weight class were drawn-out, but the fight eventually took place at a catchweight of 142 pounds. Valiev won via unanimous decision. Next week's episode will feature a bantamweight fight between Brad Katona and Carlos Vera.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Team Chandler, coached by Michael Chandler, wins for the third week in a row against Team McGregor in The Ultimate Fighter Season 31. Austin Hubbard secures a spot in the lightweight semifinals with a unanimous decision win over Aaron McKenzie. Chandler's investment in coaching and connectivity with his fighters has paid off with three straight wins. Team McGregor continues to struggle, raising questions about Conor McGregor's coaching abilities. Next week's matchup features Timur Valiev from Team Chandler against Trevor Wells from Team McGregor in the bantamweight division.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
The second episode of The Ultimate Fighter Season 31 saw Cody Gibson score a first-round knockout over Mando Gutierrez, securing a spot in the semifinals. Meanwhile, a medical issue forced the postponement of the bantamweight fight between Timur Valiev and Trevor Wells, leaving the teams to figure out how to proceed. Conor McGregor's team is now 0-2, while Michael Chandler's team continues to dominate with two wins. Next week's matchup features Austin Hubbard from Team Chandler against Aaron McKenzie from Team McGregor.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MMA Fighting
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler faced off for the first time as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter season 31. The show will feature a cast of lightweights and bantamweights and will debut on ESPN on May 30. McGregor and Chandler are scheduled to fight later this year, but no date or location has been announced, and McGregor has said he expects the fight to take place at 170 pounds.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bloody Elbow
Conor McGregor guarantees that a trilogy fight with Nate Diaz will happen someday, despite contract difficulties. McGregor just finished filming The Ultimate Fighter, where Diaz was originally supposed to be his opponent before being replaced by Michael Chandler. McGregor says he has a lot of fights left in him and is excited to continue on and get them done. The target date for McGregor vs. Chandler has yet to be finalized.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MMA Mania
Conor McGregor reveals that Nate Diaz was originally supposed to be his opposing coach on The Ultimate Fighter 31, but the bout fell through and Michael Chandler was chosen instead. McGregor still plans on having a trilogy bout with Diaz in the future, stating that "we must fight" as they are currently one a piece. McGregor's upcoming bout against Chandler has no official date or weight class yet, but is expected to take place in 2023.