The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler
The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 31 and TUF 31) is a 2023 installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)-produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter on ESPN+. Former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor and former three-time Bellator Lightweight World Champion Michael Chandler (also former lightweight title challenger) will serve as head coaches for the season.[1][2][3]
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Genre | Reality, Sports |
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Country of origin | United States |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
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Original network | ESPN |
Original release | May 30 – August 15, 2023 |
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The Ultimate Fighter: Team Peña vs. Team Nunes |
This season will feature male bantamweights and lightweights. Filming began in February in Las Vegas and the show will debut on May 30. The cast was officially announced on March 4, featuring 8 former UFC fighters (including The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated featherweight winner Brad Katona) and 8 promotional newcomers.[4]
Cast
Coaches
Team McGregor:
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Team Chandler:
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Fighters
- Bantamweights: Hunter Azure, Rico DiSciullo, Cody Gibson, Mando Gutierrez, Brad Katona, Timur Valiev, Carlos Vera and Trevor Wells.
- Lightweights: Lee Hammond, Kurt Holobaugh, Austin Hubbard, Nate Jennerman, Jason Knight, Aaron McKenzie, Landon Quinones and Roosevelt Roberts.
References
- Theodosi, Jamie (2023-02-04). "Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler confirmed for TUF season 31". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- "Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler to coach 'The Ultimate Fighter 31,' fight after season". MMA Junkie. 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- Newswire, MMA Fighting (2023-02-04). "Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler to coach TUF 31, clash later this year". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- Nolan King (2023-03-04). "'The Ultimate Fighter 31' rosters revealed, includes eight former UFC fighters". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-04.