The UFC has released a trailer ahead of the release of The Ultimate Fighter 31 featuring coaches Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.
As expected, the trailer teased what to expect ahead of the launch, and after seeing a small glimpse of footage, fans are left gasping for more.
The trailer dives into both coaches, McGregor and Chandler, highlighting the contestants’ high-pressure fights. The backend of the trailer had fans eagerly keen to see more after McGregor aggressively pushes Chandler’s throat while the pair face-off.
Watch Conor McGregor Push Michael Chandler in TUF 31 Trailer
Post filming, rumours circulated regarding a scuffle between coaches, which UFC President Dana White commented on at the UFC 285 press conference.
“They do not like each other now, a lot of s*** went down on Friday. I don’t look at stuff that’s good for the show or things like that. Whatever happens, happens.
“The stuff that just happened shouldn’t have happened and I’m getting old, boys. I’m getting old. I would’ve been in there sooner back in the old days but not good… There was a lot of s*** that went down on Friday.”
Quotes via TALKSPORT
Safe to say fans are in for a treat when these two different personals collide in a high-paced and highly-intensified environment. Make sure to tune in live on ESPN on May 31 for the first episode.
The upcoming series was set to play as a warm-up for a potential McGregor vs. Chandler fight later in the year. However, with McGregor and his USADA testing situation up in the air, nothing’s been pencilled in.
McGregor has been out of competition since his second consecutive loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021, where he suffered a gruesome leg injury which forced him to watch on from the sidelines. At the same time, Chandler has been actively competing and becoming a staple name in the UFC lightweight division. In Chandler’s most recent fight, he also suffered a stoppage defeat to Dustin Poirier when submitted in the third round at UFC 281 in November last year.
