The Ultimate Fighter returns for its 31st season next week, and with UFC stars Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler serving as coaches, it will undoubtedly be a memorable one. Make sure you read on to find out where to watch The Ultimate Fighter in the UK.
“TUF” is a reality TV show where a camera crew follows two teams of MMA fighters around as they live in a Las Vegas mansion and train to compete in a grand prix-style tournament with their fellow housemates. Each season features two weight divisions, with the finalists of each fighting at a fan-filled UFC event for the chance to earn a lucrative UFC contract.
This season’s theme has been labelled “redemption” and will see former UFC fighters looking for a second chance at stardom compete against surging prospects on the rise. The competing divisions this time around are bantamweight and lightweight.
Some of the former UFC fighters competing in the show are Brad Katona, Roosevelt Roberts, and Hunter Azure. Meanwhile, newcomers include Aaron McKenzie, Lee Hammond and CES MMA staple Rico DiSciullo.
Where to Watch The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs Chandler in the UK
TUF 31 will premiere at midnight (BST) on Tuesday, the 30th of May and will proceed for twelve weeks, with episodes coming out at the same time each week.
BT Sport subscribers (£29.99 per month) can watch this season live on ESPN as part of their subscription package. UK fight fans without access to BT Sport will have to subscribe to UFC Fight Pass (£6.99 per month) to get in on the action.
When Will McGregor and Chandler Fight?
With McGregor and Chandler set to face each other before the end of the year, the speculation about when and where this might be is still ongoing. It’s looking most likely that the annual MSG November PPV will host the event, but the UFC are yet to confirm this.
Also in speculation is the weight class of the bout. McGregor has been making a lot of noise about making the fight at 170 lbs or even 185 lbs, and if you look at his Instagram, you can see why.
Chandler spoke to the media at UFC 285 about the specifics of the future fight.
“Conor expressed that it’s going to be 170 lbs. I would love it at 170 lbs… I’ll fight him at 185 lbs. I’ll fight him in whatever weight class….. I couldn’t care less.”
“He’s talking about 185 lbs… We’ll see. I called his bluff. I think he doesn’t thinks that I’m heavy and as dense as I actually am. I’m sitting here at 191 lbs.”
Michael Chandler speaking to the media at UFC 285
Hopefully, we get more information on the bout throughout the release of TUF 31.
