The UFC community is all charged up as the latest season of TUF 31 is just around the corner. With some big fights and even bigger anticipations ahead, TUF 31 is going to be one exceptional experience. The fans have been waiting for the show since its thrilling teaser was released.
TUF 31 is going to prove itself one of the major series in the history of UFC as the most significant player of UFC, Conor McGregor will make a comeback, since his last fight in July 2021. Conor McGregor will coach his squad against one of his fellow UFC stars Micheal Chandler. The duo will train mixture of younger and veterans fighters from the lightweight and bantamweight categories to put their best foot forward.
Which fighters will feature in TUF 31?
The UFC season 31 features two categories in which UFC has some of its most versatile fighters. As McGregor and Chander as their coach, the fighters will have the chance to bring out their best moves. The fighters will bag a six-figure UFC contract based on the results.
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Fighters like Lee Hammond, Kurt Holobaugh, Austin Hubbard, Nate Jennerman, Jason Knight, Aaron McKenzie, Landon Quinones, and Roosevelt Roberts will be fighting for the lightweight category.
Whereas Hunter Azure, Rico DiSciullo, Cody Gibson, Mando Gutierrez, Brad Katona, Timur Valiev, Carlos Vera, and Trevor Wells will be fighting for the bantamweight categories.
Here’s your guide to watching TUF 31
The United States: The event will be available on ESPN and ESPN+ at 10 pm ET or 7 pm PT on Tuesdays.
Canada: The event will be available on TSN, RDS, and UFC FIGHT PASS at 10 pm ET or 7 pm PT on Tuesdays.
Ireland: The event is all set to air on Virgin Two starting on June 6 on Thursdays.
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The United Kingdom: The event will premiere on BT Sport starting on June 1 on Thursdays.
Australia and Newzealand: The event will be telecasted on ESPN starting from May 31 on Wednesdays.
Brazil, Africa, Iceland, Italy, and Poland: The event will be available on UFC FIGHT PASS.
Will Conor Mcgregor and Michael Chandler face each other in TUF 31?
The most prominent question that is surfing along with the name of TUF 31 is the showdown between Conor and Michael. McGregor fans around the globe have been waiting for the star to step in the ring since his last fight. Even both the fighters have been hinting at a possible bout in recent times.
The president of UFC Dana White has confirmed the news of Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler facing each other in the Octagon. But definitely not in TUF 31. Conor has started undergoing the USADA tests necessary to engage in a bout already. Although White is yet to confirm the final dates, the big day is rumored to be in November or December.