Although TUF 31 has only just begun, it seems Conor McGregor is already causing a stir in the house as rumors surface suggesting the Irishman kicked three contestants off the show to make room for his hand-picked wrestlers.
‘The Notorious’ is preparing to direct his second season of The Ultimate Fighter, although this time he will compete after the conclusion, unlike last time. The man standing against him will be the fantastic Michael Chandler, a fan favorite who enjoys putting on a show every time he steps foot in the Octagon.
As announced on social media earlier today, Conor McGregor may have put an end to the dreams of three wrestlers after he reportedly forced them off the show to make way for a host of competitors of his choosing.
“TUF 31 has just started and it has already sounded like an unpleasant experience for some fighters on the roster. After more than a week of isolation in separate hotel rooms with little direction, some fighters have been informed that they will not be on the show after everything… As you know, there are always alternates, but some wrestlers were told they would be directly on the show, then they were cut once Conor was selected to train.”
As Twitter user Daniel Rubenstein said above, Kenneth Cross, Brandon Jenkins and the undefeated Mitch Ramirez were the unlucky men on the shooting block, though it’s unclear at this point who was selected to replace the trio.
As seen during his season alongside Urijah Faber, Conor McGregor tends to have favorites spread throughout his team, having passionately guided Artem Lobov to the final almost eight years ago.
When will Conor McGregor’s TUF 31 air?
The world is ready for Conor McGregor to wow our television screens once again, and with filming for The Ultimate Fighter 31 now underway, when can fans witness the daily events of the fighting reality show?
The season is reportedly scheduled for twelve episodes and will air exclusively on ESPN beginning Tuesday, May 30. Now that we know the time, date, and trainers, all that’s left to know is who will compete for a UFC contract.
TUF 31 will have a veteran vs. prospect stipulation with several old faces returning to the promotion in an attempt to secure their way back into the Octagon.