Season 31 The last fighter Continuing, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler have coached opposing teams of competitors on the UFC TV show.
McGregor and Chandler’s teams consist of up-and-coming mixed martial artists on a UFC contract and fighters who have fought in the promotion in the past and are looking to make a comeback. Only one fighter will emerge victorious in the show.
McGregor has trained with the program in the past, facing Uriah Faber in 2015 and winning with his team.
It was a rare case of two coaches on the show but not fighting afterwards, and McGregor v Chandler was announced later this year.
No date, venue or weight class has been confirmed, but both fighters have promised that the bout will take place.
The first episode of the programme The last fighter Season 31 aired on Tuesday, May 30, in the United States, and on Thursday, June 1, in the United Kingdom. The series will air weekly episodes until the season finale on August 15.
In the United States, the show is broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+. In the UK, BT Sport televises the show, as well as on its website and app. Episodes are broadcast at 22:00 GMT every Thursday.
It is worth noting that BT Sport was renamed TNT Sports in July.
At the end of episode 1 of the new season of The last fighterOne of McGregor’s henchmen was knocked out in eight seconds.
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