The UFC community loves the reality series The Ultimate Fighter for one particular reason. In the show, fans get to see some of the future UFC fighters. The reality show is famous for the competitive spirit it displays between the two teams. Recently, the MMA fighter Loik Radzhabov, who decided to fight at TUF 31, was signed directly to the UFC. Radzhabov is a Tajik fighter who has earned sixteen victories and just four losses in his career. When the 32-year-old was announced as the contestant for TUF 31, many were disappointed, as he had already proven his strength against his opponents.
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The Tajik fighter has secured some glorious victories while competing in the lightweight division of the Professional Fighters League. His last fight was at Eagle FC against Zach Zane.
Nonetheless, there was a lot of drama regarding Radzhabov being the TUF contestant. One of the TUF coaches is the Irish superstar, Conor McGregor. However, McGregor was called out for doing a team shuffle. Many were not okay with how ‘The Notorious’ was serving his position as a coach. UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns was one. He blasted out at the Irishman for cutting out his teammate, Radzhabov, from TUF. Nonetheless, now Burns might feel happy about Radzhabov’s achievement.
Fans react to the news of Loik Radzhabov’s direct entry to UFC
Some of the fans feel that the UFC has taken a great decision by giving Radzhabov direct entry to the world’s biggest MMA promotion. Since the crowd has varying opinions, some believed that they missed a chance to watch him in The Ultimate Fighter.
Check out what fans have to say about the UFC’s new decision.
One of the fans came up with strong allegations against Conor McGregor. The fans say that the Irishman’s team shuffling has destroyed the show.
Guy that should've been favorite to win show gets signed after all the alleged conor team shuffling. Pretty clear indicator Conor came in and made ufc take some of "his guys" https://t.co/K9tHT5WVaF
— David Majilton (@TheRealDirtyJoe) February 25, 2023
Another fan had a very cold reaction. It seems like he dislikes Russian fighters.
Great another boring ass russian that likes to hug
— Ángel 🇧🇷 (@daglock23) February 25, 2023
One of the fans mocked ‘Durinho’, saying that he can stop his tweeting now that his teammate is finally inside the UFC.
@GilbertDurinho there now u can stop tweeting about this 👍🏻
— aj2412 (@aj24124) February 25, 2023
One of the fans claimed that it was a great decision from the UFC considering the past accomplishments of Radzhabov and that he deserves to be in the promotion.
Great, skip the bs and get him in. 21 pro fights at 31, now is the time.
— David Burnell (@ThisIsNotDSP) February 25, 2023
One Twitter user too, felt that the former PFL fighter deserves to be in the UFC.
Great news! Loik is way too established to have to go through TUF. Looking forward to his debut.
— VKram (@VKramCombat) February 25, 2023
Another fighter mocked Radzhabov, assuming that he was Russian. He commented:
Mokaev's long lost brother?
— Everyday's a battle (@anotherMMA_fan) February 25, 2023
One of the netizens hardly felt it was a great achievement for the fighter, as being in TUF automatically paves the way for the UFC.
70% of TUF get into UFC anyways
— aarashalmazi (@aarashalmazi) February 25, 2023
As per recent reports, both Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler have reached Nevada for the shoot of TUF 31. However, a lot of allegations have been raised against the Irishman by now.
The major one was put forward by Gilbert Burns, who said: “This guy is my teammate! Loik Radzhabov 2x PFL finalist 155! Work so hard and was ready to finally get his shot in the UFC on TUF was in Vegas everything good to go! This freaking Conor bring his own guys and they kick him out! Not Fair”
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