Amid Uncertainty Around a “Clean Sweep”, Conor McGregor Asked to “Fire Up the Jet” and Leave, After His Teammate Loses Fight in 60 Seconds at TUF 31
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Conor McGregor‘s time as a coach on The ‘Ultimate Fighter’ has been marred by a series of losses, leading to a historic losing streak for his team. In the most recent episode, McGregor’s fighters suffered their seventh consecutive defeat, a record-breaking occurrence in the show’s history. The losses have included four stoppages, highlighting the struggles faced by Team McGregor.
The latest blow came when Jason Knight from Team Chandler submitted Landon Quinones from Team McGregor in the first round. Following the episode, Michael Chandler took to Twitter and dropped a significant tweet, suggesting the possibility of a clean sweep and igniting speculation amongst the MMA community.
Conor McGregor may have to fly out before TUF season finishes
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Amid the uncertainties surrounding their fight, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler have been going back and forth on social media. Both stars have been taking aim at each other in a series of tweets. The seventh consecutive win on the latest episode of TUF was fodder for Chandler, who made the most of it with another taunting tweet.
The 37-year-old wrote, “What happens if there is a clean sweep? Fire up the jet…that’s what… #tuf31.”
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What happens if there is a clean sweep? Fire up the jet…that’s what… #tuf31
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 12, 2023
If Team Chandler achieves a clean sweep, it will be a first in the history of The Ultimate Fighter, setting a remarkable milestone. Such a sweep would leave Conor McGregor with no fighters left to mentor for the remainder of the show. Following the loss, McGregor wanted to know how things would proceed in the event of a clean sweep.
An executive producer on the show said that if the sweep occurs, the showrunners will need to inquire whether the fighters from Team Chandler would be willing to switch sides. Regardless of the disastrous results, Michael Chandler defended McGregor against the criticisms his coaching style received.
Michael Chandler backtracks on statements on McGregor
Despite the mounting losses and the ongoing exchange of online taunts between the two coaches, Michael Chandler has defended Conor McGregor against allegations that he has not dedicated enough time to his team. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Chandler addressed the issue. Clarifying that McGregor was present during every training session and actively involved with his fighters.
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He emphasized that the perception of McGregor’s absence stemmed from the manipulative nature of reality TV. According to Chandler, the footage can be edited to create any narrative.
As ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ progresses and approaches its quarter-finals, all eyes are on whether Team Chandler can achieve the historic clean sweep, leaving Team McGregor without a single victory.
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The rivalry between McGregor and Chandler continues to generate intense anticipation and speculation among fans and MMA enthusiasts. The outcome of the remaining fights and the subsequent developments on the show will undoubtedly shape the legacy of this season of The Ultimate Fighter. Will Team McGregor be able to avoid a clean sweep? Let us know in the comments below.
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Yeswanth Praveen