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“Hulk Smash” Helps Conor McGregor Avoid a Clean Sweep Against Michael Chandler as Fans Share UFC Star’s Excitement Over 1–7 Win at TUF 31

Published 07/19/2023, 1:26 AM EDT

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The team of Conor McGregor finally earned their first victory on TUF 31 after a dreadful 7-fight losing streak to Michael Chandler‘s team. Rico DiSciullo registered perhaps one of the best knockout victories of this season against Hunter Azure. UFC fans were elated with this result and shared their reactions in a post on social media.

Conor McGregor’s team of prospects had a high probability of losing all the fights against Team Chandler’s veterans. There was little to no hope that his team would have bounced back from seven consecutive losses. However, things turned around in the final week of TUF 31.

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Prospect Rico DiSciullo took on veteran Hunter Azure in the last quarterfinal fight of TUF 31. As the fight started, Chandler’s teammate went straight for a takedown, but he was denied. As the fight progressed, Azure landed some big strikes on DiSciullo and even mounted him for a brief period. McGregor’s teammate was finding it difficult to get up due to the veteran’s constant ground-and-pound strikes. However, nobody expected the ending of the fight.

Both fighters looked fresh at the start of the second and final round, a rule that McGregor wanted Dana White to change altogether. Meanwhile, DiSciullo landed a stiff overhand right strike that sent Azure down to the mat. That prompted McGregor’s teammate to land a double hammer fist strike, which resembled a move by Marvel superhero Hulk, called the ‘Hulk Smash’. And the fight was over. Let us see what the fans had to say.

Fans react to Conor McGregor earning his first TUF 31 win

The fans were happy for the Irishman after his team earned their first win in the last week of the quarterfinals. One fan noticed how happy Conor McGregor was and enjoyed his celebration after DiSciullo’s win.

One fan claimed that Team McGregor’s only win had the most memorable finish of the season till now.

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They seemed to love the double hammer fist ‘Hulk Smash’ move.

One fan said:

Moreover, another fan cited the double hammer fist as a ‘Donkey Kong’ move

Some people claim that Rico DiSciullo had the same stance as Tony Ferguson.

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Some were taken aback by the sound made after DiSciullo landed the double hammer fist.

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If Conor McGregor had lost all the fights, it would have gone down as the first time a coach suffered a clean sweep in the history of TUF. Fortunately for ‘Notorious’, that did not happen, and he will remain in the show until the end of the semi-finals. We’ll have to wait and see if his Rico DiSciullo can go all the way.

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Himanga Mahanta

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Himanga Mahanta is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. He has a passion for combat sports and a deep understanding of the intricacies of MMA. With his expertise and extensive knowledge, Himanga provides in-depth coverage of UFC events and fighters, bringing his readers closer to the action and the athletes they admire.
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Rupkamal Sarma