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Conor McGregor leaving Blanchardstown Court, Dublin, where he is charged with dangerous driving in relation to an incident in west Dublin in March. Picture date: Thursday June 23, 2022. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Conor McGregor leaving Blanchardstown Court, Dublin, where he is charged with dangerous driving in relation to an incident in west Dublin in March. Picture date: Thursday June 23, 2022. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images)
Team McGregor and Team Chandler are looking all geared up going into the shooting of The Ultimate Fighter. Just like the two lightweights, the team will also be looking for some fireworks in the show. Moreover, the coaches are also excited to face each other in a potential match inside the UFC octagon. The news surrounding the show is growing day by day and the fans are eagerly waiting for Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler to go head to head.
The rumors of Gordon Ryan being in either of the team is however looking slim. There is other news that has gotten the fans excited for The Ultimate Fighter 31. Recently, the cast of TUF 31 was released and there is something that the fans ought to know.
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TUF 31 cast is disclosed to the fans
Journalist J. Torres revealed in a series of tweets about the cast of The Ultimate Fighter. The fans will be excited to see Team McGregor and Team Chandler taking each other on. The journalist was one of the first to break the team news.
BREAKING: #TUF31 CAST REVEALED!
For those of you who subscribe to The Scrap Sheet, you know I’ve had a list of over 21 fighters who were in Vegas and considered for the show…
After watching this video 100 times, I stood up all night to cross reference the faces I saw: pic.twitter.com/F3OS1MC3YW
— J. Torres (@joeyfights) February 24, 2023
Torres revealed that former UFC fighters are in Team Chandler. Roosevelt Roberts and Kurt Holobaugh make a comeback via TUF 31.
First up on Team Chandler are a pair of former UFC fighters…
💥 Roosevelt Roberts
💥 Kurt Holobaugh pic.twitter.com/QbUqbtUWhz— J. Torres (@joeyfights) February 24, 2023
The owner of The Scrap News also said Jason Knight is featured in Team Chandler. Moreover, he is excited about the veteran’s return.
Next up for Team Chandler is another familiar veteran, Jason Knight. He is DEFINITELY going to be fun to watch this season: pic.twitter.com/EfcNQwbvt0
— J. Torres (@joeyfights) February 24, 2023
Coming to Team McGregor, Torres disclosed that Nate Jennerman, Rico DiSciullo, and Carlos Vera will be in the team of ‘The Notorious’.
First up for Team McGregor, we have a trio of fighters who have yet to fight in the UFC…
💥 Nate Jennerman
💥 Rico DiSciullo
💥 Carlos Vera pic.twitter.com/MSYmlwQZAM— J. Torres (@joeyfights) February 24, 2023
He also revealed another set of the trio to feature in Team McGregor.
Next up for Team McGregor, we have another trio of talented fighters vying for their first UFC contract…
💥 Trevor Wells
💥 Mando Gutierrez
💥 Aaron McKenzie pic.twitter.com/kH3PfXCQ6I— J. Torres (@joeyfights) February 24, 2023
Another fighter that is featured in Team Chandler is veteran Austin Hubbard.
Many curious people shared their thoughts online.
Back to Team Chandler: I could recognize that posture in the back there from a mile away.
Seems Michael’s team is full of the veterans cause we have another returner with Team Elevation’s Austin Hubbard… pic.twitter.com/qEAMGgH3JM
— J. Torres (@joeyfights) February 24, 2023
Some of the news of the fighters in Team Chandler will shock some of the fans.
Next up for Team Chandler are a pair of former opponents turned teammates in the #TUF31 house…
💥 Brad Katona
💥 Hunter Azure pic.twitter.com/ap9sHhJZ0T— J. Torres (@joeyfights) February 24, 2023
Lastly, Torres revealed that Sody Gibson will feature in Michael Chandler’s team.
Lastly, to top things off, we have none other than Cody Gibson rocking the red for Team Chandler. Another fun selection for the Veterans, if you ask me… pic.twitter.com/sehl9D8Qgs
— J. Torres (@joeyfights) February 24, 2023
Furthermore, the journalist also said that there are some slots that are yet to be filled in McGregor’s team.
There are a couple of guys who have yet to be named, including the fighter McGregor brought on from his gym.
But if you want to know who else I’m speculating but couldn’t 100% confirm when cross referencing my list, check out this video I made: https://t.co/6dhca6qidh
— J. Torres (@joeyfights) February 24, 2023
It’s worth noting here that I was never able to confirm McGregor brought in MULTIPLE guys. I never heard it was multiple, I heard it was only one.
Often, production flies out 3-4 extra bodies in the event front runners do not pass their medicals.
— J. Torres (@joeyfights) February 24, 2023
The fans will be even more excited on seeing the lineup for the team.
Chandler expects ‘nostalgic’ Conor McGregor to return
The rivals have mutual respect for one another. Recently as revealed in an interview, Michael Chandler said, “I think we’re gonna see a nostalgia of Conor McGregor. He’s gonna find his roots again, and I’m expecting the best Conor we’ve ever seen.” However, some of the UFC veterans are criticizing McGregor’s recent actions.
It remains to be seen what McGregor and Chandler have to say about their respective teams. Let us know in the comments what you think about the teams at TUF 31.
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