The 31st season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ has been an absolute treat for fight fans, serving up thrilling bouts and intense rivalries. While the current season may not be setting records in terms of viewership, one element has managed to captivate the attention of fans worldwide: the long-awaited return of Conor McGregor. After a significant hiatus, the Irishman’s presence back in action, combined with the added intrigue of his coaching against his comeback opponent, Michael Chandler, has generated immense excitement.

Recently, episode 3 of TUF 31 aired, offering several standout moments that left viewers on the edge of their seats. However, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows for Team McGregor, as disappointment seemed to streak their way.

Team McGregor is on 0-3

In the recent episode of ‘The Ultimate Fighter 31,’ Michael Chandler’s coaching proved to be dominant against Conor McGregor as Austin Hubbard, representing Team Chandler, secured a decisive victory over Aaron McKenzie. Despite McKenzie’s moments of success on the feet, Hubbard’s exceptional takedown defense and striking skills ultimately prevailed. In the first round, Hubbard nearly finished the fight with a series of powerful strikes and ground-and-pound, establishing his dominance.

In the second round, McKenzie started aggressively with a combination of leg kicks and punches, but Hubbard’s defense and control allowed him to secure the top position on the ground, where he delivered a barrage of ground and pound to seal the victory.

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Hubbard’s dominant performance earned him a unanimous decision win, contributing to Team Chandler’s impressive 3-0 record in the TUF 31 quarterfinals.

Hospitalized after defeat

Despite going the distance, Team McGregor was dealt a crushing blow, which could be described as their most brutal loss to date. Aaron McKenzie displayed resilience by weathering the storm and making it into the second round, offering a ray of hope to McGregor’s team following their previous devastating knockout defeats.

However, things took a dramatic turn for the worse as McKenzie’s ground game proved to be his downfall, resulting in severe cuts around his eye and cheek. This unfortunate turn of events necessitated McKenzie’s transport to the hospital in an ambulance.

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Nevertheless, McGregor acknowledged his opponent’s unwavering determination and applauded his performance in the face of adversity.

Conor McGregor buys toys for a great sum of money

During the filming of The Ultimate Fighter, Conor McGregor had a heartwarming encounter with a young fan named Samuel Romero. Romero, who creates custom action figures using WWE and UFC pieces, caught McGregor’s attention on social media with his unique creations. Impressed by Romero’s craftsmanship, McGregor invited him to meet during the show’s recording in Las Vegas.

Samuel Romero and his family made the trip from California to meet McGregor, who was thrilled with the action figures Romero had made of him. McGregor decided to purchase the figures for his three children, pulling out a stack of hundred-dollar bills and paying Romero a generous sum of $1,200 for the toys.

This gesture showcased McGregor’s appreciation for his fans and his willingness to support their creativity.

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