Conor McGregor's emotional trajectory took a sharp turn from devastation to physical aggression when his team faced yet another defeat on The Ultimate Fighter.
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Conor McGregor’s emotional trajectory took a sharp turn from devastation to physical aggression when his team faced yet another defeat on The Ultimate Fighter. In a heated moment, McGregor directed his anger toward opposing coach Michael Chandler, resulting in a confrontational and violent encounter.
Throughout the initial five episodes of TUF, Team McGregor has encountered significant challenges. However, Conor McGregor, known as the “Notorious” one, presumably harbored optimistic expectations for his top pick and fellow SBG Ireland teammate, Lee Hammond. Their upcoming bout against Kurt Holobaugh from Team Chandler held promise, as McGregor likely anticipated a potential turning point for his team.
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Maintaining secrecy regarding the outcomes of fights on TUF proves to be a challenging endeavor. Unfortunately, leaked footage has now emerged, revealing a crucial moment where Hammond fell victim to a guillotine choke late in his bout against Holobaugh. This defeat not only pushed McGregor’s team to an 0-6 record but also left McGregor himself visibly devastated, falling to his knees in disappointment.
In the previews for this season of TUF, the UFC highlighted an intense moment where McGregor forcefully pushed Chandler in the Octagon, creating anticipation among viewers. Another leaked clip unveils that this confrontation occurred right after Hammond’s submission loss on episode 6. This further adds to the series’s dramatic tension and ongoing rivalry between McGregor and Chandler.
Team McGregor’s record remains without a win after six fights on the show, leaving only Landon Quinones and Rico DiSciullo, the #4 lightweight and bantamweight prospects handpicked by McGregor, to face off against Chandler’s top picks, Jason Knight and Hunter Azure. As the competition progresses, all eyes are on these remaining fighters to turn the tide for Team McGregor.
The release of the complete footage showing McGregor pushing Chandler will undoubtedly ignite excitement among fans, fueling speculation about a potential future fight between the two. However, as time passes, the likelihood of that matchup materializing seems to diminish with each passing day.
The opportunity for “Mystic Mac” to make a comeback this year has already been closed, primarily because of his apparent reluctance to re-enter the USADA testing pool. This raises questions about whether the promise of a substantial payday would be enough to keep Chandler waiting for the possibility of that fight becoming a reality.
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