Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are set to star as the coaches on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter.
The show will air on ESPN, per UFC president Dana White, who broke the news today on UFC’s social media channels. Given the reach and magnitude of McGregor’s star power, it makes sense that the program will air on ESPN instead of ESPN+. The series will premiere on Tuesday, May 30, according to sources.
Once this season of The Ultimate Fighter concludes, it will lead to a fight pitting McGregor against Chandler. The build to it, undoubtedly, will be as noteworthy as any fight in 2023. McGregor is one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, and this will mark his return to the Octagon for the first time since July 2021. Chandler has dropped two out of his last three bouts, but every single one of his fights in the UFC has been must-see. This has the making of a phenomenal fight, and it will be particularly interesting how McGregor looks after his time away from the cage.
