Even with the cloud of yet another sexual assault allegation hanging over Conor McGregor, the UFC and ESPN remain committed to shining a spotlight on MMA’s biggest star as Season 31 of “The Ultimate Fighter” will proceed with its fourth episode Tuesday night.
McGregor, 34, currently is featured as a coach opposite lightweight contender and former Bellator champion Michael Chandler on “TUF 31,” which has aired weekly on ESPN since May 30 and is set to continue until Aug. 15.
Two ESPN spokespersons declined an MMA Junkie request for comment when asked if the network has considered canceling “TUF 31” or making changes to the show’s presentation considering the sexual assault allegation against McGregor. A UFC spokesperson didn’t respond to MMA Junkie when asked if the promotion would reconsider the continuation of “TUF 31” given the optics of the situation.
