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McGregor-Faber to coach The Ultimate Fighter 22

July 12, 2015 by Jason Cruz 6 Comments

During Sunday’s TUF 21 Finale, Conor McGregor and Urijah Faber were announced for Season 22 of The Ultimate Fighter which will air this fall on FS1.  The two are not scheduled to fight as is the usual protocol at the end of the show.

As many noticed during the weigh-in show, the two had an awkward run-in.  Perhaps not a coincidence.

The coaches will have lightweights from America and Europe with Faber coaching the Americans and McGregor coaching Europe.

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Perhaps also not a coincidence, the television cameras during the PPV caught Frankie Edgar approach the Octagon and shake McGregor’s hand after he won the interim belt.  This could be an option if Aldo cannot come back soon.  As for TUF, many thought Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate would spark some ratings success.  It did ok, but nothing big.  Everything McGregor does seems to spark interest so this was a measured risk to put McGregor on this show.  We shall see if it can produce consistent ratings.

Filed Under: FS1, TUF, TV, UFC

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  1. The Greatest says

    July 13, 2015 at 4:02 am

    d on July 12th, 2015 12:34 PM
    Hahaha. The Gayest self destructing. He, along with all the boxing trolls can’t deal with the fact that not only was this a huge event, the next one will be the biggest in mma history and will likely destroy any boxing ppv from here on out.

    UFC 190 is going to be the biggest in mma history?
    Yea in your bra.

    Im callin it now. Aldo-McGregor never happens.

    Reply
  2. Combo says

    July 13, 2015 at 4:41 am

    Cool. TUF continues into the 22nd while boxing reality shows failed after a few.

    Reply
  3. The Greatest says

    July 13, 2015 at 4:59 am

    Combo on July 13th, 2015 4:41 AM
    Cool. TUF continues into the 22nd while boxing reality shows failed after a few.

    Reality TV is nothing to brag about. Most boxing fans dont care about that shit.

    If you want to talk TV/Entertainment then I got two words for ya
    “Rocky”

    Reply
  4. d says

    July 13, 2015 at 6:11 am

    “UFC 190 is going to be the biggest in mma history?
    Yea in your bra.
    Im callin it now. Aldo-McGregor never happens.”

    You are a retard. When did I say 190 was going to be the biggest ever, you mutant?

    You are praying Aldo-McGregor never happens. Hahahaha.

    Reply
  5. d says

    July 13, 2015 at 6:13 am

    “Cool. TUF continues into the 22nd while boxing reality shows failed after a few.
    Reality TV is nothing to brag about. Most boxing fans dont care about that shit.
    If you want to talk TV/Entertainment then I got two words for ya
    “Rocky”

    Last time I checked “Rocky” was one word you fucking idiot.

    Reply
  6. saldathief says

    July 13, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    If the ufc cant pull tuf out of the toilet with 22 then I dont know what to say. Looks like a decent season with these 2 guys.

    Reply

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