Undefeated Lee Hammond Selected for TUF Season 31
Hammond has the opportunity to showcase his skills on the global stage and potentially follow in the footsteps of other Irish MMA stars.
SBG Ireland fighter, Lee Hammond, has been selected to compete in The Ultimate Fighter season 31. Hammond is an undefeated lightweight with a record of 5-0-0, and he is poised to take on the best up-and-coming talent in the UFC in a quest to become the next Ultimate Fighter champion.
Hammond is a longtime training partner of Conor McGregor, who is also serving as a coach on the show. McGregor has had a successful stint as a coach on the show before, and he is confident that Hammond has what it takes to go all the way in the competition.
Hammond’s most recent victory came in December 2022 at ÉFC, where he defeated Nikola Ivanovic by armbar in the first round. Prior to that, he won by decision against Karomatullo Sufiev at Super League MMA 3 in June 2022. Hammond has also showcased his striking skills with a stoppage win over Bogdan Blăjan at Heroes Fight League 3 in March 2022.
Lee Hammond’s selection to compete in The Ultimate Fighter season 31 is a significant achievement for the SBG Ireland fighter, and he has the opportunity to showcase his skills on the global stage. As a longtime training partner of Conor McGregor, Hammond has undoubtedly benefited from training with one of the best fighters in the world.
McGregor is also serving as a coach on the show alongside Michael Chandler, and the two will lead their teams in a series of fights to determine the winners of The Ultimate Fighter season 31.
McGregor is no stranger to coaching on the show, having done so previously in the summer of 2015 opposite Urijah Faber. The Irish superstar is also preparing for his upcoming fight against Michael Chandler, which is expected to be one of the most-watched pay-per-view bouts of the year.
Hammond’s selection to compete on The Ultimate Fighter comes at an exciting time for Irish MMA, with McGregor’s upcoming fight generating a lot of buzz in the country. As a fellow Irish fighter, Hammond will be looking to make a name for himself in the competition and potentially follow in the footsteps of McGregor and other Irish MMA stars.
The Ultimate Fighter Season 31 is shaping up to be one of the biggest seasons of the show yet, with former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor and No. 5 ranked lightweight contender Michael Chandler as coaches. The two will go head-to-head in what is expected to be the year’s most-watched pay-per-view bout later this year.
The series will feature a dynamic cast of up-and-coming prospects and returning veterans in the men’s bantamweight and lightweight divisions. The cast members have put everything aside for the chance to pursue their UFC dreams and become the next Ultimate Fighter champion.
All 12 episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 31 will be available exclusively on ESPN, with one episode releasing every Tuesday beginning on May 30 at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT. The episodes will also be available on demand on ESPN+ at 11 pm ET, following the conclusion of their network debut. Fans can re-watch all 30 previous seasons of the show on ESPN+.
The Ultimate Fighter has introduced millions of fans to future UFC champions and top contenders over the years. Former participants who have gone on to become UFC champions include Julianna Peña, Kamaru Usman, Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Rose Namajunas, Michael Bisping, Robert Whittaker, Nate Diaz, Tony Ferguson, T.J. Dillashaw, Amanda Nunes, Matt Serra, Michael Chiesa, Al Iaquinta, Kelvin Gastelum, Uriah Hall, and many others.
Conor will look to share his skills and experience with his team and build momentum toward his inevitable match against Chandler later this year. Chandler, a fan favorite known for his dynamic fighting style and personality, plans to add a successful TUF coaching season to his resume on the way to fighting McGregor.
We wish Lee Hammond all the best in his journey to become the next Ultimate Fighter champion and look forward to seeing him compete alongside Conor McGregor in the coming months.
