UFC commentator Jon Anik believes that Conor McGregor will have a tremendous impact on the TUF 31 ratings. ‘The Notorious’ is returning to the octagon after his horrific leg break loss against Dustin Poirier back in 2021. According to the UFC commentator, the Irishman’s ability to promote his fights is unparalleled, and he has at least eight of the top 10 PPV fights of all time. This proves that fans are eagerly waiting to see McGregor back in the octagon, and his return will be a massive draw for the sport.

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In what promises to be a spectacular matchup, McGregor will coach against Michael Chandler in the TUF 31. Both the fighters will showcase their coaching skills first and then face each other inside the octagon.

The Conor McGregor Effect: A Game-Changer for TUF 31 Ratings?

UFC commentator and analyst Jon Anik was showing his excitement about the return of Conor McGregor. He believes that the Irish superstar will be a driving force for the TUF 31 ratings.

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He said, “So the Conor McGregor effect I think is going to definitely be reflective in the ratings. When it comes to this uh, this latest iteration of The Ultimate Fighter.

Anik‘s confidence in McGregor‘s ability to draw audiences is so high that he admits to not watching the last season of TUF. However, with the Irishman’s involvement in TUF 31, Anik is eager to watch the show.

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The Art of the Talk: Jon Anik Praises Conor McGregor’s Charisma and Wit

UFC commentator Jon Anik is all praise for Conor McGregor‘s charisma, and he admires the Irish superstar’s ability to talk trash like no other. Anik says that despite his own skills, the former double division champ’s quick wit, and comedic timing are quite famous. In addition, the fact that he is always spontaneous makes him even more hilarious.

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He said, “Because I just really appreciate Conor’s quick wit, his comedic timing. And the fact that nothing ever seems rehearsed, and he’s hilarious.

Anik also notes that there’s something about the Irish that makes them exceptionally good at trash-talking and hyping themselves up. He reveals that some Irish fans have told him that even the best trash-talkers in their country cannot match McGregor’s abilities.

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Himakshu Vyas is a Combat Sports author at Essentiallysports. He is passionate about sports, with soccer and MMA being the sports he is most involved in. Aside from that, he follows the global soccer scene. He is a die-hard Manchester United supporter for over a decade. Himakshu loves to play soccer with his friends a few times a week and indulges in MMA training daily to stay fit. This has helped him gain the perspective of a participant in the sports world. He is a huge fan of the first UFC two-division champion 'The Notorious' Connor McGregor and Jon Jones. He respects and looks up to MMA athletes, as he believes the world of MMA is teeming with disciplinarians and athletes who devote their lives to achieving a god-like physique to compete at the highest level. Apart from sports, he loves to travel and cook. He likes to explore different cuisines on the road and creates his own version of the recipes.

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