See what MMA Twitter thought of the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 31.
The 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter aired on Tuesday night with Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler as the coaches of the veterans and prospects.
And wow, the first episode did not disappoint.
Fans were gifted McGregor one-liners, an insanely quick KO, some early drama between the coaches and much more in episode 1. There were even some juicy new teasers like a knee injury, McGregor handing a kid a wad of cash and a competitor eating a nasty liver kick from McGregor in sparring.
Watch Roosevelt Roberts' quick KO
Veteran Roosevelt Roberts secured the first win of the season with a fast KO of Nate Jennerman. They never revealed the exact time but it was under 10 seconfd and Dana White called it one of the fastest KOs in TUF history.
Roosevelt Roberts secures the win in less than 10 SECONDS 😤 #TUF31 pic.twitter.com/sjPpL0JApU
— ESPN (@espn) May 31, 2023
Here's how the MMA community reacted to the first episode.
MMA Twitter reacts
UK homies at 3am seeing everyone tweet about TUF: #TUF31 pic.twitter.com/GtQOUKVCrP
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) May 31, 2023
How I’m watching the new season of #TUF31 knowing my season was better, but whatever 😂😎🔥 pic.twitter.com/ktqslrP8J8
— Bryan Battle (@BryanBattle10) May 31, 2023
Watching Roosevelt Roberts walk through Nate Jennerman #TUF31 pic.twitter.com/1mUD33AT0m
— As Shopped As It Gets (@AsShopped) May 31, 2023
Roosevelt Roberts handled the business nice and neat. Sweet stuff. The episode was hard to watch though. #TUF31
— MzFightDiva40 (@MzFightDiva40) May 31, 2023
Certainly didn't see that coming from Roosevelt Roberts #TUF31
— 138 MMA (@138MMA) May 31, 2023
Conor McGregor after knocking out all of his students in sparring: #TUF31 pic.twitter.com/lsOTzfWtFq
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) May 31, 2023
ROOSEVELT ROBERTS SENT THAT MAN BACK TO UPS #GETREADYFORPEAKSEASON
— PC Strickland (@PCStricklandMMA) May 31, 2023
Wow Roosevelt Roberts with the KO under 10 seconds.
— Christine. (@Cajmonay) May 31, 2023
Uncle Dana was like pic.twitter.com/OwUfNdBem3
Who’s idea was it to put Roosevelt roberts on tuf??🤣
— Glizz (@_SkyHighTy_) May 31, 2023
I like the new TUF format. I also like Roosevelt Roberts making his way back into the UFC in spectacular fashion. #TUF31
— Dr. Umartinez (@GoodBroMedia) May 31, 2023
That was quick a KO. Way to start off #TUF31, Roosevelt Roberts.
— LaShane (@lashanedodge) May 31, 2023
Fam to see Roosevelt Roberts do what he did was sooooo satisfying like I got high hopes for my dude.
— Calculon’s Evil Twin (@CielArch) May 31, 2023
Damn, caught him behind the ear. #TUF31
— Derek Hall (@aquabuddha7) May 31, 2023
Roosevelt Roberts said: pic.twitter.com/MvpFgw6pvE