Another season of “The Ultimate Fighter” comes to an end this week, and tonight’s episode features two semifinal bouts to decide which lightweights will meet at Friday’s live finale in Las Vegas.
As the show begins, Team USA coach Urijah Faber tries to pump up his last remaining fighter, Julian Erosa, who prevailed over Abner Lloveras in a hard-fought, three-round quarterfinal match last week. Meanwhile, in the Team Europe locker room, Conor McGregor is fuming over what he perceives to be “gift” decisions. The Irishman believes Erosa’s luck will run out when he tangles with McGregor training partner Artem Lobov.