TAMPA - In the intense battle to become the Ultimate Fighter, tensions ran high as Team McGregor, faced another loss, in this week’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter.

In episode 2, McGregor and his team tried to recover from Nathan Jennerman’s loss to Michael Chandler’s Roosevelt Roberts in the first fight. But they faced another disappointment, as they lost again.

The second episode began with suspense, as the fighters got ready for their fight. Mando Gutierrez from Team McGregor faced Cody Gibson from Team Chandler in the bantamweight division. Gutierrez wanted to win and tie the score for his team, while Gibson wanted to keep his team’s lead and momentum.

The fight showcased two fighters with grit, determination, tactics and knockout power. Gutierrez fought hard for Team McGregor, but he fell victim to a brutal flying knee knockout in the first round. Gibson gave Team Chandler another victory, extending their lead to 2-0 over Team McGregor.

McGregor’s team is in trouble after these two losses. They are losing their confidence and their chances of winning. The charismatic Irish superstar and his coaches have a big challenge ahead of them.

The competition rages on in episode 3, with another crucial fight for both teams. Aaron McKenzie from Team McGregor will face Austin Hubbard from Team Chandler in the lightweight division. McKenzie has a chance to rise for his team, or he will fall and give Team Chandler a bigger advantage.

This episode will show how Team McGregor is coping with the losses. McGregor and his coaches will have to motivate their fighters and restore their confidence. They will have to face the challenge of Team Chandler’s experienced fighters. The goal? Reverse the bad fortune and fight the good fight against Team Chandler.

Is Aaron McKenzie the answer to stop the bleeding in the Team McGregor camp? Can Aaron McKenzie stop the losing streak for Team McGregor, or will he be another victim of Team Chandler? Find out in episode 3 of The Ultimate Fighter, airing on ESPN or ESPN+ on Tuesday, June 13, at 10:00 PM EST.