The UFC community is expecting nothing less than a war between the TUF 31 coaches, Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor. It has been confirmed that the two coaches have already touched down in Las Vegas for the shooting. From the photos and videos circulating on social media from the sets of The Ultimate Fighter, it is clear that Chandler and McGregor have already immersed themselves completely in the show. It is worth noting that this season of TUF has paved the way for the comeback of UFC megastar, Conor McGregor.
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The MMA world respects Chandler for his reign in Bellator MMA and for the clarity of his goals. On several occasions, Chandler made it clear that he wants to earn a big name in the UFC. However, battling against McGregor is indeed a tough task. After the end of the season, the two will lock horns in the octagon. Nonetheless, contrary to what was anticipated, Chandler revealed the most surprising factor he learned about McGregor while coaching against him. ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler added that the world often forgets to give him credit for the same.
Michael Chandler reveals the surprising factor he learned about Conor McGregor
Chandler took to Twitter, and interact with his fans and followers in a question-and-answer session. The 36-year-old tweeted “I have an hour – #askmeanything.” After coming across the American fighter’s tweet, one of the fans asked a very interesting question.
A user named @CalhounOnMMA asked Chandler, “What’s the most surprising thing you’ve learned about Conor so far during your time coaching The Ultimate Fighter together?“ To which Chandler answered, “He’s more passionate about this sport than most give him credit for.“
He’s more passionate about this sport than most give him credit for
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) March 14, 2023
It was indeed a huge surprise for the netizens to learn about Chandler’s answer, as the two are supposed to show rivalry toward each other. However, Chandler chose to give credit to ‘The Notorious’ for his passion for the sport. As mentioned by the American fighter, it is something the world often forgets to do. It is safe to say that Chandler’s comments on McGregor are not surprising as the former three-time Bellator champion is known to be respectful toward his opponents and even during callouts.
A healthy competition is one with mutual respect
Even though Michael Chandler has great things to say about ‘The Notorious,’ the competition between the two is going in full swing. In a recent interview with The Mac Life’s Oscar Willis Chandler, the 36-year-old detailed how the battle between the two is quite intense.
Furthermore, he talked about the emotions involved, as both the coaches equally want to win the competition. What are your thoughts on Chandler’s remarks on McGregor? Were you surprised that McGregor’s passion for the sport was acknowledged by his soon-to-be opponent?
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