After Getting Mocked by Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler Exposes Ex-UFC Champ’s Behind-the-Scenes Personality – “He’s Actually Very…”

The excruciatingly long wait for Conor McGregor‘s highly anticipated return to the octagon may soon be over, leaving fans on the edge of their seats with anticipation. If things go as planned, the stage is set for the grand comeback of ‘The Notorious’, bringing an electrifying atmosphere back to the UFC. Adding to the buzz surrounding McGregor’s return, the Irish fighter will be donning the coach’s hat once again, following his previous stint in 2015. This time, he will lead a team of promising UFC hopefuls, pitted against none other than his upcoming opponent, the formidable Michael Chandler, in the 31st season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’.

The clash of personalities promises to deliver an unforgettable spectacle, both in and out of the octagon. In a classic Conor McGregor style, the former double champ has mocked his rival coach in the TUF 31 promo and the fans are going berserk over it. Interestingly, ‘Iron’ Chandler has opened up about what it’s like to work alongside the Irishman. His perspective on the experience is nothing short of intriguing, shedding light on the dynamics between two remarkable fighters collaborating as coaches on ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’

Michael Chandler unveils details about Conor McGregor

During a recent interview with Brendan Schaub, Michael Chandler opened up on his experience of coaching against Conor McGregor. While talking about the Irishman’s behavior, the 37-year-old said, “Conor’s definitely good at turning it on when the cameras come on, you know.”

He further added, “He becomes ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor. And outside of the cameras, he’s actually very similar in both senses to be honest with you. But it’s definitely like, hey, when it’s time to go- it’s show time. And you know we’re not worried about feelings, we’re not worried about what we say, we’re not worried about what happens. We just kind of see what happens.”

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On the other hand, a moment from the TUF 31 trailer which has grabbed the most attention is McGregor hitting Michael Chandler’s face. But seems like the former Bellator star didn’t find anything wrong with it!

Didn’t mind getting smacked in the face

The release of the trailer for the reality show has already sparked exponential excitement among fight fans worldwide. With glimpses of intense rivalries and heated exchanges between McGregor and Chandler, reports of friction between the two fighters seem to hold more weight than mere speculation. However, the fans freaked out seeing the Irishman smack Chandler in the face. But when asked about it, Chandler had some things to say.

Reflecting on the face push, ‘Iron’ said, “It was an interesting move. I kind of liked it, you know. It was pretty cool, you know.”

TUF 31 will air on May 30 on ESPN. And you would not want to miss the action. Do you think Conor McGregor will defeat Michael Chandler later this year? Let us know in the comments below.

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