Conor McGregor is set to appear as one of the coaches for the 31st season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ reality show. His team will be competing against Michael Chandler’s team, which will culminate in both fighters squaring off inside the octagon. UFC fighter Tony Ferguson hailed both Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler for their upcoming bout on social media.
Michael Chandler will finally get his chance at a fight with Conor McGregor. He had been rallying for this fight for a long time. The ‘Notorious’, on the other hand, would look to win his comeback fight and get himself into championship contention right away.
.@TheNotoriousMMA and @MikeChandlerMMA announced as coaches for season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, which premieres on May 30! 🚨🤯
Read more ⤵️:https://t.co/7tbKxV0HlY
— UFC News (@UFCNews) February 4, 2023
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Michael Chandler was rumored earlier to be on the opposite end of McGregor in TUFC 31. However, UFC president Dana White went on to announce his inclusion instead. However, this does not seem to have left a bitter taste in the mouth of ‘El Cucuy’. He acknowledged the two fighters and paid his due in a post on Twitter.
Fans react to Tony Ferguson’s Tweet to Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler
‘El Cucuy’ wishes to see a full-blown war between McGregor and Chandler after the end of the season. The UFC veteran also suggested that both fighters should act like gentlemen. He wrote: “Best of luck to both of you knuckleheads McNuggets [Conor McGregor] & chandelier [Michael Chandler]. Hope you both knock each other the f*** out after season. Teach them some good stuff boys & act accordingly gentlemen… Have fun. – Champ”
Best Of Luck To Both Of You Knuckleheadz McNuggets @TheNotoriousMMA & Chandelier @MikeChandlerMMA 📈 Hope You Both Knock Each Other The Fuck Out After Season 🕵️♂️ Teach Em’ Some Good Stuff Boys & Act Accordingly Gentlemen…Have Fun🍃-Champ 👨🎓 -CSO- 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽 # 🥇 pic.twitter.com/SA3B2rBhJy
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) February 18, 2023
Many fans reacted to Ferguson’s post. Let us see some of those reactions.
One fan claims that Conor McGregor will carry the season all by himself.
McGregor is personality is going to carry tge season. Chandler boyscout act aint doing it.
— Locs (@Locswell) February 19, 2023
Another fan claims Tony Ferguson has a much more interesting personality than Michael Chandler. He should have been there instead of ‘Iron’.
Chandler has no personality. Really wanted to see Tony and McNuggets.
— Jacob Samano (@JacobSamano1) February 18, 2023
One MMA fan called him the fan’s choice for a TUF coach.
The peoples TUF coach has spoken. CSO
— DarbyOGill (@DarbyOG82) February 18, 2023
One individual believes that ‘El Cucuy’ can beat both Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler.
you would beat both of them champ
— The Great 🇦🇺🏆 (@VoIkanovski) February 18, 2023
A couple of fans claimed that this was one of the most coherent Tony Ferguson tweet they have ever read.
The first ever tweet of Tony that I can actually read and understand
— Mr. Gold (@The_Blessed_001) February 19, 2023
Most sane Tony tweet 💀
— TheBrodieV2 (@V2Brodie) February 19, 2023
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Chandler is a wonderful fighter ✨but I had preferred it to be you. Way more entertaining, just for the record 💥🌷
— Millie (@iDanishCamille) February 18, 2023
There were many fans who wanted to see Tony Ferguson take on Conor McGregor in ‘The Ultimate Fighter’. We know both the fighters for their ability to trash-talk, which could have been a great source of entertainment for the show.
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Tony Ferguson and Conor McGregor are two of the most popular names in the UFC. They have never fought each other but have a longstanding beef with each other. Moreover, the 39-year-old has suffered consecutive losses in his last five fights. It has almost been four years since he last won a fight. We’ll have to wait and see when he decides to return to the octagon.
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