Former TUF Rival Urijah Faber Shares “Whole Different Animal” Conor McGregor’s Message to Him Before Michael Chandler Fight

2023 is indeed one of the best years for every UFC fan, as some of the greatest MMA fighters are making their comeback to the UFC. One of the biggest names on the list is UFC superstar Conor McGregor. The Irishman decided to return to the MMA world as a coach in the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter. He will be coaching against three-time Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler. Many believe that the two will fight against each other at the end of the season. However, both McGregor and Chandler have not signed any contracts regarding the same.

At the moment, UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber shared some updates about how McGregor is dealing with TUF 31. Their friendship sprouted while they were coaching against each other in the 22nd season of TUF in 2015. They both became great friends in the most adverse situation, and their bout didn’t come to fruition as, back then, McGregor was already booked for an interim title bout against Jose Aldo.

Urijah Faber details his interaction with Conor McGregor

Urijah Faber was talking with The Schmo. During the conversation, Faber revealed the details of his interactions with the Notorious about TUF 31. ‘The California Kid’ said, “Had a few interactions with him [Conor McGregor] and he said this Ultimate Fighter season was going to be a whole different animal because he was going to use it for his training camp and he’s going to be dialed in and it’s a whole new him and you know, I believe he believes that so, you know? The guy’s a manifest machine he can make things happen and I think we’ll see him back.“

The Irishman’s last bout at the UFC was in July 2021 against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. ‘Mystic Mac’ broke his leg during the very first round of the bout. This ended in the stoppage of the bout by the ringside doctor. Ever since then, UFC fans have been eagerly waiting for the comeback of the UFC superstar. From the words of ‘The California Kid, it is evident that McGregor is preparing for something huge.

The Ultimate Fighter 31; McGregor vs. Chandler

The shoot for the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter was in Las Vegas. The show will premiere on May 30 on ESPN. The reality series will continue until August.

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The coaches, Chandler and McGregor, already mentioned that they are taking the show really seriously and are looking forward to fighting against each other. However, in an interview, Chandler also mentioned the Irishman’s dedication to the sport. He added that many fail to appreciate the UFC superstar for the same.

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