Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion, is making a highly anticipated return to the octagon after a year-and-a-half hiatus. Fans are excited to see him back in action, and they are eagerly waiting for his upcoming fight against Michael Chandler at the end of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) season 31.
TUF is a popular reality TV series that showcases up-and-coming fighters competing for a chance to win a UFC contract. This season’s twist is that it features two of the biggest names in the sport, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, as coaches. The two fighters will lead teams of aspiring fighters through a series of challenges and fights in the hope of securing a contract with the UFC.
New leaked TUF footage of Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler
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The footage that has surfaced on Twitter shows the Irishman and Chandler in their respective corners, coaching their fighters from outside the ring. In the video, McGregor provides guidance and motivation to his team, while ‘Iron’ does the same for his.
Some footage from the TUF pic.twitter.com/p6yIlm43j5
— FullCombat (@FullCombat_) March 3, 2023
Both Chandler and McGregor are giving their best shot to be the best coaches they can be. This video has generated a lot of buzz among fans. Everyone is excited to see these two fighters in a coaching role. However, some fans are even calling out the two fighters for various reasons. Here are some of the fan reactions.
can’t believe ima say this but i’m actually really excited for tuf lmaoo
— Carlos Francisco Rosado (@HushBulla) March 3, 2023
Some were making predictions about TUF
Team McGregor wins the first fight I believe
— C$D Lunch77 (@Lunch77Beatz) March 3, 2023
While some observed McGregor‘s dominance in the footage,
chandler seems frustrated, conor sees hyped and motivated
— honest conor mcgregor fan🇮🇪 (@RamRithwik) March 3, 2023
Some even called McGregor out for his last few losses
Mccregor Should be cut off by UFC because he lost a lot . Why the double standard?
— Ye (@Yeezy188) March 3, 2023
One even deemed McGregor and Chandler as undeserving
Losers on losing streaks acting like they know something. How can they do this with straight faces? 🤦♂️
— Your Dad. (@Mutineer_M1) March 3, 2023
Another one questioned their coaching capabilities
lol one guy is 2-3 in the UFC and the other has 1 win in 6 years. What do they know about coaching?
— ISLAM IS PFP #1 🐐👑 (@JustinHerronUFC) March 3, 2023
One even criticized Chandler‘s fight IQ
The comment read:
Although the new clip divided the netizens, it seems that everyone is excited about TUF and can’t wait for the show to get aired.
McGregor vs Chandler
The MMA world is highly anticipating the upcoming fight between McGregor and Chandler. Both fighters have strong striking abilities and knockout power, and no one can deny this. Fans are expecting a thrilling contest. Chandler is a former Bellator champion who made his UFC debut with a knockout victory over Dan Hooker.
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McGregor, on the other hand, has proven himself to be one of the most dominant fighters in the sport. The footage of McGregor and Chandler coaching their teams has only added to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming fight between the two fighters. Fans are eagerly waiting to see these two talented fighters face off in what promises to be an epic battle.
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Imagine having Chandler as your coach 😭. Lowest fight IQ ranked inside the top 10
— . (@Daywale) March 3, 2023