Michael Chandler interview on coaching against Conor McGregor on The Ultimate Fighter | First Take

Michael Chandler interview on coaching against Conor McGregor on The Ultimate Fighter | First Take
Michael Chandler joins First Take to discuss coaching against Conor McGregor on The Ultimate Fighter and bouncing back after a loss to Dustin Poirier.
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[@iceKOId]

Poor guy doesn’t even realize he’s not fighting Conor 😮

[@fellowtraveler2251]

Nope. Mcgregor vs Chandler isn't gonna happen. There have been no contracts signed, Conor said he'd be good to rejoin USADA back in February, he's still not in USADA, he looks inebriated in every single public appearance, has shown zero interest in actually going back to fight camp, he'll Dana White even said he's not concerned whether or not Conor comes back because he can just make new stars. So we're getting no assurance from Mr White.

[@ShinyShinyIsAlwaysBeingSerious]

@fellowtraveler2251 I agree completely, I don't see the fight ever happening

[@Bmorefan]

The fight is going to happen everyone relax

[@limeballo6251]

@@fellowtraveler2251 *even tho Conor literally said the fight is going to happen*

[@fellowtraveler2251]

@@limeballo6251 Who cares what Conor has said? Until he's signed a fight contract with the UFC his word means nothing. Meanwhile, Dana's rhetoric at a recent presser seems to indicate the exact reverse opposite of this fight ever materializing.

[@jamesmaguire9518]

Michael chandler is a mad man inside the octagon. It’s so funny to see how polite and calm he is outside of it 🤣😂🤣😂

[@oleschmeed3916]

Wait till you meet Colby in person, if you ever get the chance. He's the complete opposite of what you'd expect, very soft spoken and almost timid in a way.

[@user-vq4bw1bi1l]

Fake

[@sanjayrohith5118]

Who fake Colby?😂😂

[@RagingDemon69]

Noobs

[@Gg-wh3vi]

@@RagingDemon69them steroids do wonders

[@GhoodVibez]

Who freaking helped this guy. What an amazing human and individual. Freaking class act! 😢

[@martinlarrivee5081]

Chandler carrying the promo of TUF entirely on his bulky shoulders.

[@AllYourMMA]

Conor is more of a teammate than a coach on this show 😂😭

[@Bklyn2SoCal]

Or seems like just a cheerleader

[@marcsmith6638]

Conor doesn't care about this team.

[@Meltymorty]

Chandler is such a great coach and is actually getting to know his guys he actually cares about them having careers in the UFC

[@DelanceyThrone]

Chandler's class, man. The difference between his coaching and Conor's is night and day. Conor's done, man.

[@rainman42]

Chandler is a good coach,obviously showing with his record...but even tho conor hasn't won a fight, u can see how much he cares and he's focusing on relationships and having fun rather than teaching the prospects lessons to learn. It's not that he's doing anything bad, he's just concentrating on the wrong things ,imo. Whoever wins has nothing to do with the actual fight. Maybe emotionally,the victory from TUF will give the winning coach an edge, but we'll see in the actual fight what happens. I think conor should be thinking of his team less as friends and more as students....

[@ksantecombos7348]

Ask the Miami heat mascot if conor is done. I think not! The furry belt division is all mcgregors which is something Chandler has yet to achieve

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Conor mccoverrated 100% He never defended the title even 1 time 😂😂

[@440-fishermandrock8]

​@@ksantecombos7348 he knocked out a DEFENSELESS MASCOT....... THAT TELLS YOU HES "BACK" ?!?!?!?!??!?! 😂😂😂 CASUAL ALERT ⚠️ 📢

[@ksantecombos7348]

@@440-fishermandrock8 no jokes allowed? Do u go to parties and leave at 7pm ??

[@TheSaint095]

Absolute warrior but also a humble soul. Huge fan. God bless 🙏❤

[@Shepard7]

God bless!

[@TheSaint095]

@@Shepard7 God bless you too!!

[@ettorebugatti9354]

​@@Shepard7 See you at the top!

[@Gg-wh3vi]

He’s a nerd

[@deveshrajagnihotri5804]

TUF 31 belongs to Chandler. Conor's not even there half of the show while Chandler is doing his best to train his students. RESPECT TO CHANDLER.

[@jamesroh18]

Such a well spoken guy he’s made for tv career after he retires

[@Gg-wh3vi]

After his next fight he will work right here on espn. Doing everything espn tells him. Ngl conor showed up, roasted him, cancelled his fight, held his career up and left.

[@Gg-wh3vi]

Espn gonna love to spin the adoption things he’s got going too. They will act like it’s not him being a habitual steroid cheat who can’t reproduce

[@Gg-wh3vi]

And I’m not even a Conor fan, but he spared chandler. He would have brought all this to light at a press conference if he chose to take a stab at him. That’s why on the show he is getting made a push over. He knows Conor will throw all his dirty laundry out if he fires one time at him.

[@nolanb1802]

You’re and exemplary human man. Rooting for you MC!

[@JamesDeCastro]

He isn't just a UFC Suparstar.. he's an Awesome Human-Being!

[@agi2160]

Total awesome Human-Being!

[@mitweakz866]

Love my man, sadly fight isn't going to happen, wanted that $$ for him and his family

[@jamesmaguire9518]

I think you’re right but I really really really hope you’re wrong

[@fellowtraveler2251]

​@@jamesmaguire9518 Nope. Mcgregor vs Chandler isn't gonna happen. There have been no contracts signed, Conor said he'd be good to rejoin USADA back in February, he's still not in USADA, he looks inebriated in every single public appearance, has shown zero interest in actually going back to fight camp, he'll Dana White even said he's not concerned whether or not Conor comes back because he can just make new stars. So we're getting no assurance from Mr White.

[@migi9311]

@@fellowtraveler2251white said it himself these guys have made so much money they don’t need to fight anymore and it’s hard to make a fight happened

[@vincesteis4259]

Wish First Take would promote UFC more especially during these slow summer months theres amazing fighters, fights, and stories out there ready to be publicized

[@Thizz2979]

Thank you for not having sas this was great

[@MDSkai]

Well got my first spoiler. Saw Chandler and just clicked without thinking. Still gonna wait until the week before the finale to binge it

[@davemufcwhitehead2863]

How can u not like this dude. He's a great fighter. Role model. And fights his heart out. Every fight he's in. You know its going to be a proper fight.

[@marioman890]

Love when first take has mma topics

[@loonatic42]

Molly is actually less cringe than Stephen A on the topic

[@jasonshandor5975]

CHANDLER- THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! YOU GAVE THE OTHER FIGHTERS A GOAL TO GO AFTER- YOUR TALENT IS SO CRAZY INSANE- YOU HAVE TRAINED HARD- WE ALL SEE THAT! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@gymjuiced]

The fight that is never gonna happen. Conor and Chandler, straight up

[@PMC_Wanker_Group]

Veterans vs prospects was such a stupid idea, who came up with that?

[@aurochsxx5932]

Conor chose the prospect when he had won the coin flip

[@quanganhdinh418]

unrank veterans vs prospects

[@yaboisquacks2495]

This guy is extremely well spoken for somebody who's taken so much head hits. Good sign though he a great guy. 🙏

[@TrainAndTrade]

Props to Molly, did her homework. Good intervire. See you at the Top!

[@thefreshprinceofnohair9703]

Austin Hubbard is in the perfect situation to make a comeback, having Michael Chandler as coach his extremely valuable.

[@user-fk5ek8od1h]

I think she meant your kick on tony Mike.. not the kick that broke your nose. But all good you shattered my heart by hitting tony like that so im glad you forgot that a bit

[@Someone-ft5lw]

Bro when is the fight?

[@DopeTheG]

How did the interview but, not planning on doing the fught.

[@williamchandler2558]

Chandler fun fighter.

[@BenDover23561]

What lol

[@Ironman829]

He's not getting the Conor fight. Not a shot in he'll. Conor won't fight again. It just isn't happening

[@PMC_Wanker_Group]

🤡

[@Will_walkingW]

@@PMC_Wanker_Group hes right. Conor gets beat in every weight class he can make by every top 5 guy. Hes made his money and changed the game. He just isnt that guy anymore and he’ll duck chandler for sure

[@Bmorefan]

The fight will Literally be announced before the show ends...everyone freaking out but it's when not If

[@Will_walkingW]

@@Bmorefan hope you’re right

[@thexbigxgreen]

Chandler is such a contrast to Conor as a coach, he's invested and caring, a true mentor to his team

[@gasparsmusic]

I want him as a ufc commentator

[@thenugwhisperer]

He seems like a nice guy...aside from when he was spitting blood in Dustin Porier's face.

[@scottoxendinejr9182]

Best kind of friend to have. 😂

[@HeliodromusScorpio]

He wasnt spitting anything, the blood was from his nose and he was trying to breathe🤦‍♂️

[@billygarcia3404]

she said “when i was stalking your instagram”💀

[@itorres1168]

I can see chandler on ESPN covering MMA

[@StoicLibrary]

What are the odds we see Chandler vs. Conor this year?

[@pdsingh360]

Molly wants some of Michael.. Chill Molly SAS getting jealous! Lol

[@rickrossi4468]

Michael,you are the man! Wish you the best to come at 3 and 0. Good luck team Chandler. Hope this fight happens. Drug testing is a must and Conor has not started yet?

[@kingzefer3075]

Great fighter!

[@johno30197]

As good as conor might of been back in the day he aint beating chandler and them brutal leg kick's that's if he even shows up

[@JamesG12]

The chick doesn't know anything about sports.

[@yurielcundangan9090]

The 2 tier justice system is in finest Glory

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Donated to Conor's camp last Night. ITS the 1st time I've ever willingly given money to a Politician

[@The-rapture01]

Let’s go Conor ❤

[@HeliodromusScorpio]

If Conor even fights him he will get finished in the first round

[@EdwardThomasLee]

Chandler fought more top 10 than the actual Champ lol.

[@pauliewalnuts9017]

That because they didn’t want to fight the champ when he was lower ranked.

[@LockneckMonster983]

He was so close to ko Charles.

[@heresthethingyouguys]

Oliveira has a name

[@MWMTEE]

I think dana mad he didnt bring chandler over years ago

[@Ervin-1190]

He needs a good win next. Since his time in the UFC, he got 2 wins, both over washed up fighters, while his 3 losses have all been to top guys, which proves he isn’t even close to the top. Interested to see who he’s gonna fight next if it’s not Conor.

[@Windshieldchoke]

It’s like chandlers doing all the work by himself, doing all the interviews, answering all the questions yet Conor is like only found for a small training session with the prospects and stands cage side for a fight. Feel bad for mike I really hope he gets to fight him

[@andrewjames1613]

Nice! Chandler is a caveman at all times 💪💪

[@VladimirMiyazaki]

If this guy was atleast 5'11 with no cauliflower ear then he would be doing modelling like Luke Rockhold. I still wonder how he is eloquent considering the amount of damages he took in Bellator & UFC.

[@TitusVI]

anyone else lost a bit of interest in ufc lately. i dont know why but there is nothing thrilling me at the moment. even this conor vs chandler fight isnt too special to me.

[@europason2293]

My interest has been taken up by the Stanley Cup playoffs since April. Now that that’s over, my eyes are back on the UFC. The past few PPV’s have been pretty lackluster though, IMO.

[@Ishbikes]

Because we found out these guys aren’t the baddest dudes on the planet. Jake Paul has been beating UFC hall of famers. The aura is gone. That aura needs to be there, when Tyson was walking around in his prime. That “baddest man on the planet” aura. Besides that, take into account all the robberies and the paid UFC judges flying in on private jets to fix fights.

[@rafacereceres1316]

Connor is fighting watch. All the peoole saying he is not are gonna be back on his nuts when he returns. Dana said fight would get announced during the season. So did chandler. People might not believe dana but chandler is honest. I think chandler beats him though.

[@BenDover23561]

Chandlers a casual mystic mac will KO him inside 1 round 😂😂😂

[@thebeatdropsnowrr4189]

Calling Chandler a casual when you don't even know it's mystic Mac and not max

[@BenDover23561]

@@thebeatdropsnowrr4189what 😂 your a casual dude

[@thebeatdropsnowrr4189]

@@BenDover23561 yep, you got me there. Dang

[@thebeatdropsnowrr4189]

@@BenDover23561 you sure went change it though😄

[@mighthookya2637]

Everybody always says Michael has class but what people fail to realize and if you can’t see it your blind a lot of it is fake class maybe not all the time but sometime

[@fahads1866]

Love it or hate it, Michael Chandler is very perspicacious, and definitely knows how to “play the game.” It’s a very useful skill to be honest. These are the types of people that tend win over their superiors and excel in their careers whether it’s a regular 9-5 office job, waiter, sales etc.

[@texasboy1457]

This lady just ruined episode 3 of TUF for me. No spoiler alert. And she managed to do it in the first 15 seconds 😂

[@jayscott9860]

Conor is already playing mind with Chandler like the fight wont even happen. Not testing, out partying, looking juiced up, flirting with other fights.

[@chryslertechnician3439]

🙏🙏🙏

[@cristynmingo8737]

That's a nice Panerai

[@LexBundy]

it was interesting to see chandler with his arm around his fighter hyping him up after the fight while connors fighter was walking right behind them without connor in sight.. optics wise, I definitely would rather have chandler as a coach for sure.. connor outside the cage on the side in a suit with a fat head acting like a fan instead of cornering his guys

[@wesleymendez906]

I hated chandler and Conor before TUF 31 but chandlers coaching and how he seriously takes his fighters makes me like him. I also despise Conor more. he’s more focused on having lil parties and buying toys lmao

[@Eric-xh5jr]

Chandler got played shoulda had that fight signed before they started taping

[@SpookyRedz]

Chandler is a good guy but I agree he’s not having the red panties night

[@matthewcharboneau733]

Crazy someone who in the UFC is 2-3 and is called a star

[@europason2293]

Every fight he’s been in has been an absolute treat to watch, and he’s a really likable guy. I’d say it’s fair to call him a star in spite of his record.

[@angrycharcoalcat]

Who else missed the episode and got it spoiled by Molly....its our fault but still, Damnit!

[@kiercuthbert1134]

I was physically at his last fight in msg so i hope he dont fight Conor the way he did dustin

[@shane7051]

If he fought Conor the way he fought Dustin, Conor would be in a wheelchair. Chandler was mauling Poirier throughout the fight at times.

[@kiercuthbert1134]

@@shane7051 Yea word

[@Nico-bn5ze]

I miss watching Chandler fight. Forget the Cokehead and come back bro!

[@alan8887]

If Connor is not fighting Chandler then this is the last ultimate fighter show I will be watching. What the hells the point? If Connor doesn't fight Chandler I will be seriously pissed off.

[@TupacHasMyBike]

Something tells me this lady favors chandler lol

[@ashtrdvhjhedd]

Dana sending his most trusted lackey to promote a reality tv show on ESPN 😂.

[@thejimmichanga2913]

Poor guy doesn't even realize he's not fighting Conor 😯

[@positivevibes532]

McGregor is never fighting anyone again in the UFC unless his name is Nate Diaz. Chandler should call out a top 170 pounder like Belal, Usman or Shavkat

[@ninobrown3601]

I’m team CHANDLER, I’ll beat McG for sure

[@reyansk709]

It would be really sad if Conor and ufc fool him and didn't give him this fight

[@Raid786]

The fight is off mate!

[@CantEditDaTruth]

I see none of the comments giving Molly any love for this amazing seamless interview!

[@Jidds]

Wouldn’t be surprised if Conor’s team doesn’t win a single fight 💀

[@fellowtraveler2251]

Mcgregor vs Chandler isn't gonna happen. There have been no contracts signed, Conor said he'd be good to rejoin USADA back in February, he's still not in USADA, he looks inebriated in every single public appearance, has shown zero interest in actually going back to fight camp, he'll Dana White even said he's not concerned whether or not Conor comes back because he can just make new stars. So we're getting no assurance from Mr White.

[@immortal4208]

So we pretty much know now that chandler won the show thanks for the spoiler!!

[@deankosta6216]

Its not happening get over it

[@god-likesystems985]

The reason Chandler waited so long to join the UFC was because he was on steroids and PEDs, but claims it’s all from hard work only. He once had a similar physique comparable to Justin Gaethje. I can never respect this man

[@GorrillaQ]

Thank God they let Molly do the whole segment! More!

[@sebacodpy6983]

okk

[@cheddy_chedderson_cheddouard]

that fight will never happen

[@salahzulu7077]

Molly might not be the best mediator, but she is a great interviewer.

[@Mrmcjets9]

Was thinking the same ! She gets ripped a ton on FT. Idk how much mma she follows but she did a great job here

[@FollowChristOnRumble]

who watches or even has a tv anymore? No one will watch the ultimate fighter will they?

[@anttheman6370]

Dressed to the 9’s 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@pixelyourmoment5255]

Chandler is boring --- I appreciate he's putting himself out there --- but yeah -- Molly is such a Pro!

[@budthechud9795]

Poor Chandler having all that time on the sidelines for a fight that will never happen. I hope he is well compensated for this nonsense.

[@kaijisan1206]

Chandler trying hard to get the money he thought he already had in the bank 😂 i hope he did not already bought the house or something 😅

[@Boxleft24]

I bet Conor does not end up fighting

[@user-mo1jk8cb1o]

Pastor chandler

[@BondJoseph]

Spoiler Alert!!!

[@connormcgregor6814]

Mike is such a fanboy

[@joshsjourneysupreme347]

0-3 against olivera gaeji poria this dude talks way to much lol

[@Ishbikes]

And yet, he’s getting the fight. Well the “headlines,” I doubt they’re fighting. It’s about entertainment, not about “the best.”

[@camerongriffith5267]

Chandler gonna kill McGregor

[@blowfold1]

I feel for Michael. He’s not going to get the red panty night he wishes for

[@empoweredwhiteeqyptianking1049]

McGregor gained the world but lost himself

[@whacklp6120]

Mike actually tries to be a couch, he' invested, he's passionate, he's affective in it, while the only thing Conor does is stand in his clown looking suits and scream ''BEAUTIFUL SHOT'' while his fighters are getting oblitirated.

[@sexualcaramel]

chandler gotta duck conor's me2