Michael Chandler Thinks Conor McGregor Is Scared And Backing Out Of Their Fight - Wild Ride

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In this episode of Wild Ride, we have Michael Chandler. We talk everything UFC. From Connor Mcgregor to drug testing and also what he does on his time off from the UFC.
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00:00 intro
00:39 Nashville TN
01:55 ufc 296
03:27 Michael’s tweet
06:06 Connor Mcgregor
07:52 steroids
09:20 ad 1 aeropress
11:34 fighting Connor
12:11 Michaels famous kick
14:31 boring fights
18:28 more Connor
19:51 ufc contracts
22:12 ad 2 whoop
25:34 fighter pay
31:08 get rich in the ufc
33:41 MVP
34:50 ad 3 fum
36:29 paddy the baddy
37:35 cutting weight
41:40 Michael’s businesses
45:34 more Connor
46:54 drugs in the ufc
54:05 blood doping
56:23 drug tests
01:07:33 Michael’s famous backflips
01:09:00 ufc rules on betting
01:14:03 outro

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Chandler OBVIOUSLY has a career long after fighting, commentating fights at the very least! Dude is about as articulate as anyone in the business.

[@thomasreed5856]

He better go on and take it dude is too wreckless as a fighter fun for us fans to watch but if he fought with all his training wrestling and his banging ability he could possibly be world champion of 155 we never know because he is all about pleasing us fans and giving us fight of the night and possibly year Everytime he steps in the octagon

[@Brandon-rn5lx]

Definitely smart on his part

[@stuartharris9429]

Agreed - was quite taken aback - decent business acumen

[@BigDaddyDongFresh]

he is the most articulate fighter

[@BigDaddyDongFresh]

@@thomasreed5856 he didnt come to the ufc until he was 35 and once charles destroyed him i don't think he really cared about the title. He cares more about giving the fans what we want and making a bag. Win or loose all his fights are wars he's the most entertaining fighter on the roster

[@markdavis8430]

When Mike fights you don’t talk about who won You talk about the fight The man has brought pure carnage With class MC is a pure animal

[@brandonrothsman2665]

Plus a future company man

[@ernestolaclau1861]

haha stop bro, his IQ is the lowest IQ, real fans appreciate strategy, not just slamming or breaking position, he does stupid things also cauz he is tired. He is not that entretaining for real fans, just for casuals plus he wont fight conor, he is just wasting his time, conor is a drug addict at this point.

[@yenohtnA]

Lol cmon. You talk about how he’s a heavy-bag with eyeballs

[@SteveTheReve]

How can you not like Mike Chandler? Comes across as such a bright, humble, well spoken individual but an absolute savage in the cage. One of the fighters that you’ll never ever want to miss. Hold him in such high regards like Gaethje, Izzy, Volk, Nick and Nate, Conor, JJ that if they’re fighting you can bet your candy ass I’m staying up till 4am to watch.

[@k33p1tc00l]

Name more of the most popular PPV fighters to show that you’re totally aware of anyone else who is exciting.

[@SteveTheReve]

⁠@@k33p1tc00lBelal Muhammad p4p most exciting fighter in the UFC currently. On a serious note, you don’t need to question my MMA knowledge been watching since a teen from the early open weight classes in the UFC to the freak show match ups in pride to Strikeforce and Affliction days. I’ll humour you though, kid. Exciting fighters that feature regularly on PPV that I haven’t mentioned: DP, Max Holloway, Rafael Fiziev, Josh Emmett, Cody no Love, Cory Sandhagen, Chito Vera, Suga Sean, Peter Yan, Bobby Knuckles, El Cucuy, Derek Lewis, Alex Pereira, Jiri, Tom Aspinal, Paul Craig, Jamahal Hill etc etc. Happy son? Point still remains if Mike Chandler is fighting I’ll watch. I recommend his fights v the underground king in bellator

[@jaseallenson316]

He comes off as such a fraud.

[@jaseallenson316]

Chandler, obviously conor and the ufc want the conor vs diaz trilogy and so do all real ufc fans. Get the hint and move on. At this stage in their careers, nobody can move the needle or get the best out of conor and nate than each other. They are 1-1, arguably the two biggest stars(in the US) with the two most die hard fanbases, and both at same stages of career. The lead up to that fight will be epic. Idc what anyone says fight week is different when either are on the card, let alone both. And their 2nd fight was epic and showed how they bring the best out of each other. Conor isnt gonna get up for chandler like he will diaz. Move aside dog. You can fight the winner.

[@HandsDownChinUp]

The nigerian nightmare Mike Perry​@@k33p1tc00l

[@carlosk8103]

Chandler: " Look at it like it's a career not just a catapult (to the top)" Dana: " This isn't a career this is an opportunity"

[@cameronscott6044]

Chandler is the man. He was a few seconds from becoming the UFC champion and he's definitely a champion level talent. He's one of my favorite fighters and he's a legit good dude. Love this interview

[@tauseefahmad87]

Wasted his precious one year..not so wise dude

[@stockchartart1147]

Agreed. One of my favorite UFC fighters since he came to the UFC.

[@jaseallenson316]

And a naive sucker. He actually thinks he moves the needle for conor. Conors "announcement" basically said it all. Unless Diaz gets booked for ufc 300, its 100% gonna be the diaz-connor trilogy at international fight week. No fighter(outside maybe khabib) will move the needle for and bring out the best in conor like diaz. We seen how deep he dug in the last couple rds of that 2nd fight.

[@kimberlydavies4822]

Chandler is a true champ. Loved watching how he coached as opposed to how McGregor coached. Chandler so classy!

[@nickscarla-tl9xp]

He married hun 😂

[@kimberlydavies4822]

@@nickscarla-tl9xp hun is well aware he's married. I've been married 34 years. Just a fan. Love Chicago Cubs!! Bulls & Bears I'm fond of as well. Big sports family. Better throw in here I'm a fan of Steveo as well. 😊☮️

[@cosmicdissonance6058]

I’m a guy and I enjoyed his coaching style in comparison. Doing worry about that guy, stuck in closet.

[@leonardogranic-flores1860]

it honestly amazes me how well spoken chandler still is even after all the wars hes been in lmao

[@TheSpicyWizard]

Dudes like Clay Guida in that regard. Can't believe that guy can even speak coherent

[@jnxythemouse]

Some guys take it better. Maybe they start smarter 😅

[@bearwolffish]

must have actually started as Einstein to have regressed to this state.

[@jnxythemouse]

@@bearwolffish lmao that’s what I’m sayin…. Who knows what they could of invented 😅😅

[@JamieReynolds89]

@@jnxythemousecould of lol

[@shaunmackinga5012]

Win or lose I am always watching a Michael Chandler fight. He brings IT every time! He is a true Spartan.

[@giorgioladd8720]

Like gaetjhe

[@shaunmackinga5012]

Gaetjhe would kill a Spartan and almost did!! LOL

[@tomascech6772]

Connor is going to PIN HIM.

[@shaunmackinga5012]

Connor is done he won't fight anyone after his leg got snapped fighting Dustin. Why would he, he is rich off Floyd and Proper 12. Shit I wouldn't. Brain damage for few more bucks he doesn't need is just dumb.

[@nyteowl8069]

The guys openly accusing Conor of taking roids and Chandler doing his best to smooth it over is hilarious 🤣🤣

[@cristianchavez1699]

It's not an accusation brother, it's literally the truth

[@PandaBoy-zi2hg]

Ironic coming from Mike “HGH Gut” Chandler

[@Stopvotingdemocrat]

peptides isnt steroids

[@JLCsyr]

Your mindset is very weak. Maybe be better at life and you will realize not everyone who is muscular and or has a little gut is not on peds ​@@PandaBoy-zi2hg

[@elbaso12345]

@@cristianchavez1699I do t think you get it. Chandler is on steroids too

[@shawntyler863]

Chandler is such a nice man and very well spoken. He's made his parents proud I'm sure

[@d.d.9706]

He religiously cheats on his wife

[@nsbdbsbsbdbzbz8555]

He is fake

[@jnxythemouse]

Thanks dad

[@psychedelicvoyager9331]

Who tf says that about a grown man 40yo fighter?...

[@philipclift7205]

​@@psychedelicvoyager9331yeah, not many fighters can string two words together.

[@jonathanfromohio6022]

I LOVED this interview. Great work, Steve-O

[@frederickjuneau7874]

I see Chandler as a sport analyst in the future. Very well spoken guy

[@meganchandler9078]

The podcast is getting much better, smoother, and easy to listen to. 👍

[@kevinmcqueen9180]

192 episodes in.... imagine how much less he will cut people off by episode 400 maybe once every 20 seconds.

[@luis5s]

Chandler did such an amazing job and explaining the emotion that HE brings to the fans, i loved the Colby character at one point and i didn't care if he won or lost because he laid it all out against Usman twice, with my personal evolution it would've been nice to see Colbys human side after his loss to Edwardsi think he would've won me over as we can all grow, Chandler what you bring to a ufc event is absolutely incredible, people can say what they want, at the end of the day they're not the ones being locked in that cage (just keep em coming a little straighter champ! 👊🏽😂)

[@Hughes_News1]

Chandlers a class act, great interview and really well spoken. Could listen to these guys chop it up for double the time this podcast was on for

[@thehustlersdiary]

Chandler is definitely a smart guy and really chill. An asset to the UFC and fight world as a whole.

[@mooninite44]

Loved seeing the gang in TN! Congrats and best wishes to Vinny!

[@snowassassian]

Love hearing ladies and gentlemen again! Its just iconic for the podcast

[@SgtStrick1833]

Love this podcast. So glad you had Chandler on!

[@jeremiahfreitag5242]

Im glad I tuned in to this. Was more unable to stop watching this then i expected lol Pretty cool episode Steve-O Chandler is the man

[@SameJoinTheClub]

That brings back memories, chopping wood. I used to come home after school and take out my frustration on the chopping block. I grew up in the hills which is a very similar lifestyle to Steve's new place. Growing up on Ngarrindjeri and Peramangk Ruwi made me a more resourceful and resillient person.

[@bryanciacco4181]

Yo Steve-O what camper van bus do you use for these videos?

[@SameJoinTheClub]

Happy holidays to all of you! I hope you have a great break. Also much love to Vinny and Autumn for their upcoming wedding xo.

[@Duct_Tape_Boyz]

Yes dude this was awesome! Great conversation! See you at the top! 😎🤙

[@opietaylor5778]

Bro I like that Corey did that he’s a super legit striker who has been showing very very good grappling. I know how to grapple so I know wet blanket isn’t easy to do. It shows a clear skill difference

[@hobojungle1]

Colby Covington on PBD podcast today and Michael chandler on steve-o today. nice! Chandler is a smart and well spoken guy. I haven’t ever really seen anything from him outside of the octagon until now.

[@jaysonwallace7865]

I kinda want to see every fighter fight at their natural weight class. Like if weight cutting wasn’t ever a thing. It’s so ingrained in combat sports that it’ll never happen but I think weight cutting actually adds to the fight, tbh. It definitely increases all fighters cardio having to be in that good of a shape and I think it gives them motivation and a huge boost of energy after having been recently depleted then juiced back up to full health. I just wanna see him at “peak natural performance” I feel like chandler would be fighting at 185 or 205 and that’s an insane thought considering the current 205ers.

[@clutch7548]

True it would be good. And on Chandler at 185 or 205, dont forget most the top guys wouldnt be there if no one cut weight lol. Basically just Adesanya off top of my head

[@andrewcox9631]

glad to see someone who grew up where i did make it so far

[@johnuhls1085]

As someone here from gallatin pretty cool and rad to see you live in Portland! Hope to see you at some shows! :)

[@stockchartart1147]

I'm moving to Nashville soon. Looking forward to seeing you boys!

[@LiquidSun62]

10 mins in and Chandler is saying literally everything that I've been thinking since this fight was rumored to happen

[@GrowingDownUnder]

Fighters won't admit they're scared until after the fight, but Poirier admitted he was scared of chandler and ducking him but only revealed it after the fight. Conor is 100% scared of chandler, when you have a guy like chandler who has power, can wrestle and is willing to stand in front of you and take the punches in order to give them back. That's a scary fighter and conor doesn't like those types of fights he prefers to finish it quickly and control the fight on his own pace

[@alexerickson6331]

Facts, Conor’s team knows he NEEDS a win on his return and his EGO made him accept the fight at first but I think after some more time and thought, they realize how dangerous this fight is. But also very winnable if Chandler fights dumb

[@evansweeney9574]

Great interview.. great guest

[@tinaball7]

Cool new set Steve-O⭐️

[@acatnamedscamper3307]

Good interview👍🏽

[@RippinPacks4you]

First time ive watched a steve o podcast and i enjoyed it❤.. congratulations on the sobriety, for me its the only way to live now👌💪💪💪👊

[@mitalsardesai660]

Boooooo!!!!! He made his popularity on his drug filled idiocy. He is boring now

[@RippinPacks4you]

@@mitalsardesai660 wish I could of made some money on my drug filled idiocy🤷😜😁😁😁😁😁, instead of wasting 22 years of my life👌🎯🙏🙏

[@seferino]

Awesome video 💯💯 Steve O and Chandler should have a regular podcast 💥💥💥🎁🎁🎁

[@user-tv5hj1eh6x]

Awesome podcast loved it!!

[@khunter8757]

It's hard cuz Colby wasn't technically wrong. Leons dad was a gang leader, drug dealer, busted for sex trafficking etc. And Jorge was a deadbeat dad. I just don't think it belongs in a press conference in order to get attention.

[@gingerjay6483]

What a stud Michael Chandler is... Merry Christmas to the wild ride boys and their families!! And congrats to Skinny Vinny and his bride!

[@garyjohnston6921]

STEVE-O in my journeyman podcast partaker opinion has the most clever ad placements of any podcast. Especially on YT. He really picks good spots to make it easy to remember skip the ad reads. Don't even comment non-premium YT subscribers. If you haven't figured out YT premium > all other streaming subscriptions combined I can't help you.

[@garyjohnston6921]

PS Steve-O if you put this up a day early without ads on Patreon you just got another $40k a month.

[@chutcentral]

Steve O triggered by Colby 😂

[@HoraceKock]

chandler been head hunting for this since almost killing tony; gotta love the commitment in chasing the fight

[@KarloCarl]

He did not do that

[@HoraceKock]

@@KarloCarl my fault, forgot it was after the justin v tony fight

[@austinnyhuise3489]

You need to do a pod cast with the dudesons anyone of them doesn’t matter it would still be a wild ride

[@erikchristiansen1457]

Yooooo! Congrats Vinny!!

[@daniellovegreen4288]

I watch every podcast and thought i was a subscriber. I just seen i wasnt subscribed to steveo and was like Noooooo! Im subscribrd now though lol. Been a fan since elementary school, im now in my mid 30s lol.

[@dustincoffman2426]

Why was it cut off at the end?

[@officialsilverthorn9355]

Audio/visual not synced towards the end of the video

[@trolltroll5931]

DAMN, I didn't know that happened with James Kraus. He was on Tuf a loooong time ago

[@iceKOId]

Is there a part 2? It just cut off 😢

[@EminemLilWayne50Cent]

Love Chandler man. One of my favorite fighters! 💪🏽

[@iceKOId]

Chandler is a great human being ! such a talented and ferocious fighter too!

[@derek2383]

Where’s the full podcast ?

[@irismargarettebalita5668]

So much better than some of JRE MMA shows.

[@justinbotta2788]

Merry Christmas O!

[@Fast_Lane1]

steve o and michael are national treasures. we must protect them at all costs

[@Mhkjrswq46]

What happened at the end there?

[@SchoolFlunkyPillJunkie]

VIDEO IS FUCKED UP AT LIKE THE 1:11:15 SPOT!

[@chickhitlist]

The video and audio don’t match at the end of the pod😭

[@TriWaZe]

Oh shit. Mr. UFC Ears himself! I still want to hear the full story about him almost clobbing Adam Sandler in the face at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Syracuse

[@jesusmaldonado1080]

Wait what? I live in Syracuse! You have to elaborate on this one for me, please 😂

[@TriWaZe]

@@jesusmaldonado1080 Ya same. He mentioned on Twitter when someone asked if Adam Sandler’s Netflix song UFC Ears was about him and he said yeah and then brought up the incident. Unfortunately he didn’t give any details which is why I’d love to hear the full story

[@SnootyAndTheRatfinks]

It actually happened at an Applebee's, buddy. Chandler hit first then Adam iminari rolled right into a perfectly executed omoplata. Chandler tapped, they shook hands and took a picture together where it looks as if Adam is punching Chandler right in the penis. Adam then said he would put him in his next movie where he will die in the first scene.

[@jacoboliveira6608]

Steve O keep it 💯

[@jesse_sweed]

Steve-O living by the mantra 'if you ain't cheating you ain't trying' 😂

[@darrickbrown830]

☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽! In the Justin fight where chandler puts his hands down after being cracked several times was like that rocky moment where Rocky says “ come on knock me out!!!” And just takes bombs to the head! Great fight

[@CornerStoreDrums]

Steve-O!! I absolutely love the show & ALL of your content! What a fantastic episode it’s fixing to be! MUCH respect!

[@johnpaul-zq2wi]

Chandler has that good ol boy vibe that comes from where he grew up....high ridge Missouri I live 20 miles from there lol....soooooo happy he is getting that Connor fight...GOOOOOO CHANDLER!!!!

[@heatonext]

Wow that Aeropress plug was hard to watch Steve-O. Lol get a cast iron kettle

[@Vuk_Stajic]

What happened at the end?

[@patrickhughes4914]

One thing I admire about Chandler is he's a company man. He'll never say a bad thing about the UFC. Which is very smart. You don't bite the hand that feeds you. A lot of dummies never learn that, and then wonder why they're not getting the opportunities.

[@supersaiyan4rambo]

lol like who

[@KK-fv3hq]

It is realy hard listening too steve’o s voice on a podcast longer Than 15min

[@elmike4ever]

Why the abrupt ending??

[@DMB.24]

Video corrupts and the video + audio become out of sync after 1:11:17

[@ghostofarockstar]

you fixed the sign!

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

I don’t keep up with the ufc world. It’s nice to get up to post with this.🐸🍺🔪🔥

[@shawntyler863]

Stevo- 0 lookin like Norm McDonald

[@jacksonr260]

Hard not to like Chandler. I never knew to much about him until now but he's got a new fan ✊️

[@Fast_Lane1]

i'm hooked on full mount mma now lol

[@grantjohnson952]

You don't like Michael Venom Page's fighting style? He is so fun to watch. He makes it look easy. He's the king of the walk off KO.

[@dale4525]

Chandler sounds very intelligent and well-spoken. Seems like a nice dude

[@marcusgunderson634]

did Steve-O just time his USF interview perfectly with JR?

[@pkssculpting]

A line you wouldn’t cross says Steve O that’s hilarious 😆 😅😂

[@travispowell7835]

Steve-O really needs to talk about or come to terms with his hypocrisy some times, it's insane!

[@JamesDeCastro]

Favorite Fighter... got a great head on his shoulders

[@J.Lee-xv6wb]

Nice show Stev-O

[@jnxythemouse]

@1:11:15 ? Is this some thing they bleeped out or is this unintentional

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

Congrats on the marriage Vinny 🐸

[@jpacspaceman943]

Steve-O looks great in this

[@crd88918]

chandler on MVP “i hate him, but also ya he’s a good dude, i like him” 😂😂😂

[@RudeBoySka216]

I completely agree with Steve-O’a take on Paddy

[@kiffermachon]

Chandler is super likeable, this is dope

[@HighFightIQ]

TJ got busted for EPO AFTER the Cejudo fight. He came back to fight Sandhagen and Sterling. Arguably lost both. Krause got busted because the lines on his fighter shifted drastically right before the fight with most of the bets being on his guy to lose, lose by KO, and lose in the first round. His fighter then lost in the first round and it was believed that he was injured.

[@rogerklotz4688]

I think there is something missing in the end 🤔 And i don‘t mean Lux😉

[@producedbyscarecrow4138]

Chandler ALWAYS takes his losses with Champion Composure and will always bounce back... he was the man in bellator and the UFC was going to give him the hardest fights in arguably the hardest weight class in the sport! Chandler is a WORLD CLASS fighter and a pure Champion of a man! i love this guy and will always be a fan and support his career however i can!

[@SpookyRedz]

Mike ur a gymnastic character , front flip , back flip

[@Hail_to_the_Collectors]

This Chandler Podcast got deleted? On other platforms

[@danieldeyoung7348]

I agree fighters should be allowed to bet on themselves to win

[@mustachedad8393]

What's up with the cut in the last 5 minutes I look over and Mike's talking but with steveos voice 🤦‍♂️

[@paulpeca5912]

"Heavy is the crown" "far is the fall" "rising tides raise all ships" can chandler take a metaphor break and just be real?

[@jack11643]

He’s as real as it gets using metaphors don’t change that Paul you critical goof

[@paulpeca5912]

You're right. My bad

[@jimdandy1872]

Hey Stevo you look like Adam Corolla and Johnny Knoxville make a wish kid. Chandler reminds me of GSP both outstanding men people can look up to

[@SomeDudeInTheChat]

Since the head-kick from Chandler, T-Ferg was never the same.

[@dsgdsg9764]

I don't know about the UFC I've never met anybody official there but a lot of fighters are strong-armed into fighting in the cage it's just the way it goes unfortunately

[@drdoodlittle365]

does anyone else's audio start to fuck up at the end of the pod or just me??