The Ultimate Fighter Bonus Footage: McGregor meets with Wonderboy | ESPN MMA

In this bonus footage from Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, Conor McGregor meets with Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson to discuss recovering from hand injuries and adding weight later in their careers.
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[@CJM23]

Wonderboy brings out the nice guy in everyone

[@Ziggyvu]

Nicest MFer here

[@Bluepickles333]

Lol I was about to say the same. Turns every one around him into a nice guy

[@beaualoevv]

Mcgregor ko’s him out stiff in 13 seconds

[@Pinoy1211]

Except Woke "fall in and out of love" Tyquil Woodley

[@gregoryretzepis1798]

​@@beaualoevvlol in 13 seconds ? no not at all. It would be an interesting fight tho.

[@DavidMedic447]

After watching this episode I’d love to see Wonderboy coach a TUF season. He worked so well with the guys.

[@andrewherman9915]

He’s been teaching and training people in karate for years he’s a fantastic teacher/coach

[@jse_illustrations]

but who would he fight

[@TheMerts14]

Good question

[@jackkelley5681]

​@@jse_illustrationsKhamzat😈

[@standardBrick]

Him vs chiesa would be a good season

[@charleschi843]

Leaning over to be at the same level. My dad always told me, "Son, if someone walks over to you at a restaurant to greet you, don't stay seated. Be on the same eye level." Wonderboy has had some great discipline in his life.

[@error2796]

That’s why I always stand up when the waiter takes my order. You must show dominance as you order your medium Rare Steak

[@Alex-gl4qn]

What if ur 6’4 and when u stand up u just tower over them

[@Bmorefan]

That's a little much

[@bigdaddyjano]

​@@error2796I legit loled hard 🤣

[@scottlondon8382]

That’s great advice from your old man ima follow it

[@benjaminmajorUT]

I love how the bonus footage of these episodes are almost better than the actual episodes

[@BoyBlessing]

they should be in the episodes.. would make the entire series way cooler

[@LightYagami-tf7ig]

they wasted this chance because they believed in mcgregor too much for making this season

[@partyatmyfuneral1]

They are better lol

[@larente4159]

😂 so true

[@TrumpSheridan]

I think Tuf is actually unreal this year tf you talking about

[@sRecollet]

Stephen such a cool dude he makes sure to hunch over and make sure they're both at eye level out of respect. Two greats just chattin' it up, I love it :)

[@lucozademan999]

yeh that is actually quite a big thing, he probably did naturally. As oppose to standing tall and looking down when conor is lying down.

[@autistonaut]

Yeah, would have looked weird with Wonderboys crotch in line with McGregors head and dry humping motion

[@larente4159]

I never thought of that.. respect

[@rabbiama2940]

He probably got used to it while teaching kids Karate.

[@oggyoggy1299]

He’d have to do that even if Conor stood up.

[@charlesselby3559]

We all need a wonderboy in our lives

[@jackbrown959]

Truth

[@charlesselby3559]

@@christopherarrowsmith497 😅. Is it the whole to nice to trust thing? I dno man he seems pretty cool 😎

[@MRios1128]

@@christopherarrowsmith497hes a man of Christ

[@christopherarrowsmith497]

@@charlesselby3559 it was an embedded think it was against t wood or the fight after they had a sleepover at the gym and all the kids was running around topless innocent enough but dunno lil sus

[@chasemcintyre6806]

@@christopherarrowsmith497you spell out sentences like you are missing chromosomes or something

[@TreyParker318]

Wonderboy just said "I fought Robert Whittaker". Not even bragging that he stopped him.

[@stendaalcartography3436]

Wonderboy is such a classy human being. He's lowering posture to better connect in the moment. What a genuine guy.

[@thenostalgiabusiness]

Wonderboy’s a master at being a considerate dude. Even bends over to meet you at eye level. I was half expecting him to pull up a chair and sit on it backwards, youth counselor style.

[@Vulture2918]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@neilloireachtaigh2421]

He has bad hearing

[@glellio88]

@@neilloireachtaigh2421 You have bad hearing

[@codymachado]

And flip around his black forge cap from front to backwards whilst doing it too lmfao

[@marlonscloud]

Family guy joke stollen right there

[@claya.bishop5356]

Stephen is the friend and training partner that Conor needs. Potentially we'll even see the revival of Karate McGregor 👀

[@Kev80ification]

I totally agree

[@PandemoniumPirateRadio]

It's crazy the episode didn't give us more of Conor and Thompsons interactions. This is what the show SHOULD be about, legendary fighters meeting and conversing, it's WAY more interesting than the rest of the show.

[@Chet_Philodenge]

Yeah there’s definitely an opportunity for some kind of content where all these personalities can interact in a mature, productive context, in the spirit of true martial arts

[@scash9320]

Great idea for a show, ‘Two Fighters in a Car Drinking Coffee’…I’d watch that in a heartbeat.

[@breakdancerQ]

Yeah just these interactions make it way better already

[@EvilestGem]

Well it's uncomfortable for some of these guys to do this sort of thing. Just take McGregor for example, he has one eye on the camera and so knows he has a persona to uphold add to this his manic character and you have a bit of mixed bag hence his bizarre behaviour at times.

[@Palaecro]

Honestly I feel like the producers have no clue what the average MMA fan wants to see. If they were smart they'd have MMA celebrity drop ins way more often to get interactions like this.

[@petrrozsival8554]

"Wuah eyh.....wuah´s a wheight?" ".......what´s the weight?......" 😂😂😂 Wonderboy struggled a bit there

[@thenostalgiabusiness]

I couldn’t understand it either. I also couldn’t understand what he said about Whitaker.

[@adasga]

@@thenostalgiabusiness Said that he has done very well and that there is an argument to be made for moving up and cutting less

[@leesamardzija9165]

Wonderboy is a true martial artist who embodies the tradition of respect and humility.

[@Teddyisoffline]

Wonderboy has good genetics man doesn't look 40 at all. Also helps not being a drinker and not doing drugs

[@Non-dual-mind1]

No man needs phytoestrogen found in all beers. It's lady hormones!

[@theonetypingthis7186]

True, if someone told me wonderboy's in his 20's i wouldn't doubt them lol

[@beaualIoevv]

i’m doing both and i look young. i get compliments a lot. maybe it’s just you

[@mattsteelman3832]

​@beaualoevv6 Yes I'm sure everyone compliments you for doing drugs.

[@bhoomeerg8045]

white doesnt crack bitc

[@Meltymorty]

Wonderboy was more invested in Conor teammates in one episode then Conor has been the whole season it's hilarious how awful of coach Conor is

[@Ar1AnX1x]

Conor is too selfish to be a good coach

[@beaualoevv]

mcgregor ko’s him out stiff inside 13 seconds

[@nab5999]

@@beaualoevvget off your knees

[@Meltymorty]

@@beaualoevv lmao nice troll Conor is a washed up drunk

[@jonadam5505]

You are the one watching his show, mission accomplished for him, he doesn't need to do anymore. He got you.

[@lyricallyricist]

I just wanna see mcgregor do a training camp with GSP, Wonderboy and Whittaker just to see him surrounded by genuine kindness and implode 😂

[@Herc11355]

The lack of ego's would help him for sure.

[@walkingw3348]

That would be awesome

[@ojenroc711]

The scene cuts out early. As Wonderboy walks away Conor looks at the cameraman and says, “Who da fook is that guy?”

[@GR44AY]

😂😂😂

[@thehalokidster]

@@ivsonbarreto7127 McGregor: Wha yah gunna do?.....................You'll do nuttin!

[@lennylennington]

I’m the cameraman and I can confirm that this really happened

[@elrealamericanhero]

Mcgregor: You’ll do nothing! *gets hurt and subbed by diaz, then runs from diaz, then gets dominated by khabib and dustin and dustin again

[@GonnaGetYouBoi]

@@elrealamericanhero his wife was in his DMs, didnt want to put salt in dustins wound after he bounced his head off the canvas in their first first.

[@Realeyesrealizereallies.2000]

Wonderboy makes depression that little bit easier what a humble nice man could never fault him for anything, would be good to see him coach ❤️

[@darknessfadestolight4312]

Can't hate wonderboy. Guys such a legend

[@beaualIoevv]

journeyman’

[@beaualIoevv]

khamzat wouId literally ragdoII him

[@mattsteelman3832]

​@beaualoevv6 So that's reason to hate him?

[@redeyejedi17]

​@@beaualIoevv bro I've told you before.... go get a job

[@ettorebugatti9354]

​@@beaualIoevvOfc Khamzat would ragdoll him, WB always had problems with wrestlers.

[@shoop4040]

Mr. Thompson has a natural coaching instinct - Experienced and motivational- A coach that can undoubtedly get the most out of any fighter.

[@Jumperman12mac]

He does coach karate on a daily basis, so it make sense he has a coach side to him.

[@mrguy7582]

listening to wonderboy on JRE made me realise how important it is to have a great dad and family in your life. God Bless these two young men.

[@Makula-px8fr]

He’s a legend out here where I live he used to go to my high school. This town has a lot of good people, some really terrible ones as well, but Thompson definitely one of the good guys. You still see him whipping around a tiny school bus or whipping his r8 around town 😂

[@redclanwool1590]

I like how Stephen makes him self small like eye level to show respect and tries not to intrude what a freakin legend.

[@mrpopo-sf3ke]

01:15 LMAO! Wonderboy: Pleased to meet you, good Lord Conor: M'Lady

[@Chet_Philodenge]

You love to see it

[@madushanka5159]

I thought Conor going to kiss WB hand 🙂

[@Charlton2010]

That was wholesome to watch, the respect between the two

[@biroboy45]

Wonderboy manners and positivity is infectious he is a breath of fresh air to MMA even Conor when he’s not drinking his stale whiskey he’s an alright lad

[@christopher1884john]

It's absolutely impossible to not like Wonderboy he's an absolute gent but obviously don't let kindheartedness fool you.

[@marucat2797]

love the authentic conversation between two greats.

[@carbine781]

People are quick to judge Conors character, but the fact that him and Wonderboy are friends says something

[@a.p.5825]

"it's natural, as we get older, to go up in weight"... Natural, interesting choice of words

[@tristanstarks8827]

Conor has been one of the great all-time great sports figures, so much so that whenever you see him you gotta take your chance and talk to him because you don’t know if you’ll get it again.

[@anasshahid224]

Wonderboy one of the most humble respectful fighters in the UFC, love the chill vibe between him and Conor McGregor 👏👏👏

[@stevenharkness8849]

conor respects wonderboy he has praised him his whole career .. genuine momemt from them both nice to see that big big fan of both of these those 2 have made huge impacts in then growth of the sport ...

[@ashiaqu643]

0:22 thomson touching conors hand. conors be like 'this is weird' then pull his hand back😂😂

[@AntonioPerez-xo4hm]

You can tell who's had fatherly love obviously lol.

[@user-zm3iv8zh4c]

Wonderboy has turned 40! He look way younger! Keep going man 💪

[@emeraldgamecave679]

WB is a real class act. As humble and respectful as they come. He bent down to Conor's head level so as not to stand over him

[@paddy6317]

Wow I never knew that Stevie the Wonderboy was such a nice respectful person 😮he seems like a great human being,respect from a Conor McGregor Fan and Irish Man🇮🇪🇺🇸🙏

[@iselgarelbal4886]

Wonderboy is a legend in combat sports

[@Smellydoug]

Nicest dude in the game

[@deadmeme8601]

and wonderboy

[@randallparaday4102]

Nmf

[@PandemoniumPirateRadio]

The whole reality show drama is outplayed, give us more Legends meeting Legends like this 😮 It's WAY cooler to see, and way more personable for them to the audience as well.

[@ZA-co9vj]

You're looking at two ends of the spectrum in class and integrity.

[@TheBrentonTaylor]

The little hand dap at the end as connors getting pampered lmao. Wonderboy is the G

[@jacobredmond4127]

it’s always cool to see guys interact when they’re top of the sport but also never gonna fight each other for whatever reasons. it’s how you get these interactions from guys you wouldn’t expect.

[@cloudcity2012]

Wonderboy had trouble understanding him 😂😂😂

[@LambSauceWill]

This should’ve been the actual TUF coaches. Beating wonderboy puts Conor in the Welterweight rankings but also gives wonderboy a well deserved high profile fight against a striker. Everyone wins!

[@1daboi100]

You'd think Conor would beat Wonderboy. Even at 40 Wonderboy is an absolute menace for a non wrestler/grappler. I'd bet on Wonderboy against any iteration of Conor

[@nitinTDM]

@@1daboi100Wonderboy is the easiest fight for conor to return to rn, Top 5 lightweughts are all killers, he needs a tune up

[@pedromunoz5630]

He also interrupts massages like a nice guy.

[@thomastakesportspodcast]

I love these two guys working together thats pretty awesome

[@theguardian3431]

I love how the NMF stopped himself from swearing. You're a national treasure, Wodnerboy!

[@Christian-nj8di]

Wonderboy is 40 looking younger than Conor and he’s 34 , crazyyy

[@madeovstarstuff]

_______👃 *SNIFF*

[@joerogan9522]

Conor is a heavy Coke sniffer and a alcoholic

[@Potatodrumcrow]

Where can I watch this season ?!

[@cmonayyy7238]

I love wonder boy he’s a genuinely good guy

[@wiattd]

Why do they keep the boring footage on the show and cut out these interesting bonus moments?

[@NottsLadG]

Humble

[@erfanrad9630]

when Conor was talking and shaking hands with the guy it gave me a “good man” vibe

[@jasonpeterson6448]

The fact that McGregor mentions “there is an argument for it” show how much of a fan he is with the sport. P. S wonder boy KO’ed Whitaker respectfully

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

Conor could learn a thing or two from Wonderboy about how to be a decent human being

[@beaualoevv]

conor wouId fIatIine him , he even has better grappling

[@KushDreams420]

Wonderboy could learn a thing or two from Conor on how to win a championship.

[@mattsteelman3832]

​@beaualoevv Has nothing to do with him being a good human being.

[@redeyejedi17]

​@@beaualoevv I would flatline you

[@mattsteelman3832]

@@lorinchak7436 Being a good human being is a W to me.

[@user-xi9ls6mt7j]

They have alot more in commen because they both use the karate style. Alot of respect.

[@bradenm8485]

McGregor should go train at Longo / Serra’s for a camp. Sparring with Wonderboy a lot would be great for McGregor. And then get some high level grappling in as well

[@Captain-Cat]

bonus footage better than the actual episode

[@baddro1187]

Conor: What’s the weight? Also Conor: you gonna do what you’re told

[@marksith6550]

Conor and Wonderboy. MMA nirvana…

[@ppr3017]

Bro back then i really wanna see them fight after the cowboy bout

[@Chris-hj2ym]

Definitely loved seeing wonderboy coaching

[@tonyspoetry]

Wonder boy just the nicest dude ever. Genuinely.

[@PopsSoda]

Conor sayin ‘we’ when mentioning mixed martial artists is hysterical at this point

[@MistaFaro]

Wonderboy is the nicest coolest dude, ud never think he's such a Badass in the Octagon!

[@Re3p4rr]

What are these red dots all over him? i always wondered what those are, is it some blood circulation thing or what is it?

[@nijaveg]

McGregor asking "what's the weight" was a low-key way to size up Wonderboy for a fight I also love how Conor tells everyone "I haven't checked the scales" so lame to ask expecting an answer then hide your own.. afraid of giving away an advantage? Otherwise why not share?

[@BERTRAND85O]

Love Wonderboy!!

[@Rhino013]

Conor needs more Wonderboy in his life

[@philipv3098]

Love vibes

[@LimerickR266]

Mystic Mac and Wonderboy. What a combo lol.

[@smokemist1]

very respectful wonderboy... apparent when he physically lowers his own body to the other man's level...

[@jom5157]

What a cool interaction

[@hiddennotesberlin]

wonderboy is just the nicest killer on earth❤

[@MrRogerXrabbit]

what's those red circles?

[@BritishGuy1979]

Wonderboy is such a class act.

[@sharkymcsharkface]

We need to see that Wonderboy v Whittaker remarch at 185. Would be an epic fight!

[@josephmcc234dy3]

Wonderboys so amazing Im not even going to judge that reverse hand shake.

[@checconetwo9581]

Thompson needs to he a regular for the TUF series

[@darkcadence938]

Two legends

[@Gglsucksbigballz]

And Aldo went down in weight as he got older. Aldo is amazing!

[@dabbykaden]

They need to have Thompson as a coach next season ❤️

[@kf5541]

Super confident and no bravado!

[@jatzke609]

Everything else aside, mcgregor has come off as incredibly genuine and likable so far this season. He's not perfect, and I'm bummed but waiting for more info on whether or not the chandler fight will happen, but I just can't help but like the guy lol

[@ghassaanzougueri]

Beautiful ❤ . The more I watch Conor's out of the charachter and out of the camera , the more I tend to like him , after I used to hate him and thought he's the same in real life .

[@jellybaby9630]

That final handshake????

[@MH-bv3hc]

Conor needs a friend like wonderboy

[@JBtheJMB84]

Conor should just become best friends with Wonderboy and surround himself with more positive and uplifting circle of people. Pretty sure it would be cool for Conor's kids to be in his dojo and then they could train the next generation of fighters. I believe Wonderboy could really help McGregor refine and regain some of those dormant stand-up skills.

[@_United_]

Wonderboy and Chandler is 2 of the nicest fighters

[@K1ngAlexander]

Lol wonderboy is such a nice dude … crazy to still call him boy at 40… seems like just yesterday everyone was saying he was going to be champ after the 1st fight with woodley … time flys eh?

[@jamesdelcol3701]

The doctor fixed that knee. He's crouching talking to Conor. That is a miracle of science. I need to get surgery to fix my knees.

[@BestDanTheMan80]

I love wonderboy. I don’t see how anyone could dislike him.

[@johnny2100]

*wonderboy talks to people how i talk to people at church lol. i always be kneeling down so friendly always grabbing shoulders and making compliments. such a genuinely nice guy! i wouldnt be surprised if hes a devout practicing christian lol*

[@factualopinion9370]

That was Wonderboys version of a callout. He walked away like “yeah that’ll stir some things up for sure..😎”

[@krisl2838]

HahahahH

[@vicenteandress650]

Ian garry vs Wonderboy thompson on the TUF will be fun

[@jahrelmissiontv2842]

When he mentioned his hands and their size I wonder if it was a subtle jabs about Connor taking PEDs because isn’t that a side affect?

[@Yeetyboiz]

My dream fight, both amazing strikers

[@SHEIKdrumma]

This *moment* will age well.

[@colbymasvidal2397]

This is gold🔥

[@caseybyrom1]

Wonderboy is the man but when someone this nice chooses to bludgeon and irreversibly damage people for a living, I can’t help but think here’s a guy who was probably one traumatic experience or missed opportunity away from cutting up magazines to send letters to his victim’s families.