Michael Chandler is the living embodiment of adrenaline in the UFC! With his explosive fighting style and heart-pounding performances, Chandler’s every trip to the octagon is memorable for the fans. Even while he is currently out of action for some time, ‘Iron Mike’ is entertaining his fans with an exciting stint as TUF coach.
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Coaching season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter alongside Conor McGregor, Chandler has been showcasing his ability to guide and mentor aspiring fighters in his signature style. Recently, he made a guest appearance on the Spinnin Backfist podcast too. There, he shared his thoughts on his coaching experience and his future in the sport.
Is Michael Chandler interested to be an MMA coach?
Right in the opening minute of the podcast, one of the Spinnin Backfist boys asked Chandler about his prospects as an MMA coach. In response, the former Bellator champ humorously quipped. He said – “I don’t think so. If I was going to get paid NFL coach money, yeah!”
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Moreover, he acknowledged the significant time commitment and the strain it puts on his family life. According to ‘Iron Mike’, he would not want to put so much time and effort into building someone else’s career. Nonetheless, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity and found the experience to be rewarding, despite its challenges.
“It’s not something that I want to dedicate all that time to be away from my family. Even more, while pouring into somebody else’s career instead of mine. But yeah for those four weeks, those five weeks, it was a very cool experience.”
Michael Chandler loved the TUF experience!
Reflecting on his time as a TUF 31 coach, Chandler admitted that it was a tough journey. However, if he ever got a chance, he would embark on it again. The exposure and the platform provided by ESPN and the show’s format have undoubtedly added a new dimension to his career.
“People always ask, ‘Would you do it again?’ Yes! I would. Because of the exposure, because of ESPN, and all that. But you know it was definitely a tough little run.” Some time ago, Conor McGregor also talked about his coaching experience. Contrary to his opponent, McGregor openly showcased his love for coaching.
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Do you ever see any of these two exceptional fighters become coaches in the near future? Do let us know in the comments below.
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