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Dana White Gives “Blown Away” Michael Chandler a Reality Check During TUF Filming With Conor McGregor: “This Is What Happens Every Season”

Published 02/26/2023, 8:30 AM EST

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The TUF 31 season is getting nearer as the days go by. The UFC lightweights Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are set to face off against each other in order to guide their team to glory at The Ultimate Fighter. Moreover, the filming of TUF 31 has started, but the drama is yet to unfold for the audience. However, Dana White has given a piece of news and update about TUF 31 after UFC Vegas 70.

Dana White disclosed the details of his conversation with Michael Chandler to the press. Furthermore, the UFC President shared some insights into previous TUF seasons with ‘Iron Mike’

Michael Chandler cares about his team; reveals Dana White

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Dana White opened up about his conversation with Michael Chandler to the reporter. The UFC President spoke about TUF 31 and other competitions after UFC Vegas 70. White said, “I was just upstairs with Chandler and he’s telling me how much he loves this show and how into helping his guys he is”.

Furthermore, the UFC President added, He says, ‘I’m blown away by how into this I am and how much I really care about these guys’ I said this is what happens every season man. It’s fascinating you know every year that we do this. First of all different things happen every season and the fact that these coaches become so invested in their guys.”

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Chandler is set to inspire and guide his team members on a similar career path as himself. Everyone in the team and UFC are excited to see the lightweights go head to head as coaches and mentors. However, Conor McGregor didn’t share the same excitement as Michael Chandler.

Conor McGregor’s intoxicated video at TUF goes viral

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A video of Conor McGregor in a drunk state is going viral and making rounds on the internet. The MMA community bashed Conor McGregor owing to his drunken state at TUF 31.

Ex-UFC Veteran Chael Sonnen gave his opinion on this, “If you’re gonna be drunk Conor, you shouldn’t be drunk Conor in a mentor position over at the TUF house.” Sonnen was having none of it when it came to McGregor’s antics.

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The two coaches at TUF seem to be in contrasting moods ahead of TUF 31. Let’s see what happens when the two go head-to-head as mentors. What are your predictions for the latest season of TUF? Let us know in the comments below.

Watch this story: Everything To Know About Conor McGregor-Michael Chandler TUF 31

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Faizan Mirza

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC Writer at Essentially Sports. He has had a keen eye on the UFC since 2015 and is a fan of Conor McGregor because of his attitude and charisma. Faizan had been following McGregor's ascent in the sport.
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Amal Joyce