Sonnen Criticizes Conor McGregor’s “Leadership” After “Drunk” Video Outside TUF House

Former UFC star Chael Sonnen has reacted to a recent video showing Conor McGregor exiting the TUF house in Las Vegas. Currently, the former two-division champion is in Nevada to film this year’s season of The Ultimate Fighter. McGregor, who&#8217…

Former UFC star Chael Sonnen has reacted to a recent video showing Conor McGregor exiting the TUF house in Las Vegas. Currently, the former two-division champion is in Nevada to film this year’s season of The Ultimate Fighter. McGregor, who’s previously featured on the show in a coaching capacity, will once again be mentoring a…

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Conor McGregor Opens Up on Decision to Coach TUF Ahead of UFC Return

UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s decision to coach the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter 31 was a calculated one. McGregor will square off with Michael Chandler in his Octagon return later this year, after facing off as coaches on TUF 31. The…

UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s decision to coach the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter 31 was a calculated one. McGregor will square off with Michael Chandler in his Octagon return later this year, after facing off as coaches on TUF 31. The long buildup to their matchup will likely lead to one of the most…

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Michael Chandler calls on Bellator champion Ryan Bader to help coach The Ultimate Fighter 31

Michael Chandler The Ultimate Fighter 31 Conor McGregor Ryan BaderAhead of filming of The Ultimate Fighter 31 in the coming days and weeks, UFC lightweight contender, Michael Chandler has assembled his team to serve as backing coaches for his reality television programe offing with former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor. Chandler, the current #5 ranked UFC lightweight contender, will make his debut as a coach […]

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Ahead of filming of The Ultimate Fighter 31 in the coming days and weeks, UFC lightweight contender, Michael Chandler has assembled his team to serve as backing coaches for his reality television programe offing with former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor.

Chandler, the current #5 ranked UFC lightweight contender, will make his debut as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter 31 this year – coaching opposite Dublin star, McGregor, ahead of an end-of-season showdown between the duo, which has been floated for September at the welterweight limit. 

Michael Chandler assembles his team of coaches ahead of TUF 31

Attempting to bounce back to the winner’s enclosure against the Crumlin native, Michael Chandler, a staple of Kill Cliff FC in Deerfield Beach, Florida – most recently suffered a submission loss to common-foe, Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 last November.

The Missouri native has, however, assembled a star-studded team of coaches ahead of filming for this season, including teammate and Bellator MMA heavyweight champion, Ryan Bader – who is fresh from a second career victory over Fedor Emelianenko earlier this month.

Also planted firmly in Michael Chandler’s corner is renowned grappling coach and submission threat, Robert Drysdale, Kill Cliff FC wrestling staple, Greg Jones, and boxing coach, Jason Strout. 

As for McGregor, the former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion has assembled a team consisting of long-time head coach and Straight Blast Gym frontman, John Kavanagh, as well as striking coach, Owen Roddy, and Muay Thai striker, Cian Cowley for TUF 31. Moldovan wrestling ace, Sergey Pikulsky has also travelled to Las Vegas, Nevada as part of the Dubliner’s set of coaches.

Back in 2015, McGregor served as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter 22 against former WEC featherweight champion, Urijah Faber – with the Dubliner previously capturing an interim featherweight title with a win over Faber’s Team Alpha MMA training partner, Chad Mendes that summer.

Bellator Champ & Former TUF Winner Ryan Bader Joins Michael Chandler’s Coaching Team

Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader is among the coaches looking to help UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler achieve victory on this year’s edition of The Ultimate Fighter. Earlier this year, the highly anticipated return of Conor McG…

Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader is among the coaches looking to help UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler achieve victory on this year’s edition of The Ultimate Fighter. Earlier this year, the highly anticipated return of Conor McGregor was confirmed. As many had predicted and hoped, the Irishman’s first fight since recovering from the leg break…

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Coach claims language barrier prevented UFC from booking Conor McGregor, Charles Oliveira season of TUF

Charles Oliveira Conor McGregor The Ultimate FighterChute Boxe head coach, Diego Lima has claimed the UFC had shown interest in booking a season of The Ultimate Fighter between his student, Charles Oliveira, and former duel-weight Octagon titleholder, Conor McGregor this year, however, explained how the language barrier prevented the matchup being made. Oliveira, the current #1 ranked lightweight contender and former […]

Charles Oliveira Conor McGregor The Ultimate Fighter

Chute Boxe head coach, Diego Lima has claimed the UFC had shown interest in booking a season of The Ultimate Fighter between his student, Charles Oliveira, and former duel-weight Octagon titleholder, Conor McGregor this year, however, explained how the language barrier prevented the matchup being made.

Oliveira, the current #1 ranked lightweight contender and former undisputed division champion, has been sidelined since UFC 280 back in October of last year, suffering a second round arm-triangle submission loss to Islam Makhachev in their vacant title fight.

As for McGregor, the 34-year-old former undisputed featherweight and lightweight best has yet to make his comeback since fracturing his left tibia and fibula in a UFC 264 trilogy rubber match against common-foe, Dustin Poirier in July 2021.

Earlier this month, UFC president, Dana White confirmed, however, how McGregor would make his Octagon return later this year as part of The Ultimate Fighter 31 – coaching opposite soon-to-be common-opposition, the current #5 ranked challenger, Michael Chandler. 

While an official venue or location, as well as a date for McGregor’s return against Missouri veteran, Chandler has yet to be determined by the promotion, a September pay-per-view clash has been floated according to multiple reports.

Charles Oliveira was explored as a potential opposing coach for Conor McGregor in his TUF return

However, prior to the finalization of McGregor’s return on The Ultimate Fighter against Chandler, the above-mentioned, Lima confirmed how Charles Oliveira was touted as a potential coach against the Dubliner, however, the language barrier for the Portuguese speaker prevented such a clash – at least on reality television.

“If Charles (Oliveira) knew English, the UFC would have liked to make The Ultimate Fighter between him and Conor McGregor,” Diego Lima told Eurosport reporter, Alvaro Colmenero.” 

Seeing his 12-fight winning spree snapped in his submission loss to Makhachev, Charles Oliveira’s most recent win came in the form of a non-title defense submission win of his own over Justin Gaethje last May, which followed a standing rear-naked choke win over the previously mentioned, Poirier, and a 2021 title win knockout over Chandler. 

Dana White weighs up AT&T Stadium, arenas in London for Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler fight

Conor McGregor Michael Chandler Stadium UFC Dana WhiteUFC president Dana White has confirmed the organization have yet to officially land on a venue to host an expected welterweight division clash between former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor, and contender, Michael Chandler, however, revealed a potential AT&T Stadium show in Dallas, Texas – or a trip to London has been explored. Earlier this month, […]

Conor McGregor Michael Chandler Stadium UFC Dana White

UFC president Dana White has confirmed the organization have yet to officially land on a venue to host an expected welterweight division clash between former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor, and contender, Michael Chandler, however, revealed a potential AT&T Stadium show in Dallas, Texas – or a trip to London has been explored.

Earlier this month, White confirmed how former undisputed UFC lightweight and featherweight champion, McGregor would return to the Octagon later this year against the current #5 ranked 155lbs challenger, Chandler, with the duo first coaching as opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31. At the time of publication, an official date for the expected welterweight fight has yet to be determined, however, a potential September landing pad has been floated as per reports.

Discussing the options of venue or locations to host Dublin star, McGregor’s return to active competition against Missouri veteran, Chandler – UFC leader, Dana White explained that the promotion had weighed up an AT&T spectacle in ‘The Lone Star State’ – as well as a stadium show in London, England.

Dana White discusses potential venues for Conor McGregor’s return with Michael Chandler

We’re kind of working that out [the venue], but to go to the Dallas, Texas stadium [AT&T Stadium], you have to have the right fight,” Dana White told Fanatics View. “The Dallas, Texas stadium is a possibility. When you look at a fight of that magnitude, you have to go look at Madison Square Garden.”

Obviously [Las] Vegas, we could do the stadium there [Allegiant Stadium] or do T-Mobile [Arena],” White continued. “You look at Dallas, Texas stadium – you could also do a massive stadium in London.

Yet to return to the Octagon since July 2021, McGregor most recently headlined UFC 264 against common-foe, former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier, suffering a fractured left tibia and fibula, resulting in a doctor’s stoppage TKO loss.

As for Chandler, the former three-time Bellator MMA lightweight champion suffered a third round submission loss to Poirier at UFC 281 back in November at Madison Square Garden.