WATCH: UFC News: Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion, is ready to make his highly anticipated return to the octagon after almost two years away. McGregor will be facing Michael Chandler, another top lightweight contender, in a main event fight once The Ultimate Fighter season 31 concludes. Recently, footage surfaced of McGregor and Chandler engaging as opposing coaches during the filming of the show. After which fans went wild. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN
WATCH: Conor McGregor engaging with Michael Chandler
In the video, McGregor is seen rallying and motivating his team while Chandler does the same. The video has excited many fans who are eager to see these two combatants in a coaching role. However, some have also criticized McGregor and Chandler for their behavior and antics. There are also reports that McGregor and Chandler had a physical altercation with each other after the events of the video.
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While coaching their respective teams, trash talk and tensions began to mount between McGregor and Chandler. In the footage, McGregor is seen shouting at and mocking Chandler during a training session. At one point, McGregor breaks away from his team and hits Chandler in the face, escalating the situation.
The altercation comes as no surprise given the rivalry and war of words between McGregor and Chandler over the years. Both fighters are known for their brash personalities and trash talking, so fireworks were expected when they were named opposing coaches.
While, the news has also added more intrigue and excitement to the impending McGregor vs. Chandler matchup. Fans have reacted enthusiastically on social media, check it out below.
Many consider McGregor the greatest of all time and believe he will handily defeat Chandler when they finally meet in the octagon. Of course, Chandler’s supporters think he has what it takes to upset McGregor. Regardless of the result, the lead-up and fight itself are sure to be a thrilling spectacle.
The hype and buzz surrounding this matchup were already massive, but now with this added storyline, the UFC may have one of their best TUF in history. Both fighters are ready to settle their rivalry once and for all in an event that combat sports fans around the world will be watching.
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