Chandler and McGregor's coaching roles on "The Ultimate Fighter" show raise questions about McGregor's involvement

In the latest season of "The Ultimate Fighter," lightweight contenders Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor have taken on the roles of coaches.

Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler in a file photo [Image Credit: Instagram@mikechandlermma]
By Mohit | Jul 11, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

In the latest season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” lightweight contenders Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor have taken on the roles of coaches. However, there have been multiple reports suggesting that McGregor has not been fully committed to his coaching duties. On the other hand, Team Chandler has dominated the show thus far. They won all six of their fights. McGregor’s absence at the weigh-ins has raised eyebrows among the contestants. Some claim that he is not always present for training sessions either.

Michael Chandler came in defense of McGregor. He stated that the accusations are not entirely true. According to Chandler, McGregor did miss the weigh-ins, which could send a negative message to his team. However, he emphasizes that McGregor was indeed present for the training sessions. The show has been selectively filtering his involvement. While Chandler acknowledges that reality TV can be edited to fit a narrative. He believes McGregor is getting a somewhat unfair portrayal in terms of his commitment to his team.

Chandler and McGregor’s coaching roles on “The Ultimate Fighter” show raise questions about McGregor’s involvement

Chandler insists that McGregor trained with his fighters. Highlighting the attention to detail and dedication he displayed. He believes that McGregor’s presence during training sessions was significant, even if he missed the weigh-ins. Chandler argues that the weigh-ins are not as crucial as they are being portrayed and that McGregor’s commitment to his team should not be underestimated.

While Chandler acknowledges that reality TV can shape the narrative as desired. He does not believe that altering the depiction of McGregor’s involvement would have changed the outcome of the show. Despite the controversy surrounding McGregor’s coaching role. Team Chandler’s success on the show remains unchallenged, suggesting that Chandler’s leadership and dedication to his fighters have played a significant role in their victories.

The coaching roles of Chandler and McGregor on “The Ultimate Fighter” have sparked discussions about McGregor’s level of commitment. While there have been claims that McGregor was absent during weigh-ins and training sessions, Chandler has defended McGregor, stating that he was present for training and that his absence at the weigh-ins should not be overemphasized. As reality TV can shape the narrative, it is essential to consider multiple perspectives before drawing conclusions about McGregor’s involvement in coaching his team.

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