Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor may be opponents on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter and in an eventual welterweight contest, but they also share a mutual respect. Despite their different fighting styles, Chandler acknowledges McGregor as a tough competitor who is confident in his abilities and carries a full-on persona.

During filming, the two traded verbal jabs and playful competition, but ultimately Chandler looks forward to competing with McGregor and pushing himself to the next level. While he has made bold predictions of his own success, Chandler predicts that McGregor may have similarly bold predictions of his own. Nevertheless, both fighters respect one another and see the TUF experience as a chance for personal and professional growth.