The Ultimate Fighter Bonus Footage: McGregor meets with Wonderboy | ESPN MMA
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11 ай бұрынIn this bonus footage from Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, Conor McGregor meets with Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson to discuss recovering from hand injuries and adding weight later in their careers.
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@CJM23 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy brings out the nice guy in everyone
@Ziggyvu 11 ай бұрын
Nicest MFer here
@Bluepickles333 11 ай бұрын
Lol I was about to say the same. Turns every one around him into a nice guy
@beaualoevv 11 ай бұрын
Mcgregor ko’s him out stiff in 13 seconds
@Pinoy1211 11 ай бұрын
Except Woke "fall in and out of love" Tyquil Woodley
@gregoryretzepis1798 11 ай бұрын
@@beaualoevvlol in 13 seconds ? no not at all. It would be an interesting fight tho.
@DavidMedic447 11 ай бұрын
After watching this episode I’d love to see Wonderboy coach a TUF season. He worked so well with the guys.
@andrewherman9915 11 ай бұрын
He’s been teaching and training people in karate for years he’s a fantastic teacher/coach
@jse_illustrations 11 ай бұрын
but who would he fight
@TheMerts14 11 ай бұрын
Good question
@jackkelley5681 11 ай бұрын
@@jse_illustrationsKhamzat😈
@standardBrick 11 ай бұрын
Him vs chiesa would be a good season
@charleschi843 11 ай бұрын
Leaning over to be at the same level. My dad always told me, "Son, if someone walks over to you at a restaurant to greet you, don't stay seated. Be on the same eye level." Wonderboy has had some great discipline in his life.
@error2796 11 ай бұрын
That’s why I always stand up when the waiter takes my order. You must show dominance as you order your medium Rare Steak
@Alex-gl4qn 11 ай бұрын
What if ur 6’4 and when u stand up u just tower over them
@Bmorefan 11 ай бұрын
That's a little much
@bigdaddyjano 11 ай бұрын
@@error2796I legit loled hard 🤣
@scottlondon8382 11 ай бұрын
That’s great advice from your old man ima follow it
@benjaminmajorUT 11 ай бұрын
I love how the bonus footage of these episodes are almost better than the actual episodes
@BoyBlessing 11 ай бұрын
they should be in the episodes.. would make the entire series way cooler
@LightYagami-tf7ig 11 ай бұрын
they wasted this chance because they believed in mcgregor too much for making this season
@partyatmyfuneral1 11 ай бұрын
They are better lol
@larente4159 11 ай бұрын
😂 so true
@TrumpSheridan 11 ай бұрын
I think Tuf is actually unreal this year tf you talking about
@sRecollet 11 ай бұрын
Stephen such a cool dude he makes sure to hunch over and make sure they're both at eye level out of respect. Two greats just chattin' it up, I love it :)
@lucozademan999 11 ай бұрын
yeh that is actually quite a big thing, he probably did naturally. As oppose to standing tall and looking down when conor is lying down.
@autistonaut 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, would have looked weird with Wonderboys crotch in line with McGregors head and dry humping motion
@larente4159 11 ай бұрын
I never thought of that.. respect
@rabbiama2940 11 ай бұрын
He probably got used to it while teaching kids Karate.
@oggyoggy1299 11 ай бұрын
He’d have to do that even if Conor stood up.
@TreyParker318 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy just said "I fought Robert Whittaker". Not even bragging that he stopped him.
@charlesselby3559 11 ай бұрын
We all need a wonderboy in our lives
@jackbrown959 11 ай бұрын
Truth
@charlesselby3559 11 ай бұрын
@@christopherarrowsmith497 😅. Is it the whole to nice to trust thing? I dno man he seems pretty cool 😎
@MRios1128 11 ай бұрын
@@christopherarrowsmith497hes a man of Christ
@christopherarrowsmith497 11 ай бұрын
@@charlesselby3559 it was an embedded think it was against t wood or the fight after they had a sleepover at the gym and all the kids was running around topless innocent enough but dunno lil sus
@chasemcintyre6806 11 ай бұрын
@@christopherarrowsmith497you spell out sentences like you are missing chromosomes or something
@stendaalcartography3436 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy is such a classy human being. He's lowering posture to better connect in the moment. What a genuine guy.
@PandemoniumPirateRadio 11 ай бұрын
It's crazy the episode didn't give us more of Conor and Thompsons interactions. This is what the show SHOULD be about, legendary fighters meeting and conversing, it's WAY more interesting than the rest of the show.
@Chet_Philodenge 11 ай бұрын
Yeah there’s definitely an opportunity for some kind of content where all these personalities can interact in a mature, productive context, in the spirit of true martial arts
@scash9320 11 ай бұрын
Great idea for a show, ‘Two Fighters in a Car Drinking Coffee’…I’d watch that in a heartbeat.
@breakdancerQ 11 ай бұрын
Yeah just these interactions make it way better already
@EvilestGem 11 ай бұрын
Well it's uncomfortable for some of these guys to do this sort of thing. Just take McGregor for example, he has one eye on the camera and so knows he has a persona to uphold add to this his manic character and you have a bit of mixed bag hence his bizarre behaviour at times.
@Palaecro 11 ай бұрын
Honestly I feel like the producers have no clue what the average MMA fan wants to see. If they were smart they'd have MMA celebrity drop ins way more often to get interactions like this.
@thenostalgiabusiness 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy’s a master at being a considerate dude. Even bends over to meet you at eye level. I was half expecting him to pull up a chair and sit on it backwards, youth counselor style.
@Vulture2918 11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Ckwisall 11 ай бұрын
He has bad hearing
@glellio88 11 ай бұрын
@@Ckwisall You have bad hearing
@codymachado 11 ай бұрын
And flip around his black forge cap from front to backwards whilst doing it too lmfao
@marlonscloud 10 ай бұрын
Family guy joke stollen right there
@claya.bishop5356 11 ай бұрын
Stephen is the friend and training partner that Conor needs. Potentially we'll even see the revival of Karate McGregor 👀
@Kev80ification 11 ай бұрын
I totally agree
@petrrozsival8554 11 ай бұрын
"Wuah eyh.....wuah´s a wheight?" ".......what´s the weight?......" 😂😂😂 Wonderboy struggled a bit there
@thenostalgiabusiness 11 ай бұрын
I couldn’t understand it either. I also couldn’t understand what he said about Whitaker.
@adasga 11 ай бұрын
@@thenostalgiabusiness Said that he has done very well and that there is an argument to be made for moving up and cutting less
@leesamardzija9165 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy is a true martial artist who embodies the tradition of respect and humility.
@lyricallyricist 11 ай бұрын
I just wanna see mcgregor do a training camp with GSP, Wonderboy and Whittaker just to see him surrounded by genuine kindness and implode 😂
@Herc11355 11 ай бұрын
The lack of ego's would help him for sure.
@walkingw3348 10 ай бұрын
That would be awesome
@Teddyisoffline 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy has good genetics man doesn't look 40 at all. Also helps not being a drinker and not doing drugs
@Non-dual-mind1 11 ай бұрын
No man needs phytoestrogen found in all beers. It's lady hormones!
@theonetypingthis7186 11 ай бұрын
True, if someone told me wonderboy's in his 20's i wouldn't doubt them lol
@beaualIoevv 11 ай бұрын
i’m doing both and i look young. i get compliments a lot. maybe it’s just you
@mattsteelman3832 11 ай бұрын
@beaualoevv6 Yes I'm sure everyone compliments you for doing drugs.
@bhoomeerg8045 11 ай бұрын
white doesnt crack bitc
@Realeyesrealizereallies.2000 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy makes depression that little bit easier what a humble nice man could never fault him for anything, would be good to see him coach ❤️
@Meltymorty 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy was more invested in Conor teammates in one episode then Conor has been the whole season it's hilarious how awful of coach Conor is
@Ar1AnX1x 11 ай бұрын
Conor is too selfish to be a good coach
@beaualoevv 11 ай бұрын
mcgregor ko’s him out stiff inside 13 seconds
@nab5999 11 ай бұрын
@@beaualoevvget off your knees
@Meltymorty 11 ай бұрын
@@beaualoevv lmao nice troll Conor is a washed up drunk
@jonadam5505 11 ай бұрын
You are the one watching his show, mission accomplished for him, he doesn't need to do anymore. He got you.
@redclanwool1590 11 ай бұрын
I like how Stephen makes him self small like eye level to show respect and tries not to intrude what a freakin legend.
@shoop4040 11 ай бұрын
Mr. Thompson has a natural coaching instinct - Experienced and motivational- A coach that can undoubtedly get the most out of any fighter.
@Jumperman12mac 11 ай бұрын
He does coach karate on a daily basis, so it make sense he has a coach side to him.
@mrpopo-sf3ke 11 ай бұрын
01:15 LMAO! Wonderboy: Pleased to meet you, good Lord Conor: M'Lady
@Chet_Philodenge 11 ай бұрын
You love to see it
@madushanka5159 11 ай бұрын
I thought Conor going to kiss WB hand 🙂
@darknessfadestolight4312 11 ай бұрын
Can't hate wonderboy. Guys such a legend
@beaualIoevv 11 ай бұрын
journeyman’
@beaualIoevv 11 ай бұрын
khamzat wouId literally ragdoII him
@mattsteelman3832 11 ай бұрын
@beaualoevv6 So that's reason to hate him?
@redeyejedi17 11 ай бұрын
@@beaualIoevv bro I've told you before.... go get a job
@ettorebugatti9354 11 ай бұрын
@@beaualIoevvOfc Khamzat would ragdoll him, WB always had problems with wrestlers.
@Charlton2010 11 ай бұрын
That was wholesome to watch, the respect between the two
@ojenroc711 11 ай бұрын
The scene cuts out early. As Wonderboy walks away Conor looks at the cameraman and says, “Who da fook is that guy?”
@GR44AY 11 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@thehalokidster 11 ай бұрын
@@ivsonbarreto7127 McGregor: Wha yah gunna do?.....................You'll do nuttin!
@lennylennington 11 ай бұрын
I’m the cameraman and I can confirm that this really happened
@elrealamericanhero 11 ай бұрын
Mcgregor: You’ll do nothing! *gets hurt and subbed by diaz, then runs from diaz, then gets dominated by khabib and dustin and dustin again
@GonnaGetYouBoi 11 ай бұрын
@@elrealamericanhero his wife was in his DMs, didnt want to put salt in dustins wound after he bounced his head off the canvas in their first first.
@biroboy45 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy manners and positivity is infectious he is a breath of fresh air to MMA even Conor when he’s not drinking his stale whiskey he’s an alright lad
@christopher1884john 11 ай бұрын
It's absolutely impossible to not like Wonderboy he's an absolute gent but obviously don't let kindheartedness fool you.
@marucat2797 11 ай бұрын
love the authentic conversation between two greats.
@mrguy7582 11 ай бұрын
listening to wonderboy on JRE made me realise how important it is to have a great dad and family in your life. God Bless these two young men.
@Makula-px8fr 2 ай бұрын
He’s a legend out here where I live he used to go to my high school. This town has a lot of good people, some really terrible ones as well, but Thompson definitely one of the good guys. You still see him whipping around a tiny school bus or whipping his r8 around town 😂
@ashiaqu643 11 ай бұрын
0:22 thomson touching conors hand. conors be like 'this is weird' then pull his hand back😂😂
@AntonioPerez-xo4hm 11 ай бұрын
You can tell who's had fatherly love obviously lol.
@Smellydoug 11 ай бұрын
Nicest dude in the game
@deadmeme8601 11 ай бұрын
and wonderboy
@randallparaday4102 11 ай бұрын
Nmf
@user-zm3iv8zh4c 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy has turned 40! He look way younger! Keep going man 💪
@a.p.5825 11 ай бұрын
"it's natural, as we get older, to go up in weight"... Natural, interesting choice of words
@tristanstarks8827 11 ай бұрын
Conor has been one of the great all-time great sports figures, so much so that whenever you see him you gotta take your chance and talk to him because you don’t know if you’ll get it again.
@cloudcity2012 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy had trouble understanding him 😂😂😂
@carbine781 10 ай бұрын
People are quick to judge Conors character, but the fact that him and Wonderboy are friends says something
@Potatodrumcrow 11 ай бұрын
Where can I watch this season ?!
@anasshahid224 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy one of the most humble respectful fighters in the UFC, love the chill vibe between him and Conor McGregor 👏👏👏
@Christian-nj8di 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy is 40 looking younger than Conor and he’s 34 , crazyyy
@madeovstarstuff 11 ай бұрын
_______👃 *SNIFF*
@joerogan9522 11 ай бұрын
Conor is a heavy Coke sniffer and a alcoholic
@pedromunoz5630 11 ай бұрын
He also interrupts massages like a nice guy.
@thomastakesportspodcast 11 ай бұрын
I love these two guys working together thats pretty awesome
@Rhino013 11 ай бұрын
Conor needs more Wonderboy in his life
@NottsLadG 11 ай бұрын
Humble
@stevenharkness8849 11 ай бұрын
conor respects wonderboy he has praised him his whole career .. genuine momemt from them both nice to see that big big fan of both of these those 2 have made huge impacts in then growth of the sport ...
@wiattd 11 ай бұрын
Why do they keep the boring footage on the show and cut out these interesting bonus moments?
@philipv3098 11 ай бұрын
Love vibes
@TheBrentonTaylor 11 ай бұрын
The little hand dap at the end as connors getting pampered lmao. Wonderboy is the G
@ZA-co9vj 11 ай бұрын
You're looking at two ends of the spectrum in class and integrity.
@emeraldgamecave679 11 ай бұрын
WB is a real class act. As humble and respectful as they come. He bent down to Conor's head level so as not to stand over him
@PandemoniumPirateRadio 11 ай бұрын
The whole reality show drama is outplayed, give us more Legends meeting Legends like this 😮 It's WAY cooler to see, and way more personable for them to the audience as well.
@TottoHolm 18 күн бұрын
Wonderboy seems so genuine! A character, for sure!
@paddy6317 11 ай бұрын
Wow I never knew that Stevie the Wonderboy was such a nice respectful person 😮he seems like a great human being,respect from a Conor McGregor Fan and Irish Man🇮🇪🇺🇸🙏
@LambSauceWill 11 ай бұрын
This should’ve been the actual TUF coaches. Beating wonderboy puts Conor in the Welterweight rankings but also gives wonderboy a well deserved high profile fight against a striker. Everyone wins!
@1daboi100 11 ай бұрын
You'd think Conor would beat Wonderboy. Even at 40 Wonderboy is an absolute menace for a non wrestler/grappler. I'd bet on Wonderboy against any iteration of Conor
@nitinTDM Ай бұрын
@@1daboi100Wonderboy is the easiest fight for conor to return to rn, Top 5 lightweughts are all killers, he needs a tune up
@marksith6550 11 ай бұрын
Conor and Wonderboy. MMA nirvana…
@MrRogerXrabbit 11 ай бұрын
what's those red circles?
@Re3p4rr 10 ай бұрын
What are these red dots all over him? i always wondered what those are, is it some blood circulation thing or what is it?
@cmonayyy7238 11 ай бұрын
I love wonder boy he’s a genuinely good guy
@jozsefjamesofficial 10 ай бұрын
Class.
@jom5157 11 ай бұрын
What a cool interaction
@iselgarelbal4886 8 ай бұрын
Wonderboy is a legend in combat sports
@jordanvanormer8105 23 күн бұрын
Wonder boy is the quintessential captain America clean cut dude hahaha I love it
@Chris-hj2ym 11 ай бұрын
Definitely loved seeing wonderboy coaching
@baddro1187 11 ай бұрын
Conor: What’s the weight? Also Conor: you gonna do what you’re told
@TheOrlandoTrustfull 11 ай бұрын
Conor could learn a thing or two from Wonderboy about how to be a decent human being
@beaualoevv 11 ай бұрын
conor wouId fIatIine him , he even has better grappling
@KushDreams420 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy could learn a thing or two from Conor on how to win a championship.
@mattsteelman3832 11 ай бұрын
@beaualoevv Has nothing to do with him being a good human being.
@redeyejedi17 11 ай бұрын
@@beaualoevv I would flatline you
@mattsteelman3832 11 ай бұрын
@@lorinchak7436 Being a good human being is a W to me.
@Captain-Cat 11 ай бұрын
bonus footage better than the actual episode
@jacobredmond4127 10 ай бұрын
it’s always cool to see guys interact when they’re top of the sport but also never gonna fight each other for whatever reasons. it’s how you get these interactions from guys you wouldn’t expect.
@jellybaby9630 11 ай бұрын
That final handshake????
@darkcadence938 11 ай бұрын
Two legends
@user-xi9ls6mt7j 4 ай бұрын
They have alot more in commen because they both use the karate style. Alot of respect.
@colbymasvidal2397 11 ай бұрын
This is gold🔥
@MH-bv3hc 11 ай бұрын
Conor needs a friend like wonderboy
@LimerickR266 11 ай бұрын
Mystic Mac and Wonderboy. What a combo lol.
@kf5541 10 ай бұрын
Super confident and no bravado!
@theguardian3431 11 ай бұрын
I love how the NMF stopped himself from swearing. You're a national treasure, Wodnerboy!
@BritishGuy1979 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy is such a class act.
@tonyspoetry 11 ай бұрын
Wonder boy just the nicest dude ever. Genuinely.
@alfredeneuman4947 11 ай бұрын
love
@ppr3017 11 ай бұрын
Bro back then i really wanna see them fight after the cowboy bout
@Yeetyboiz 7 ай бұрын
My dream fight, both amazing strikers
@PopsSoda 11 ай бұрын
Conor sayin ‘we’ when mentioning mixed martial artists is hysterical at this point
@paulinho3397 11 ай бұрын
720p for real?
@dailyamusing235 11 ай бұрын
What's the rings on connors back
@keithgreer462 10 ай бұрын
That crazy suction cup treatment they do for recovery
@BERTRAND85O 11 ай бұрын
Love Wonderboy!!
@nathandust 11 ай бұрын
Mcgregor is sizing up the welterweight division. 100%
@Herc11355 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy is a class act!
@mylesteller 10 ай бұрын
Wonderboy is a legend period!
@_United_ 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy and Chandler is 2 of the nicest fighters
@sunnybradley4606 10 ай бұрын
Love wonderboy legend
@IIOver9000 10 ай бұрын
That was so wholesome it hurt
@andrewdouglas4974 10 ай бұрын
Wonderboy is a delight
@josephmcc234dy3 10 ай бұрын
Wonderboys so amazing Im not even going to judge that reverse hand shake.
@marisatomei33 11 ай бұрын
2 really nice dudes
@erfanrad9630 11 ай бұрын
when Conor was talking and shaking hands with the guy it gave me a “good man” vibe
@SHEIKdrumma 10 ай бұрын
This *moment* will age well.
@steveosborne1007 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy truly the NMF
@PRESA25 10 ай бұрын
I could watch that for an hour
@Gglsucksbigballz 11 ай бұрын
And Aldo went down in weight as he got older. Aldo is amazing!
@smokemist1 10 ай бұрын
very respectful wonderboy... apparent when he physically lowers his own body to the other man's level...
@MistaFaro 11 ай бұрын
Wonderboy is the nicest coolest dude, ud never think he's such a Badass in the Octagon!
@dabbykaden 11 ай бұрын
They need to have Thompson as a coach next season ❤️
@hiddennotesberlin 11 ай бұрын
wonderboy is just the nicest killer on earth❤
@JonathanDwightJones 11 ай бұрын
Wonder boy & Notorious 🎉
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