On Tuesday, the latest season of the UFC’s long-running reality series The Ultimate Fighter made its return after months of promotion and anticipation. Much of the hype surrounding the premiere episode hinged on a moment in trailers that showed Chandler’s opposition, Conor McGregor, telling the former Bellator MMA champion to “do what you’re told.
Of course, reality TV very rarely delivers a true depiction of reality. Much of the time, directors, editors, and producers twist the narrative in order to craft a story that builds on emotion, tension, and controversy. According to Michael Chandler, that is exactly the case when it comes to the now-viral clip that makes it seem as though Chandler is heeding the Irishman’s warning.