The Ultimate Fighter Bonus Footage: McGregor meets with Wonderboy | ESPN MMA
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In 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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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.
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
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
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
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.
Wonderboy just said "I fought Robert Whittaker". Not even bragging that he stopped him.
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
Wonderboy is such a classy human being. He's lowering posture to better connect in the moment. What a genuine guy.
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.
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
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
"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
Wonderboy is a true martial artist who embodies the tradition of respect and humility.
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
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
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 ❤️
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.
I like how Stephen makes him self small like eye level to show respect and tries not to intrude what a freakin legend.
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.
That was wholesome to watch, the respect between the two
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.
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 🙂
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.
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
love the authentic conversation between two greats.
It's absolutely impossible to not like Wonderboy he's an absolute gent but obviously don't let kindheartedness fool you.
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.
"it's natural, as we get older, to go up in weight"... Natural, interesting choice of words
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 😂
Nicest dude in the game
@deadmeme8601
11 ай бұрын
and wonderboy
@randallparaday4102
11 ай бұрын
Nmf
Wonderboy has turned 40! He look way younger! Keep going man 💪
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.
People are quick to judge Conors character, but the fact that him and Wonderboy are friends says something
Wonderboy one of the most humble respectful fighters in the UFC, love the chill vibe between him and Conor McGregor 👏👏👏
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
I love these two guys working together thats pretty awesome
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 ...
The little hand dap at the end as connors getting pampered lmao. Wonderboy is the G
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🇮🇪🇺🇸🙏
Wonderboy had trouble understanding him 😂😂😂
Wonderboy seems so genuine! A character, for sure!
You're looking at two ends of the spectrum in class and integrity.
He also interrupts massages like a nice guy.
I love wonder boy he’s a genuinely good guy
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
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.
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.
Humble
Definitely loved seeing wonderboy coaching
Where can I watch this season ?!
Conor needs more Wonderboy in his life
Two legends
Love vibes
Why do they keep the boring footage on the show and cut out these interesting bonus moments?
Wonderboy is a legend in combat sports
What a cool interaction
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
They have alot more in commen because they both use the karate style. Alot of respect.
Wonderboy is such a class act.
bonus footage better than the actual episode
Wonder boy just the nicest dude ever. Genuinely.
Bro back then i really wanna see them fight after the cowboy bout
Super confident and no bravado!
Wonderboy is a class act!
Wonderboy is a legend period!
My dream fight, both amazing strikers
This is gold🔥
Mystic Mac and Wonderboy. What a combo lol.
Conor needs a friend like wonderboy
Wonderboy and Chandler is 2 of the nicest fighters
I love how the NMF stopped himself from swearing. You're a national treasure, Wodnerboy!
This *moment* will age well.
That was so wholesome it hurt
Love Wonderboy!!
That final handshake????
Class.
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.
And Aldo went down in weight as he got older. Aldo is amazing!
when Conor was talking and shaking hands with the guy it gave me a “good man” vibe
Wonderboy is a delight
Wonderboy is the nicest coolest dude, ud never think he's such a Badass in the Octagon!
I could watch that for an hour
wonderboy is just the nicest killer on earth❤
They need to have Thompson as a coach next season ❤️
2 really nice dudes
Wonderboy truly the NMF
McGregor should go train at Longo / Serra’s for a camp. Sparring with Wonderboy a lot would be great for McGregor. And then get some high level grappling in as well
Wonderboy is a wonderful man
Conor and Wonderboy. MMA nirvana…
Conor sayin ‘we’ when mentioning mixed martial artists is hysterical at this point
Love wonderboy legend
Wonder boy is the quintessential captain America clean cut dude hahaha I love it
Wonderboys so amazing Im not even going to judge that reverse hand shake.
Thompson needs to he a regular for the TUF series
Wonderboy commands kindness, and kindness you will give.
very respectful wonderboy... apparent when he physically lowers his own body to the other man's level...
Conor: What’s the weight? Also Conor: you gonna do what you’re told
Ian garry vs Wonderboy thompson on the TUF will be fun
Wonderboy is a lovely guy
Wonder boy & Notorious 🎉