Conor McGregor's next opponent Michael Chandler claims he met the "nice Conor" during their brief backstage interactions while sharing the card at UFC 257 in 2021.
Chandler stunned fans in his promotional debut when he sensationally knocked out Dan Hooker within seconds of their bout in the co-main event that night before McGregor was knocked out for the first time in his career by Dustin Poirier. At the time, the Irishman had switched up his image, and was all smiles and politeness with rival fighters, including Chandler.
The pair ran into each other backstage as the Irishman made his way to the post-fight press conference, sharing a very brief interaction which was caught on camera by film crews. However, the moment that went viral from McGregor's walk to the press conference was his meeting with Poirier seconds later, where he maintained his gracious image.
