We Just Sold Dana White On The Idea Of Khabib/Tony Coaching The Ultimate Fighter
(Interview starts at 28:14 if it doesn't go there automatically)
We had Dana White on the Spinnin Backfist MMA Show live earlier today, and among many other things, asked if he would ever consider letting a retired fighter coach on a season of The Ultimate Fighter; it was brought up because Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have been calling to coach against each other recently, but Khabib has no interest in coming out of retirement....
I don't know about you, but I think that sounds AWESOME. Imagine the chaos? Just an unhinged season of The Ultimate Fighter where Coach Khabib is putting all of his fighters through hell like he's currently doing at AKA….
….and Tony Ferguson demanding his fighters low kick street signs, fire hydrants, and lamp posts for an hour a day after they're done unicycling a half marathon backwards?
I don't need them to fight! Just let em talk shit and make for some great reality television.
Dana seemed skeptical at first, but when reminded of the incredibly memorable season that featured Conor McGregor coaching against Urijah Faber many years back, he declared that he was sold and that he'd entertain the idea.
Here's some other clips and topics we touched on….
It's a great little 20min chat. Check it out above or below if you wanna hear more! Appreciate Uncle Dana for lending us the time as always.
(Interview starts at 28:14 if it doesn't go there automatically)