Conor McGregor Listed as Slight Favorite in Potential Clash Against Michael Chandler

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Although he hasn’t competed in more than two years, Conor McGregor is still slightly favored against “The Ultimate Fighter 31” coaching rival Michael Chandler.

According to BetOnline, McGregor is currently listed as a -130 favorite, while Chandler checks in as a +110 underdog. The Irish star recently announced that he will face Chandler in a middleweight bout on June 29 as part of the UFC’s International Fight Week. The promotion has not confirmed a date for the bout at this time.

McGregor, 35, is 1-3 in his last four Octagon appearances dating back to October 2018. In his last outing, the former two-division champion broke his leg in the opening round of a technical knockout loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 on July 10, 2021. McGregor has competed at featherweight, lightweight and welterweight during his promotional tenure, but this would mark his debut at 185 pounds.

Chandler, a former Bellator lightweight champ and UFC title challenger, has also lost three of his last four fights. Most recently, the ex-University of Missouri wrestler suffered a third-round submission defeat to Poirier at UFC 281 in November 2022. Chandler will also be making his first middleweight foray should the bout come to fruition.