Conor McGregor announced he will fight Michael Chandler at a UFC event on June 29 and is considered a slight favorite by oddsmakers, despite his lack of recent MMA success and recovery from a broken leg.
Conor McGregor. A name that still packs a punch.
He dropped a bombshell on New Year’s Day. He’s fighting Michael Chandler. The date? June 29, during International Fight Week. The UFC hasn’t made it official yet. But that’s not stopping oddsmakers from having a field day.
DraftKings, for instance, has McGregor as the slight favorite. His odds? -120. Bet $100 on McGregor and you could pocket $183.33. Chandler’s the underdog at +100. A $200 payout awaits those who bet on him.
McGregor’s chances of winning? The opening line gives him a 54.55 percent shot.
It’s been a while since we’ve seen McGregor in action. His last fight was at UFC 264 in July 2021. He broke his leg in the first round against Dustin Poirier. That put him on the bench for a good while. His MMA record over the past seven years? Not great. His only win was a 40-second knockout of Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 in January 2020.
Chandler’s record since he moved from Bellator to the UFC is a mixed bag. His UFC record stands at 2-3. He’s had wins over Tony Ferguson and Dan Hooker. And he’s bagged four post-fight bonuses in just five fights. Not too shabby, eh?