Conor McGregor Next Fight Facts
The Conor McGregor next fight predictions will be made in part based on how McGregor and Chandler have fared in the past. Wise sports bettors will dive into some of these details before considering placing a wager, as the stylistic differences, Chandler’s superior record in submissions and McGregor’s edges in height, reach and age could all make a difference in how one wants to bet on this event.
UFC Tale of the Tape
Here is a detailed chart for the next fight of Conor McGregor, as it highlights some of the strengths and weaknesses of McGregor and Chandler (information per tapology.com).
| Stat | Conor McGregor | Michael Chandler |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 22-6 | 23-8 |
| KO Record | 19-2 | 11-4 |
| Submissions Record | 1-4 | 7-1 |
| Gym | SBG Ireland | Kill Cliff FC |
| Height | 5-foot-9 | 5-foot-8 |
| Weight | 156 pounds | 156 pounds |
| Age | 35 | 38 |
| Reach | 74 inches | 71.5 inches |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| Strikes Landed per Minute | 5.32 | 4.89 |
| Signature Strike Accuracy | 49% | 46% |
| Takedown Average | 0.67 | 2.17 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 55% | 38% |
| Takedown Defense | 66% | 71% |
Conor McGregor UFC Betting Performance
McGregor’s next fight, his comeback bout, was scheduled for June 29. Officials are hoping to reschedule it for August or September. He was listed as a slight favorite over Michael Chandler. McGregor has only been an underdog once in his career – in his last fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Here is a look at the odds and results of his last 14 UFC events (results and odds per tapology.com).
| Event | Opponent | Closing Odds to Win | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| UFC 264 | Dustin Poirier | +100 | L, TKO |
| UFC 257 | Dustin Poirier | -310 | L, TKO |
| UFC 246 | Donald Cerrone | -325 | W, TKO |
| UFC 229 | Khabib Nurmagomedov | +175 | L, Submission |
| UFC 205 | Eddie Alvarez | -160 | W, TKO |
| UFC 202 | Nate Diaz | -135 | W, Decision |
| UFC 196 | Nate Diaz | -450 | L, Submission |
| UFC 194 | Jose Aldo | -105 | W, TKO |
| UFC 189 | Chad Mendes | -185 | W, TKO |
| UFC Fight Night 59 | Dennis Siver | -1150 | W, TKO |
| UFC 178 | Dustin Poirier | -280 | W, TKO |
| UFC Fight Night 46 | Diego Brandão | -600 | W, TKO |
| UFC Fight Night 26 | Max Holloway | -300 | W, Decision |
| UFC on FUEL TV 9 | Marcus Brimage | -155 | W, TKO |
The Ultimate Fighter 31
Conor McGregor’s next fight isn’t limited to his physical battle with Michael Chandler, as McGregor and Chandler took on coaching roles for The Ultimate Fighter Season 31 in 2023. This show highlights what happens when aspiring MMA fighters live and train together for their upcoming UFC fights.
In this past season, they did so by getting coaching insights from two of the greatest MMA/UFC fighters of all time. This was McGregor’s second stint as a TUF coach, as he led a squad in season 22 versus a team coached by Urijah Faber.
McGregor vs Chandler: Technical MMA Matchup
A big part of how the Conor McGregor next UFC fight date will play out in the ring will be which weight class this fight ends up in, as McGregor has indicated he wanted the battle to take place at 185 pounds. Chandler, in response to McGregor’s video post, said he was fine with fighting at 185 pounds.
The matchup, though, will take place in the welterweight division, up to 170 pounds, not as heavier middleweights, UFC boss Dana White said.
The heavier weight class might have favored McGregor, who would prefer that this match be a slower-paced brawl, but Chandler has shown that he can go toe-to-toe in brawls and has greatly improved his kicking of late. Chandler’s preference would be to go with a faster, wrestling-centric approach, as he was a NCAA Division I All-American wrestler at the University of Missouri and has posted 30 percent of his career wins via submission because of this skill set.
Early Conor McGregor Next Fight Prediction
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler have both predicted that they will knock the other person out in Conor McGregor’s next fight. The betting public doesn’t see either as a clear favorite, but McGregor’s advantage in power, age and reach should give him enough of an edge.