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McGregor vs. Chandler Odds: Both Fighters Even in Battle of TUF Coaches

Kyle Smith

Last Updated: August 28, 2023 11:16 AM EDT • 3 min 61 sec read.

Conor McGregor poses during weigh-in for UFC 264 and we look ahead to our top odds for McGregor vs. Chandler.
Conor McGregor poses during weigh-in for UFC 264. Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images via AFP.

In the current season of "The Ultimate Fighter," viewers watched an epic showdown between coaches. Two-division champion Conor McGregor will eventually go head-to-head with former Bellator kingpin Michael Chandler after TUF 31. Here are our McGregor-Chandler UFC odds from our best sportsbooks.

Once regarded as the sport's biggest star, McGregor now finds himself at a crossroads. The famously outspoken Irishman has faced setbacks, losing two of his last three fights, including back-to-back defeats against Dustin Poirier, a perennial contender who outperformed McGregor twice in 2021.

On the other hand, Michael Chandler, a former Bellator lightweight champion, has been experiencing his own challenges. Chandler has been competing against top-tier opponents since his UFC debut in early 2021, but he currently holds a 2-3 record during that period. His most recent loss came when Poirier used a rear-naked choke at UFC 281 in November.

A date for the fight has yet to be confirmed, through on Aug. 27 McGregor strongly hinted at a potential plan to square off in mid-December.

With both men trying to regroup after being fed into the “Diamond” wood chipper, here’s our breakdown of the McGregor-Chandler odds (odds via our best sports betting sites; Pick confidence is based on a 1-to-5-star scale).

McGregor vs. Fighter Chandler odds

FighterBetMGMSports Interaction (Ontario only)
Conor McGregor-115-110
Michael Chandler-115-110

Odds for this clash are only available at a few of our best sports betting apps with the date still not made official. Bettors in Ontario can get the best price on either fighter at Sports Interation, as that book is offering McGregor and Chandler for -110. Meanwhile, BetMGM is featuring both fighters for slightly more at -115.

McGregor vs. Chandler moneyline

McGregor (-110) vs. Chandler (-110)

As far as the odds are concerned, this one is a coin flip.

The -110 odds at Sports Interaction give both fighters an implied win probability of 52.38%, making the fight nearly a pick em'. With margins this thin, it all boils down to who you think is going to win, as opposed to backing a fighter because the odds are favorable for a hefty payout.

McGregor vs. Chandler early pick

McGregor (-110 via Sports Interaction) ⭐⭐⭐

Heading into this bout, there are numerous uncertainties surrounding "Notorious" Conor McGregor. Even if his second fight with Poirier wasn't cut short due to a horrific leg injury, McGregor seemed to be fading under pressure. Since his impressive victory over Donald Cerrone more than three years ago, McGregor hasn't displayed the same level of greatness, and Cerrone wasn't exactly a strong test for elite fighters at 155 pounds.

On the other hand, the most recent version of Chandler is better known. As a former Division I wrestler, he possesses explosive power, never shies away from brawls, and seldom resorts to his wrestling skills. However, some have criticized his fight IQ, calling it puzzling and believing it might be his downfall.

Despite Chandler's strengths, McGregor remains the superior technical striker, landing more significant strikes per minute with higher accuracy. While Chandler may opt to engage in a stand-up battle with McGregor, it is expected that McGregor's precise striking will eventually lead to the downfall of an overly aggressive Chandler.

While the appearance of McGregor on "The Ultimate Fighter" could potentially impact the dynamics, as of now, the advantage seems to lie with the man from Dublin.

Here are our best sportsbooks:

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Kyle Smith
A sportswriter for more than a decade, Kyle Smith was once voted “World’s 78th Greatest Lover” by ‘Relatively Attractive People Magazine’.* After covering nearly every sport under the sun for theScore, Smith settled in as head MMA writer where he helped shape the company’s coverage and establish its combat sports identity. Since then, he’s dipped his toes (cannonballed) into the world of betting, where he specializes in the UFC and NHL. Constantly chasing that gigantic Parlay Dragon, Smith was devastated when a Leon Edwards head kick completely obliterated a recent five-leg parlay. You can read his rantings and ravings on Twitter @Heldrificus. *Not a real publication.