Conor
McGregor’s return to action in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship ended in disappointment, but
speculation surrounding his next opponent has already begun
following his injury at
UFC 329.
“Notorious” suffered a knee injury on the opening kick he threw in
his rematch against Max
Holloway, who was then declared the victor. BetOnline.ag has
now released odds for McGregor’s next fight, which will serve as
the final bout on the former two-division champion’s current UFC
contract.
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Michael Chandler opens as favorite for Conor McGregor’s next
fight
Michael
Chandler has opened as the betting favorite at 2/1 to face
McGregor next. The long-discussed matchup between the two former
opposing “The Ultimate Fighter” coaches was originally set to go
down in 2024 before McGregor withdrew because of injury.
A trilogy bout with Holloway follows at 3/1. With their rivalry at
1-1, a rubber match could be on the cards. Moreover, “Blessed”
repeatedly called for the same following the Irishman’s injury.
Despite not being on the UFC roster, Nate Diaz is
listed third at 5/1. Like Holloway, Diaz is 1-1 with McGregor. The
Stockton native would have to be re-signed by the UFC if a trilogy
is to take place next.
Diaz is followed by Jorge
Masvidal (7/1), Justin
Gaethje (8/1), Paddy
Pimblett (10/1) and Dustin
Poirier (12/1). Both Masvidal and Poirier are retired, but have
hinted at interest in potential Octagon returns.
Meanwhile, former lightweight UFC champion Khabib
Nurmagomedov, who held the title from April 2018 to March 2021,
has the longest odds on the board at 20/1.