Despite waning star power due to many losses and scandals, Conor McGregor is still the UFC’s most notable fighter.
On Feb. 4, 2023, the UFC announced that the Irishman would face fan-favorite Michael Chandler in the second half of 2023. McGregor and Chandler were also announced as coaches for “The Ultimate Fighter,” the UFC’s reality TV show product. The 31st season of the show aired on ESPN/ESPN+ from May 30 to August 15, 2023.
At of the start of “TUF” in late May 2023, McGregor versus Chandler still hadn’t been scheduled. UFC President Dana White indicated that he was trying to make the fight for sometime in 2023.
Fast forward to 2024, and McGregor and Chandler were finally scheduled to fight on June 29 at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. However, the fight was abruptly canceled about two weeks before the event. A new date hasn’t been rescheduled.
Sports betting sites posted odds for the match even before a weight class wasn’t confirmed. The fight was eventually booked to take place at 170 pounds, the UFC’s welterweight division. McGregor and Chandler have fought in the 155-pound lightweight division.
McGregor vs. Chandler Fight Odds
Oddsmakers at multiple online betting sites listed the fight as 50-50, also known as a pick’em.
McGregor and Chandler were both -110 for the moneyline. A sports bettor would have to wager $110 to win $100 on either fighter. MMA odds fluctuate leading up to a fight.
McGregor and Chandler never officially faced off ahead of their fight, but in March 2023 some images of the two men looking directly at each other in an octagon were posted to McGregor’s social media.
How Many Losses Does Conor McGregor Have?
Conor McGregor has six losses on his MMA record.
His losses were to Dustin Poirier (twice in 2021), Khabib Nurmagomedov (2018), Nate Diaz (2016), Joseph Duffy (2010), and Artemij Sitenkov (2008).
Four of those losses occurred in the UFC, the biggest stage in MMA.
McGregor desperately needs a win in his upcoming fight to get back on track.
What is McGregor’s Record?
Overall, Conor McGregor has an MMA record of 22-6.
Here’s a breakdown of his record:
- KO wins: 19
- KO losses: 2
- Decision wins: 2
- Decision losses: 0
- Submission wins: 1
- Submission losses: 4
He also is 0-1 as a professional boxer, losing to Floyd Mayweather in 2017.
Conor McGregor UFC Stats
McGregor is considered one of the best strikers in UFC history:
- Two-division UFC champion (featherweight and lightweight)
- UFC knockdowns landed: 13 (tied 10th all-time)
- UFC fight night bonuses: 10 (tied 10th all-time)
- Longest UFC win streak: 7
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 5.32
- Significant striking accuracy: 49%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 4.66
- Significant strike defense: 54%
- Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 0.67
- Takedown accuracy: 55%
- Takedown defense: 66%
Stats Source: UFC
How Many Belts Does Conor McGregor Have?
Currently, UFC star Conor McGregor holds no UFC belts. He was once the featherweight champion (145 pounds) and lightweight champion (155 pounds). He held those titles simultaneously.
He was eventually stripped of his titles due to inactivity. McGregor has never defended a UFC belt.
McGregor could fight for the 170-pound welterweight title in the future, according to rumors and public comments.
