Who Are the Favourites to Win These Huge Upcoming UFC Main Events?

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UFC 303 McGregor vs Chandler

As the UFC gears up for a thrilling series of main events, fight fans around the globe are eagerly anticipating some electrifying matchups. With two blockbuster pay-per-views lined up across the next month or so, the Octagon is set to witness some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts clash for supremacy. Here’s a closer look at the favorites to win these colossal bouts.

Alex Pereira

UFC 303 was supposed to be headlined by the return of a certain Conor McGregor. Mystic Mac was scheduled to make his first appearance inside the cage since back-to-back losses against Dustin Poirier in 2020 and 2021, with former Bellator king Michael Chandler announced to be his opponent. However, the Irishman suffered a broken toe in training and has been ruled out of the contest, resulting in the bout being scrapped altogether.

Current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira channeled his inner Volkanovski by agreeing to fight number one contender Jiri Prochazka on short notice in a rematch of their clash from last November. Poatan won that particular bout with a vicious second-round knockout, claiming the vacant 205-pound title in the process. Now, the 31-year-old Czech star is on the hunt for revenge.

Oddschecker, which compares the best odds and offers on combat sports, currently makes the Brazilian champion the 8/13 favorite to retain his crown. There are also a number of offers available on the site that can be used to enhance bets. If these appeal to you, then you can read more about best no deposit offers here, such as promotions from Betway and Ceasers Sportsbook. If it's the challenger that you fancy to get the victory, you can back him as a live 7/5 underdog.

Thanks to his recent exploits after moving up in weight, Pereira has catapulted himself into all-time great status. His knockout victory against Israel Adesanya to take the middleweight title was legendary. After his defeat against the Last Style Bender was avenged, Poatan went up in weight and defeated Prochazka for the light heavyweight strap. The former champion has since bounced back with a knockout victory of his own against Aleksandar Rakić. He will be aiming to follow in Adesanya's footsteps by securing redemption in a second bout against Pereira.

UFC 303 McGregor vs Chandler

Leon Edwards

UFC 304 will see Leon Edwards defend his welterweight title against the gritty and determined Belal Muhammad. The British champion is a narrow 1/2 favorite to retain his title on home turf in Manchester, England, with the challenger priced at 15/8. It is the reigning champion who has made headlines recently with an impressive winning streak, solidifying his reputation as one of the best in the division.

Edwards' well-rounded skill set, including sharp striking and solid grappling, makes him a tough puzzle for any opponent to solve. His stunning knockout victory against Kamaru Usman deep into the fifth round while trailing on the scorecards will go down as one of the greatest moments in UFC history. Since that stunning victory in Salt Lake City, Edwards has gone on to defend the title twice with decisive decision victories in a rematch against Usman and against the brash Colby Covington.

Muhammad could represent Edwards' toughest challenge to date. He too has been on an almighty winning streak, winning his last nine on the spin. The two faced off back in March 2021, but the bout was ruled a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke. Now, they will clash again and, for 35-year-old Muhammad, he may never get another shot at the gold. If he is to win, he will have to defy the odds and a raucous home crowd in order to become the new king at 170 pounds.