Conor McGregor vs Emiliano Vargas
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0Emiliano Vargas
"El General"
17-0-0Physical Comparison
Emiliano Vargas has the height edge at 175cm vs 174cm for Conor McGregor — a 1cm difference that gives Vargas the ability to fight behind range.
Record & Experience
Conor McGregor brings a record of 22-6-0 across 28 professional bouts (79% win rate).Emiliano Vargas enters with 17-0-0 from 17 fights (100% win rate).
Conor McGregor has the experience edge with 28 bouts compared to 17 — that's 11 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
In terms of finishing power, Conor McGregor is the more prolific finisher with a 86% stoppage rate compared to 0% for Emiliano Vargas. McGregor has shown the ability to end fights decisively.
Emiliano Vargas is unbeaten at 17-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Key Factors
McGregor's Path to Victory
- • Target early stoppage with heavy hands (86% KO rate)
- • Lean on greater experience (28 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Vargas's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (100% vs 79%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Conor McGregor vs Emiliano Vargas — FAQ
- What are Conor McGregor's and Emiliano Vargas's records?
- Conor McGregor is 22-6-0 (19 KOs). Emiliano Vargas is 17-0-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Conor McGregor or Emiliano Vargas?
- Emiliano Vargas is taller at 175cm vs 174cm — a 1cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Conor McGregor has the higher KO rate at 86% compared to Emiliano Vargas's 0%.