Conor McGregor vs Gerard Hughes
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0Gerard Hughes
"Len"
135-32-7Physical Comparison
Gerard Hughes has the height edge at 185cm vs 174cm for Conor McGregor — a 11cm difference that gives Hughes the ability to fight behind range.
Conor McGregor holds a 183cm reach advantage (188cm vs 5cm). This longer reach can be the difference-maker at distance, allowing McGregor to land clean shots while staying out of danger.
This is a southpaw vs orthodox matchup — creating interesting angles and footwork dynamics. Conor McGregor fighting from the southpaw stance often poses problems for orthodox fighters, particularly with the straight left hand and lead-foot positioning.
Record & Experience
Conor McGregor brings a record of 22-6-0 across 28 professional bouts (79% win rate).Gerard Hughes enters with 135-32-7 from 174 fights (78% win rate).
Gerard Hughes has the experience edge with 174 bouts compared to 28 — that's 146 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 Gerard Hughes. McGregor has shown the ability to end fights decisively.
Key Factors
McGregor's Path to Victory
- • Target early stoppage with heavy hands (86% KO rate)
- • Trust the higher win rate (79% vs 78%)
- • Exploit southpaw angles against orthodox stance
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Hughes's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Greater professional experience (174 bouts)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Conor McGregor vs Gerard Hughes — FAQ
- What are Conor McGregor's and Gerard Hughes's records?
- Conor McGregor is 22-6-0 (19 KOs). Gerard Hughes is 135-32-7 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Conor McGregor or Gerard Hughes?
- Gerard Hughes is taller at 185cm vs 174cm — a 11cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Conor McGregor or Gerard Hughes?
- Conor McGregor has a longer reach at 188cm vs 5cm — a 183cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Conor McGregor has the higher KO rate at 86% compared to Gerard Hughes's 0%.