Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov
"The Eagle"
29-0-0Physical Comparison
Khabib Nurmagomedov has the height edge at 178cm vs 174cm for Conor McGregor — a 4cm difference that gives Nurmagomedov the ability to fight behind range.
Record & Experience
Conor McGregor brings a record of 22-6-0 across 28 professional bouts (79% win rate).Khabib Nurmagomedov enters with 29-0-0 from 29 fights (100% win rate).
Khabib Nurmagomedov has the experience edge with 29 bouts compared to 28 — that's 1 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 28% for Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor has shown the ability to end fights decisively.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is unbeaten at 29-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Age & Career Stage
Both fighters are 37 years old — this is a matchup between contemporaries at the same point in their careers.
Key Factors
McGregor's Path to Victory
- • Target early stoppage with heavy hands (86% KO rate)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Nurmagomedov's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (100% vs 79%)
- • Greater professional experience (29 bouts)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms