Conor McGregor vs Pablo Rubio
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0Pablo Rubio
"Mantecas ("Lard")"
84-16-1Physical Comparison
Pablo Rubio has the height edge at 175cm vs 174cm for Conor McGregor — a 1cm difference that gives Rubio the ability to fight behind range.
Conor McGregor holds a 13cm reach advantage (188cm vs 175cm). 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).Pablo Rubio enters with 84-16-1 from 101 fights (83% win rate).
Pablo Rubio has the experience edge with 101 bouts compared to 28 — that's 73 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 Pablo Rubio. 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)
- • Exploit southpaw angles against orthodox stance
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Rubio's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (83% vs 79%)
- • Greater professional experience (101 bouts)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Conor McGregor vs Pablo Rubio — FAQ
- What are Conor McGregor's and Pablo Rubio's records?
- Conor McGregor is 22-6-0 (19 KOs). Pablo Rubio is 84-16-1 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Conor McGregor or Pablo Rubio?
- Pablo Rubio is taller at 175cm vs 174cm — a 1cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Conor McGregor or Pablo Rubio?
- Conor McGregor has a longer reach at 188cm vs 175cm — a 13cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Conor McGregor has the higher KO rate at 86% compared to Pablo Rubio's 0%.