Conor McGregor vs Raphael Akpejiori
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0Raphael Akpejiori
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20-2-0Physical Comparison
Raphael Akpejiori has the height edge at 203cm vs 174cm for Conor McGregor — a 29cm difference that gives Akpejiori the ability to fight behind range.
The reach belongs to Raphael Akpejiori — 216cm vs 188cm for Conor McGregor, a 28cm advantage. Akpejiori can use this to maintain distance and work behind the jab.
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).Raphael Akpejiori enters with 20-2-0 from 22 fights (91% win rate).
Conor McGregor has the experience edge with 28 bouts compared to 22 — that's 6 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 Raphael Akpejiori. 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
- • Lean on greater experience (28 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Akpejiori's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (91% vs 79%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Conor McGregor vs Raphael Akpejiori — FAQ
- What are Conor McGregor's and Raphael Akpejiori's records?
- Conor McGregor is 22-6-0 (19 KOs). Raphael Akpejiori is 20-2-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Conor McGregor or Raphael Akpejiori?
- Raphael Akpejiori is taller at 203cm vs 174cm — a 29cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Conor McGregor or Raphael Akpejiori?
- Raphael Akpejiori has a longer reach at 216cm vs 188cm — a 28cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Conor McGregor has the higher KO rate at 86% compared to Raphael Akpejiori's 0%.