Conor McGregor vs Souleymane Cissokho
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0
Souleymane Cissokho
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18-0-0Physical Comparison
Souleymane Cissokho has the height edge at 179cm vs 174cm for Conor McGregor — a 5cm difference that gives Cissokho the ability to fight behind range.
Record & Experience
Conor McGregor brings a record of 22-6-0 across 28 professional bouts (79% win rate).Souleymane Cissokho enters with 18-0-0 from 18 fights (100% win rate).
Conor McGregor has the experience edge with 28 bouts compared to 18 — that's 10 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 50% for Souleymane Cissokho. McGregor has shown the ability to end fights decisively.
Souleymane Cissokho is unbeaten at 18-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Age & Career Stage
Souleymane Cissokho is the younger fighter at 34 compared to Conor McGregor's 37 — a 3-year age gap. The younger fighter may have the edge in physical attributes, while McGregor relies on veteran savvy and accumulated skill.
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
Cissokho's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Look for the stoppage (50% KO rate)
- • Higher win percentage (100% vs 79%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Conor McGregor vs Souleymane Cissokho — FAQ
- What are Conor McGregor's and Souleymane Cissokho's records?
- Conor McGregor is 22-6-0 (19 KOs). Souleymane Cissokho is 18-0-0 (9 KOs).
- Who is taller — Conor McGregor or Souleymane Cissokho?
- Souleymane Cissokho is taller at 179cm vs 174cm — a 5cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Conor McGregor has the higher KO rate at 86% compared to Souleymane Cissokho's 50%.