Conor McGregor vs Stevie McKenna
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0Stevie McKenna
"Silencer"
20-0-0Physical Comparison
Stevie McKenna has the height edge at 185cm vs 174cm for Conor McGregor — a 11cm difference that gives McKenna the ability to fight behind range.
The reach belongs to Stevie McKenna — 191cm vs 188cm for Conor McGregor, a 3cm advantage. McKenna 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).Stevie McKenna enters with 20-0-0 from 20 fights (100% win rate).
Conor McGregor has the experience edge with 28 bouts compared to 20 — that's 8 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 Stevie McKenna. McGregor has shown the ability to end fights decisively.
Stevie McKenna is unbeaten at 20-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
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
McKenna's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (100% vs 79%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Conor McGregor vs Stevie McKenna — FAQ
- What are Conor McGregor's and Stevie McKenna's records?
- Conor McGregor is 22-6-0 (19 KOs). Stevie McKenna is 20-0-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Conor McGregor or Stevie McKenna?
- Stevie McKenna is taller at 185cm vs 174cm — a 11cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Conor McGregor or Stevie McKenna?
- Stevie McKenna has a longer reach at 191cm vs 188cm — a 3cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Conor McGregor has the higher KO rate at 86% compared to Stevie McKenna's 0%.