Conor McGregor vs Viddal Riley
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0Viddal Riley
14-0-0Physical Comparison
Viddal Riley has the height edge at 185cm vs 174cm for Conor McGregor — a 11cm difference that gives Riley the ability to fight behind range.
Conor McGregor holds a 183cm reach advantage (188cm vs 5cm). 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).Viddal Riley enters with 14-0-0 from 14 fights (100% win rate).
Conor McGregor has the experience edge with 28 bouts compared to 14 — that's 14 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 Viddal Riley. McGregor has shown the ability to end fights decisively.
Viddal Riley is unbeaten at 14-0 — 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
Riley'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 Viddal Riley — FAQ
- What are Conor McGregor's and Viddal Riley's records?
- Conor McGregor is 22-6-0 (19 KOs). Viddal Riley is 14-0-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Conor McGregor or Viddal Riley?
- Viddal Riley is taller at 185cm vs 174cm — a 11cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Conor McGregor or Viddal Riley?
- Conor McGregor has a longer reach at 188cm vs 5cm — a 183cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Conor McGregor has the higher KO rate at 86% compared to Viddal Riley's 0%.