Conor McGregor vs William Zepeda
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0William Zepeda
"Camaron / ("Shrimp")"
34-1-0Physical Comparison
William Zepeda has the height edge at 175cm vs 174cm for Conor McGregor — a 1cm difference that gives Zepeda 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.
Record & Experience
Conor McGregor brings a record of 22-6-0 across 28 professional bouts (79% win rate).William Zepeda enters with 34-1-0 from 35 fights (97% win rate).
William Zepeda has the experience edge with 35 bouts compared to 28 — that's 7 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 William Zepeda. McGregor has shown the ability to end fights decisively.
Age & Career Stage
William Zepeda is the younger fighter at 30 compared to Conor McGregor's 38 — a 8-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)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Zepeda's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (97% vs 79%)
- • Greater professional experience (35 bouts)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Conor McGregor vs William Zepeda — FAQ
- What are Conor McGregor's and William Zepeda's records?
- Conor McGregor is 22-6-0 (19 KOs). William Zepeda is 34-1-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Conor McGregor or William Zepeda?
- William Zepeda is taller at 175cm vs 174cm — a 1cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Conor McGregor or William Zepeda?
- 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 William Zepeda's 0%.