Russian UFC champion, undefeated 29-0
Fighting excellence and discipline
Khabib Nurmagomedov retired undefeated at 29-0 and dominated McGregor in their UFC 229 bout. Conor McGregor is the bigger star with knockouts in two weight classes but has a more inconsistent record.
Khabib wins on fighting merit with a perfect record. McGregor wins on stardom and knockout power. Khabib is the better fighter, McGregor the bigger draw.
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Entertainment and knockout power
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| Metric | Conor McGregor | Khabib Nurmagomedov | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| UFC Title Defenses | 0 | 3 | -100% |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
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Fighting excellence and discipline
Conor McGregor
22-6
Khabib Nurmagomedov
29-0🏆
Conor McGregor
2 divisions🏆
Khabib Nurmagomedov
1 division
Conor McGregor
Lost
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Won🏆
Conor McGregor
Highest ever🏆
Khabib Nurmagomedov
High
Khabib submitted McGregor via neck crank in the 4th round at UFC 229 in October 2018.
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| Attribute | Conor McGregor | Khabib Nurmagomedov |
|---|---|---|
| MMA Record | 22-6 | 29-0 |
| UFC Title Defenses | 0 | 3 |
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