McGregor vs Khabib
Conor McGregor
Irish UFC star, two-division champion
Entertainment and knockout power
VS
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Russian UFC champion, undefeated 29-0
Fighting excellence and discipline
Short Answer
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.
Our Verdict
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.
Conor McGregor5
10Khabib Nurmagomedov
Choose Conor McGregor if
Entertainment and knockout power
Key Differences at a Glance
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MMA Record: Khabib Nurmagomedov wins (29-0 vs 22-6)
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UFC Titles: Conor McGregor wins (2 divisions vs 1 division)
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Head-to-Head: Khabib Nurmagomedov wins (Won vs Lost)
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | Conor McGregor | Khabib Nurmagomedov | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| UFC Title Defenses | 0 | 3 | -100% |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
Key Differences
Conor McGregor
Attribute
Khabib Nurmagomedov
22-6
MMA Record
29-0🏆
2 divisions🏆
UFC Titles
1 division
Lost
Head-to-Head
Won🏆
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Last updated: March 19, 2026Human reviewed
