Alexander Volkanovski vs Conor McGregor
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Alexander Volkanovski
"The Great"
28-4-0
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0Physical Comparison
Conor McGregor has the height edge at 174cm vs 168cm for Alexander Volkanovski — a 6cm difference that gives McGregor the ability to fight behind range.
Record & Experience
Alexander Volkanovski brings a record of 28-4-0 across 32 professional bouts (88% win rate).Conor McGregor enters with 22-6-0 from 28 fights (79% win rate).
Alexander Volkanovski has the experience edge with 32 bouts compared to 28 — that's 4 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 carries the heavier hands with a 86% stoppage rate vs 46% for Alexander Volkanovski. McGregor is the more dangerous finisher of the two.
Age & Career Stage
Both fighters are 37 years old — this is a matchup between contemporaries at the same point in their careers.
Key Factors
Volkanovski's Path to Victory
- • Trust the higher win rate (88% vs 79%)
- • Lean on greater experience (32 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
McGregor's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Look for the stoppage (86% KO rate)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms