Have you ever wondered about a showdown between two prominent figures in the world of mixed martial arts, Conor McGregor vs. Islam Makhachev, battling it out in the lightweight division?

The anticipation surrounding such a clash is palpable. Who will win if these two fighters were to face off?

What do their statistics reveal about their strengths and weaknesses?.

In this comprehensive comparison post, we delve into the numbers, skills, and potential outcomes of a hypothetical matchup between these two incredible fighters.

Notably, Islam Makhachev has an added advantage in the form of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s support, given their close association as teammates. It’s an intriguing backdrop, considering McGregor’s history with Khabib, making this prospective fight even more captivating.

So, without further ado, let’s dissect the stats and attributes of Conor McGregor and Islam Makhachev to determine who holds the upper hand in this electrifying fantasy matchup.

Conor McGregor vs Islam Makhachev Physical Information

Name
Conor McGregor
Nickname
The Notorious, Mystic Mac
Age
July 12, 1988 (34 years)
Height
1.72 m
Weight
70.31 kg
Category
Lightweight
Stance
Southpaw
Fighting Style
Mixture of boxing and taekwondo
Reach
74
Leg Reach
40

Conor McGregor vs Islam Makhachev Career Record

Name
Conor McGregorIslam Makhachev
Total Fights
28
Won
22
Lost
6
No Contest
0
Win By Submission
1
Win By Knockout/ Technical Knockout
19
Win By Decision
2
First Round Wins/Losses
14/3
Second Round Wins/Losses
6/2
Third Round Wins/Losses
1/0
Fourth Round Wins/Losses
0/1
Fifth Round Wins/Losses
1/0

Conor McGregor vs Islam Makhachev UFC Performance

Name
Conor McGregorIslam Makhachev
UFC Debut
UFC on FuelTV 06.04.2011
Current Ranking
Ineligible due to Inactivity
Pound for pound ranking
-
Total Fights in UFC
14
Fights Won in UFC
10
Fights Lost in UFC
4
Consecutive Wins in UFC
7 (2013-2015)
Knockout Wins in UFC
8
Submission Wins in UFC
0
Decision Wins in UFC
2
Win Percentage in UFC
71.40%

Conor McGregor vs Islam Makhachev Significant Strikes

Name
Conor McGregorIslam Makhachev
Significant Strikes Attempted
1204
Significant Strikes Landed
599
Striking Percentage
54%
Sig.Str.Landed/min
5.32
Sig.Str.Absorbed/min
4.66
Significant Strike Defense
54%
Sig.Strikes By Position
Standing = 461 (77 %)
Clinch = 61 (10 %)
ground = 77 (13 %)
Sig.Strikes By Target
Head = 419 (70 %)
Body = 102 (17 %)
Leg = 78 (13 %)
Most Significant Strike landed in Single Bout
164 vs Nate Diaz (2016)

Conor McGregor vs Islam Makhachev Takedown records

Name
Conor McGregorIslam Makhachev
Takedowns Attempted
9
Takedowns Landed
5
Takedown Avg / 15 mins
0.67
Takedown Accuracy
67%
Takedown Defense
67%
Most Takedown in Single Bout
4 vs Max Holloway (2013)

Conor McGregor vs Islam Makhachev Submission Skills

Name
Conor McGregorIslam Makhachev
Submission Attempts in Career
1
Submission.Avg/ 15 mins
0.13
Highest Submission in Single Bout
1 vs Dustin Poirier (2021)

Conor McGregor vs Islam Makhachev UFC achievements

Name
Conor McGregorIslam Makhachev
No of Main Event Fights
11
Title Fights
4
No Of Title Fight Wins
3
Age at the Time of First Championship
26 years 362 days
Title Reigns
511 days
No of Successful Title Defences
0
No of Fight of the Night Awards
2
No of Performance of the Night Awards
7
Total Fight Time in UFC
01:57:33 (hh:mm:ss)
Average Fight Time in UFC
08:02

Striking vs. Grappling

Conor McGregor’s stand-up skills are exceptional, with a reputation for early-round knockouts.

In contrast, Islam Makhachev’s grappling and wrestling abilities are world-class.

The fight could hinge on whether Conor can keep the fight on the feet or if Islam manages to take it to the ground.

Mental Game

Both fighters possess strong mental fortitude, but Conor’s psychological warfare and trash-talking abilities are legendary.

It might affect Islam’s mindset during the fight.

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