Who is the greater fighter?

That’s for the world to decide. WHOISTHEGOATS.COM runs a live public vote on Khabib vs McGregor: cast yours in one tap, then see how every country has voted. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor met once, at UFC 229 in Las Vegas on 6 October 2018, when Khabib kept the lightweight title with a fourth-round submission. Khabib retired unbeaten at 29–0 after his final fight in October 2020. McGregor, the UFC’s first simultaneous two-division champion, returned in July 2026 and lost to Max Holloway at UFC 329 after injuring his knee in the first round.

Retired with a 29–0 professional record, including 13–0 in the UFC. Won the vacant UFC lightweight title against Al Iaquinta at UFC 223 on 7 April 2018. Defended the title three times, submitting Conor McGregor (2018), Dustin Poirier (2019) and Justin Gaethje (2020).

Became the first fighter to hold UFC titles in two weight classes at the same time, adding the lightweight belt at UFC 205 in November 2016 to his featherweight title. Knocked out José Aldo in 13 seconds at UFC 194 in December 2015, the fastest finish in UFC title-fight history. Has won 19 of his 22 professional fights by knockout or TKO.

As of October 2026: Pro MMA record: Khabib 29–0, McGregor 22–7; UFC record: Khabib 13–0, McGregor 10–5; UFC titles held: Khabib Lightweight, McGregor Featherweight, lightweight; Wins by finish: Khabib 19 of 29, McGregor 20 of 22; UFC 229 (2018): Khabib Won, submission (round 4), McGregor Lost, submission (round 4).

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