Conor McGregor holds a professional mixed martial arts (MMA)record of 22 wins and six losses. In combat sports, Conor McGregor is among the most well-liked fighters. His fighting technique, audacious demeanor, and eagerness to compete against anyone, regardless of their standing or reputation in the sport, have made him renowned.
Over the years, McGregor has engaged in several high-profile fights, and sports fans and critics are curious about his record. The Irish sensation debuted in the UFC in 2013 and has since compiled a 22–6 record in professional mixed martial arts.
All Losses Of Professional Fighter Conor McGregor
In his 28 octagon bouts, McGregor has suffered six losses, four of which came during his UFC tenure. The three fights he lost most noticeably were to Dustin Poirier, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Nate Diaz.
In addition, McGregor faced Floyd Mayweather in his first professional boxing match, which he lost by TKO in the tenth round.
When combining his boxing and MMA records, McGregor has a combined professional record of 6 defeats in all combat sports.
Ranking All McGregor’s Losses
- McGregor vs. Artemij Sitenkov: In his third professional mixed martial arts match, McGregor was defeated by Artemij Sitenkov. The bout occurred on June 28, 2008, at Cage of Truth 3. McGregor was submitted with a kneebar in the opening round of the fight.
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- Conor McGregor vs Joseph Duffy: McGregor lost to Joseph Duffy in their second match at Cage Warriors 39: The Uprising. On November 27, 2010, the bout took place, and McGregor was defeated by an arm-triangle choke 38 seconds into the opening frame.
- Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz: McGregor suffered his first-ever UFC defeat in UFC 196 on March 5, 2016, against Nate Diaz, following a 15-fight winning run. Diaz used a rear-naked choke in the second round to submit McGregor successfully.
- Khabib Nurmagomedov vs McGregor: There had been a long-standing animosity between Khabib and McGregor, with Nurmagomedov being recognised for his strong wrestling style and McGregor for his trash-talking.
In the end, Nurmagomedov prevailed by submission in the fourth round of the bout, which happened at UFC 229 in October 2018, handing McGregor his second UFC defeat.
A scuffle involving members of both fighters’ squads following the fight soured the bout and resulted in fines and sanctions for multiple people.
- McGregor 2 vs Dustin Poirier: Almost seven years after their first fight, Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor fought again on January 24, 2021, at UFC 257. As the top-ranked lightweights, the two competitors squared up again, with the winner having the opportunity to challenge for the division title.
McGregor looked formidable in the opening rounds, delivering several forceful punches and leg kicks. But Poirier proved resilient, and in the second round, he started to turn the tide by throwing a torrent of blows that eventually forced McGregor to tap out.
Poirier was proclaimed the victor by knockout. This was McGregor’s fifth loss overall and his third in the UFC.
- Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3: The third bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor occurred at UFC 264 on July 10, 2021, at the T-Mobile Arena. In contrast to their second match, McGregor’s pre-fight trash-talking looked to have seriously strained relations, as Poirier felt that McGregor had gone too far.
With only a few seconds left in the opening round, McGregor suffered a broken leg, necessitating a doctor’s stoppage. By TKO, Poirier was pronounced the winner, delivering McGregor his fourth UFC defeat and sixth overall in mixed martial arts.
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