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Coach John Kavanagh gives Conor McGregor training update: “He hasn’t lost a beat”
Former UFC dual-weight champion Conor McGregor is looking great in training according to John Kavanagh. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of the cage since his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier last July at UFC 264. That outing saw McGregor lose via TKO, due to a broken leg he suffered in round one. The brutal injury […]
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John Kavanagh reacts to potential Conor McGregor vs. Charles Oliveira fight: “That’s one that’s gonna get the goosebumps going”
John Kavanagh has reacted to a potential fight between his pupil Conor McGregor and reigning UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. Shortly after ‘Do Bronx’ earned his first career title defense with a third round submission victory over McGregor’s arch rival Dustin Poirier, ‘Notorious’ took to social media with the following question. “So what date am […]
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John Kavanagh lists six opponents that Conor McGregor could fight in his UFC return
John Kavanagh has named six opponents that his star pupil Conor McGregor could fight in his highly anticipated UFC return. McGregor (22-6 MMA) has not competed since suffering a broken leg during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier this past July. That setback marked the Irishman’s second loss in a row and third in his […]
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John Kavanagh says Conor McGregor has “got a hundred opponents lined up” for UFC return
MMA coach John Kavanagh joked that his pupil Conor McGregor has “got a hundred opponents lined up” for his upcoming UFC return in 2022. McGregor is coming off of back-to-back TKO losses to Dustin Poirier earlier this year, the second of which saw the Irishman suffer a nasty broken leg in his defeat. The hope […]
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John Kavanagh wants to see Khamzat Chimaev fight his pupil Gunnar Nelson next
MMA coach John Kavanagh says that he wants to see top welterweight prospect Khamzat Chimaev fight against his pupil Gunnar Nelson next. Kavanagh, who is of course the longtime head coach of UFC superstar Conor McGregor, took to his social media on Tuesday to make a matchmaking suggestion to the UFC. As far as the […]
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Dillon Danis, John Kavanagh react to Conor McGregor’s knockout loss
Dillon Danis and John Kavanagh, two of the most important people in Conor McGregor’s inner circle, have reacted to his loss to Dustin Poirier. McGregor met Poirier in the main event of UFC 257 on Fight Island last Saturday. The pair’s lightweight showdown was a rematch of a 2014 fight that McGregor won by first-round […]
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John Kavanagh: Dustin Poirier has already felt Conor McGregor’s KO power
Coach John Kavanagh wants the MMA community to remember that Dustin Poirier has already felt Conor McGregor’s knockout power in the past. McGregor and Poirier meet for the second time next month at UFC 257 on UFC Fight Island. The first time these two fought was back in September 2014 at UFC 178. That fight […]
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John Kavanagh slams Claressa Shields for telling MMA fans to “bow down”
Famed MMA coach John Kavanagh has some choice words for boxing star Claressa Shields, who recently told MMA fans to “bow down” to her. Shields is widely regarded as the best female boxer in the world, and is slated to make her MMA debut in the PFL cage in 2021. Ahead of her debut, Shields […]
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John Kavanagh was not a fan of Snoop Dogg’s commentary on Tyson vs. Jones fight
Renowned mixed martial arts coach John Kavanagh was not impressed with Snoop Dogg’s commentary during last weekend’s Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight. Tyson and Jones, 54 and 51 respectively, collided in an eight-round heavyweight exhibition fight on Saturday night in Los Angeles. Despite the age of the two men, the event generated massive […]
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Coach Kavanagh says fighters have pulled him aside to say: “I might not like your boy, but we should all be sending him 5%”
Coach Kavanagh claims that a few UFC fighters have pulled him aside at events to send their appreciation to his ‘boy’ Conor McGregor for “changing the game”. John Kavanagh’s claim came shortly after Dustin Poirier suggested that he credited his defeat to McGregor as the reason for his career resurgence. “That was that start of […]
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John Kavanagh says Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje was ‘close to being done’
Head coach John Kavanagh claims Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje was close to materializing. Gaethje has been on a tear since dropping back-to-back bouts against Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez. “The Highlight” is riding a four-fight winning streak. In that span, he’s beaten Tony Ferguson, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, Edson Barboza, and James Vick. Many have […]
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Coach John Kavanagh reveals the first thing he looks at in a potential fighter
Coach John Kavanagh has revealed the first thing he looks for in a potential fighter, and his answer may surprise you. The Irish mixed martial arts coach rose to fame following the success of his student, Conor McGregor. Kavanagh was instrumental in McGregor’s wins and eventual championship reigns. He is also the coach for other […]
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John Kavanagh open to lightweight tournament when UFC resumes
MMA coach John Kavanagh is interested in seeing the UFC hold a tournament for the lightweight title upon resumption if its fight schedule. All upcoming UFC events are postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The UFC interim lightweight title bout between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje, which was set to take place at UFC 249, […]
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John Kavanagh offers Tony Ferguson some advice about fighting at UFC 249
MMA coach John Kavanagh gave some advice to top lightweight contender Tony Ferguson, who is currently awaiting a new opponent for UFC 249. Ferguson was set to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title in the main event of UFC 249, but Nurmagomedov will no longer be able to compete at the event due […]
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John Kavanagh dreams of bringing UFC and Bellator titles to SBG Ireland
John Kavanagh has been the head coach of SBG Ireland since 2001, and most fans know him as the coach behind Conor McGregor. Yet he’s far more than just that. During an interview with BJPENN.com at a recent Bellator press conference, Kavanagh opened up on his work with some of the UFC’s brightest stars, and […]
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John Kavanagh talks the evolution of Conor McGregor: “He’s trying to make himself a better person.”
Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh acknowledges major mistakes made by his fighter, but says he is “proud of how he’s come through those things.” “The Notorious” returned to the UFC Octagon this year for the first time since his UFC 229 loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. He faced Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in his comeback and bulldozed […]
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Coach: Conor McGregor is ‘on a good comeback story’ after ‘slips and mistakes’
Conor McGregor has had a crazy few years. While he’s had some big moments of success — most notably his 40-second, January knockout of Donald Cerrone — he’s also made his way into the headlines for numerous brushes with the law. Speaking on RTÉ 2fm’s Game On, long-time McGregor coach John Kavanagh discussed the negative […]
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John Kavanagh feels UFC 247 was a clear victory for Jon Jones
Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh said on his social media that he felt Jon Jones clearly deserved to win the decision against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247. In one of the most controversial title fight decisions in recent years, Jones edged out a narrow unanimous decision victory by scores of 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46. It […]
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John Kavanagh wants Conor McGregor to fight Justin Gaethje at welterweight next
Conor McGregor has options for who he fights next, but according to his coach, John Kavanagh, he wants it to be against Justin Gaethje. In the main event of UFC 246, McGregor made his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon against Donald Cerrone at welterweight. There, the Irishman made quick work of “Cowboy” as he knocked […]
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Coach refutes notion that Conor McGregor support has dropped off
For a time, Conor McGregor was the biggest sporting star in Ireland, and arguably one of the most popular athletes in the world. After a couple of losses and a long list of troubles outside the cage, however, there is a widespread perception that the Irishman’s popularity has died down, even on the Emerald Isle. […]
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John Kavanagh believes potential fight between Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje ‘stylistically suits Conor’
John Kavanagh believes Justin Gaethje is a good stylistic matchup for Conor McGregor. The Irishman in Conor McGregor has been open about 2020 being a season and it begins with Donald Cerrone. After that, he has mentioned possible opponents like Jorge Masvidal and Justin Gaethje who is on his “list.” Yet, Ali Abdelaziz, who is […]
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Coaches letting Conor McGregor lead UFC 246 camp: he knows more than ‘the rest of us put together’
Coach John Kavanagh and the other staff at the famed SBG Ireland gym in Dublin, Ireland, have been letting Conor McGregor lead his own training camp for Donald Cerrone. Kavanagh explained the dynamic in the gym during a recent interview with The Mac Life. “With Conor’s fighting IQ, with Conor’s understanding of the game, really, […]
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Coach claims Conor McGregor is motivated by love ahead of UFC 246
Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return to MMA is less than two weeks away. Not only does the Irishman’s coach believe he’s “the best he’s ever been,” but he also revealed McGregor’s primary motivation: love. During an interview with The Mac Life, McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh discussed the fighter’s training transformation. “I think this is the […]
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Coach believes Conor McGregor will score “late” finish over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246
SBG Ireland head coach John Kavanagh believes his star pupil Conor McGregor will score a “late” finish in his fight with Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. McGregor and Cerrone are set to collide in a welterweight bout which is set to headline the January 18 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, Nevada. While the Irish superstar […]
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John Kavanagh says Conor McGregor fight announcement is ‘imminent’
John Kavanagh says his pupil Conor McGregor will have a fight announcement very soon. McGregor recently said he will return on Jan. 18 but wouldn’t reveal an opponent. Rumors started to swirl that it was Donald Cerrone, yet Kavanagh wouldn’t confirm. Rather, he says the fight is agreed to. “Like Dana said nothing is 100 […]
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John Kavanagh wants Conor McGregor’s return fight to be against Frankie Edgar
John Kavanagh hopes Conor McGregor’s return fight will be against Frankie Edgar. Conor McGregor has been hinting at a return to the Octagon for a while, but has had his sights set on a Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch. However, if his coach in John Kavanagh has any say, the Irishman will be fighting former UFC lightweight […]
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Bellator boss Scott Coker criticizes the UFC for lack of international events
Bellator MMA plans to develop new markets across the pond and believe Conor McGregor’s trainer, John Kavanagh will be instrumental in achieving this. The company’s CEO,Scott Coker joined the Viacom-owned business in 2014 and has been pushing hard to develop the brand. Part of his plan has been to capitalize in areas where he believes […]
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John Kavanagh prefers Nate Diaz trilogy next for Conor McGregor
As the UFC’s lightweight championship picture continues to take shape, the road back to the Octagon for former featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor also seems to be taking shape. Back in March while doing a Q&A with fans McGregor said he feels he owes it to Nate Diaz to have a trilogy fight, but […]