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Conor McGregor’s Champion Status is to be Decided by Fans & Forums – Coach Kavanagh

Conor McGregor is perhaps the most polarizing figure in mixed martial arts. Although he still assumes the title of UFC lightweight champion, the mercurial Irishman has...

Conor McGregor’s Coach No Longer Discounting Possible Rematch with Floyd Mayweather in UFC

John Kavanagh never believed a rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor in mixed martial arts could ever happen. In fact, Kavanagh was so steadfast...

John Kavanagh Says Conor McGregor is Lightweight Champion no Matter What

Conor McGregor's long-time coach views his fighter as a champion no matter what happens in the buildup to UFC 223. On April 7, interim UFC...

‘The Worst Refereeing I’ve Seen in 20yrs’ John Kavanagh Incredulous Following Bizarre Decision

SBG Ireland prospect Will Fleury took part in a South African MMA reality TV show modeled on the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter Fleury was...

Kavanagh Says Conor McGregor Will Take ‘Better Hands’ into the Octagon

Coach Kavanagh believes that Conor McGregor will be a better striker following his foray into boxing against Floyd Mayweather Jr. While there is no sign...

Report: Conor McGregor Will Return April to Mid-2018, Claims Kavanagh

SBG Ireland's John Kavanagh has reportedly told MMA journalist Farah Hannoun that Conor McGregor is some way off a return to the UFC McGregor was...

John Kavanagh: Conor McGregor Got a Bit Emotional at Bellator 187

Conor McGregor's long-time coach John Kavanagh has broken his silence on "Notorious'" actions at Bellator 187. At the event in Dublin, McGregor hopped over the...

John Kavanagh Says Conor McGregor vs. Tony Ferguson Makes Sense

Conor McGregor's coach John Kavanagh believes his fighter should be going one-on-one with Tony Ferguson next. Ferguson captured the interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight...

John Kavanagh Calls For McGregor-Diaz III on St. Patrick’s Day

Conor McGregor's coach has revealed when he'd like to see his fighter have a rubber match with Nate Diaz. McGregor and Diaz have had a...

Conor McGregor Unlikely to Return to UFC in 2017 Says Coach Kavanagh

Fans hoping to see Conor McGregor defend his UFC lightweight championship may have to wait until next year, according to John Kavanagh McGregor spent the...

John Kavanagh Explains Why McGregor Didn’t Bring in Boxing Coach

Conor McGregor's longtime coach John Kavanagh has explained why his fighter didn't seek out a traditional boxing coach. Tonight (Aug. 26), McGregor will meet Floyd...

Coach Kavanagh Recounts Conor McGregor’s Reaction to Landing Mayweather Bout

SBG Ireland Patriarch John Kavanagh has described how Conor McGregor compared himself to Bruce Lee upon learning his bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. was...

Coach Kavanagh Doubts a Conor McGregor Homecoming Bout Will Ever Happen

Irish fans hoping to see UFC star Conor McGregor fight on home soil look set to be disappointed, if John Kavanagh is right about...
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[WATCH] Footage of Coach John Kavanagh Fighting a Pro-MMA Bout

John Kavanagh is famous around the world these days for being the head coach of MMA megastar Conor McGregor Back in the day, however, the SBG...

John Kavanagh Reflects on The Success He’s Had With Conor McGregor

John Kavanagh recently took some time to reflect on the bevy of success he's had with Conor McGregor. Kavanagh is the long-time coach of McGregor,...