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John Kavanagh Calls For Conor McGregor – Justin Gaethje, But at Welterweight
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje and others have argued that Conor McGregor needs to face him, before locking up another shot at the UFC’s lightweight belt. Well, following McGregor’s win at UFC 246, his head coach John Kavanagh has made… Read More
John Kavanagh: “This is The Best Conor McGregor Has Ever Been”
John Kavanagh Hopes to Corner Conor McGregor in Next Bout
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been speculation and or rumors that Conor McGregor and John Kavanagh have split ways. But, recently the SBG leader said he hopes to corner the star in his next bout.
Due to recent comments Kavanagh… Read More
John Kavanagh Interview: McGregor vs Khabib, Conor’s Return to the UFC & Joanna Jedrzejczyk
IMMAF Announces John Kavanagh to Oversee Coaching Program in China
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[4 July 2018. London] Wujie Sports and SBG Ireland have signed a three-year deal that will see Conor McGregor’s coach and IMMAF Coaching Committee consultant, John Kavanagh, head up a programme for the coaching of China’s top… Read More
John Kavanagh Would “Almost Bet Anything” Khabib Nurmagomedov – Conor McGregor Happens in 2018
By FCF Staff
There’s been endless speculation and talk about when and if Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor will fight, and the latter’s coach is extremely confident it will take place this year.
Nurmagomedov secured the UFC’s lightweight title in… Read More
John Kavanagh Campaigns For St. Patrick’s Day, Conor McGregor – Nate Diaz III Bout
By FCF Staff
John Kavanagh has said several times before that he’d like to see Conor McGregor fight Nate Diaz for a third time, and now the Irish fighter’s coach is calling for the fight to take place on St.… Read More
John Kavanagh Doubts Conor McGregor Fights Again in 2017
By FCF Staff
As speculation continues as to who Conor McGregor will fight next, the UFC champ’s head coach has reported, he doesn’t believe the star will compete again in 2017.
McGregor is coming off a stoppage loss to undefeated… Read More
John Kavanagh Shares Video of Eye Pokes Gunnar Nelson Incurred, Before Knockout Loss
By FCF Staff
After Gunnar Nelson was knocked out by Santiago Ponzinibbio this past weekend at UFC FN 113, he claimed an uncalled eye poke contributed heavily to his defeat.
Since then, one of the welterweight’s coaches, John Kavanagh, has… Read More
John Kavanagh Calls For Gunnar Nelson – Stephen Thompson Bout
By FCF Staff
Following Gunnar Nelson’s impressive, submission win over Alan Jouban this past Saturday, his coach John Kavanagh is campaigning for a bout with Stephen Thompson.
Nelson rocked Jouban with a straight right into round two, and then finished… Read More
John Kavanagh Says Conor McGregor’s Style Was “Born” to Avoid Losses & Head Shots
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is best known for his aggressive approach in fights, but his coach John Kavanagh says a desire to minimize head shots also led to his style.
Recently Kavanagh spoke with Ireland’s “Independent” publication, following a… Read More
The Mac Life: Conor McGregor’s Coaches John Kavanagh & Owen Roddy Discuss Preparation For UFC 205
BAMMA 26: John Kavanagh Discusses Promotion, Safety Standards in MMA
By FCF Staff
Straight Blast Gym founder John Kavanagh attended the pre-fight press conference for BAMMA 26 on Thursday, and here is some of what the Irish coach had to say about the promotion, and safety standards in MMA.
BAMMA… Read More
UFC 202: John Kavanagh Dismisses Idea Conor McGregor Has Entourage
By FCF Staff
Recently Conor McGregor estimated that he’s spending around $300,000 on his training camp for UFC 202, but the star’s coach is dismissing the idea he has a large entourage.
McGregor will rematch Nate Diaz at the August… Read More
The Mac Life: Conor McGregor Rolls With John Kavanagh, Dillon Danis
John Kavanagh Says Conor McGregor Moving to 170, Fighting For Title “Wouldn’t Surprise Me at All”
By FCF Staff
There’s been speculation recently that Conor McGregor could move to welterweight and fight for the title, provided he defeats Rafael dos Anjos, and the star’s coach says it’s possible.
McGregor is moving up from 145 pounds to… Read More
UFC 194: John Kavanagh Admits Concerns Over Demands Being Put on Conor McGregor’s Time
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has reached superstar status in his native Ireland, and the featherweight’s coach admits he had some concerns over the demands being put on the fighter’s time.
McGregor is scheduled to fight champion Jose Aldo on… Read More
SBG’s John Kavanagh Tells Reebok to Remove New UFC Ireland Shirt
By FCF Staff
Not long after Ireland’s renowned Straight Blast Gym announced a new partnership with Reebok, the camp’s head coach has blasted the sporting goods company, for a new t-shirt it’s produced for the UFC.
John Kavanagh, who guides… Read More
Bellator 299: Johnny Eblen Takes Out Fabian Edwards
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Bellator 299, which took place Saturday in Dublin, Ireland.
In the main event, middleweight champion Johnny Eblen finished Fabian Edwards in the third round with a flurry of ground-and-pound strikes.
The main… Read More
Bellator 299 Weigh-in Results: Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 299, which is taking place Saturday in Dublin, Ireland.
In the main event, middleweight champion Johnny Eblen will battle Fabian Edwards. The card will also see Aaron Pico take on… Read More