Conor McGregor's Coach Comments on His UFC Future for the First Time Since Comeback Ended in Injury
John Kavanagh said McGregor may fight again, but he expects any return to be limited after the 69-second injury setback.
- Coach John Kavanagh confirmed Conor McGregor is recovering from the knee injury sustained in his July comeback fight, noting the UFC star could return to action next year.
- Addressing conspiracy theories that McGregor entered the fight compromised, Kavanagh insisted he was 100% fit, noting he watched McGregor perform the opening kick more than 50 times in training.
- The Irishman has one fight remaining on his UFC contract, though Kavanagh expressed uncertainty regarding whether that final appearance would involve a full return to regular MMA competition.
- Conor Benn recently fueled speculation about a potential matchup by posting a fight poster on social media, to which he responded that a bout could happen any day.
- With over 22 years of history together, Kavanagh remains confident in McGregor's recovery, stating he will not doubt the fighter's determination to compete again once rehabilitation concludes.
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Conor McGregor’s Coach Shares Recovery Update As Questions Grow Over His Next UFC Appearance
Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh reveals how the Irishman reacted to his knee injury against Max Holloway, his approach to rehabilitation, and why he still believes the former two-division UFC champion can return to competition.
One of the most popular MMA fighters in the world - Conor McGregor is not giving up on returning to the UFC cage, even though he suffered a knee injury in his last fight due to.
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