Coach Kavanagh Wants Conor McGregor vs. Frankie Edgar

SBG Ireland coach John Kavanagh hopes to see Conor McGregor do battle with Frankie Edgar in his return to action. McGregor hasn’t competed since his Oct. 2018 submission loss to UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. The “Notorious&#…

SBG Ireland coach John Kavanagh hopes to see Conor McGregor do battle with Frankie Edgar in his return to action. McGregor hasn’t competed since his Oct. 2018 submission loss to UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. The “Notorious” one is currently healing from a hand injury. He has expressed interest in sharing the Octagon with Edgar […]

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John Kavanagh Reveals Desired Opponent For Conor McGregor’s Return

Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh revealed who he would like to see face the “Notorious” next and it isn’t Khabib Nurmagomedov. Instead, Kavanagh would like for McGregor to face Frankie Edgar. The two have been linked with each other for years when they were both in the featherweight division. McGregor even stated in an interview […]

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Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh revealed who he would like to see face the “Notorious” next and it isn’t Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Instead, Kavanagh would like for McGregor to face Frankie Edgar. The two have been linked with each other for years when they were both in the featherweight division.

McGregor even stated in an interview last month that Edgar was an opponent that was at the top of his list. “The Answer” would respond, claiming he’s willing to fight the Irishman in any weight class.

And for Kavanagh, he thinks it would be a great fight:

“I think him and Frankie Edgar would be a great fight,” Kavanagh told The Mac Life. “I think it was in the works when Conor was kind of going on that featherweight tear. He’s an ex-champion, great fighter. Yeah, if it was me, I would love to see the Frankie Edgar fight this year if possible. And then go on another run in 2020.”

One reason why Kavanagh is a fan of that fight is not only Edgar’s style but his legacy as a former champion:

“Frankie has a style that’s very difficult to deal with,” he added. “But it’s also one we’re somewhat familiar with. Even from his [McGregor] first fight with [Marcus] Brimage. This small, fast guy, quick hands, wrestling. But Frankie’s just been in there with everybody. World champion, beaten legends like BJ Penn and so on. I just think that’s a great match for the fans and for me. I’d love to see it.”

Maybe we could end up seeing it this year?

Are you with Kavanagh in wanting to see that fight next?

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Jorge Masvidal Says He Won’t ‘Beg’ UFC for Fight Against Conor McGregor

UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal told TMZ Sports on Friday that he’s “not gonna beg” Conor McGregor for a fight. “I’m not in the business of bullying,” Masvidal said…

UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal told TMZ Sports on Friday that he’s “not gonna beg” Conor McGregor for a fight. “I’m not in the business of bullying,” Masvidal said…

Conor McGregor to Fight in Early 2020, Says Dana White

Conor McGregor may have announced his retirement from mixed martial arts back in March, but don’t be surprised to see him in the Octagon at some point in 2020…

Conor McGregor may have announced his retirement from mixed martial arts back in March, but don’t be surprised to see him in the Octagon at some point in 2020…

Jorge Masvidal Is Done Talking About Potential Conor McGregor Fight

Jorge Masvidal is approaching the biggest fight of his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career. Masvidal will headline UFC 244 on pay-per-view (PPV) against Nate Diaz at 170 pounds. Earlier today, Masvidal participated in a pre-fight press conference with Diaz and UFC president Dana White. During the presser, Masvidal was asked about a potential fight […]

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Jorge Masvidal is approaching the biggest fight of his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career.

Masvidal will headline UFC 244 on pay-per-view (PPV) against Nate Diaz at 170 pounds. Earlier today, Masvidal participated in a pre-fight press conference with Diaz and UFC president Dana White. During the presser, Masvidal was asked about a potential fight with Conor McGregor down the line.

“Gamebred” had previously called out McGregor prior to landing his fight with Diaz, but after Dana White said Masvidal was too big for the Irishman, the Miami native seems to have moved on, and is done talking about “Notorious.”

“You can’t ask me that,” Masvidal said. “The man right here [Dana White] said I’m too much man for that dude, so don’t bring that dude up no more in my interviews. He [White] already said it himself, so that fight is not available.

What I’m gonna wait is for those two sissies [Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman] to clear it out of whose gonna fight, and if God gives me the victory November 2, I want to take everybody’s head that’s attached to a belt. Somebody says they have a belt, well I’m coming for it, and if it’s any one of those two sisses, then they’re going to get it, you know? And I mean sissies in the purest of forms.”

McGregor is rumored for a UFC return before the end of the year. It remains to be seen who his opponent will be, as he chases down a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Do you think Masvidal and McGregor will ever square off inside the Octagon?

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