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Conor McGregor’s Coach Predicts Winner Of Jose Aldo – Max Holloway

Conor McGregor’s head coach, John Kavanagh, helped him prepare for bouts with both Max Holloway and Jose Aldo, and recently he made his prediction for Saturday’s contest. Aldo and Holloway will throw down in the headliner of UFC 212, which will go down in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. McGregor faced Holloway back in 2013, and worked […]

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Conor McGregor’s head coach, John Kavanagh, helped him prepare for bouts with both Max Holloway and Jose Aldo, and recently he made his prediction for Saturday’s contest.

Aldo and Holloway will throw down in the headliner of UFC 212, which will go down in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. McGregor faced Holloway back in 2013, and worked his way to a decision win over the Hawaiian fighter. Then, in 2015, McGregor ended Aldo’s storied reign as the 145 champ (at the time), with a booming left straight just 13 seconds in.

Well, recently the SBG founder was asked to weigh-in on Saturday’s Aldo – Holloway scrap, while speaking to ESPN. Here is some of what Kavanagh had to say:

I’ve been saying this since Conor [McGregor] fought Holloway [in 2013], that I saw him as the No. 1 featherweight. And how he has developed since then has only strengthened that in my head.

I think he will have a unanimous decision over Aldo. Aldo came up through a time when fighters were a lot more one-dimensional than they are now. Aldo’s style is almost perfect against smaller guys who are grappling-based. I don’t believe there is a smaller guy than Aldo in the world, who is grappling based, who could beat him. I’ve actually learned a hell of a lot from watching his fights and he’s pretty much perfect against that kind of opponent.

Kavanagh went on to argue that where Aldo has trouble, is against “guys who can strike”, particularly “rangy” fighters who won’t panic as a result of the champ’s vicious leg kicks.

So, when you consider Kavanagh is the head coach of one of the biggest stars in combat sports, and that he has a vast knowledge of the game, these are pretty interesting comments to consider. Others have also questioned whether Aldo will be able to deal with the reach, mobility and diverse attacks of Holloway.

But, it’s important to note that Aldo is one of the greatest fighters in history, and that he’s participated in a lot of high stakes fights. Holloway has a ton of momentum behind him, but, he doesn’t have the same experience as Aldo. Could that be a pivotal factor in Saturday’s scrap? Hard to say.

In addition, if Holloway can’t negate Aldo’s legkicks with forward pressure or checks, he could be in for a rough night, regardless of whether he panics or not.

It’s a fascinating fight on many levels. What say you? Who is going to win?

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Conor McGregor’s Coach Predicts Winner Of Jose Aldo – Max Holloway

Conor McGregor’s head coach, John Kavanagh, helped him prepare for bouts with both Max Holloway and Jose Aldo, and recently he made his prediction for Saturday’s contest. Aldo and Holloway will throw down in the headliner of UFC 212, which will go down in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. McGregor faced Holloway back in 2013, and worked […]

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Conor McGregor’s head coach, John Kavanagh, helped him prepare for bouts with both Max Holloway and Jose Aldo, and recently he made his prediction for Saturday’s contest.

Aldo and Holloway will throw down in the headliner of UFC 212, which will go down in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. McGregor faced Holloway back in 2013, and worked his way to a decision win over the Hawaiian fighter. Then, in 2015, McGregor ended Aldo’s storied reign as the 145 champ (at the time), with a booming left straight just 13 seconds in.

Well, recently the SBG founder was asked to weigh-in on Saturday’s Aldo – Holloway scrap, while speaking to ESPN. Here is some of what Kavanagh had to say:

I’ve been saying this since Conor [McGregor] fought Holloway [in 2013], that I saw him as the No. 1 featherweight. And how he has developed since then has only strengthened that in my head.

I think he will have a unanimous decision over Aldo. Aldo came up through a time when fighters were a lot more one-dimensional than they are now. Aldo’s style is almost perfect against smaller guys who are grappling-based. I don’t believe there is a smaller guy than Aldo in the world, who is grappling based, who could beat him. I’ve actually learned a hell of a lot from watching his fights and he’s pretty much perfect against that kind of opponent.

Kavanagh went on to argue that where Aldo has trouble, is against “guys who can strike”, particularly “rangy” fighters who won’t panic as a result of the champ’s vicious leg kicks.

So, when you consider Kavanagh is the head coach of one of the biggest stars in combat sports, and that he has a vast knowledge of the game, these are pretty interesting comments to consider. Others have also questioned whether Aldo will be able to deal with the reach, mobility and diverse attacks of Holloway.

But, it’s important to note that Aldo is one of the greatest fighters in history, and that he’s participated in a lot of high stakes fights. Holloway has a ton of momentum behind him, but, he doesn’t have the same experience as Aldo. Could that be a pivotal factor in Saturday’s scrap? Hard to say.

In addition, if Holloway can’t negate Aldo’s legkicks with forward pressure or checks, he could be in for a rough night, regardless of whether he panics or not.

It’s a fascinating fight on many levels. What say you? Who is going to win?

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Artem Lobov Will Not Have Kavanagh Or McGregor In Corner Tonight

SBG Ireland’s Artem Lobov will likely face the toughest test of his mixed martial arts career when he meets No. 4-ranked Cub Swanson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 108 later tonight and he won’t have John Kavanagh, the gym’s longtime head coach, or Conor McGregor, the gym’s most notable fighter, in his

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SBG Ireland’s Artem Lobov will likely face the toughest test of his mixed martial arts career when he meets No. 4-ranked Cub Swanson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 108 later tonight and he won’t have John Kavanagh, the gym’s longtime head coach, or Conor McGregor, the gym’s most notable fighter, in his corner.

“The Russian Hammer”, however,  doesn’t seemed to be too phased by the circumstances

“It doesn’t really affect me,” Lobov told MMAJunkie of McGregor. “World champions don’t need their hand held.”

“I have Owen Roddy here, who is one of the main coaches at SBG, and he’s cornered me many times before,” he said. “I used to fight every weekend. And I could have my grandma in my corner. By the time I’m walking into the cage, nothing matters me anymore. I’m ready to go.”

Some have criticized the UFC for booking this bout, as Swanson is a top contender on the verge of earning a title shot, while Lobov is an unranked fighter who currently holds a 2-2 record inside the Octagon. “The Russian Hammer”, however, appears to be quite confident heading into the bout and he’s even said that he expects to finish Swanson.

How are you expecting this fight to play out?

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Artem Lobov Will Not Have Kavanagh Or McGregor In Corner Tonight

SBG Ireland’s Artem Lobov will likely face the toughest test of his mixed martial arts career when he meets No. 4-ranked Cub Swanson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 108 later tonight and he won’t have John Kavanagh, the gym’s longtime head coach, or Conor McGregor, the gym’s most notable fighter, in his

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SBG Ireland’s Artem Lobov will likely face the toughest test of his mixed martial arts career when he meets No. 4-ranked Cub Swanson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 108 later tonight and he won’t have John Kavanagh, the gym’s longtime head coach, or Conor McGregor, the gym’s most notable fighter, in his corner.

“The Russian Hammer”, however,  doesn’t seemed to be too phased by the circumstances

“It doesn’t really affect me,” Lobov told MMAJunkie of McGregor. “World champions don’t need their hand held.”

“I have Owen Roddy here, who is one of the main coaches at SBG, and he’s cornered me many times before,” he said. “I used to fight every weekend. And I could have my grandma in my corner. By the time I’m walking into the cage, nothing matters me anymore. I’m ready to go.”

Some have criticized the UFC for booking this bout, as Swanson is a top contender on the verge of earning a title shot, while Lobov is an unranked fighter who currently holds a 2-2 record inside the Octagon. “The Russian Hammer”, however, appears to be quite confident heading into the bout and he’s even said that he expects to finish Swanson.

How are you expecting this fight to play out?

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Conor McGregor’s Coach ‘Wouldn’t See A Massive Challenge’ In Tyron Woodley

After winning his second UFC title in as many weight classes this past November at UFC 205 in New York City, lightweight champion Conor McGregor expressed some interest in capturing the 170-pound title, which is currently held by Tyron Woodley. As of now, McGregor’s future is currently unclear, as a potential boxing match between him

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After winning his second UFC title in as many weight classes this past November at UFC 205 in New York City, lightweight champion Conor McGregor expressed some interest in capturing the 170-pound title, which is currently held by Tyron Woodley.

As of now, McGregor’s future is currently unclear, as a potential boxing match between him and Floyd Mayweather still looms. If he were to return to the Octagon for a showdown for the welterweight title, however, McGregor’s longtime head coach John Kavanagh ‘wouldn’t see a massive challenge’ in Woodley:

“I’d fancy him in there with Woodley,” Kavanagh said during a Q&A session in Australia. “He’s just another wrestler with an overhand right, and that’s the type Conor grew up knocking out.

“So I wouldn’t see a massive challenge in that.”

Woodley’s future is also unclear at the moment. “The Chosen One” is coming off of a decision victory over Stephen Thompson in their rematch at UFC 209 last month and has since expressed interest in bouts with Georges St. Pierre and Nick Diaz.

While a bout between McGregor and Woodley is certainly a possibility for the future, Kavanagh would rather see rising 170-pound contender and McGregor teammate Gunnar Nelson get that title:

“I would like to see Gunni get that belt,” he added. “Gunnar Nelson will be the next SBG world champion.”

What do you make of Kavanagh’s comments?

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Conor McGregor Training to Fight Floyd Mayweather at 147 Pounds – John Kavanagh

SBG Ireland’s head honcho has indicated that the potential fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is being negotiated at 147 pounds. Coach Kavanagh appeared as a guest on FOX Sports Australia recently, and to no one’s surprise, fielded questions about the UFC lightweight champion’s fight against Mayweather Jr. When asked, more specifically, about details […]

SBG Ireland’s head honcho has indicated that the potential fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is being negotiated at 147 pounds. Coach Kavanagh appeared as a guest on FOX Sports Australia recently, and to no one’s surprise, fielded questions about the UFC lightweight champion’s fight against Mayweather Jr. When asked, more specifically, about details […]