Conor McGregor's coach outlines training timeline following knee injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 7:08 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
John Kavanagh, coach of Conor McGregor, discussed the fighter's potential return after a knee injury sustained in July during UFC 329. McGregor's comeback was impacted when the bout against Max Holloway ended just 69 seconds in. Kavanagh remains optimistic, emphasizing that McGregor could resume MMA training next year pending recovery progress. He noted that after 22 years together, McGregor has repeatedly achieved the seemingly impossible, suggesting that McGregor is not done with competition.
- •McGregor was injured in his July fight against Max Holloway.
- •Kavanagh believes McGregor will train for MMA again in 2027.
- •He doubts UFC 329 was McGregor's final fight.
- •Kavanagh's confidence comes from 22 years of working with McGregor.
- 7:08 PMSherdog — Conor McGregor's coach gives 2027 training timeline after knee injury
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor's coach gives 2027 training timeline after knee injury
"John Kavanagh believes Conor McGregor has more competition ahead of him despite the injury that derailed his comeback at UFC 329.
"John Kavanagh believes Conor McGregor has more competition ahead of him despite the injury that derailed his comeback at UFC 329.
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External links- SherdogOct 27, 2026, 7:08 PMConor McGregor's coach gives 2027 training timeline after knee injury
John Kavanagh believes Conor McGregor has more competition ahead of him despite the injury that derailed his comeback at UFC 329.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 7:08 PMConor McGregor's coach gives 2027 training timeline after knee injury
John Kavanagh believes Conor McGregor has more competition ahead of him despite the injury that derailed his comeback at UFC 329.
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