John Kavanagh takes blame for Conor McGregor's UFC 303 injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
John Kavanagh has admitted responsibility for Conor McGregor's injury sustained before UFC 303. McGregor was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler but had to withdraw due to a broken pinky toe he suffered during sparring. Kavanagh stated that better precautions with protective gear could have prevented the injury. McGregor, who has not fought since July 2021, aims for a comeback against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas this Saturday. Kavanagh expressed regret over the injury affecting McGregor's long-awaited return to the octagon.
- •Conor McGregor withdraws from UFC 303 due to a broken pinky toe.
- •Injury occurred during sparring ahead of his fight with Michael Chandler.
- •John Kavanagh admits failure to use proper protective gear.
- •McGregor aims to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Saturday.
- •This marks McGregor's first pullout after a long career.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — John Kavanagh takes blame for Conor McGregor's UFC 303 injury
"John Kavanagh admits Conor McGregor's injury pre-UFC 303 could have been prevented.
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