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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 takes blame for Conor McGregor's UFC 303 injury
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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.

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  • •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.
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John Kavanagh admits Conor McGregor's injury pre-UFC 303 could have been prevented.

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