Here is all you need to know about MMA fighter John Kavanagh who is the coach of Conor McGregor including his age, career, bio and net worth
Connor McGregor is all set to make his comeback and fans arr excited about it. For the first bout in nearly three years, “The Notorious” will compete at UFC 303 on June 29 and will encounter former Ultimate Fighter coach Michael Chandler at the major pay-per-view event.
Meanwhile, his longtime coach has opened up about how the former two-weight world champion is feeling in training, despite the fact he hasn’t competed since hurting his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
Who is John Kavanagh coach of Conor McGregor, bio, age, height, wife, fight record and net worth
Coach John Kavanagh expects Conor McGregor to be "too sharp" for Michael Chandler.
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John Kavanagh claims that McGregor has never faltered in his resolve to compete and the fighter is “looking super slick” ahead of the bout. Here is all about McGregor’s trainer ahead of the return fight.
Who is John Kavanagh?
John Kavanagh is a former mixed martial arts fighter who now works as a trainer and martial arts coach. He practises Brazilian jiu-jitsu and was born on January 18, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland. The 47-year-old stands 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) tall and has a net worth of $1-5 million.
His pro MMA record stood at 3-3-0.
A look at John Kavanagh’s career so far
Among John Kavanagh’s students are fighters such as Makwan Amirkhani, Conor McGregor, and Gunnar Nelson. He founded and serves as the head coach at Straight Blast Gym Ireland, an MMA gym located in Inchicore, Ireland.
As one of the best MMA teachers in the world, Kavanagh was nominated for the 2016 World MMA Awards “Coach of the Year” title and won it in 2017. He also promotes the mixed martial arts company Euro Fight Night, which held its inaugural event in October 2019. Additionally, he currently serves as the Irish Amateur MMA Organization’s president.
John Kavanagh’s parents and siblings
John Kavanagh was born to Alan Kavanagh and Margaret Kavanagh. He also has two siblings named James Kavanagh and Ann Kavanagh.
Who is John Kavanagh’s wife?
John Kavanagh is married to Orlagh Hunter since 2022.
John Kavanagh’s children
John Kavanagh with his wife Orlagh Hunter has welcomed two kids together with one born this year in March. Their first kid, Conall was born in 2020 in August.