Conor McGregor will not make UFC comeback until April 2018 according to coach John Kavanagh
CONOR MCGREGOR’S return to the UFC will NOT come until April 2018 says his long-time coach John Kavanagh.
The Irish trainer has been in Bahrain with his fighter Frans Mlambo, for the Brave CF 9 card.
John Kavanagh, right, has told reporters Conor McGregor will not be back in the octagon until April 2018Sportsfile
The 40-year-old coached Mlambo to a first-round finish over Michael Deiga-Scheck then gave word on his biggest star McGregor’s future.
Kavanagh said his first fight back since his loss to former undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr will not fight this year and will return mid-2018.
MMA journalist Farah Hannoun said she spoke with Kavanagh on his recent trip to Bahrain and he said he doesn’t see McGregor returning to the UFC this year.
Hannoun said: “Just saw John Kavanagh who was very surprised by the Woodley vs Diaz rumours.
John Kavanagh, right, and Conor McGregor and his team enjoy the premiere of the UFC stars movieJohn Kavanagh and Conor McGregor with the coachs partner Orlagh HunterInstagram @coach_kavanagh
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“Says Conor probably won’t return until April or mid next year.
“Still have to go through negotiations with the #UFC to place deal for next fight.”
Should McGregor not step foot in the octagon until April next year he would’ve spent 17 months away from the UFC.
His last fight was the knockout victory over Eddie Alvarez when he claimed the 155 lb belt at UFC 205 in November 2016.
Just saw John Kavanagh who was very surprised by the Woodley vs. Diaz rumours. Says Conor probably won't return until April or mid next year. Still have to go through negotiations with the #UFC to place deal for next fight.
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