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Kavanagh: McGregor may return, but MMA training is not on the cards until next year

John Kavanagh believes Conor McGregor still has competition ahead despite the knee injury that derailed his comeback at UFC 329, when his fight with Max Holloway ended after 69 seconds. The coach said he is only likely to resume MMA training next year.

By RedaçãoPublished: 10/28/2026, 02:06

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John Kavanagh acredita que Conor McGregor ainda tem competição pela frente, apesar da lesão que descarrilou sua volta no UFC 329.

McGregor sofreu uma lesão no joelho na luta de julho contra Max Holloway, encerrada em 69 segundos. Seu treinador segue otimista sobre as perspectivas do irlandês, embora a volta à ação dependa da recuperação.

No The Ariel Helwani Show, Kavanagh disse que 22 anos de relação lhe ensinaram a não duvidar do ex-campeão de duas divisões do UFC.

“Ele diz que sim”, afirmou Kavanagh. “Acho que estou perto dele há tempo demais, agora 22 anos convivendo, e simplesmente vi ele fazer coisas demais que parecem impossíveis, e ele faz, repetidamente. Então, se ele diz que sim, não vou duvidar dele.”

Sobre o prazo, ele foi menos certo: “Vamos ver. Imagino que será no ano que vem até ele poder voltar a um treino do tipo MMA. Ele está fazendo a reabilitação agora e voltou. Para mim ele parece muito bem. Parece estar se movimentando bem.”

Kavanagh duvida que o UFC 329 tenha sido a última vez de McGregor competindo, mas evitou prever como seria uma volta: “Só não sei se ele já terminou com a competição. Como isso seria? Não sei.”

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