Published 15:35 IST, April 14th 2020
Conor McGregor's coach bashes media, says "you wouldn't have a job"
Conor McGregor's coach John Kavanagh recently lashed out at the senior editor of MMA Junkie for criticising UFC president Dana White on Twitter.
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Despite continuous effort from UFC president Dana White, UFC 249 h to be called off due to rampant coronavirus pandemic. Initially, Dana White put out statements indicating he will t hesitate to host PPV behind closed doors on scheduled date of April 18. He was also planning to secure a private island in order to conduct UFC 249 safely, but after discussions with ESPN and Disney, Dana White decided to postpone event as entire world is vised to stay indoors at this moment.
While a major portion of MMA fanbase is applauding Dana White for his efforts, senior editor of popular media house MMA Junkie Dave Doyle was far from convinced. senior editor lashed out at UFC president for failing to go through with UFC 249. However, Cor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh came to his rescue as he slammed senior editor of MMA Junkie and said he would t have a job without Dana White.
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UFC: Cor McGregor coach John Kavanagh stands up for Dana White
war of words continued between John Kavanagh and Dave Doyle (senior editor of MMA Junkie) on Twitter when John Kavanagh claimed that Dave would be jobless without Dana White. According to Dave, Dana White should have kept his promise of turning UFC 249 into reality. In response, John Kavanagh slammed Dave and wrote, “If Dana didn't have this slightly crazy attitude of trying to make impossible happen n UFC wouldn't have me it in early days. In which case you wouldn't have a job at mmajunkie as it wouldn't exist. w is t time for sniping from comfortable sidelines." Here’s a glimpse of ir Twitter back-and-forth.
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UFC: Cor McGregor update and Cor McGregor next fight
Cor McGregor was expected to fight in April or May 2020 but outbreak of coronavirus is expected to postpone his plans. Cor McGregor h earlier shown interest in a trilogy fight against Nate Diaz and it could possibly be his next fight. Here’s a glimpse of Cor McGregor from UFC 246.
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(Im courtesy: UFC.com)
15:35 IST, April 14th 2020