Coach predicts Conor McGregor's knockout over José Aldo in up to three rounds

McGregor (left) next to Kavanagh (right); pupil even in provocations. Photo: Reproduction

The ambitious words of Conor McGregor has caught the attention of UFC fans and made him one of the organization's biggest stars today. However, it's not just the Irish fighter who is sharp with words. His head coach, John Kavanagh, made a bold prediction for his ward's fight against José Aldo, which will put the UFC featherweight belt at stake.

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In a column for the Irish website “The42”, Kavanagh praised the Brazilian fighter, but said he considers that the game is not for the champion. “José Aldo is known for his shots, but against lefties, he doesn't tend to shoot as often. In the first kick he took against ‘Korean zombie’ he broke his foot. For a right-hander facing a left-hander, throwing low kicks can be risky”, he analyzed.

Thus, the coach expects the Brazilian to come with a different stance compared to that seen in his previous fights. “I think José will, right from the beginning, try to turn the fight into a duel of grapple. As soon as he starts getting hit, he will try to take the fight down. Basically, it’s kind of similar to his fights against the Team Alpha Male guys, but with the roles reversed,” he said, referring to Aldo’s fights against Chad Mendes e Urijah faber.

Kavanagh adds: “José Aldo has been a fantastic champion, but all champions need to make room for the new wave. He had so many tough wars and five-round fights that it certainly wore him down. Three or four years ago he destroyed opponents in a round or two; now, they all manage to make the fight last. When Conor lands strikes, it's devastating, while Aldo seems content to score. Conor will knock him out, probably in the second or third rounds, but I believe he will knock him out,” he concluded.

The UFC has not yet officially confirmed the date and location for the fight between Aldo and McGregor, although the organization's president, Dana White, has said that it should take place on May 23, at UFC 187, in the city of Las Vegas (USA). ). Despite the optimistic forecast from McGregor's trainer, Aldo started as the favorite at the bookmakers.

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