Conor McGregor ‘buzzing’ as John Kavanagh perfects preparation for Nate Diaz return

Coach John Kavanagh feels Conor McGregor took his foot off the pedal after the win, writes Kieran Shannon
Conor McGregor ‘buzzing’ as John Kavanagh perfects preparation for Nate Diaz return
Fri, 01 Jul, 2016 - 01:00
Kieran Shannon
Kieran Shannon
Kieran Shannon is an award-winning sportswriter renowned for big interviews, insightful columns and an unrelenting focus on high‑performance sport.

Lunchtime in the Straight Blast Gym and Conor McGregor is buzzing.

Not just in his vibrancy as he enthusiastically explains his training regime for his rematch against Nate Diaz, but literally in the sound he’s making.

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