Since his rise to fame, UFC star Conor McGregor has occupied the larger discourse on the UFC. However, his transcending persona shadows the man who worked behind him. The Irishman’s coach, John Kavanagh, is a national figure in his country. The founder of SBG Ireland produced and trained prolific fighters like ‘Notorious’ and Gunnar Nelson, among many others. Kavanagh, who started his MMA journey after a humiliating incident, is also the current IMMMA president. Recently, the noted MMA coach offered his services to impart skills to the national police to cope with ‘bad guys’. In addition, he was ready to provide the services for free.
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Notably, he replied to a tweet by Irish Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science, Simon Harris. The Fine Gael party associate is also doubling up as Minister for Justice. Harris, in his tweet, disclosed his recent interactions with groups on domestic, sexual & gender-based violence. Further, he chalked out a future agenda to tackle the same.
John Kavanagh offers his bona fide services
The young politician put forth his thoughts in his latest tweet where he disclosed to increase the sentence and introduce new laws and overhaul the laws related to sexual offenses.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 11: Conor McGregor of Ireland (C) waits backstage with his girlfriend Dee (L) and coach John Kavanaugh (R) during the UFC 194 Weigh-in event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 11, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Thus, he wrote, “This week I meet groups on domestic, sexual & gender based violence.
Busy agenda ahead:
- New law to set up an agency to drive work in this area
- Double maximum sentence for assault causing harm
- Allow courts electronically tag offenders
- Overhaul sexual offences laws”
Adding to the proposed solutions, the 46-year-old mentioned the need for physical skills to deal with those who resist.
Therefore, he responded, “give @gardainfo the physical skills to deal with aggressive resisting bad guys. I’m happy to give my time and experience for free.”
💥 give @gardainfo the physical skills to deal with aggressive resisting bad guys. I'm happy to give my time and experience for free.
— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) February 6, 2023
The renowned MMA fighter-turned-coach previously had shared a cryptic message about his disciple Conor McGregor’s return. The same came to fruition after Dana White announced the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter.
The ‘Mystic Mac’ will mark his return to Octagon as he dons the shoes of the coach once again on TUF. Earlier, he coached on the 22nd season of TUF, where he went toe-to-toe against Urijah Faber.
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