Description

Irish mixed martial artist; former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion.

Teachers (1)

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  John Kavanagh

  swordsBrazilian jiu-jitsu Confirmed

  Confirmed

  McGregor's own statement; BJJEE and SBG Ireland agree

  The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  3 sources expand_more

  fact_check

  McGregor's own statement; BJJEE and SBG Ireland agree

  visibilityFirst-hand

  “Received my black belt tonight from my coach, friend, and mentor, John Kavanagh of SBG Ireland!”

  — BJJEE. (2023-09-05). Conor McGregor Promoted To BJJ Black Belt: “20 Years Of Hard Work”. BJJ Eastern Europe (BJJEE)link history info

  “McGregor was also promoted to BJJ brown belt by his instructor John Kavanagh.”

  — BJJEE. (2014-09-28). Conor McGregor Promoted To BJJ Brown Belt After KO Win Over Poirier. BJJ Eastern Europe (BJJEE)link history info

  visibilityFirst-hand

  “SBG Ireland HQ is home to the world’s first UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor “The Notorious” McGregor.”

  — (2019-09-20). SBG Ireland's Storylink history info

Lineage

• Brazilian jiu-jitsuJohn Kavanagh ← Matt Thornton ← Chris Haueter ← Rigan Machado ← Carlos Gracie Jr. ← Rolls Gracie ← Carlson Gracie ← Carlos Gracie · 8 generations

Ranks (1)

• swordsBrazilian jiu-jitsu

  receipt_longBlack belt Confirmed

  Confirmed

  McGregor's own statement; BJJEE gives the date

  The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.

  BJJ Ranking System (2023-09-04)

  granted by John Kavanagh

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  2 sources expand_more

  fact_check

  McGregor's own statement; BJJEE gives the date

  visibilityFirst-hand

  “Received my black belt tonight from my coach, friend, and mentor, John Kavanagh of SBG Ireland!”

  — BJJEE. (2023-09-05). Conor McGregor Promoted To BJJ Black Belt: “20 Years Of Hard Work”. BJJ Eastern Europe (BJJEE)link history info

  “Promotion took place last Monday (September 4), with the belt being wrapped around McGregor’s waist by his long-time coach and friend John Kavanagh.”

  — BJJEE. (2023-09-05). Conor McGregor Promoted To BJJ Black Belt: “20 Years Of Hard Work”. BJJ Eastern Europe (BJJEE)link history info

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