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John Kavanagh discusses ‘gradual separation’ between him and Conor McGregor before UFC 196

The relationship between Conor McGregor and John Kavanagh went through a rough patch earlier this year

Kavanagh, the UFC's phenom's longtime coach, told Ariel Helwani on this week's edition of The MMA Hour that he and his prized pupil drifted apart somewhat after UFC 194 when McGregor beat Jose Aldo via 13-second knockout.

There were even times when Kavanagh would be leaving his SBG Ireland gym, McGregor would be coming in, and the two would only exchange a nod.

The issue stemmed from McGregor changing his training schedule to later at night, Kavanagh said.