I have never heard of a fighter that has had anything else but good and appreciative things to say about Kavanagh's coaching. Kavanagh's coaching philosophy seems to be very hands-on, and in that regard he reminds me of Matt Hume, Duke Roufus and John Danaher.
Makwan Amirkhani said that it was mainly Kavanagh that made him stay at SBG after he went to check the place out and initially ment to make it a short stay.