Published 12:38 IST, May 18th 2020

Conor McGregor claims there's light at the end of the tunnel as UFC resumes live events

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has claimed that with UFC live events underway, schools, sports and businesses will take hope from the organisation.

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After three consecutive and successful live events amid COVID-19 pandemic, UFC action is back on track and organisation has alrey started to outline upcoming events for near future. Though COVID-19 is still wreaking havoc all across globe, Dana White has seemingly found out a solution to continue hosting live events under medical inspection and security. Despite being criticised heavily by a number of combat sports personalities for "amantly” hosting live events amid a medical crisis, UFC president Dana White has mand to earn Cor McGregor's respect. former two-division UFC champion is happy about fact that UFC is back in action as Irishman went on to congratulate UFC officials on Twitter for 'putting on a show' for fans.

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UFC live events: Cor McGregor spells out hope for world as UFC action goes live

Cor McGregor took to Twitter and went on to praise UFC for hosting fights while taking te of fact that all live events were hosted without facing any bumps on ro. Though middleweight contender Jacare Souza tested positive hours before day of fight, UFC officials mand to pull Brazilian out of contest and prevent bug from spreing to remaining roster. According to Cor McGregor, re is light at end of tunnel and world needs to fight toger in order to defeat COVID-19. “For sports! For schools! For businesses! Let’s go!!” wrote Cor McGregor on Twitter.

Cor McGregor has been a pillar of support for his countrymen in fight against COVID-19. Irishman donated a reported $1 million to various medical institutions in Ireland to purchase PPE kits and or necessary equipment. ‘ torious’ has also visited several hospitals in Ireland and has personally delivered PPE kits and like amid crisis.

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According to reports, Cor McGregor and BMF Jorge Masvidal are expected to lock horns soon at ‘UFC Fight Island’ in June, and officials are reportedly planning to set fight up in coming weeks. However, Cor McGregor is yet to officially anunce his return. former two-division champion recently teased UFC fans by stating that he is returning to octagon in July but did t hint at his upcoming opponent.