Published 15:20 IST, June 2nd 2020

Conor McGregor stands against racial discrimination with heartfelt IG post; watch video

UFC superstar Conor McGregor channelled his voice via Instagram and expressed his support to the George Floyd protests with a heartfelt message.

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Former UFC 2-division champion Cor McGregor is ar popular athlete who has also raised his voice regarding racial discrimination, that has alrey resulted in widespre riots and backlash in United States following killing of George Floyd. While numerous sports athletes have alrey preached  society about racial bias, Cor McGregor took to social media and posted a heartfelt mess in which he has appealed to ericate racism. People have bee involved in “Black Lives Matters” protest throughout globe. Meanwhile, UFC sensation Cor McGregor has also done his part by displaying solidarity to affected one’s family and friends with an emotional Instagram post.

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UFC: Cor McGregor raises voice on George Floyd protests

‘ torious’ Cor McGregor took to Instagram and posted a black cover im with a heartbroken emoji on it to extend his support for  ‘Black Lives matters’ protest. Social media users have been posting a similar im to voice ir discomfort regarding racial bias and Cor McGregor did same this week. Cor’s Instagram post has alrey garnered a lot of attention from netizens as numerous people went on to shower ir support towards Cor McGregor in comments section.

Cor McGregor posted im and captioned it with, “re is place for injustice, racism and intolerance in this world! We must really listen and learn from those in pain. Be example of change you want to see!! Praying, hoping, and believing every day that this is all a part of lords plan to le us to a better and brighter future ahe. God speed everyone”

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UFC: Cor McGregor next fight

After a sensational kckout victory against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 in January this year, Cor McGregor is seemingly on verge of finalising a “super fight” against former middleweight champion Anderson Silva. ‘ Spider’ recently challenged Cor McGregor for a fight at catchweight (176 lbs) and seemed confident about UFC fans wanting to see matchup. Cor McGregor appeared to be equally interested in materialising fight as he went onto accept Anderson Silva’s offer in a recent tweet. However, UFC officials are yet to confirm bout from ir end.

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However, Cor McGregor has also been linked with several or matchups. A few weeks ago, UFC president Dana White claimed that he is planning to line up Cor McGregor against BMF Jorge Masvidal at UFC Fight Island. However, with time, possibility of matchup has fed away.

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15:20 IST, June 2nd 2020