Published 15:40 IST, March 23rd 2020
Conor McGregor trains in isolation amidst coronavirus outbreak, watch
UFC coronavirus: The Conor McGregor training video has been making the rounds on the internet as the Irishman trains in isolation amidst the coronavirus crisis.
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dely coronavirus outbreak has forced major countries across globe to be confined indoors. Needless to say, major sporting events have been called off and we still don’t kw when things will get back to rmal. However, coronavirus outbreak has failed to stop UFC fighters from training hard for ir future bouts. Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is reportedly training alone for his upcoming fight against Tony Ferguson (UFC 249) which is still on verge of happening on April 19. On or hand, Cor McGregor was recently spotted training alone. video has taken netizens by surprise since Irishman is yet to give up on his striking practice despite being forced to stay inside.
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Cor McGregor training video surfaces on social media amidst coronavirus outbreak
ESPN MMA recently posted video through ir official Instagram handle in which Cor McGregor is seen training alone. caption of post re, “Cor throwing bombs in basement”. Despite social isolation, Cor McGregor is rey to continue his training as he is eyeing two more fights in ongoing calendar year. However, unfortunate coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is expected to postpone Cor McGregor’s upcoming fight which was scheduled to go down by end of April or May.
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UFC coronavirus: When will Cor McGregor return and against whom?
After a spectacular 40-second kckout victory against Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone at UFC 246, Cor McGregor went on to anunce that he is rey to take two more fights this season. However, when asked about his opponent, former double champion did t confirm anyone’s name, Cor went on to tease a potential fight against Jorge Masvidal, Nate Diaz, and Justin Gaethje. However, ne of bouts have materialized and it seems like Cor McGregor’s upcoming fight is going to take much longer than expected.
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(Im courtesy: Instagram of ESPN MMA)
15:40 IST, March 23rd 2020