Connor McGregor has
announced a shock retirement from Mixed Martial Art UFC. The Irish fighter made
this known on social media where he wished all his colleagues who are still in
the competition well.
Connor McGregor exits the
sport with a 21-4-0 record, and UFC belts in two divisions.
He tweeted:
Hey guys quick
announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as “Mixed
Martial Art” today.
I wish all my old
colleagues well going forward in competition.
I now join my former
partners on this venture, already in retirement.
Proper Pina Coladas on me
fellas!
— Conor McGregor
(@TheNotoriousMMA) March 26, 2019
McGregor is currently
ranked 8th on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) pound-for-pound list.
He makes the announcement
hours after an interview aired on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, where
he spoke of negotiations for an upcoming fight.
McGregor, told Fallon:
“My next fight, we’re in
talks for July. We’ll see what happens. A lot of politics going on. The fight
game is a mad game but as I said again, to my fans I am in shape and I am
ready.”
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