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Conor McGregor has “retired” from the UFC again.
Moments after Amanda Nunes became the first UFC fighter to hold two titles and defend them at the same time in the main event of UFC 250, the former two-division UFC champ, announced that he was done with the sport of MMA.
Hey guys I’ve decided to retire from fighting.
Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it’s been!
Here is a picture of myself and my mother in Las Vegas post one of my World title wins!
Pick the home of your dreams Mags I love you!
Whatever you desire it’s yours ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Dh4ijsZacZ— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 7, 2020
McGregor also “retired” in 2016 via social media when he and the UFC argued about media obligations around a fight with Nate Diaz.
I have decided to retire young.
Thanks for the cheese.
Catch ya's later.— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 19, 2016
In 2019, McGregor “retired” for a second time. Again, he made that announcement on social media.
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
Neither of McGregor’s previous retirements stood. The Irish competitor has stepped into the octagon four times since his April 2016 retirement tweet. McGregor is 3-1 in those bouts. His most recent fight was a 40-second TKO win over Donald Cerrone in January. That bout served as the main event of UFC 246.
