C. McGregor announces retirement from MMA. (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC)
Conor McGregor surprised the fighting world in the early hours of this Tuesday (26). The Irishman, unexpectedly, announced his retirement as a professional MMA fighter. Through a post on Twitter, he revealed that he is officially hanging up his gloves.
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“Hey guys, quick announcement, I have decided to retire today from the sport that was once known as 'Mixed Martial Art'. I wish my former colleagues all the best from now on in the competition. I will now join my former partners in this venture in retirement. Piña Coladas on me, friends!”, says McGregor, referring to the brothers Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta, who sold the UFC in 2018 and left the sport.
Hey guys quick announcement, I've decided to withdraw 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 partners on this venture, already in retirement.
Proper Pina Coladas I get fellas!— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 26th, 2019
Again
Tuesday's surprising decision is not unprecedented for McGregor. In April 2016, the Irishman also announced his retirement on Twitter. At the time, he was dissatisfied with a UFC requirement that he participate in promotional commitments for UFC 200,
A few weeks later, he went back and signed a contract to face Diaz at UFC 202.
McGregor's career
Conor McGregor, 30 years old, built a career with 21 wins and four losses. The biggest pay-per-view seller in UFC history arrived at the event without much prestige in 2013. But with his provocative style outside the octagon and aggressive style inside the fight area, he soon won over fans and enemies around the world
The 'Notorious' teased José Aldo for many years looking for a title fight until defeating the Brazilian with a devastating knockout, in just 12 seconds, at UFC 194, in December 2015 and taking the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg.).
In 2016, Conor etched his name into history once again. At UFC 205, he knocked out Eddie Alvarez, won the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) and became the first fighter to be simultaneously champion in two divisions.
In 2017, McGregor ventured into boxing and challenged undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather. The Irishman was knocked out in the 10th round, but left the superfight with a purse of US$100 million.
His return to the UFC took place in 2018 with another great rivalry, this time with Khabib Nurmagomedov. During the promotion of the fight, Conor was arrested in March for breaking into a parking lot hunting the Russian for a 'settlement of scores'. The duel took place at UFC 229, in October, and the Irishman ended up submitting in the fourth round.
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