By: Ibrahim El-Shawarby
Top UFC star Conor McGregor took to Twitter in the early morning of Tuesday to announce his retirement from MMA, the decision came a couple of months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
McGregor wrote,
"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!"
McGregor, the biggest draw in UFC history, had been rumored for a fight with Donald Cerrone this summer, but Cerrone has been booked for a May fight instead. It was reported that UFC wanted McGregor to be in the co-main event and he turned that down.
McGregor also said he does not need to fight because he is financially set due to his past success as UFC's highest-paid fighter, and the success of his Proper 12 whiskey company. He said,
"In reality, I can pick who I please. I've done a lot, I've fought a lot. I've never pulled out of contests. I've gone through some crazy injuries, some crazy external situations that many a man would sprint for the hills if it happened to them. But I stood firm, done my piece for the company. … Like I said, this whiskey is my baby. I have a lot of great entities. I don't necessarily need to fight. I am set for life, my family is set for life. We are good. But I am eager to fight. So, we will see what happens. I'm just staying ready, as I like to say."
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