The 30-year-old retires with a MMA record of 21 wins and four defeats. He is still technically suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission until April, for his part in a brawl that broke out after his bout with Nurmagomedov last October.
Controversial Irish fighter Conor McGregor announced his retirement from the Mixed Martial Arts on Tuesday, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a title fight in Las Vegas."Hey guys quick announcement, I've decided to retire from the sport formally known as"Mixed Martial Art" today," McGregor said on his official Twitter account."I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition.
He made $30 million for the fight itself and reportedly pocketed close to $100 million in total through the various forms of revenue streams. UFC President Dana White also confirmed the news of McGregor's retirement via text message to ESPN shortly after it was announced."He has the money to retire and his whiskey is KILLIN it," said White."It totally makes sense and if I was him I would retire too."
Even if his MMA career is over, there is also speculation he could still take up another combat sport. Options include a possible return to the boxing ring or even a crack at bare-knuckle boxing.
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