Former UFC champion Mcgregor says he has retired

Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor Mcgregor has announced his retirement from the sport. The Irishman, who finishes with 21-4 record, said on his Twitter account that he had decided to call it a day and wished his former colleagues well.

Mcgregor, 30, returned to the octagon last October after a hiatus of nearly two years where he fought Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight strap. The Russian retained his UFC lightweight title when he beat Mcgregor with a fourth-round submission but the event was marred by a post-fight brawl which led to both fighters being fined and suspended.

Mcgregor posted on Twitter: “Hey guys quick announce- ment, 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 took on Floyd Mayweather in 2017 in a professional boxing bout in but lost in the 10th round by TKO. 0 Conor Mcgregor: He wished his former colleagues well.