Conor McGregor makes 3rd retirement announcement in 4 years

Cor McGregor has anunced his retirement for third time in four years.

McGregor abruptly me his latest dubious declaration Sunday morning on his Twitter account, where former two-division UFC champion also anunced his retirement in 2016 and 2019.

“Hey guys I’ve decided to retire from fighting,” McGregor wrote in a caption below a photo of him and his mor. “Thank you all for amazing memories! What a ride it’s been!”

31-year-old Irish superstar revitalised his combat sports career in January with an impressive first-round stopp of Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC 246. McGregor (22-4) hn't won a fight in a mixed martial arts c or a boxing ring since 2016, but he remained UFC's brightest star and biggest financial draw.

UFC President Dana White has alrey said McGregor is next in line for a title shot at winner of lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's bout with Justin Gaethje this summer.

White was still willing to take McGregor's retirement anuncement at face value - at least publicly - when he learned about it at his news conference following UFC 250 in Las Vegas.

“If Cor McGregor feels he wants to retire, you kw my feelings about retirement,” White said. "You should absolutely do it. And I love Cor. ... re’s a handful of people that have me this really fun for me, and he’s one of m.”