Is Conor McGregor retiring from UFC? MMA community casts doubts over his announcement

Conor McGregor apparently loves to swerve fans on social media. Amid his Twitter banter with UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and wanting a rematch with the Russian, "The Notorious' dropped a bomb on Sunday after he announced his retirement from the octagon. However, with the latest Conor McGregor retirement being his third in four years, fans on social media are not convinced if this is the last of McGregor in UFC. Amid all speculation, 'Is Conor McGregor retiring for real?' seems to be the big question that needs to be answered. Hey guys I’ve decided to retire from fighting. Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it’s been! Here is a picture of myself and my mother in Las Vegas post one of my World title wins! Pick the home of your dreams Mags I love you! Whatever you desire it’s yours ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Dh4ijsZacZ — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 7, 2020 Also Read | Conor McGregor retirement: Floyd Mayweather Slams Conor McGregor For Retiring Is Conor McGregor retiring from UFC? Conor McGregor retirement Conor McGregor appeared to have thought the retirement through before making the big announcement. The Irish MMA fighter shared a picture of himself alongside his mother as he bid goodbye to the octagon once it for all. However, the Conor McGregor retirement announcement comes just over a year after he retired for the second time in 2019, precisely, March 26, 2019. Here's a glimpse of his retirement announcement from last year. 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! — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 26, 2019 Also Read | UFC President Dana White Reacts To Conor McGregor Retirement Going further back in time, in 2016, he retired for the first time after he claimed he wanted to "retire young". It's pretty well-known how his last two retirements fared. But, could this be the time McGregor bids farewell to the sport for real? Especially considering he has been inside the octagon just once in the previous 18 months. I have decided to retire young. Thanks for the cheese. Catch ya's later. — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 19, 2016 Is Conor McGregor retiring from UFC? Social media speculates his third retirement If I had a dollar for everytime I’ve heard you say that lmao — Durry (@Cuzzadurry) June 7, 2020 Hmmm , should we believe this time? pic.twitter.com/Pg3gJybmq3 — ، (@f59tin) June 7, 2020 pic.twitter.com/CI7RbNYiPW — ټ ꀸꂦ ꀘ ꀤ ꈤ ꁅ🦅 (@DoK1NG) June 7, 2020 Is Conor McGregor retiring from UFC? McGregor says "he's bored" Despite him desperately wanting to face Khabib once again, McGregor has decided to retire citing "he's bored of the game" as a primary reason. "I'm a bit bored of the game. I watched the last show - the (Tyron) Woodley v (Gilbert) Burns show. I'm just not excited about the game," he told ESPN. "I don't know if it's no crowd. I don't know what it is. There's just no buzz for me." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jun 7, 2020 at 9:34am PDT Apart from his fleeting interest in the sport, Conor McGregor is also enjoying success in his various business ventures. August McGregor - his fashion partnership with tailoring brand David August - was launched right before his boxing showdown against Floyd Mayweather. McGregor's Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey is also reportedly a huge success in his native Ireland and the United States. It's perfectly understandable if the 31-year-old wants to focus on his business ventures, making a retirement decision plausible. Also Read | Conor McGregor retirement: McGregor statement, Retires For 3rd Time In 4 Years, Claims 'UFC Does Not Excite Him Anymore' Conor McGregor retirement: McGregor UFC career If McGregor does actually retire, he would finish his career with a record of 22 wins and four defeats. His last win came in January 2020, when he beat 'Cowboy' Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds. He will leave the sport ranked eighth on the UFC pound-for-pound list. Also Read | Is Conor McGregor retiring? Conor McGregor Announces Retirement After Notoriously Glorious UFC Career

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Is Conor McGregor retiring from UFC? MMA community casts doubts over his announcement

Conor McGregor stunned fans on Sunday after he announced his retirement. Fans speculate, 'Is Conor McGregor retiring?' after his 3rd retirement in four years.

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