Conor McGregor’s retirement announcement has certainly got social media buzzing and many MMA fighters have already waded in to voice their opinion, with a healthy dose of skepticism to be found in some of their opinions.
“There can be only one king in the jungle.Only [☝]” – Khabib Nurmagomedov
“Hmmm.. to young bro @TheNotoriousMMA the whisky high don’t compare to getting that arm raised. Not much does! U going to miss it! Buckle down and train youngster.” – Mark Coleman
“So we will be getting an @TheNotoriousMMA Fight announcement within the week.” – Ben Askren
“Get in make money get out. Much respect to Conor. He’ll be back though for sure!” – Matt Brown
“And just like that he was gone. Congrats @TheNotoriousMMA on a career that changed the game. The sport has grown and you have helped the sport crossover. Thank you Conor, no doubt @ProperWhiskey will have the same success as you in the octagon. Cheers.” – Ian McCall
“Easy way to find out of McGregor has retired… has he withdrawn from the USADA testing pool?” – Elvis Sinosic
“Second round is on me.” – Ronda Rousey
“Wheres that sofa?” – John Kavanagh