UFC Fighter’s React To News Of Conor McGregor’s Retirement

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“Easy way to find out of McGregor has retired… has he withdrawn from the USADA testing pool?”Elvis Sinosic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

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