Conor McGregor retires: how UFC and MMA fans reacted on Twitter

Some fans don’t believe that The Notorious has quit but UFC president Dana White says it makes total sense

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Conor McGregor has shocked the fighting world by announcing his retirement from mixed martial arts (MMA).

The Irishman, a two-weight champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), posted a tweet saying: “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.

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