Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight.
This is the second time he will be announcing his retirement in three years.
McGregor’s fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov which was held in Las Vegas had sparked a brawl which led to a six-month ban.
The 30-year-old, who has a record of 21 wins and four defeats, is still suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his part in the melee.
The incident had broken out after his bout with the Russian last October.
This marks the second time McGregor has announced on Twitter that he has “retired”. A month after losing to Nate Diaz in March 2016 he said he had decided to “retire young”, but returned to defeat the same opponent later that same year.
“Hey guys, quick announcement. I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as `Mixed Martial Art’ today,” McGregor said on his official Twitter account.
“I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition. I now join my former partners on this venture, already in retirement.”
The Dublin-born 30-year-old has never been far from controversy throughout his turbulent career.