UFC Superstar Conor McGregor has gone all out on social media and shared some massive revelations with fight fans. The Irishman shed some light on the key reasons that caused him to walk away from the sport. He made the announcement following the Amanda Nunes vs Felicia Spencer main event at UFC 250.
Fight fans were shocked to learn of Conor’s departure from the sport, as he didn’t provide much insight into his decision. What’s more, ‘The Notorious’ spoke of being active during the calendar year. However, this was not to be as he shockingly rode off into the sunset.
Conor McGregor tells all
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The former two-division champion shared screenshots of his conversation with Dana White to his Twitter account. The UFC President and Conor McGregor went back and forth and talked about several possible match-ups. Additionally, he addressed UFC veteran Diego Sanchez in the post after the ‘TUF-1’ veteran had spoken about fighting the Irishman.
To Diego Sanchez…
I seen your recent comments about your final bout and I am in!
After you fought Pereira, I had requested for myself and you to compete in Dublin. This was back in February when I was working on opposition for my season, pre covid.
Good luck this weekend! pic.twitter.com/Y0hf6Zr7XF— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 25, 2020
The tweets continued to pour in as McGregor aired out the situation involving a scheduled return. The incident unfolded not long after Conor decimated Donald Cerrone in merely 40 seconds. McGregor took the fight to ‘Cowboy’ who had no meaningful answer for the onslaught that was coming his way.
The timeline of the exchanges with the long-time UFC boss proves that they discussed several dates. What’s more, he confirmed the more or less established fact that he wasn’t interested in being an alternate for UFC 249.
Here’s the finish of that exchange. Pre covid. Pre retirement.
Never turned down offer of Tony as was suggested at the time. I stated months in advance (early February) that I was not interested in being an alternate for two consistent pullouts.
Pushed for my own scheduled bouts pic.twitter.com/jXQD2dTWrL— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 25, 2020
Here’s the finish of that exchange. Pre covid. Pre retirement.
Never turned down offer of Tony as was suggested at the time. I stated months in advance (early February) that I was not interested in being an alternate for two consistent pullouts.
Pushed for my own scheduled bouts pic.twitter.com/jXQD2dTWrL— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 25, 2020
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The series of Tweets has provided closure on a topic vehemently discussed amongst fight fans. The most prominent among these was the fact that the UFC has been targeting Conor’s return for a live crowd event. Moreover, fans have had highly exercised debates on the same. Now, they can rest easy as they are privy to some facts in the ever-developing saga.
I was pushing hard for the season.
Multiple opponents, multiple dates offered throughout. All to take place back to back.
Then when covid hit and the talk was that I would have to wait for crowds again, I walked away from the situation. I was waiting long enough at that stage.— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 25, 2020
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Fight fans now have a new perspective of the situation regarding McGregor’s unceremonious departure from the sport. There has been rampant speculation about the main reasons why he elected to walk away when after returning to the win column. Furthermore, they will be glad to know that Conor’s drive and hunger for fighting haven’t diminished.
