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There was once a time when Conor McGregor was considered the most dominant fighter in the UFC but he suffered a bit of a setback in October after getting absolutely manhandled by Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 before all hell broke loose.
Here comes Khabib! pic.twitter.com/4rR8YF52HN
— Busted Coverage (@bustedcoverage) October 7, 2018
Both fighters were suspended and fined for their role in the brawl and McGregor has had a pretty rough time since then, as he was arrested for smashing a fan’s cellphone and is reportedly being investigated for sexual assault.
McGregor is technically eligible to return to the UFC in a couple of days, but last week it appeared like he’d decided to make his hiatus permanent when he unexpectedly announced his retirement.
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.
I now join my former partners on this venture, already in retirement.
Proper Pina Coladas on me fellas!— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 26, 2019
However, that hasn’t stopped the Irishman from continuing to spar with Nurmagomedov and he caught a fair amount of heat earlier this week when he decided to bring the Russian’s wife into the fray with a pretty ill-advised (and now deleted) tweet.
Remember when people tried to argue that Conor McGregor isn't racist and the things he said were just "banter". pic.twitter.com/pc017RD9dZ
— Ste Rawlings 🇾🇪 (@orange_ape7) April 3, 2019
Nurmagomedov decided to respond with a low blow of his own but it now looks like McGregor has decided to squash their beef with a tweet where he also announced he was coming out of retirement less than two weeks after he said he was done with MMA.
I want to move forward, with my fans of all faiths and all backgrounds.
All faiths challenge us to be our best selves.
It is one world and one for all ❤️
Now see you in the Octagon.— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 4, 2019
McGregor has been angling for a rematch with Nurmagomedov ever since he got his ass kicked and I’d be very surprised if Dana White doesn’t pit the two men against each other at some point in the near future to allow them to settle their differences in the Octagon.
Does McGregor have a shot at beating Nurmagomedov? Probably not. However, I have a feeling that’s not going to stop a lot of people from tuning in.