PAThe world of MMA is still digesting Conor McGregor’s supposed retirement, and many fellow fighters have taken to twitter to respond.
The nature of the Dubliner’s retirement remains to be seen, one thing is certain, he won’t be fighting at UFC 200 in July.
Contrary to his response to the news, Nate Diaz is still set to appear at the MGM Grand.
I guess my work here is done I'm retiring too✌?️??
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) April 19, 2016
Jose Aldo kept his reply short and sweet before promptly hitting delete…
CM Punk – who has yet to fight in the UFC – suggested he may follow suit.
Well fuck it, I have decided to retire old. Thanks for the shoes @Reebok
— Coach (@CMPunk) April 19, 2016
But there are plenty willing to step into the Octagon in the Irishman’s place though…
Dear Dana,
I'm pretty open July 9th. Have this thing June 18th in Canada. But after that I'm Game the Fuck ON!!!— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) April 20, 2016
Thats funny because I'll be available to for UFC 200 with a winning streak ! #UfcOttawa
https://t.co/bpXNdRj7TK— patrick cote (@patrick_cote) April 20, 2016
If they will make it the new main event I'll fight an actual rabid animal at UFC200. I want 1/10 of whatever Conor did.
— Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) April 20, 2016
I also offer to wear the McGregor tattoos and fight vs Nate Diaz if we can do a catch weight. Hell I'll even get the ACTUAL tattoos for $$$
— Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) April 20, 2016
I'm down to scrap a southpaw at #UFC200 @danawhite
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) April 20, 2016
If Conor is really out I'm sure me and Lawler could put on an epic war for you guys… Jus sayin
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) April 20, 2016
Eddie Alavarez made a very simple proposal that his UFC Fight Night title bout be moved two days.
Give Me and Dos Anjos the Main Event Spot @ufc Ready to Be Violent !!! #Phillyfighter
— Edward Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) April 20, 2016
A handful actually gave McGregor his due.
Ego is the death of everything. Good for Conor if all this is true https://t.co/QZ4gvsi3Rd
— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) April 20, 2016
@TheNotoriousMMA You're rich, you're young and you won't have to work for the rest of your life……. WELL PLAYED! @ParadigmSM
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) April 20, 2016
While others are laying the blame squarely at Dana White and the UFC’s door.
That face u make when the monster u created disobeys your commands. #UFC200 #InvictaFC17 #ThisisWhy #ConorMcGregor pic.twitter.com/bi0oJPfwFp
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) April 20, 2016
Did someone finally take power away from the UFC? What's going on here? Time for a Union https://t.co/thhIYXtCld
— Jamie Varner (@jamievarner) April 19, 2016
It seems most pros are just as in the dark as fans though.
I remember it like it was yesterday when Conor, Rousey and Sage could do no wrong. My oh my how things have changed. WOW
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 20, 2016
Something smells fishy? https://t.co/In6MNiyHZr
— Chris Kelades (@keladesmma) April 20, 2016
— 'Rowdy' Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) April 20, 2016
The UFC’s bicentennial show is in serious need of a saviour.
