McGregor appears to retract retirement after Twitter feud with Khabib
After a profane back-and-forth with Khabib Nurmagomedov over social media, Conor McGregor appeared to call a ceasefire and announce his impending return to action.
I want to move forward, with my fans of all faiths and all backgrounds.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 4, 2019
All faiths challenge us to be our best selves.
It is one world and one for all ❤️
Now see you in the Octagon.
This comes just eight days after his surprise retirement from mixed martial arts.
McGregor and Nurmagomedov engaged in a vile Twitter spat Wednesday in which McGregor insulted Nurmagomedov's wife and his religion - then deleted the post - and Khabib referenced Conor's reported sexual assault allegation.
Rapist, you are Rapist.
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) April 3, 2019
You are a hypocrite who is not responsible for your actions. Justice will find you.
We will see.@TheNotoriousMMA pic.twitter.com/317rLK5TVN
@TheNotoriousMMA If you think that insulting entire religion you be safe, you are mistaken.
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) April 3, 2019
"You sent this exact threat to my coach in 2016 also. I remember it well," McGregor responded in a since-deleted tweet. "Before you and your team attacked my teammate alone in a Brooklyn hotel. Remember where this all began. God sees all."
UFC president Dana White said in a statement obtained by Yahoo Sports' Kevin lole that the fighters' conduct is "unacceptable" and is being addressed.