McGregor allegedly makes u-turn on MMA retirement plans

Las Vegas, April 4: Former UFC champion Conor McGregor appears to have announced his return to mixed martial arts just over a week after retiring.

The Irish star, 30 backtracked on his retirement plan on Wednesday (April 3). And used social media again to write he was ready to fight again.

"I want to move forward, with my fans of all faiths and all backgrounds," he wrote on Wednesday (April 3). All faiths challenge us to be our best selves.

"It is one world and one for all. Now see you in the Octagon."

Last month, The Notorious McGregor made a surprise announcement that he was retiring from MMA via his social media.

McGregor wrote: "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!"

Even UFC president Dana White had paid tribute to former two-weight UFC champion McGregor, who announced his retirement.

"He has the money to retire and his whiskey is killin' it," White told ESPN. "It totally makes sense. If I was him I would retire too.

"He's retiring from fighting. Not from working. The whiskey will keep him busy and I'm sure he has other things he's working on.

"He has been so fun to watch. He has accomplished incredible things in this sport. I am so happy for him and I look forward to seeing him be as successful outside of the octagon as he was in it."

And ever since that announcement, McGegor has been mocked by fellow MMA stars. The Irishman, however, is still looking for a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Well, that is what his latest social media activity says for now.

McGregor had hinted at a return to the octagon once he had served his six-month ban for the brawl after his fight with Khabib at UFC 229 in October - which the Russian won. His ban ends this month and there is every chance he could be on a pay-per-view card with a triology against Nate Diaz also possible.

(With inputs from OPTA)