UFC fighters react to Conor McGregor’s statement

On Thursday, Conor McGregor broke his silence regarding his retirement, revealing that he is not retiring and will not vacate the featherweight championship, but will not do a world tour for UFC 200.

McGregor will stand firm on his refusal to do a world tour in order to focus on training. with the ball now in the UFC’s court, fighters took to Twitter to react to McGregor’s statement. See the best ones below!

Someone give Conor McGregor a million dollar box of tissue, he's getting soft! 🐸☕️

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 21, 2016

https://t.co/eGkqWeVMSb. What everyone thought . Good insight on how an empire rises and then falls , being aware is key , good for him 👍🏻

— Edward Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) April 21, 2016

If UFC folds then it's sets a precedent for future stars to do the same , short term gain $$$ Long term disaster .. Let's see what happens

— Edward Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) April 21, 2016

Just like Biggie said: "Mo' money, mo' problems."

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) April 21, 2016

Dear, Conor, I am willing to put on my best Irish accent and do all your press obligations so you can train. Your pal, Elias. #UFC200

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) April 21, 2016

How can you not respect this guy? Plays the game better than everyone but shows his real self when you feels needed. https://t.co/hWV7LM0LEG

— Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) April 21, 2016

UFC played their cards wrong. They look like idiots under all outcomes now.

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) April 21, 2016

Every hand is a winner and every hand is a loser. It's about how well you can bluff. McGregor taking the UFC to school right now

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) April 21, 2016

This situation isn't likely about press it's about $$$$! Now UFC has to cater to al of Conor's unsaid demands or look like petty bastards.

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) April 21, 2016

I wish all MMA fighters could be treated like other athletes and focus on their CRAFT, and not their promotions …tell em @TheNotoriousMMA

— Din Thomas (@DinThomas) April 21, 2016

Fuck yea https://t.co/uqoQuTQ46h

— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) April 21, 2016

I can respect this. https://t.co/mOZScRnGwY

— Marcelino Evil (@KCBanditMMA) April 21, 2016

Guess who's back, back again. Conor's back, tell a friend.

— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) April 21, 2016

Ur call now. You are the customers. What do you want? Press conferences or fights? Make some noise because we're ready to do the damn thing!

— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) April 21, 2016