More details about Conor McGregor’s sudden retirement are coming to light and it seems it’s all about money.
According to Charly Arnolt, McGregor wanted $10 million for his rematch with Nate Diaz at UFC 200 and abruptly retired when he was told no by the UFC.
Source: Conor McGregor wants approx $10M for #UFC200–more than anyone else in past for single fight. #UFC said no, so he retired.
— Charly Arnolt (@CharlyOnTV) April 19, 2016
Dana White has officially pulled McGregor from the UFC 200 fight card and is currently looking for a replacement fight for Nate Diaz.