My first reaction was that he was either fukking with the UFC to negotiate for more money, or he's trying to promote his fight and that we'd see him in the Octagon in the next 2 years no matter what.
If he did just see someone die in an MMA fight in person he might be serious though.
I was thinking the same. Nate Diaz tweeted he's retiring too, which makes me wonder are they both scoffing at what Dana is paying them for a rematch? My respect for both goes up immensely if thats true.
On the other hand, seeing his countryman go out on a stretcher might have McGregor shook. To be honest with you, considering the current trend of NFL players retiring early (league execs are shook too!), I've been wondering when some boxers and MMA fighters would follow suit. Floyd did all he could to remain competative and leave the sport with his faculties, especially after seeing his uncle and father deteriorate in recent years. Freddie Roach recently said his physician believes his time in the ring contributed to his Parkinson's. He also said he watches his fighters closely now for impaired motor functions such as slurred words. So if they're retiring for health reasons, more power to em.