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Conor McGregor, an Irish professional mixed martial artist and boxer, has announced his retirement from fighting — for the third time in four years.

The former two-weight Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion took to his Twitter page on Sunday to break the news that he will not be fighting again.

“Hey guys I’ve decided to retire from fighting,” he wrote. “Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it’s been! Here is a picture of myself and my mother in Las Vegas post one of my World title wins! Pick the home of your dreams Mags I love you! Whatever you desire it’s yours.”

Hey guys I’ve decided to retire from fighting.
Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it’s been!
Here is a picture of myself and my mother in Las Vegas post one of my World title wins!
Pick the home of your dreams Mags I love you!
Whatever you desire it’s yours ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Dh4ijsZacZ

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— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 7, 2020

This is not the first time that McGregor, who has a career record of 22 wins and four defeats, would be announcing his retirement on social media.

In March 2019, the controversial Irish fighter had left the sport only to return less than 12 months later to fight and beat Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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!

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 26, 2019

McGregor, who is better known as ‘The Notorious,’ had in 2016 also tweeted: “I have decided to retire young. Thanks for the cheese. Catch ya’s later.”

I have decided to retire young.
Thanks for the cheese.
Catch ya's later.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 19, 2016

In August 2017, the 31-year-old Irish superstar had also fought Floyd Mayweather, former five-weight word champion, losing the bout.