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Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor has received an 18-month suspension for violationg the promotion’s anti-doping policy.
According to a statement from Combat Sports Anti-Doping on Tuesday, the Irish star missed three sample collections over the course of a 12-month period in 2024. McGregor’s missed tests occurred on June 13, Sept. 19 and Sept. 20, which constitutes a “whereabouts failure” under the UFC’s anti-doping policy.
“Although McGregor failed to make himself available for testing on those dates, CSAD noted that he was recovering from an injury and was not preparing for an upcoming fight at the time of the three missed tests. McGregor fully cooperated with CSAD’s investigation, accepted responsibility, and provided detailed information that CSAD determined contributed to the missed tests,” read a statement from CSAD.
“Despite these mitigating factors, CSAD emphasizes that accurate whereabouts filings and the ability to conduct unannounced testing are essential to the success of the UFC ADP. Taking McGregor’s cooperation and circumstances into account, CSAD reduced the standard 24-month sanction for three whereabouts failures by six months. His period of ineligibility began on September 20, 2024 (the date of his third whereabouts failure) and will conclude on March 20, 2026.”
McGregor’s Suspension Concludes Before UFC White House Card
Because McGregor is eligible to return by March 2026, the violation shouldn’t affect his ability to fight on the UFC White House card, which is expected to take place on June 14. The Dublin native recently stated that his participation is a “done deal.” However, UFC CEO Dana White stated that bouts for the event will not be negotiated until early next year.
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Conor McGregor Accepts 18-Month Suspension for Anti-Doping Violation
Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor has received an 18-month suspension for violationg the promotion’s anti-doping policy.
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