Conor McGregor has accepted an 18-month suspension for a violation of anti-doping coverage in lacking three assessments, the UFC has confirmed.
The UFC confirmed the missed assessments in a press release, revealing Fight Sports activities Anti-Doping tried to gather samples from McGregor in 2024 on June 13, September 19 and September 20. These led to “whereabouts failures”.
“McGregor fully cooperated with CSAD’s investigation, accepted responsibility, and provided detailed information that CSAD determined contributed to the missed tests,” the UFC assertion mentioned.
“Taking McGregor’s cooperation and circumstances into account, CSAD reduced the standard 24-month sanction for three whereabouts failures by six months.
“His interval of ineligibility started on September 20 2024 (the date of his third whereabouts failure) and can conclude on March 20, 2026.”
McGregor, a former featherweight and light-weight UFC champion, has not fought since struggling a damaged leg in his final combat in opposition to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
He has not too long ago mentioned he needs to combat on a proposed card on the White Home in June 2026.
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