Conor McGregor was disqualified for 18 months for violating the anti-doping policy of the UFC after he missed three attempts at a doping test, the anti-doping service of military sports said on Tuesday.
“McGregor missed three attempts to collect biological samples for the 12-month period in 2024, which is a violation UFC ADP [anti-doping policy]”, – says in the statement of CSAD.
The missed fees occurred on June 13, September 19 and 20, 2024, and each of them was registered as an inability to determine the whereabouts. The sanction was introduced retroactively: it will enter into force on September 20, 2024 and will last until March 20, 2026.
CSAD noted that McGregor was restored after an injury, and did not prepare for battle during the missed fees, and that he completely cooperated with the investigation, took responsibility and provided information explaining the circumstances.
Referring to these factors, CSAD reduced the standard 24-month fine for not the failure of three information about the whereabouts of six months. “Despite these mitigating factors, CSAD emphasizes that the exact registration of the location and the ability to conduct unnecessary tests are important for the success of the UFC ADP.”
The 37-year-old McGregor has since entered the UFC testers again and passed four samples in 2025. Former champion in two divisions did not participate in competitions since July 2021. His A fight with Michael Cendler on UFC 303 in 2024 is planned He was canceled after McGregor refused to participate due to injury.
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Since the disqualification will end in March 2026, the Irishman will be able to again participate in competitions in the spring of next year after a medical examination. This will happen just in time UFC card will be held in the White HouseWhich, as President Trump recently announced, will be held on June 14, 2026.
