Conor McGregor hit with 18-month UFC doping ban after whereabouts failures
Conor McGregor hit with lengthy UFC ban – this is why
- Conor McGregor has accepted an 18-month ban from the UFC for missing three drug tests in 2024.
- The missed tests occurred on 13 June, 19 September, and 20 September, constituting a violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy.
- The ban, announced on 7 October, is backdated to 20 September 2024 and will conclude on 20 March 2026.
- Despite the suspension, McGregor could still potentially compete at the planned UFC event at the White House in June next year.
- The UFC noted McGregor was recovering from an injury and not preparing for a fight at the time of the missed tests, and he cooperated with the investigation.