Conor McGregor has once again stirred up the UFC backstage. The former featherweight (up to 65,7kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3kg) champion confirmed this week that he underwent his first anti-doping test in ten months. The Irishman had his return to the Drug Free Sport International (DFSI) control program, the new entity responsible for doping tests for Ultimate athletes, published last Tuesday (29).
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The test marks a decisive step toward his long-rumored return to the Octagon. Under current rules, McGregor must complete a six-month period of random testing before being cleared to compete again.
This would mean the Irishman would become eligible from March 2025 – which would make him a natural candidate to be part of the UFC's celebratory card scheduled for July of next year, possibly at a special event at the White House in the United States.
Conor McGregor 's first doping test
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McGregor's controversial post
As usual, the announcement didn't go unnoticed. McGregor shared videos and photos on social media, showing off a bandage and performing breathing exercises to the tune of Black Sabbath's "Changes."
"I had my first blood test, that's why I have a bandage on my shoulder. I'm very happy and in good shape," the Irishman wrote.
McGregor hasn't fought since July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg during the trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier . Since then, there have been three years of speculation, negotiations, and postponements.
His last attempt at a comeback was against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June of this year, but the fight was canceled after Conor claimed to have suffered a broken toe.
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