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Conor McGregor Accepts 18-Month UFC Anti-Doping Ban, Eligible March 2026

CSAD cited full cooperation plus injury recovery to cut the usual 24-month term and set a retroactive start date.

Boxing - Anthony Joshua v Robert Helenius - O2 Arena, London, Britain - August 12, 2023 Conor McGregor is seen before the fight between Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 27: Conor McGregor interacts with media after BKFC 70 Hollywood at Hard Rock Live in Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on March 27, 2025 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Combat Sports Anti-Doping announced McGregor accepted an 18-month ineligibility for three 2024 whereabouts failures.
  • The missed test attempts were recorded on June 13, September 19, and September 20, 2024, each classified as whereabouts failures.
  • The sanction is retroactive to September 20, 2024 and ends March 20, 2026, six months shorter than the standard 24-month penalty.
  • CSAD said McGregor was recovering from injury at the time, fully cooperated, and accepted responsibility, which contributed to the reduction.
  • The end date would allow eligibility ahead of the UFC’s planned White House card on June 14, 2026, though no bout has been announced.