Overview

• Conor McGregor logged his first UFC anti-doping test of 2025 on August 1, marking his official reentry into the UFC testing pool.
• The UFC’s six-month testing requirement means McGregor will be cleared to compete by February 2026.
• The Dublin High Court on July 31 rejected his appeal of a civil jury’s 2018 assault liability finding, upholding over €1.5 million in damages and costs.
• McGregor is actively lobbying for a slot on President Trump’s proposed July 4, 2026 White House South Lawn UFC event and has publicly targeted Michael Chandler as his opponent.
• Former UFC champion Michael Bisping voiced support for a McGregor-Chandler showdown, stating he would favor McGregor to win.