Overview

• Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) handed Conor McGregor an 18-month retroactive suspension for three whereabouts failures, backdated to September 20, 2024, making him eligible on March 20, 2026.
• CSAD reduced the standard two-year penalty by six months, citing McGregor’s cooperation and the fact he was not preparing for a scheduled fight when the missed tests occurred.
• Dana White reiterated that no bouts for the planned White House event in June 2026 have been discussed and said eligibility questions should be directed to UFC executive Jeff Novitzky.
• Former UFC contender Matt Brown criticized the UFC-funded testing framework and called the suspension “some bullsh*t,” questioning the independence of CSAD after the USADA split.
• McGregor has said he wants Michael Chandler next and has also been floated by commentators for a potential BMF slot that could affect Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway plans, while a resurfaced sparring video drew mixed reactions online.