Overview

• Conor McGregor re-entered the UFC/USADA testing pool last month and submitted his first sample, beginning the mandatory six-month eligibility clock.
• Training videos posted on social media prompted widespread criticism, with many fans and former fighters mocking his apparent decline in speed and stamina.
• A smaller group of supporters highlighted signs of consistent work in the gym and expressed cautious optimism about his commitment.
• McGregor recently lost an appeal of a Dublin civil verdict finding him liable for a 2018 assault, adding legal complexity to his public profile.
• No official fight contract or UFC confirmation has emerged, though speculation continues about a potential appearance on a July 4, 2026 White House card.