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UFC Hands Conor McGregor 18-Month Suspension Over Whereabouts Violations

The penalty stems from three missed out-of-competition location checks in 2024 under the UFC’s anti-doping program.

Overview

  • The organization confirmed the ban is retroactive from September 20, 2024, and runs through March 20, 2026.
  • Officials said the case involves whereabouts noncompliance rather than a positive drug test.
  • McGregor was unavailable for surprise testing on June 13, September 19 and September 20, 2024, according to the announcement.
  • The suspension was reduced from an initial 24 months based on cooperation and his lack of recent competition.
  • The 37-year-old has not fought since July 2021 after a leg fracture, and any return plans after eligibility remain undecided.