Conor McGregor may lastly be again on the comeback street.
If McGregor’s latest social media exercise is to be believed, the previous two-division champion has formally re-entered UFC drug-testing protocol, which may make him out there for a return to motion in 2026.
“The Infamous” posted a video to Instagram with a caption studying, “I gave my first blood take a look at that’s what the plaster is on my shoulder. I’m ECSTATIC! I’m in SHAPE!”
He additionally shared photos of what gave the impression to be blood and urine testing on Instagram Tales, although the veracity of the pictures can’t be confirmed. In line with the official UFC Anti-Doping website, McGregor has but to be logged with an official take a look at in 2025.
McGregor, 37, not too long ago advised The Schmo he had resumed drug-testing in anticipation of fighting on a proposed UFC White House card, which President Donald Trump and UFC CEO have each mentioned is within the works for the US’ 250th Independence Day celebration in July 2026. A number of different fighters have expressed curiosity in being a part of the occasion, together with the not too long ago retired Jon Jones.
Ought to McGregor return subsequent July, it’ll mark his first battle in 5 years. McGregor most not too long ago fought at UFC 264 in Las Vegas, the place he misplaced a trilogy bout to rival Dustin Poirier after breaking his leg within the opening spherical. He was truly scheduled to return at UFC 303 in June 2024 in opposition to Michael Chandler, however needed to withdraw from that reserving because of a toe harm.
McGregor, one of many largest stars in fight sports activities historical past, has remained within the headlines for numerous causes. He’s at present the part-owner and one of many faces of the favored BKFC promotion, not too long ago needed to cope with a fire at his Black Forge Inn in Dublin, Eire, and is at present the subject of a civil suit accusing him of sexual assault in Miami (along with having already been found liable for sexual assault in a unique 2019 incident in Dublin).
See extra of McGregor’s latest coaching footage beneath.
