Conor McGregor may lastly be again on the comeback highway.
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 might make him obtainable for a return to motion in 2026.
“The Infamous” posted a video to Instagram with a caption studying, “I gave my first blood check that’s what the plaster is on my shoulder. I’m ECSTATIC! I’m in SHAPE!”
He additionally shared photographs of what seemed to be blood and urine testing on Instagram Tales, although the veracity of the pictures can’t be confirmed. In accordance with the official UFC Anti-Doping web site, McGregor has but to be logged with an official check in 2025.
McGregor, 37, not too long ago instructed The Schmo he had resumed drug-testing in anticipation of preventing on a proposed UFC White Home card, which President Donald Trump and UFC CEO have each stated is within the works for america’ 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 should mark his first combat 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 towards Michael Chandler, however needed to withdraw from that reserving as a consequence 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 the moment the part-owner and one of many faces of the favored BKFC promotion, not too long ago needed to take care of a fireplace at his Black Forge Inn in Dublin, Eire, and is at the moment the topic of a civil go well with accusing him of sexual assault in Miami (along with having already been discovered chargeable for sexual assault in a distinct 2019 incident in Dublin).
See extra of McGregor’s latest coaching footage beneath.
