Conor McGregor’s UFC drug testing suspension ended today … announcement incoming?
McGregor’s suspension began on Sept. 20, 2024 and concluded on March 20, 2026.
Jul 9, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor reacts during weigh ins for UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Conor McGregor spent the last 18 months on suspension after violating the UFC Anti-Doping Policy .
“Notorious” was pinched for a “Whereabouts Failure” after missing three attempted sample collections within a 12-month period back in 2024. In short, administrators tried to surprise the former UFC two-division champion with random, unannounced drug tests — and could not locate him . Fighters are required to provide their whereabouts at all times, a lesson this UFC legend learned the hard way .
As a result of his mandatory timeout, the promotion was unable to book McGregor for any future events, including UFC White House . That said, there was nothing stopping them from quietly negotiating a deal behind the scenes, then making it “official” once the Irishman’s suspension was completed. The MMA rumor mill has this annual event as the frontrunner for McGregor’s comeback.
Fans haven’t see “Notorious” since his second loss to Dustin Poirier in summer 2021, a defeat that also put McGregor on crutches . During his absence, the former whisky mogul found himself in the hot seat for a variety of legal issues , including a sexual assault case that ended with a high-profile civil suit . McGregor (22-6) turns 38 in July.