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 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 gave the impression to be blood and urine testing on Instagram Tales, although the veracity of the photographs can’t be confirmed. In keeping with the official UFC Anti-Doping web site, McGregor has but to be logged with an official check in 2025.
McGregor, 37, just lately informed The Schmo he had resumed drug-testing in anticipation of combating on a proposed UFC White Home card, which President Donald Trump and UFC CEO have each mentioned is within the works for the USA’ 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 just lately retired Jon Jones.
Ought to McGregor return subsequent July, it should mark his first battle in 5 years. McGregor most just lately 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 attributable to a toe damage.
McGregor, one of many greatest stars in fight sports activities historical past, has remained within the headlines for varied causes. He’s presently the part-owner and one of many faces of the favored BKFC promotion, just lately needed to cope with a hearth at his Black Forge Inn in Dublin, Eire, and is presently the topic of a civil swimsuit accusing him of sexual assault in Miami (along with having already been discovered answerable for sexual assault in a special 2019 incident in Dublin).
See extra of McGregor’s latest coaching footage under.
