Why question marks hang over McGregor's UFC return
Summary
Conor McGregor is returning to fight Max Holloway in the UFC after more than five years away from the octagon and recovering from a serious leg injury. McGregor has faced legal troubles, including a civil case where he was found to have sexually assaulted a woman, and he served an 18-month ban for missing drug tests. Despite these controversies, the UFC continues to promote him due to his popularity.Key Facts
- McGregor last fought in 2021 and is returning to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
- He was the UFC’s first fighter to hold two weight class titles at the same time.
- McGregor lost a civil case in 2024 where a jury found he sexually assaulted a woman and was ordered to pay damages.
- He unsuccessfully appealed this civil case in 2025 and continues to deny the accusations.
- In 2024, McGregor was banned from UFC competition for 18 months after missing three drug tests.
- He has been the most tested UFC fighter this year, with 14 drug tests by an external agency.
- McGregor was fined for a 2019 assault in a Dublin pub.
- Despite controversies, UFC President Dana White still promotes McGregor as a major attraction in the sport.
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