Summary
Conor McGregor received an 18-month suspension from the UFC for missing drug tests. He was found to have missed three scheduled tests within a year. His ban started on September 20, 2024, and will end on March 20, 2026.
Key Facts
- Conor McGregor, a UFC fighter, missed three drug tests in 2024.
- The missed tests occurred on June 13, September 19, and September 20.
- The UFC requires fighters to provide their location for surprise drug tests.
- McGregor's ban was originally 24 months but was reduced to 18 months because he cooperated with the investigation.
- His current ban began on September 20, 2024, and will end in March 2026.
- McGregor claimed he signed to fight in a UFC event related to President Donald Trump's birthday, but UFC's president says no agreements are in place.
- McGregor decided to take a break from social media.
- In 2024, McGregor was ordered to pay damages for a separate legal issue dating back to 2018.
