Conor McGregor accepts 18-month ban for UFC anti-doping violation

McGregor has not fought since July 2021 when he suffered a badly broken leg in a fight against Dustin Poirier.
Conor McGregor accepts 18-month ban for UFC anti-doping violation

Conor McGregor is serving a lengthy suspension. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA

Conor McGregor has accepted an 18-month ban for a violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy.

The Irish fighter missed three attempted biological sample collections within a 12-month period in 2024, according to Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD).

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