Conor Mcgregor Addresses Allegations of Performance Enhancers

WHO:

MMA Junkie - Conor McGregor, UFC, United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), New York Times, Travis Tygart, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Max Holloway

NY Post - Conor McGregor

WHAT:

MMA Junkie - McGregor was accused of taking prohibited substances during a two-year recovery period from a leg injury sustained in a 2021 UFC bout.

MMA Junkie - McGregor stated he was airlifted out of an arena with a severe leg injury and was focused on recovery.

MMA Junkie - McGregor has a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses (22-6) and a UFC record of 10 wins and 4 losses (10-4).

MMA Junkie - McGregor will compete in his first fight since his injury against Max Holloway on July 11 at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.

MMA Junkie - McGregor has been tested 19 times under the new anti-doping program, more than any other athlete on the UFC roster.

WHERE:

MMA Junkie - The fight will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

WHEN:

MMA Junkie - McGregor's fight against Max Holloway is scheduled for July 11.

WHY:

MMA Junkie - The New York Times reported that McGregor's alleged PED use was aided by the UFC allowing him to withdraw from USADA testing, which caused a rift between the UFC and USADA.

MMA Junkie - McGregor expressed that the objective should have been to help him recover from his injury, rather than focusing on drug testing.

HOW:

MMA Junkie - McGregor withdrew from the USADA testing pool during his recovery but remained a UFC fighter.

MMA Junkie - USADA CEO Travis Tygart stated that McGregor could not return to competition without negative drug test results and being in the testing pool for at least six months.

Conor McGregor has been accused of taking prohibited substances during his recovery from a severe leg injury sustained in a 2021 UFC bout, and he has expressed frustration over the focus on drug testing instead of his rehabilitation. As he prepares for his first fight since the injury against Max Holloway on July 11 at UFC 329, McGregor has been tested 19 times under the new anti-doping program, which is more than any other fighter in the UFC. However, a rift has emerged between the UFC and the United States Anti-Doping Agency, as McGregor withdrew from the testing pool during his recovery, and USADA CEO Travis Tygart has stated that he cannot return to competition without negative drug test results and being in the testing pool for at least six months.