It looks like Conor McGregor is finally making moves toward a return to the UFC. After years of uncertainty, speculation, and tabloid headlines, “The Notorious” is claiming he’s re-entered the USADA drug-testing pool, a major step toward getting back inside the Octagon.
McGregor took to social media recently, showing off what appeared to be blood and urine samples, with videos and captions that felt like his signature mix of bravado and chaos.
“I gave my first blood test that is what the plaster is on my shoulder. I am ECSTATIC! I’m in SHAPE! #illtakeyourheadoffforreal #fullgrown @ufc #TheBig20.”
He didn’t stop there. In another post on he added a photo of his urine sample with the caption:
“I p— excellence.”
He followed it up with an image of the testing kit on his yacht, writing:“Blood tester on my yacht. Blood from the shoulder.”
At 37, Conor McGregor is still one of the biggest names in combat sports. And even though he hasn’t fought since UFC 264 in 2021—when he broke his leg in the first round of his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier—his influence hasn’t faded. He was expected to return at UFC 303 in 2024 against Michael Chandler, but a toe injury scrapped that plan.
Now, McGregor claims he’s preparing for a massive comeback, possibly headlining the rumored UFC White House card in July 2026. The event, meant to coincide with America’s 250th Independence Day celebration, is being floated by UFC CEO Dana White and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Even retired names like Jon Jones have shown interest in being part of that historic show.
If McGregor does make it back next July, it will mark five years since his last appearance inside the cage. While his legacy as a two-division champion still stands, much of his recent spotlight has been outside the fight game.
The Irish star is part-owner and frontman of BKFC, a promotion that has grown in popularity. He also had to deal with a fire at his Black Forge Inn in Dublin and is currently entangled in a civil suit stemming from an alleged sexual assault in Miami. That’s in addition to a prior liability ruling in a 2019 sexual assault case back home in Ireland.
Despite the controversies and setbacks, Conor McGregor remains a force in the MMA world, one capable of selling out arenas and driving record-breaking pay-per-view numbers. And even though the official UFC Anti-Doping website hasn’t yet logged a 2025 test for him, his public antics suggest he’s gearing up for something big.
