Conor McGregor and UFC respond to report on banned drugs usage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Conor McGregor and the UFC have issued strong responses to a New York Times report accusing McGregor of using performance-enhancing drugs to aid recovery from a broken leg sustained in July 2021. The report claims McGregor received banned substances from surgeon Neal ElAttrache while evading USADA testing. McGregor, who is scheduled to return to the Octagon on July 11 against Max Holloway, described the accusations as shocking and emphasized the focus on his recovery rather than the specifics of any treatment. The UFC reiterated its position that any allegations linking its separation from USADA to the McGregor situation are false. In 2026, McGregor was tested 12 times, making him the most tested athlete during that period.
- •New York Times report alleges McGregor took banned drugs for recovery.
- •McGregor scheduled to fight Max Holloway on July 11.
- •UFC defends McGregor, dismisses links to USADA separation.
- •McGregor states focus was on recovery from a severe injury.
- •He has been tested 19 times in the last two years, including 12 in 2026.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — UFC star Conor McGregor responds to report of alleged PED use
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor, UFC issue scathing responses to report accusing Irish star of using 'powerful, banned drugs'
"Less than a week after a New York Times report accused McGregor of taking PEDs, the UFC and its former two-division champion are firing back.
"UFC star Conor McGregor responds to the NYT report alleging PED use and that being the cause of UFC's split from USADA.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:50 PMUFC star Conor McGregor responds to report of alleged PED use
UFC star Conor McGregor responds to the NYT report alleging PED use and that being the cause of UFC's split from USADA.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:17 PMConor McGregor, UFC issue scathing responses to report accusing Irish star of using 'powerful, banned drugs'
Less than a week after a New York Times report accused McGregor of taking PEDs, the UFC and its former two-division champion are firing back.
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