Conor McGregor and UFC respond to report on banned drugs usage

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.

• 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor, UFC issue scathing responses to report accusing Irish star of using 'powerful, banned drugs'