Conor McGregor reacts to PED allegations ahead of UFC return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Conor McGregor, preparing for his UFC return after a five-year absence, faces allegations of using performance-enhancing drugs. A New York Times investigation claims he utilized banned substances for recovery after a severe leg injury sustained in 2021. McGregor, addressing the accusations, emphasized the importance of his recovery and questioned the ethics of scrutinizing his medical choices. The ongoing situation has prompted a related inquiry into Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who referred McGregor to a specialist involved in prescribing the alleged substances. McGregor's focus remains on returning to the octagon.
- •McGregor aims for a UFC return after five years away
- •He faces allegations of using banned substances for recovery
- •The inquiry follows a New York Times investigation
- •McGregor criticized the scrutiny of his medical decisions
- •Dr. Neal ElAttrache's involvement is under investigation
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor outraged by performance-enhancing drugs allegations
"Conor McGregor is nearing his UFC return after a five-year absence, but a performance-enhancing drug claim looms over his head. Outside the octagon, McGregor is known to skate around the rules from time to time, but has always upheld a professional standard in his career. Never missing weight ...
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