Conor McGregor has completed 12 anti-doping tests so far in 2026. McGregor is scheduled to return at UFC 329 on July 12 for a rematch against Max Holloway.
Conor McGregor has cleared 12 anti-doping tests in 2026 as he builds toward a scheduled return at UFC 329 on July 11, where he is set to meet Max Holloway in a rematch.
McGregor, 37, carries a 22-6-0 record and competes out of SBG Ireland. The southpaw stands five-foot-nine with a notably long 74-inch reach and lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate. The Notorious has been away from competition, and the volume of testing he has completed this year signals a serious commitment to satisfying anti-doping requirements before his comeback.
Holloway enters the bout ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth in the pound-for-pound rankings with a 27-9-0 record. The 34-year-old from the United States trains out of Gracie Technics and is one of the most prolific strikers in the sport, posting 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 69-inch reach, Blessed operates from an orthodox stance and has built his reputation on relentless output and durability.
Why it matters
- McGregor's 12 completed tests in 2026 address scrutiny over his anti-doping compliance ahead of his return
- A win for McGregor would vault him back into lightweight contention; a win for Holloway could strengthen his case for a title shot from the fourth-ranked position
- The stylistic contrast is pronounced, with Holloway's volume output against McGregor's southpaw power and longer reach setting up an intriguing striking contest
Saturday, July 11, 2026
