Conor McGregor has once again addressed the UFC’s Anti-Doping Test History database. With speculation mounting about his highly anticipated return in July during International Fight Week, potentially against Max Holloway, McGregor has become the most frequently tested UFC fighter this year.
McGregor has undergone 11 tests in 2026, a number significantly higher than other fighters. Bassil Hafez and Luis Dias de Assis are second and third on the list, each having been tested five times.
In response to the updated testing figures, McGregor humorously remarked, “Crazy. As well as who isn’t getting tested at all.”
When a fan inquired about Islam Makhachev’s testing frequency, it was clarified that the list only includes fighters with four or more tests this year, and Makhachev has only been tested once.
Dana White on Conor McGregor’s Potential July Return
While UFC President Dana White expressed confidence in Conor McGregor fighting this year, he confirmed that no deal has been finalized yet. White stated, “There is no deal done with Conor. I was just saying I’m confident. I was confident last year, too, but I am way more confident this year.”
Conor McGregor Addresses Increased UFC Anti-Doping Testing
Conor McGregor has reacted to the UFC’s Anti-Doping Test History database, highlighting his status as the most tested fighter in the organization this year. With approximately 11 tests conducted in 2026, McGregor’s frequent testing comes amidst strong rumors of his imminent return to the octagon.
Speculation suggests McGregor could make his comeback in July during International Fight Week, with a potential rematch against Max Holloway being discussed. The UFC might even announce this significant fight during the upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano event to capture public attention.
Following the update on the Anti-Doping Test History, which shows McGregor leading with 11 tests, he quipped, “Crazy. As well as who isn’t getting tested at all.” Fighters Bassil Hafez and Luis Dias de Assis are noted as the next most tested, with five tests each.
In a separate exchange, when asked about Islam Makhachev’s testing numbers, it was clarified that the published list only features fighters with four or more tests this year, and Makhachev has been tested once.
UFC President Dana White remains optimistic about McGregor’s return this year, despite the absence of a finalized agreement. He recently commented, “There is no deal done with Conor. I was just saying I’m confident. I was confident last year, too, but I am way more confident this year.”
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Conor McGregor Comments on Increased UFC Anti-Doping Testing
Conor McGregor has once again responded to the UFC’s Anti-Doping Test History database. With strong indications that McGregor will make his long-awaited return in July during International Fight Week, possibly against Max Holloway, he has emerged as the most tested UFC fighter of the year.
As of mid-May 2026, “The Notorious” has been tested 11 times. This significantly outpaces other fighters, with Bassil Hafez and Luis Dias de Assis ranking second and third, each having undergone five tests.
Reacting to the updated testing statistics, McGregor sarcastically remarked, “Crazy. And also [considering] who isn’t getting tested at all.”
In response to a fan’s query about pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev’s testing frequency, it was explained that the list provided only includes fighters with four or more tests this year, and Makhachev has been tested just once.
Dana White Discusses Conor McGregor’s Potential July Fight
Although UFC President Dana White is confident that Conor McGregor will fight this year, he acknowledged that a deal has not yet been finalized. White stated, “There is no deal done with Conor. I was just saying I’m confident. I was confident last year, too, but I am way more confident this year.”
