UFC title challenger says he injected steroid and announces 16-month ban Volkan Oezdemir, who failed to dethrone Daniel Cormier in 2018, said he takes ‘full responsibility’ The Independent UK · Jul 17
Christina Ricci blasts Jimmy Fallon over Conor McGregor interview Conor McGregor was one of the guests on the US show earlier this month (16.06.26) but the interview caused controversy, and sparked numerous memes - one of which blasted Fallon for inviting McGregor to the show, which actress Christina reposted. BANG Premier · Jun 24
Dana White addresses Conor McGregor anti-doping ban and what it means for White House fight McGregor’s anti-doping ban will end in time for the planned fight card on the South Lawn The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025
Conor McGregor’s UFC ban is convenient – a return at the White House provokes new questions Comment: McGregor has been handed a backdated ban after missing three drug tests in 2024, but will be free to fight in time for a planned White House event in June The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
When can Conor McGregor fight again after receiving UFC anti-doping ban? McGregor has been hit with a backdated ban after missing three drug tests The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Conor McGregor accepts 18-month ban for UFC anti-doping violation His suspension began on September 20 2024 and will conclude on March 20 2026. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Conor McGregor hit with 18-month UFC doping ban after whereabouts failures McGregor missed three drug tests in 2024 – on 13 June, 19 September, and 20 September The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
UFC signee Danylo Voievodkin suspended two years for failed drug test Danylo Voievodkin impressed UFC boss Dana White on the Contender Series but now has been suspended two years. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2025
UFC heavyweight Marcos Rogerio de Lima suspended one year for failed drug test Longtime UFC fighter Marcos Rogerio de Lima has been suspended again for a failed drug test. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 6, 2025
UFC’s Azamat Murzakanov accepts six-month suspension for anti-doping violation UFC light heavyweight Azamat Murzakanov has been suspended for six months despite proving he ingested a tainted supplement. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2024
UFC featherweight Luis Pajuelo suspended 2 years for drug test failures Luis Pajuelo's UFC debut didn't work out the way he hoped for earlier this year, and the news has gotten worse. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2024
Khalil Rountree suspended for self-reported positive drug test, but UFC 307 main event goes on The Nevada commission praised Khalil Rountree for self-reporting his drug-test failure and said it contributed to a lesser punishment. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 29, 2024
UFC suspends Bruno Silva six months for ‘likely unintentional’ anti-doping violation UFC middleweight Bruno Silva was flagged for a failed drug test – but the promotion's anti-doping wing says it's unlikely intentional use. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 9, 2024
UFC suspends Hamdy Abdelwahab six months for second drug test failure, points to supplement Since UFC heavyweight Hamdy Abdelwahab was already in the midst of a drug suspension, the punishment for a second one doubled. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 31, 2024
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2024 UFC suspends ‘Russian Ronda’ Irina Alekseeva for testosterone; indicates USADA bungled handling The UFC calls former partner USADA's handling of a 2023 situation "unacceptable."
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 22, 2024 UFC: Khalil Rountree failed drug test due to supplement company’s mistake, suspension reduced to 2 months UFC light heavyweight contender Khalil Rountree failed a drug test after a supplement company's "massive oversight," according to CSAD.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2024 UFC heavyweight Walt Harris suspended until 2027 for multiple drug test violations Walt Harris becomes the first UFC fighter to receive a suspension from Combat Sports Anti-Doping.
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023 UFC announces details of new drug-testing programme After ending its eight-year partnership with Usada, the UFC is teaming up with Drug Free Sport International
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 29, 2023 New UFC anti-doping policy details annouced, program to begin Dec. 31 The UFC is beginning a new athlete anti-doping policy in 2024, and has announced details about the program.