Ahead of a planned Octagon return, former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor may set an unwanted precedent with the promotion according to fellow former duel-division titleholder, Daniel Cormier, how has warned the organization against granting him an exemption from USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency).
McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion, has been sidelined from the Octagon since fracturing his left tibia and fibula in an opening round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to Dustin Poirier back in July 2021.
Conor McGregor claims he will fight Michael Chandler in December
In the time since, the 35-year-old has been linked with a return to the welterweight limit in tandem with an Octagon comeback against Michael Chandler, which he is adamant will take place in December of this year.