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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

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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

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.

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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

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Trump sets date for UFC fight at the White House - his 80th birthday

The controversial fight was originally set to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence but will now be held on June 14

The Independent UK

UFC chief Dana White counters Conor McGregor’s White House fight claim

McGregor claimed his role in the planned 2026 event was ‘signed’

The Independent UK

Trump White House To Host Historic UFC Fight On President's 80th Birthday — Conor McGregor Confirms He'll Compete

On Sunday, President Donald Trump said that the first-ever UFC fight to be held at the White House will take place on June 14 — the same day he turns 80 — with UFC star Conor McGregor already confirming his participation.

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Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes 2 live: Fight result as score sparks major controversy

Northern Ireland’s Hughes again failed to dethrone Khabib’s cousin, the PFL lightweight champion, but the scorecards sparked significant backlash online

The Independent UK

Europe’s 'Truman Show' moment: is it time to walk off Trump’s set?

When Truman Burbank finally realises that his life is a television show – every neighbour an actor, every event scripted – he faces a terrifying choice: walk through the exit door into the unknown, or carry on in a comfortable illusion. Is this is the predicament Europe is facing under…

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Conor McGregor Coming Back To UFC For Trump's White House Fight: 'Done Deal, Signed'

One of the biggest UFC fighters of all time has announced that he will compete in the fight scheduled to take place at the White House on July 4, 2026.

Benzinga

Arman Tsarukyan and Ian Machado Garry fights confirmed for UFC Qatar double-header

Tsarukyan and Machado Garry are looking to secure title shots at lightweight and welterweight, respectively

The Independent UK

Impassioned Conor McGregor doubles down on White House fight: ‘Done deal’

The controversial former UFC champion has not fought since breaking his leg in a 2021 bout

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UFC boss Dana White lifts lid on surprising talk with Barack Obama at Donald Trump inauguration

White is a close friend of US president Donald Trump and is planning a UFC event at the White House in 2026

The Independent UK

Did the Irish government block people from running for president?

Claims are circulating online that the Irish government has the power to stop people they disagree with from running for the country's highest office, as Ireland prepares for its presidential election in late October.

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The Independent UK

Paul Hughes: ‘I’m carrying the torch for Irish MMA – and a Nurmagomedov is trying to take away my dreams’

INTERVIEW: Hughes, one of MMA’s hottest properties, speaks to Will Castle about what it means to fly the Irish flag ahead of the biggest rematch in the sport – and why his rivalry with Usman Nurmagomedov has nothing to do with Khabib vs McGregor

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Paul Hughes vs Usman Nurmagomedov 2: Start time, card and how to watch PFL fight

Northern Ireland sensation Hughes will look to avenge lightweight title heartbreak against the undefeated Nurmagomedov

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UFC 320: Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 2 start time, card and how to watch fights tonight

Pereira tries to reclaim the light-heavyweight title, having lost it to Ankalaev in March

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Conor McGregor says he’s negotiating with Donald Trump instead of UFC over White House fight

McGregor, who attended Trump’s inauguration in January, says he is in talks with the US president “on behalf of Ireland”

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Alexander Volkanovski cryptically hints at ‘spanner in the works’ around next UFC bout

The featherweight king is eyeing an opponent for the first defence of his second title reign

The Independent UK

Israel Adesanya provides update on next UFC fight as he ‘moves on’ from opponent

The former two-time champion last fought in February, suffering an upset TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov

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Conor McGregor outlines staggering pay demands for UFC White House fight

The former champion has expressed a desire to compete at the planned 2026 event, having given up on trying to become Irish president

The Independent UK

Paddy Pimblett labels Bernabeu with vulgar tag but welcomes Ilia Topuria fight in stadium

UFC champion Topuria, a Real Madrid fan, has long sought a fight in his football team’s stadium

The Independent UK

‘Stop the drinking’: Artem Lobov details path to reconciliation with Conor McGregor amid legal dispute

Exclusive interview: From brotherly betrayal to failed presidential bids, Lobov sends an impassioned message to former friend McGregor as their whiskey war rages on

The Independent UK

The Terence Crawford vs Floyd Mayweather debate dividing boxing

Crawford and Mayweather are both five-division world champions and the question of who is modern boxing’s greatest will rage

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor announces planned return to UFC with White House fight

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