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Topics: Conor McGregor, UFC
Nasir Jabbar
Conor McGregor has issued a major update on his UFC career as his highly-anticipated return is officially in motion.
McGregor has been extremely inactive, having not fought since his crushing first-round TKO defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 back in July 2021.
He was booked to face Michael Chandler at last summer's UFC 313, but a toe injury suffered in training camp forced him to withdraw from the Las Vegas showdown.
The bout wasn't rearranged as Chandler eventually squared off against Paddy Pimblett, who secured a big win at UFC 314 last April.
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But McGregor's UFC return is officially in the works after he took to social media to post a major update on his career.
He was drug tested by an official after returning to the testing pool.
The Irishman provided a blood and urine sample, with his UFC return now on the cards.
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He shared a series of posts online, accompanied with the caption: "I gave my first blood test, that’s the plaster on my shoulder. I am ECSTATIC! I'm in SHAPE!"
McGregor, sporting a mohawk, also shared a clip of himself shadow boxing as he looked to be in supreme shape.
It's been over four years since McGregor last stepped foot inside the famed Octagon.
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The 37-year-old, though, is seemingly on track to return to action and is eyeing a spot on the proposed UFC White House event after US president Donald Trump teased a blockbuster event.
The White House event is set to take place on July 4, 2026, which will mark America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Chandler is hoping to finally secure a fight against him after their bout was cancelled last year.
"Everybody knows that’s the fight that I want," he said. "I have said publicly that’s the fight that I want, but I’m also the guy who’s not going to wait for that fight. As you can see by me fighting Charles and then Paddy- two fights in five months.
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"Once [McGregor] got injured, once he pulled out of the fight, we had to move on. I could have just sat on the sidelines, but I was ready to get back in there and prove to the fans who I am, how I operate, and I want to put on fun, exciting performances."