Dustin Poirier thinks the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) would be making a mockery of itself if Conor McGregor isn’t forced through proper procedures before a UFC return.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) claim he intends on fighting Michael Chandler in December, but has yet to re-enter the USADA testing pool. The only way a fight between “The Ultimate Fighter 31” coaches could happen at UFC 296 on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas, is if McGregor is granted an exemption.
If he does follow standard protocol, McGregor will be required to submit two clean tests over a six-month period, which means he wouldn’t be able to compete until 2024. McGregor’s manager Audie Attar recently told MMA Junkie that they intend on doing things the right way with USADA, but if they don’t, McGregor’s three-time former opponent Poirier (29-8 MMA, 21-7 UFC) questions the effect it would have on the integrity of the sport.
