“USADA Is a Fu*king Joke”: Conor McGregor’s Return Announcement at UFC 296 Backfires After Fans Question the Legitimacy of USADA as an Agency

Conor McGregor seems to have breached the well-guarded fortress of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). As a result, he is now all set to face Michael Chandler in a December fight. The ‘Mystic Man’ has taken to Twitter to share a photo indicating his comeback. Arguably, it seems to be a screenshot from the UFC Fight Pass. The long-awaited moment has finally arrived, and his comeback is guaranteed to occur in 111 days, as per the notorious Irishman. It appears that this is now a reality, not a distant dream.

Notably, the former dual weight champion has made his desire clear to appear in UFC 296, the year’s final PPV. However, his troubles with USADA proved to be the biggest hurdle. Fortunately, all the obstacles have now cleared. As news of his showdown went viral, fans and critics inundated the internet with their insights and opinions on the matter.

Fan outrage over USADA’s treatment of Conor McGregor

The audacious announcement of the headline event was made by Conor McGregor through a tweet that included a countdown for his match. Even though there is no official announcement from the UFC. Whether by accident or due to a slip-up by the UFC’s technical team, the news of McGregor’s return has already made its way to the public. Fans are expressing diverse opinions about USADA’s approach. They flocked to Reddit to portray their opinions. 

Many fans were critical of what they perceived as a lenient approach by USADA when dealing with elite athletes. They voiced concerns about the internal processes of USADA.

A fan pointed to Dana’s role, implying that his success with Jon Jones post a positive test could impact Conor McGregor’s participation.

• if dana can get jones to fight after testing positive, he can pull a few strings to get conor to fight

A few fans have taken a step further by asserting that USADA has transformed into a mere marketing tool, with concerns raised about its integrity.

• Breaking news: USADA isn’t any government body or regulatory agency, they’re just a business that sells its service to UFC, which UFC can choose to forego at any moment it wishes.
• I’ve never been more convinced in my life that both jon jones and khamzat popped for peds and that’s why they suddenly disappeared and didnt fight for all this time. USADA is a fucking joke.
• USADA is purely a marketing tool let’s not get it twisted.
• USADA works for the UFC, they don’t govern shit and are not mandatory. This isn’t the first time the UFC told them to shut up and color. Lesnar, Jones, Diaz…

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The fans’ reactions strongly imply their significant dissatisfaction with how USADA treats certain ultra elites. For instance, one fan commented that USADA seems to handle these elites in a way that raises concerns.

• Rules are bent for the ultra elites of the world. Hahahaha in Mcgregor’s voice. You’d do as you’re told Chandler.

One fan, however, expressed skepticism, stating that they would only believe it when there’s an official announcement from the UFC.

• This means absolutely nothing. Conor says all kinds of shit on social media to get attention. I’ll believe it when there is an official announcement from the UFC, and not a minute sooner.

As one fan expressed, it seems like McGregor’s current efforts are his final attempt to gain attention before retiring.

• Last big milking of McGregor before he’s done for good. Damn how the mighty have fallen. And to think I use to be a super fan of his.

McGregor’s future fight plans: Chandler showdown, BMF title, and Diaz trilogy

Initially, McGregor, who boasts a 22-6 MMA record and a 10-4 UFC record, was slated to face off against Michael Chandler, holding a 23-8 MMA record and a 2-3 UFC record. This highly anticipated fight was expected to take place following their coaching roles on “The Ultimate Fighter Season 31.”

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 03: (L-R) Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler face off during the filming of The Ultimate Fighter at UFC APEX on March 3, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)However, an official schedule for this matchup has yet to be confirmed. One of the primary reasons for this delay is Conor McGregor’s absence from the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) testing pool, with no confirmed date for his re-entry into this testing program.

Following this epic clash, McGregor is poised to face off against Justin Gaethje for the coveted BMF title, a proclamation he made official amidst the Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius spectacle. Furthermore, a trilogy bout against Nate Diaz awaits on the horizon, promising an electrifying continuation to McGregor’s storied career.

Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC against Michael Chandler in December is eagerly anticipated, yet it raises questions about USADA’s role in the sport. As McGregor’s comeback nears, will the UFC address these concerns and ensure a level playing field for all fighters under USADA’s jurisdiction?

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