Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor’s last opponent in the UFC, opened the game about the possible release of the anti-doping program for the Irishman to return to fight in the UFC
The last opponent of Conor McGregor at the UFC, Dustin Poirier gave his opinion on a possible Irish return to the category in December of that year. However, the fighter would need a release to act in 2023 by the testing program of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USED), which provides for a six-month trial for fighters who left the pool to return to action.
In an interview with the program ‘The MMA Hour‘ that USADA would be treated as a “joke” if they make an exception for the 34-year-old. “I like USADA, I think they’ve been doing a good job keeping our sport clean. But for me, if they drop that (six-month testing) and allow him to compete without the doping tests, it kind of makes it all a big joke.”said Poirier.
According to the fighter, there is no possibility that the rule will not be applied to everyone. “There shouldn’t be a gray area, it needs to be white on black with USADA, you take the tests and you pass, then you’re ready to compete. If you don’t test, you can’t compete.”he declared.
Even without having returned to the USADA anti-doping program, McGregor stated that he intends to fight for the UFC later this year. In a statement to the radio ‘TalkSport‘, the 34-year-old Irishman said he will face Michael Chandler at the end of 2023 by category.
Even with speculation of a possible release for McGregor, Poirier was cautious in his statements. “I don’t want to make accusations without an official decision. I don’t know what they’re going to do with Conor and the drug test. But if they allow him to fight without the doping test, USADA will become a big joke.”finished.
Source: sportbuzz
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