A prominent American mixed martial arts fighter and former UFC champion in two weight classes, Henry Cejudo, spoke on his social media about the Irish star Conor McGregor.
“The only cardio USADA runs Conor does today,” Cejudo wrote.
The 34-year-old McGregor last fought in a duel versus American Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. The bout finished in the first round after McGregor sustained a broken foot, an injury that sidelined him for an extended period and sparked ongoing debate about his recovery timeline and readiness to return to the octagon.
In October 2022 reports indicated that McGregor could be back in the octagon within six months at the latest. For an athlete to return to competition, a six-month doping test window is required, along with two negative tests, before participation in the next event can be considered.
McGregor is a former UFC Lightweight and Featherweight Champion who rose to global prominence with a string of high-profile fights and media attention that extended well beyond the sport itself.
Cejudo fought Aljamain Sterling on May 7. The winner secured the bout, and the result influenced the title picture in their division, underscoring the ongoing dynamics of championship contention in mixed martial arts.
With a career that spans nineteen top-level bouts, Cejudo earned sixteen victories, placing him among the most accomplished figures in the sport’s history and contributing to the evolving legacy of American athletes in the UFC.
At one point, Conor McGregor had warned about taking a non-payment matter to the house in a dispute with Russian fighter Artem Lobov, reflecting the volatility and sometimes personal disputes that have accompanied his rise through the ranks of mixed martial arts and the broader combat sports world.