In a recent conversation with MMA Fighting, Justin Gaethje noted claims that the Irishman might be taking performance enhancing drugs.
‘The Highlight’ Justin Gaethje said that he wanted a fair fight and if he was to face Conor McGregor, he would be looking to level the playing field with PEDs, assuming that ‘The Notorious’ was doing the same.
“Sounds to me like he’s off taking steroids right now. He hasn’t been drug tested by USADA in quite some time. I’m looking for fair competition. If he’s on steroids, then give me steroids and let’s go. I’m down with that.”
MMA journalist Aaron Bronsteter recently revealed that Conor McGregor has not been tested by USADA in 2022.
“After cross-referencing the entire active UFC roster with USADA’s athlete test history database, I found that Conor McGregor was the lone active fighter, (aside from some athletes who signed after Aug. 1) to not be tested by USADA…
According to the UFC’s anti-doping policy, the only way McGregor would be exempt from testing would be if his UFC contract was terminated or he provided the UFC with written notice that he was retiring. McGregor is currently ranked #11 in the official UFC lightweight rankings.”
McGregor and the UFC are yet to comment on the piece of news. According to Bronsteter, McGregor could only be exempt from USADA testing if his contract with the promotion had been terminated or he had communicated his retirement to the UFC with a written notice.
Catch the full interview below: