The drama at UFC 314 exploded to a new level when Conor McGregor, the famous MMA superstar, became the initiator of a shocking allegation: Paddy Pimblett used banned substances to win TKO against Michael Chandler, causing McGregor to lose $ 500,000 dollars. In a livestream video on X, reaching more than 25 million views in just 24 hours, McGregor appeared with an angry expression, the phone holding the phone displayed a failed betting transaction, and shouted: Clean! ”
McGregor stated that a “secret source” from the laboratoryCombat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD), the official UFC anti -doping agency, provided him with the document showing that Pimblett’s test sample before UFC 314 positive for a banned performance enhancement. However, according to McGregor, Csad andDrug Free Sport International (DFSI), organizing the collection of testing samples, deliberately covering the results to protect the image of Pimblett, who is being promoted by UFC as “the new star.” “This is a conservation! Dana White and his cronies are protecting their golden boy, but they can’t hide from me!” – McGregor roared, threatening to hire a top team of lawyers to sue UFC and request an independent investigation.
The allegations of McGregor made the MMA community on X explosion, with the hashtag #Paddycheater and #UFCSCandal Trending globally. Some fans supported McGregor, saying that he was standing up for justice, especially when Chandler was hospitalized with 15 stitches on the back of the match. A fake video spread online, showing that Pimblett left the laboratory with “suspicious smile,” increasing doubt. Meanwhile, others think that McGregor is exaggerating the incident to warm up the name before the UFC returns expected at the end of 2025.
Today, CSAD has officially announced that they will “reconsider” Pimblett’s test sample to respond to pressure from McGregor and the community. However, a fake source from CSAD leaked on X said that “no violations have been recorded,” raising doubts about the transparency of this agency. Meanwhile, Pimblett responded to McGregor with a short post on X: “Conor’s Barking Because He’s Broke. Keep Betting on Losers, Mate!” – Warm up the media battle. McGregor did not give up, announced that he would hold a livestream “peeling off” on the weekend, promising to publicize “confidential documents” from his source.
McGregor’s allegations not only target Pimblett but also raise questions about UFC’s fairness and the role of CSAD. Is this the largest doping scandal in MMA history, or is it just McGregor’s trick to take revenge on the failed betting case? With increasing pressure, all eyes are focusing on CSAD to wait for the survey results – if any.
