Shockwaves had been despatched via the blended martial arts group when 10 skilled MMA fighters signed beneath the Skilled Fighters League (PFL) banner failed medicine checks earlier this 12 months. In current weeks, 2022 mild heavyweight champion Rob Wilkinson, 2021 heavyweight champ Bruno Cappelozza, former UFC title challenger Thiago Santos, and former UFC fighter Krzystof Jotko, had been amongst 10 fighters that examined positively.
Because of the embarrassment and infractions, the PFL has partnered with america Anti-Doping Company (USADA) to run its new drug-testing and anti-doping program, in line with an electronic mail from PFL president of fighter operations Ray Sefo to fighters and groups.
The brand new drug-testing program will function “year-round in- and out-of-competition testing” in a setup “very comparable” to the UFC’s partnership with USADA, solely “with minor distinctions to account for the PFL’s sport season format.”
The memo states:
PFL Fighters,
We’re proud to announce that at this time we’re formally launching the PFL Anti-Doping Program in partnership with america Anti-Doping Company (USADA).
USADA conducts year-round, impartial anti-doping applications for all Olympic, Paralympic, and UFC athletes, and can now achieve this for PFL athletes as effectively.
This program is a part of the PFL’s dedication as a fighter first group to supporting a protected, stage enjoying discipline and advancing the best ranges of competitors and the integrity of the game.
This system will start instantly with preliminary instructional classes being scheduled with USADA this week for members within the upcoming Playoffs. Instructional classes to clarify this system shall be scheduled with different fighters thereafter.
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