In the course of the second half of the 2023 season, it was hinted that PFL was engaged on a take care of USADA. The information got here after 10 fighters have been pulled from the season, together with two former champions, for failing drug exams.
Now, it has been confirmed that USADA is on board.
In line with an electronic mail despatched by Ray Sefo to the fighters and their groups, this system can be “very related, with minor distinctions” from this system that USADA runs with the UFC.
Learn the total electronic mail despatched, per MMA Junkie.
“PFL Fighters,
We’re proud to announce that at present we’re formally launching the PFL Anti-Doping Program in partnership with the USA Anti-Doping Company (USADA).
USADA conducts year-round, unbiased anti-doping applications for all Olympic, Paralympic, and UFC athletes, and can now achieve this for PFL athletes as nicely.
This program is a part of the PFL’s dedication as a fighter first group to supporting a secure, stage taking part in discipline and advancing the best ranges of competitors and the integrity of the game.
This system will start instantly with preliminary academic classes being scheduled with USADA this week for individuals within the upcoming Playoffs. Instructional classes to elucidate this system can be scheduled with different fighters thereafter. It’s strongly really helpful that every fighter have their coach, supervisor, or different key assist particular person be part of the tutorial classes.
The PFL Fighter Ops Workforce will observe up shortly with extra particulars.
Within the meantime, extra details about this system is on the market within the connected FAQs and at http://PFL.USADA.org.
Ray SefoPresident of Fighter Operations”
The fighters can be given informational classes and have been advised that for the beginning, whereabout points can be waived as fighters study the method.
The PFL returns for the PFL Playoffs in August.
