During the second half of the 2023 season, it was hinted that PFL was working on a deal with USADA. The news came after 10 fighters were pulled from the season, including two former champions, for failing drug tests. Now, it’s been confirmed that USADA is on board. According to an email sent by Ray Sefo to the fighters and their teams, the program would be “very similar, with minor distinctions” from the program that USADA runs with the UFC. Read the full email sent, per MMA Junkie. “PFL Fighters, We are proud to announce that today we are formally launching the PFL Anti-Doping Program in partnership with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). USADA conducts year-round, independent anti-doping programs for all Olympic, Paralympic, and UFC athletes, and will now do so for PFL athletes as well
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PFL confirms USADA partnership after massive PED scandal rocks the 2023 season – MMA Weekly