Professional Fighters League (PFL) is no longer working with United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).
Instead, the promotion will depend on Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation to handle its drug testing program, much like Bellator MMA did prior to joining the PFL portfolio back in late 2023.
“This new program reflects PFL’s continued commitment to athlete health, safety, and an even playing field across all competitions including PFL World Tournament, Champions Series, and PFL’s international
leagues, PFL Europe, PFL MENA, and PFL Africa,” PFL reps told MMA Junkie.
“With the expansion of PFL’s global footprint, the organization is evolving toward a single, consistent system for all athletes worldwide under the anti-doping oversight of the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation. This change enables the PFL to implement a robust, unified anti-doping system that ensures fairness, transparency, and global consistency for PFL fighters across all leagues and events.”
No word on whether or not the relationship was “untenable” or if it was simply a cost-cutting measure.
USADA ended its relationship with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in late 2023 after the Conor McGregor drug testing fiasco. The promotion would later enlist Drug Free Sport International (DFSI) but faced criticism for the partnership after this potential conflict of interest surfaced.
PFL returns to action with PFL Rwanda on Oct. 18.
