PFL fighter Jay Jay Wilson confronted a three-month suspension after he examined optimistic for steroids from a pattern collected all the way in which again in April 2024.
On Thursday, america Anti-Doping Company introduced the sanction towards Wilson, though his interval of ineligibility expired seven months in the past. The unusual circumstances surrounding Wilson’s case seemingly delayed the reporting, however primarily based on the timing of his suspension, he’s been cleared to compete once more since July 2024.
“Wilson, 27, examined optimistic for metenolone and its metabolite 3α-hydroxy-1-methylene-5α-androstan-17-one as the results of an out-of-competition pattern collected on April 1, 2024,” USADA officers wrote in a press launch. “Metenolone is a Non–Specified Substance within the class of Anabolic Brokers and is prohibited always beneath the PFL Anti-Doping Coverage (ADP) and PFL Prohibited Listing.
“Throughout USADA’s investigation into his case, Wilson, who was absolutely cooperative, recognized that he shared a vape pen with a buddy who had used metenolone orally shortly earlier than utilizing the vape pen however isn’t beneath USADA’s jurisdiction. USADA obtained corroborating proof of the buddy’s metenolone use after which labored with an impartial WADA-accredited laboratory and coordinated with specialists to verify the scientific plausibility of this route of administration by way of an in depth metenolone administration research the place oral fluid samples had been collected and analyzed, which took a number of months to finish.”
Ultimately, the testing backed Wilson’s story, and he obtained a decreased sentence consequently.
“On account of the research, and an in depth assessment of previous printed oral administration research and the comparatively low urinary concentrations noticed in Mr. Wilson’s pattern, USADA decided that the situation was believable and granted Wilson a major discount to the in any other case relevant interval of ineligibility,” USADA officers wrote.
“Wilson’s three-month interval of ineligibility started on April 1, 2024, the date his optimistic pattern was collected. Wilson’s optimistic take a look at additionally falls beneath the jurisdiction of the Nevada State Athletic Fee, which has resolved the case in accordance with its guidelines.”
Wilson hasn’t fought since September 2023, which was earlier than the PFL purchased out Bellator and merged the 2 rosters beneath one roof.
Together with his suspension already served, Wilson may return to motion at any time because the PFL prepares to kick off its 2025 season event in April.
