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PFL fighter Jay Jay Wilson faced a three-month suspension after he tested positive for steroids from a sample collected all the way back in April 2024.
On Thursday, the United States Anti-Doping Agency announced the sanction against Wilson, although his period of ineligibility expired seven months ago. The strange circumstances surrounding Wilson’s case likely delayed the reporting, but based on the timing of his suspension, he’s been cleared to compete again since July 2024.
“Wilson, 27, tested positive for metenolone and its metabolite 3α-hydroxy-1-methylene-5α-androstan-17-one as the result of an out-of-competition sample collected on April 1, 2024,” USADA officials wrote in a press release. “Metenolone is a Non–Specified Substance in the class of Anabolic Agents and is prohibited at all times under the PFL Anti-Doping Policy (ADP) and PFL Prohibited List.
“During USADA’s investigation into his case, Wilson, who was fully cooperative, identified that he shared a vape pen with a friend who had used metenolone orally shortly before using the vape pen but is not under USADA’s jurisdiction. USADA received corroborating evidence of the friend’s metenolone use and then worked with an independent WADA-accredited laboratory and coordinated with experts to confirm the scientific plausibility of this route of administration through a detailed metenolone administration study where oral fluid samples were collected and analyzed, which took several months to complete.”
Eventually, the testing backed Wilson’s story, and he received a reduced sentence as a result.
“As a result of the study, and a detailed review of past published oral administration studies and the relatively low urinary concentrations observed in Mr. Wilson’s sample, USADA determined that the scenario was plausible and granted Wilson a significant reduction to the otherwise applicable period of ineligibility,” USADA officials wrote.
“Wilson’s three-month period of ineligibility began on April 1, 2024, the date his positive sample was collected. Wilson’s positive test also falls under the jurisdiction of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which has resolved the case in accordance with its rules.”
Wilson hasn’t fought since September 2023, which was before the PFL bought out Bellator and merged the two rosters under one roof.
With his suspension already served, Wilson could return to action at any time as the PFL prepares to kick off its 2025 season tournament in April.
