Amid rising concerns over the abuse of performance-enhancing substances within the ranks, the U.S. Navy is set to initiate a stringent drug-testing regime for its elite SEALs, unveiling a proactive step towards ensuring the well-being and operational readiness in Naval Special Warfare.
George Piro will oversee the new UFC drug testing program following USADA’s exit, but the former FBI special agent trains at American Top Team (ATT) alongside multiple MMA fighters, creating a conflict of interest.
USADA went public with an ugly statement about its breakup with UFC and now one former title challenger is speculating it may have been a dumb negotiating tactic.