UFC BJJ is set to introduce formal drug testing protocols for its athletes.
The move signals the promotion’s intent to position itself alongside other professional combat sports that already enforce strict anti-doping policies, such as MMA and wrestling.
During a November 2025 appearance on the Uncaged Network podcast, Andrew Tackett confirmed that testing would begin in early 2026:
We’re starting December on that, or in the new year I believe.
Their shows all next year, they want to do testing for everything.
Tackett expressed clear support for the change, arguing that it is necessary for the credibility and long-term growth of the sport.
In his view, testing will help create a more level playing field and reinforce professionalism within the organization:
I like testing. I think it’s cool.
It keeps everyone honest.Everyone’s competing at the same level, or if some people are getting around it somehow, they’re still locked in and being pretty honest.
Beyond anti-doping measures, Tackett also made it clear that he wants UFC BJJ to function as a true professional league rather than an open-access platform:
I want only professionals in the UFC.
I don’t want just any random person to be able to get into the UFC, compete, and not have to do a test or a proper weight cut.
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