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Gordon Ryan Slams BJJ Athletes Claiming To Be Natural But Secretly Using PED’s

Today’s biggest No Gi grappling athlete, Gordon Ryan draws attention for his high-level game and also for his declarations off the mats. Last month, the American faced former teammate Nick...

Gordon Ryan Opens Up About Losing 20 LBS: “No Matter How Many Steroids You Take…”

Gordon Ryan, who has never denied steroid use in the past, recently shed light on a common misconception about anabolic steroids and their impact on an athlete’s physique. He explained that,...

Should I Be Training Jiu-Jitsu & Rolling When I’m High?

Training jiu-jitsu while high may seem like a great idea, but it could be dangerous. When we are under the influence, our bodies are not performing like normal, which means our reflexes and reaction...

Khabib Nurmagomedov & Islam Makhachev Face Fresh PED Allegations: “Loaded Like Mules”

MMA stars Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are at the center of controversy… As Benoit Saint Denis, a rising contender in the UFC lightweight division, has accused them for the use of...

Bellator’s Johnny Eblen Against Gordon Ryan’s Stance On Steroids: “Just Stay Away From That S*it”

Bellator’s reigning middleweight champion, Johnny Eblen, has recently expressed strong opposition to the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in mixed martial arts. This stance comes in...

Yuri Simoes Addresses Avoiding PED Testing after Being Called out by Craig Jones.

Craig Jones had never been shy to share his opinion, or knowledge, of certain things… And he recently revealed that Yuri Simoes refused to test for PEDs at a grappling tournament in 2019. Jones...

Bellator’s Johnny Elben Slams Gordon Ryan: “There’s A Reason Your Health Sucks”

Johnny Eblen, current Bellator middleweight champion, took it to social media to address Gordon Ryan’s recent statements about PED use in professional MMA. Ryan said that athletes would be...

Mo Jassim On Whether ADCC Will Introduce PED Testing: “It’s Not High On My List”

Image Credits: FloGrappling Will ADCC introduce performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) testing for the competitors anytime soon? Well, Mo Jassim – ADCC Head Organizer – doesn’t see it...

Teen Girl Defeats Transgender Adult in Jiu-Jitsu Match

Transgender participation in sports has become a controversial topic, particularly in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Unlike other sports that actively test for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), only...

200 lbs Transgender Athlete Competing in Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Division, Loses By Submission

Transgender participation in sports has become a controversial topic, particularly in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Unlike other sports that actively test for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), only...

Doctor Warns On Doping In Jiu-Jitsu: “There’s A Guy On Dialysis”

Use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) isn’t banned in the vast majority of Jiu-Jitsu tournaments around the world. Which, in turn, has many athletes turn to doping – as they want to...

Buchecha Interested In Gordon Ryan Rematch: “Gordon’s A Great Fighter”

Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is interested in a rematch against Gordon Ryan! The two met for the first time back at ADCC 2019, in the final match of the absolute division. Ryan won in the...

Gordon Ryan Says He Would “Love To Compete Against All Of My Opponents Natural”

Gordon Ryan has recently shared his stance on PED testing in grappling tournaments; claiming that, if they were to be introduced into grappling events individually, they would be destroying those...

Gordon Ryan Claims That PED Testing Would Ruin Grappling Tournaments

What do you think about performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Should BJJ athletes be subjected to PED testing – especially by an organization such as the USADA? Well,...

Alistair Overeem Explains Reasons for 60LB Muscle Loss & Announces Retirement from Combat Sports

A recent photograph featuring Alistair Overeem, the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion, has generated concern among combat sports fans as he appeared to look much slimmer in a recent picture....

Barry Bonds, Baseball Legend & PED User, Earns Blue Belt in BJJ

Barry Bonds, a highly acclaimed Major League Baseball player, has made quite an inpact on the history of baseball. He is known for his achievements as an outfielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates and...

Kade Ruotolo On Not Taking St**oids: “It’s All About Integrity”

Kade Ruotolo is the reigning ADCC and ONE Championship lightweight submission grappling world champion… Who has always been open in his criticisms of athletes who use steroids and other...

Vagner Rocha Discusses St*roid Use: “I Have No Shame In This”

Back in March 2023, the IBJJF announced that five black belt competitors are to face doping sanctions – after four of them tested positive for PEDs use in the 2022 IBJJF No-Gi World...

BJJ World Champion Reveals USADA Offered a Deal to Banned Athletes for Shorter Suspension

3x BJJ world champion Marcio ‘Pe de Pano’ Cruz revealed that he spoke about the case with two fighters suspended at the Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Worlds for PEDS. Last week, during an edition of...

How Much Drug Testing is There in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/ Grappling?

It is important to note that the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) is strictly prohibited in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitions and can result in serious consequences such as suspensions,...

Michelle Nicollini: ‘BJJ Athletes Suspended for PED & Other Organizations Turn a Blind Eye & Treat Them as a “Star”

Michelle Nicolini, a renowned BJJ competitor, recently expressed her view on the lack of punishments that athletes face when they fail PED tests. This isn’t new either, as it’s well-known...

PED Expert Exposes The Truth Behind the Teenage BJJ Champion Mica Galvao Doping Case

The IBJJF confirmed this week in a statement that Mica Galvão had failed an anti-doping test made during the IBJJF World Championships last year. According to the release, the USADA has determined...

Doctor & BJJ Black Belt on 19 yr old Mica Galvao Doping Case: ‘It’s Pretty Much Child Abuse’

The IBJJF confirmed this week in a statement that Mica Galvão had failed an anti-doping test made during the IBJJF World Championships last year. According to the release, the USADA has determined...

Mica Galvao On Positive PED Result: ‘My Doctor Used A Banned Substance For My Low T Treatment’

The IBJJF confirmed today in a statement that Mica Galvão had failed an anti-doping test made during the IBJJF World Championships last year. According to the release, the USADA has determined...