Braulio Estima Suspended for 2 years Following USADA Banned Substance
Nov 19, 2014BJJEE
World Exclusive – Braulio Estima discusses his recent suspension regarding the IBJJF 2014 World Championship. Last June during the 2014 Jiu-Jitsu world championships, Braulio...
Buchecha & Bia Both Test Negative For Banned Substances BY USADA After 2014 Worlds
Jul 30, 2014BJJEE
In 2013, IBJJF together with USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) tested twice for PEDs: at the Pans and the Worlds. The 2013 Worlds female open class and heavyweight silver...
Roger Gracie Blasts Rampant PED Use in Jiu-Jitsu Competitions: “It Creates an Inequality
Apr 14, 2024BJJEE
Roger Gracie, seen by many as the GOAT of jiu-jitsu, has spoken out strongly against the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in the sport. Despite his prominent legacy as the son of Reila...
Ken Shamrock Open Up on How Everyone in the Early UFC Were on Some Sort of PEDs
Mar 23, 2024BJJEE
Ken Shamrock, a legendary figure in mixed martial arts, recently discussed the prevalence of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In a...
Firas Zahabi: “PED Use Is Worse in BJJ Than in MMA. Some Blue Belts Are Jacked Out Of Their Minds”
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE
PED use in the Jiu-Jitsu is extremely widespread according the famed MMA and BJJ instructor Firas Zahabi, and no just at the elite level. Zahabi was recently a guest on the popular youtube channel...
Nutritionist to UFC & BJJ Champions On The BEST Supplements for Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 28, 2024BJJEE
Dr. Matteo Capodaglio, a renowned sports nutritionist discusses the most effective supplements for Jiu-Jitsu athletes. Dr. Matteo Capodaglio is a Sports Nutritionist and Doctor of Pharmacy who holds...
Gordon Ryan Slams BJJ Athletes Claiming To Be Natural But Secretly Using PED’s
Feb 06, 2024BJJEE
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...
Worst Excuses From BJJ Athletes Testing Positive for PEDs
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE
Last year, five elite BJJ athletes suffered 3-year suspensions from competing – as a result of testing during and after 2022 No-Gi World Championships. The news were first delivered...
BJJ Legend On Doping in Jiu-Jitsu: ‘I Saw a Guy on PEDs Die on the Mats. Was it Worth it?’
Dec 25, 2023BJJEE
Doping in Jiu-Jitsu has become such a big issue. Recently, six Brazilian athletes were suspended by USADA (US Anti-Doping Agency) after being caught in tests carried out at the IBJJF Worlds Gi and No...
Polaris Releases Statement On Use Of PEDs In Their Tournaments
Dec 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
On the professional athlete level, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often times not PEDs (performance enhancing drugs) free… As a considerable number of practitioners use it to gain a competitive...
Craig Jones Shares The Most Ridiculous PEDs Use Excuses In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s no secret that, as it is at the moment, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is full of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) use – and that a lot of top competitors are “on gear”. Craig...
[WATCH] Conor McGregor Shows Slick BJJ Skills – RNC & Armbar Setup
Oct 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Conor McGregor is expected to return to the UFC relatively soon, as it’s been confirmed that he’s re-entered USADA’s testing pool as of October 8th (though UFC is parting ways with...
Bellator’s Johnny Elben Slams Gordon Ryan: “There’s A Reason Your Health Sucks”
Oct 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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...
George Piro (UFC’s New Head Of Anti-Doping) Is A BJJ Brown Belt
Oct 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Following the split between UFC and USADA, it was announced last Thursday that the UFC has brought in a new “independent administrator” for anti-doping: George Piro. Piro is a retired FBI...
Manager of Cyborg & Mica Galvao Proposes the Best Way to Test for PED’s at the IBJJF World Championship
Oct 09, 2023BJJEE
6x Jiu-Jitsu Master black belt world champion Viktor Doria advocates for surprise anti-doping tests to be conducted in major Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, rather than solely targeting champions as...
Nicky Rod: “I’ve Never Taken Gear”
Jul 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When will the rematch between Gordon Ryan and Nicky Rodriguez take place? It’s difficult to say. But Nicky Rod appears to want it to happen as soon as possible. In a recent interview by...
Gordon Ryan Says He Would “Love To Compete Against All Of My Opponents Natural”
Jul 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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
Jul 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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,...
Craig Jones: “Gordon Is A Technical Beast, But At The Same Time…”
Jul 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez had a spectacular UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 run, beating all of his opponents to win the absolute tournament title. Following the match, he called out Gordon Ryan to a...
Gordon Ryan Answers Nicky Rod Challenge: “St***ids Aren’t Illegal in Jiu-Jitsu”
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE
Nicky Rodriguez just won the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 absolute tournament in spectacular fashion… And he ended it by calling out Gordon Ryan for a match – albeit with a somewhat...
Nicky Rod Calls Out Gordon Ryan For A Match – With An (Unexpected) Twist
Jun 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez just won the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 absolute tournament in spectacular fashion… And he ended it by calling out Gordon Ryan for a match – albeit with a somewhat...
UFC Vegas 74 Predictions: Flyweights Take the Spotlight
Jun 10, 2023BJJEE
The upcoming UFC Vegas 74 event is set to showcase an exciting main event featuring flyweight contenders Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi. It marks a significant moment for the division, as it’s...
Meregali Doubles Down on Melqui Galvao: ‘Better to Give Your Son St**oids Since Childhood’
Jun 06, 2023BJJEE
In April, Jiu-Jitsu champions Nicholas Meregali and Melqui Galvão (Mica Galvao’s father and coach) engaged in a heated exchange on social media, which caused a stir in the Jiu-Jitsu community...
Tye Ruotolo on Winning World Title After Mica Galvao Ban: ‘I’ve Known He’s Been Juicing for A While’
May 03, 2023BJJEE
Early last month, The IBJJF confirmed 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...
