Firas Zahabi Explains Why He Plans to Start TRT At 50: “I’m Not Going To Be That”
Sep 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
TriStar Gym head coach Firas Zahabi, best known for guiding Georges St-Pierre through his championship reign, revealed during a recent gym Q&A that he plans to begin testosterone replacement...
Tayane Porfirio Suspended Three Months By USADA After Positive THC Test
Sep 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
USADA has announced that Tayane Porfirio has been suspended from IBJJF competition for three months after testing positive for Carboxy-THC, a urinary metabolite of THC, during a routine test at the...
Braulio Estima Warns Of PED Dangers: “Without Understanding What’s Happening…”
Jul 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Braulio Estima has spoken publicly about what he sees as one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s biggest problems: PED use. And, well, his warnings carry an added layer of context, given his own history...
Craig Jones Admits He Used PEDs And Says He Was “100% Cheating”
Jun 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has never been shy about discussing his use of performance enhancing drugs. He recently doubled down on that transparency while appearing in Nathaniel Cho’s documentary examining...
Chael Sonnen Shares The PED Stack He Used During His UFC Career
Jun 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC legend Chael Sonnen recently spoke openly about his past use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). During a recent episode of his podcast, Sonnen was asked by a fan to reveal his preferred PED...
Georges St-Pierre Speaks Out On PED Use In MMA: “It Makes A Crazy Difference”
Mar 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Performance-enhancing drugs have long been one of the most controversial topics in combat sports, and Georges St-Pierre has now shared his perspective based on firsthand experience. St-Pierre built a...
Nicholas Meregali Says Being Against Ster*ids Cost Him In His Early Career
Feb 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali is preparing to step back into competition, and ahead of his return he offered a candid look at how his body – and his understanding of BJJ – evolved over the past few years....
BJJ Black Belt & Natural Bodybuilder Warns Young Athletes About Rushing Into TRT
Jan 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Nsima Inyang is pushing back against the growing normalization of TRT and PED use among young athletes. Inyang, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and elite natural bodybuilder, recently spoke about...
Andrew Tackett Confirms UFC BJJ Will Begin Drug Testing This Year
Jan 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
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...
Mikey Musumeci Accuses Diogo Reis Of Being On PEDs: “Said He Can’t Pass The Dru* Test”
Jul 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has ignited controversy with a Reddit comment, accusing Diogo “Baby Shark” Reis of using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and ducking multiple matchups. The post, which...
Francisco Lo Handed 3-Year IBJJF Suspension After PED Violation
Jun 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Francisco Lo has been officially suspended from IBJJF competition for three years, following a failed drug test stemming from this year’s Pan Championship. The test, conducted in-competition during...
Felipe Pena Supports PED Testing – But Only If Athletes Are Paid Fairly
Jun 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe “Preguiça” Pena has shared his thoughts on the ongoing discussion around performance-enhancing drug (PED) testing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, voicing support for the idea… But only if...
Viktor Doria: “If You’re Going To PED Test The Master Category, You Might As Well Close The Division”
Jun 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian BJJ black belt Viktor Doria has stirred debate in the grappling world after openly discussing the widespread use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in master-level competition. Doria...
Craig Jones on PEDs: “I’m Encouraging Safe Ster*id Use”
Jun 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent appearance on the podcast On Borrowed Time, Craig Jones spoke openly about PEDs in jiu-jitsu, stressing that his position is not about promoting drug use – but about advocating for...
Fabricio Andrey Talks PED Use In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: “There Has To Be Control”
May 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Fabricio Andrey isn’t afraid to speak openly about topics that many in the grappling world avoid — including performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). In a recent appearance on Connectcast, the...
Felipe Costa Stripped Of IBJJF No-Gi World Title After Positive Test
Mar 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Costa’s breakout year in grappling has hit a major roadblock. After an impressive run that saw him win bronze at ADCC 2024 and claim his first IBJJF No-Gi World Championship title in the...
Leo Vieira Shares Surprising Take On PED Use In Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Leo Vieira – a celebrated figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as both a competitor and coach – recently shared his nuanced views on the contentious issue of PED use in the sport. Vieira began by...
Firas Zahabi: “Even The Most Technical Guys In BJJ Are On Juice”
Jan 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Firas Zahabi, a black belt under John Danaher and head coach of Tristar Gym, recently delved into the pervasive issue of PED use in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – claiming that a lot of athletes are...
Chael Sonnen Praises Gordon Ryan’s PED Admission: “Strength Matters”
Jan 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen recently weighed in on Gordon Ryan’s controversial statements about performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Sonnen began by highlighting the structural challenges...
Firas Zahabi: “If You’re A Blue Belt & Take Ster*ids, You’ll Become a Purple Belt”
Jan 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Firas Zahabi, a respected black belt under John Danaher and head coach at Tristar Gym, has voiced strong concerns about the pervasive use of PEDs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Zahabi begins by addressing...
Robert Drysdale: “Doctors Aren’t Against PEDs (In Professional Combat Sports)”
Dec 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ champion and renowned coach Robert Drysdale has stirred up controversy with his thought-provoking perspective on PEDs in combat sports. He argues that the current regulatory framework is flawed...
Ruotolo Brothers Share 10 Reasons They Do Not Use Ster*ids
Dec 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Ruotolo brothers, widely regarded as two of the top grapplers in the world, have long been outspoken critics of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Kade Ruotolo notably...
Gordon Ryan Speaks Out On When He Started Using Ster*ids
Dec 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently opened up about his history with steroids – and the reasoning behind his decision to use them. Ryan explained that the lack of testing played a significant role in his initial...
Joe Rogan Talks Gordon Ryan’s Ster*id Use: “He Is A Pragmatist”
Dec 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
On a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Rogan weighed in on the heated debate surrounding Gordon Ryan and the use of PEDs in combat sports. Ryan has argued that PEDs enhance athletic performance and...
