Joe Rogan Praises Gordon Ryan’s Honesty On PED Use: “Kudos To Him”
Sep 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan recently shared his take on PED use in Jiu-Jitsu, singling out Gordon Ryan for being open about the topic. The conversation started while Rogan and his guest Ethyn Ewing were discussing the...
Tom DeBlass Warns Of Youth World Championships’ “Scary” St*roid Problem
Aug 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass raised a pointed concern about youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition in a recent Instagram post… Arguing that the pressure surrounding youth world championships creates conditions...
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...
Kron Gracie Claims Rafael Mendes Admitted PED Use After ADCC 2009
Jun 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie has added a new twist to the ongoing discussion surrounding PED use in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Claiming that Rafael Mendes privately admitted to using performance enhancing drugs...
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...
Claudia Gadelha Clarifies Gordon Ryan & PED Comments: “I Say This Because…”
Mar 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC BJJ executive Claudia Gadelha addressed recent controversy surrounding her comments about Gordon Ryan and PEDs. The discussion arose when a reporter asked Gadelha about Gordon Ryan, who had...
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...
Claudia Gadelha Rules Out Gordon Ryan From UFC BJJ Over PED Use
Aug 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Claudia Gadelha, the former UFC strawweight contender now leading UFC BJJ, recently made it clear that Gordon Ryan won’t be competing under the promotion’s banner. While Ryan is widely regarded...
Kit Dale On PEDs In Jiu-Jitsu: “How Can People Look At Their Medals And Know…”
Jul 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Kit Dale is back in the grappling scene – and again, he’s doubling down on clean competition. In a recent appearance on The Grapplers Perspective Podcast, Dale didn’t mince words when...
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...
Craig Jones Shares A Dr*g Dealer Story – Who Gave Him His First PEDs: “Couldn’t Pull Guard”
May 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones recently shared the hilarious story of his first experience with PEDs — thanks to his local dr*g dealer. While reflecting on his competitive history and long-running relationship with...
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...
Nicky Rodriguez Talks PEDs: “It Takes Away From The Purity Of The Sport”
Mar 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez recently weighed in on the ongoing debate about introducing stricter PED testing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. While some promotions, like the IBJJF, conduct limited testing for winners of...
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...
