Rodrigo Comprido Medeiros is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt and a renowned competitor in the sport. He has medalled at numerous championships, including the IBJJF World Championships and the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships. Comprido is also known for his coaching, having trained and mentored many successful BJJ athletes. He is considered a legend in the sport and is widely respected for his technical knowledge and skill.
Comprido is also adamantly against PED abuse in BJJ and even went so far to recollect a time when he witnessed how PED abuse can have fatal repercussions on the mat.
According to the BJJ legend, a volatile slam resulted in a smaller competitor losing consciousness and ultimately passing away. The incident is said to have happened some time in the 90s.
“This PED use has to stop, I always thought was wrong. F**k you in the long run. I’ve known people who took (PEDs) and died of cancer, whether it was related or not. I saw a guy dying on the mat. I took him out on the stretcher. He was struggling, took three steps to the side and fell. A guy was doing CPR on him. (…) So, I didn’t like this stuff anymore, I already had a strong opinion about it. Looks like the guy was on horse PEDs. So, is this f*cking worth it?” he told tatame.
The excerpt is part of the interview given to the podcast “Connect Cast” in 2022.
There is evidence to suggest that anabolic agents, particularly those that are highly androgenic, may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Androgens are male hormones, and they play a key role in the growth and function of the prostate gland. Some studies have shown that high levels of androgens can contribute to the development and progression of prostate cancer.
Anabolics are synthetic substances that mimic the effects of testosterone, a naturally occurring androgen. When taken in large amounts, they can increase the levels of androgens in the body, potentially leading to an increased risk of prostate cancer.
However, the exact relationship between anabolic steroid use and prostate cancer is not yet fully understood, and more research is needed to establish a definitive link. It’s worth noting that other factors, such as age, family history, and lifestyle choices, can also contribute to an increased risk of prostate cancer.
Comprido is not the first to cite this connection as one of the potential deterrents for PED use, Keenan Cornelius also explained he didn’t like the odds of developing prostate issues if he were to use PEDs -and he said as much on his shortlived podcast matburn.
