Mendes Bros Deny Rumors Failed PED Test Led To Rafa’s Early Retirement
Rafael Mendes has spent years dealing with whispers that he did not voluntarily retire from competition at 27 years old, but was instead forced out by a failed PED test.…
Category: PEDs in BJJ
BJJ Gym Owner Reveals He Kicked Out Melqui Galvao From His Gym After Finding PED Evidence
Hector Vasquez opened up on the Musumeci’s Overdogs Podcast about his personal history with Melqui Galvao, revealing that the embattled coach was once housed, fed and trained at his Las…
Nicky Rod: There’s Not A Lot Of Superior Athletes in Jiu-Jitsu
Nicky Rodriguez has never been shy about saying what others are thinking. On a recent episode of the Simple Man Podcast, sitting alongside physical therapist Dr. Danny Spalding and teammate…
Gordon Ryan on PED testing: If You’re Going To Test And Demand Exclusivity You Have To Pay 3,4 Times As Much
Gordon Ryan shared his perspective on performance enhancers and testing protocols in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu during a recent podcast appearance. His views challenge conventional wisdom about testing in combat sports. He…
Nicholas Meregali Says Being Against PEDs Cost Him Early in His Career as He Prepares UFC BJJ Return
During a recent appearance on the Connect Cast podcast, Nicholas Meregali addressed his stance on PEDs while discussing his lengthy absence from competition and upcoming return to UFC BJJ. When…
All Natural BJJ Black Belt And Bodybuilder Condemns Young Athletes Using PEDs
Nsima Inyang is a natural bodybuilder and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, who has emerged as a vocal advocate for young athletes to resist the pressure to use PEDs. During…
Army Ranger-Turned-BJJ Competitor Slams BJJ Stars Who Skip Lifting Heavy
Roman Mori recently tackled one of the sport’s most controversial debates: the relationship between elite grapplers and weight training. Speaking on the Coach ‘Em Up Podcast, the Army Ranger-turned-jiu-jitsu competitor…
Tye Ruotolo: Ster*ids won’t be out of jiu-jitsu in this century
Tye Ruotolo doesn’t mince words. At just 22 years old, the One Championship grappling titleholder already has the kind of clarity on PEDs that veterans often dance around. Speaking on…
PEDs Without Exercise Build More Muscle Than Going to the Gym, Study Finds
As someone who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without ever touching PEDs, I’ve always accepted the grind for what it is: slow, difficult and full of plateaus. You tap a thousand times…
Kit Dale Advocates for strict PED testing in BJJ: It doesn’t breed honest results
Kit Dale, the accomplished Australian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, has re-emerged as a dual force—on the mats and behind the camera. While making a return to competitive grappling with a…