Gordon Ryan Through the years – updated through 2024
Gordon Ryan is a New Jersey-born grappler and member of the Danaher Death Squad (DDS). He is known for his dominance in jiu-jitsu’s no-gi and submission-only circuit. Gordon has defeated…
Category: PEDs in BJJ
Craig Jones shades Meregali: The only reason to not do Worlds as a Gi guy is PED testing
The BJJ scene in Texas is getting a lot more volatile with the increase of tensions between New Wave and B Team. Craig Jones has been steadily ramping up his…
WATCH: When Gordon Ryan claimed their team was the only team not doing PEDs to the same degree
The BJJ scene has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. The popularity of BJJ Gi seems to be declining while Nogi is gaining traction. However, that’s not the…
Craig Jones roasts Meregali for his antics at WNO, pays homage to reddit whistleblower
Craig Jones has exceptional grappling skills but his humor is unparalleled. The B Team founder has been able to keep the publicity momentum going thanks to a variety of sharp…
Pé de Pano: USADA offered suspensions reductions to two black belts if they snitched
USADA snagged 6 high profile suspensions this year. This is fairly rare, with the organization conducting a total of 15 tests per year for several years leading up to 2023.…
BJJ legend shares he once saw a BJJ competitor die on the mat as a result of PED abuse
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…
Nicholas Meregali pokes fun at Melqui Galvao & Mica over PED use and exploiting indigenous roots
Nicholas Meregali moved from Brazil to the US to train under John Danaher but he’s still very much involved in the Brazilian BJJ Gi scene. Recently he weighed in on…
Mica Galvao shares doctor testimony trying to justify Clomiphene use at 19
Mica Galvao is a talented Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete who, at the age of 19, has already achieved a remarkable record of winning several tournaments and gold medals. In 2022, he…
WATCH: Thor Bjornsson tears pectoral attempting to bench 556 lbs
Hafthor Bjornsson, the actor best known for playing ‘The Mountain’ in Game of Thrones, recently suffered a major injury while attempting to bench press 556 pounds (252 kilograms) at his…
8xBJJ World champion Michelle Nicolini questions lack of repercussions for PED users
The announcement of the seeding for BJJ Stars 10’s absolute bracket has stirred up some heated discussions, and for good reason. According to the bracket, the top and middle seeds…