BJJ News — doping

When Roosevelt Sousa steps onto the mats for UFC's inaugural BJJ championship next month, he'll be doing so under a cloud of controversy that perfectly encapsulates the fractured state of competitive grappling governance. The Brazilian heavyweight is currently serving a 3-year IBJJF suspension for t

Roosevelt De Sousa had a December to remember. On December 13, 2025, he won the IBJJF gi world title in the ultra-heavyweight division.

John Lineker tested positive for Metandienone and Tamoxifen after losing to Ben Woolliss at ONE Fight Night 41 in March 2026. Metandienone is Dianabol, an anabolic steroid that's been on the banned list since before most fighters today started training.