Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnknownPressures | Another day, another failed doping test for PEDs. Roosevelt Sousa popped for meldonium, and he's not the first guy from his team to have been sanctioned for doping. Also in this episode, we discuss Rigan Machado's slightly dubious promotion to red belt, the steroid problem in jiu-jitsu and more. Patreon supporters get an extra 30 minutes where Matt and Hywel share their hottest takes and most controversial opinions – no filter!

Episode 28 of @UnknownPressures is out now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere else.

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Unknown Pressures is a jiu-jitsu podcast brought to you by two long-time industry insiders: Matt Benyon, the co-founder of Scramble and Polaris, and Hywel Teague, jiu-jitsu / grappling commentator and analyst.

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Mikey vs who...? UFC BJJ had people thinking it was maybe an April Fool's joke but nope, the main event for UFC BJJ 8 features an unknown challenger for Mikey to beat down, raising many questions about why such a match would take place.

In this episode we discuss a lot, including:

• Caio Terra's lack of injury management throughout his career
• Joao Miyao's superb Scottish twister
• Polaris's expansion into Spain
• Whether Nicky Rod will bother to do ADCC 2026
• The genius underground event in Australia called Scrap Mats
• UFC BJJ 7's best matches
• UFC BJJ 8's baffling choice of main event

Patreon supporters also get to hear about:

• Jiu-jitsu in Kazakhstan
• The most recent season of PFL

Episode 27 of @UnknownPressures is out now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere else.

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Unknown Pressures is a jiu-jitsu podcast brought to you by two long-time industry insiders: Matt Benyon, the co-founder of Scramble and Polaris, and Hywel Teague, jiu-jitsu / grappling commentator and analyst.

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Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnknownPressures | In this week's episode, we discuss the crazy news that Nicholas Meregali si going head to head with Mica Galvao... but not as we expected. It turns out that Mica has fired off a series of lawsuits against Meregali – why? Listen and find out.

Also in this episode:

- Mikey Musumeci has another crashout, this time on potential opponent Joao Miyao

- Dillon Danis has finally returned to grappling

- The rise of RAF Wrestling

- Buchecha's last chance with the UFC

- WNO Recap

- IBJJF Pans recap

- Patreon Exclusive: PGF discussion

Episode 26 of @UnknownPressures is out now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere else.

Support us on Patreon for extended episodes, early access, bonus content and more!

Unknown Pressures is a jiu-jitsu podcast brought to you by two long-time industry insiders: Matt Benyon, the co-founder of Scramble and Polaris, and Hywel Teague, jiu-jitsu / grappling commentator and analyst.

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