Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnknownPressures | Matt's back from training in Finland so we have a bumper episode for you. The biggest news is that we got a good look into the inner workings of UFC BJJ and now have a lot more insight about which athletes they're trying to sign, how many are on exclusive agreements and – perhaps most importantly – how they plan to go global before the end of 2026.
Also in this episode:
- ADCC finally kicks out Izaak Michell, replaces him with a Trials runner-up
- Shoyoroll's controversial new campaign that had people big mad
- A recap of notable results including Helena Crevar, Jay Rod's comeback, and Quintet
- How Renato Canuto's sanction exposes a grey area for UFC BJJ
- AIGA's promise of big money for a new wave of hungry pro competitors
- Gordon Ryan finally realises that Russians are good at grappling
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