Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnknownPressures | What’s wrong with UFC BJJ? A LOT. At the risk of going full “they’re turning the frogs gay” tinfoil-hat-wearing cuckoo, there are too many signs to ignore that something – something – is not right. From dodgy decisions to a Brazilian mafia and an inability to keep their champions, something is going on and can’t be ignored.

Of course we’re joking. There’s no conspiracy, but there are way too many things that leave room for doubt, and they need to be addressed if UFC BJJ wants to be taken seriously. If UFC BJJ truly wants to be the leading grappling organization in the world, they’ve got a lot of work to do.

That’s a big focus in this week’s episode, which we managed to record despite Matt being in South Korea for Leglock Camp with the Polish knee-wrecking crew. Next week he’s off to Japan to continue their mission of bringing high level lower-body submissions to the masses. What a life.

• The return of the world’s most exciting grappler to Polaris

• UFC BJJ’s judging needs an overhaul

• Why can’t UFC BJJ fill a tiny arena?

• UFC BJJ champs don’t stick around for some reason

• PLUS: Old school coaching persists, and it sucks

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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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