Joining us on this episode is UFC BJJ 135lb champion Mikey Musumeci, fresh off his title defence at UFC BJJ 3. Mikey reached out to us to come on the show to discuss his position as the "face" of UFC BJJ, and why he felt some people (maybe even us) were unfairly critical of him being chosen to lead the UFC's expansion into the world of grappling.

Mikey opens up about the criticism he faces from the jiu-jitsu world, discusses his desire to see new stars created in the sport, and even discusses the two hot topics of autism and steroids.

Mikey also shares his insights into the financial landscape of professional grappling, reveals the UFC's plans for PED testing, and teases what's coming up next for UFC BJJ In 2026.

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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