The UFC recently created a brand new jiu-jitsu event called UFC BJJ. Dana White has promised millions of dollars of investment, and Hywel and Matt discuss the implications for the grappling community.

In episode 4 of Unknown Pressures we talk about the UFC's big plan for jiu-jitsu, the divisive octobowl, the reality show, and the way they chose the faces of their event. We also discuss the potential challenges (and opportunities) for other promotions now a major player has joined the game, how much athletes are getting paid, and the overall impact of UFC BJJ on the sport.

Episode 4 of @UnknownPressures is out now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere else.

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, creator of BJJ Hacks, jiu-jitsu / grappling commentator and analyst and formerly of FloGrappling.

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