Melqui Galvao's case gets worse: intimidation, bribery and more | Ep.32 episode artwork

EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 38 MIN

Melqui Galvao's case gets worse: intimidation, bribery and more | Ep.32

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Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnknownPressures | As if his alleged crimes and abuse weren’t enough, Melqui Galvao’s attempts to silence his victims and pervert the course of justice have been revealed. Given unauthorized access to a cellphone in jail, he had been contacting victims and employees in an effort to manipulate witness statements, and his son Mica Galvao has been drawn into the situation after he was heard speaking with his father in a leaked audio. We discuss all the latest updates in this ongoing case, including the fact that one of the victims has named a number of former teammates who she alleges tried to persuade her not to make a report. Shocking. Also in this episode: Polaris 37: Team Polaris vs BJJ Stars update RIP Ulpiano Malachias, gone too soon Our TMZ moment: The Craig Jones-Kaz Crossley drama HUGE: RAF Wrestling announce Dillon Danis vs Khamzat Chimaev The art of promoting combat sports, and how UFC BJJ's formulaic product is it's greatest undoing Why athletes need to be cautious about which events they compete on The latest ADCC invites and what we've heard and more! Episode 32 of Unknown Pressures 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. Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unknown-pressures-a-jiu-jitsu-podcast/id1838001583   Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/61hk0ul9sltg2sKJyPNnjo?si=480898a6fb244b8a   Follow Unknown Pressures on IG: https://www.instagram.com/unknownpressures/  Follow Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/matthew.benyon  Follow Hywel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hywelteague   

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