Mikey Musumeci's Overdogs BJJ

Mikey Musumeci and co-host Hector Vasquez sit down with Australian ADCC standout Josh Saunders for an unfiltered conversation about the business, politics, and future of professional jiu-jitsu.Josh breaks down the rapid growth of Australian BJJ, wrestling a Dagestani opponent in Russia, the strengths and weaknesses of the Dagestani grappling style, and what makes Gordon Ryan’s game so different. The guys also debate ecological training, traditional BJJ warmups, steroids in grappling, UFC BJJ exclusivity contracts, and whether building a following is now more important than winning titles.Josh also explains why financial stability and social media can help athletes compete at a higher level, while sharing his honest thoughts on ACB JJ, ADCC, UFC BJJ, athlete pay, sponsorships, and the changing competition landscape.Subscribe to Overdogs BJJ for more unfiltered conversations with the biggest names in jiu-jitsu and combat sports.Chapters:00:00 - Coming up00:50 - Josh Saunders Joins Mikey Musumeci and Hector Vasquez02:09 - How Josh Built His Social Media Following03:50 - Are Followers More Valuable Than BJJ Titles?08:45 - The Rise of Australian Jiu-Jitsu12:23 - Josh’s Match Against a Dagestani Grappler13:10 - Weaknesses in the Dagestani Grappling Style15:56 - Are Traditional BJJ Warmups a Waste of Time?18:05 - The Problem With Ecological Training25:50 - Josh’s Experience Competing at ACBJJ29:49 - UFC BJJ Exclusivity and the Future of Grappling33:07 - How New BJJ Stars Are Created38:00 - Josh’s Russian Border Interrogation40:21 - Steroids, Testing and Performance in BJJ46:11 - Final Thoughts and Outro

UFC legend Matt Serra joins Mikey Musumeci and co-host Hector Vasquez for a new episode of the Overdogs BJJ Podcast.Serra gives Mikey advice on transitioning from elite jiu-jitsu into MMA, shares stories about training with Renzo Gracie and John Danaher, breaks down what makes Merab Dvalishvili so unique, reacts to RAF, and revisits his legendary upset over Georges St-Pierre.Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in BJJ and combat sports.#MattSerra #MikeyMusumeci #OverdogsBJJ #BJJ #UFCChapters:00:00 Intro02:39 Matt Serra on Mikey Musumeci04:11 Mikey’s MMA plans09:45 Making elite BJJ work in MMA12:02 Guard pulling, strategy and competition18:07 Serra’s early years with Renzo Gracie20:18 What John Danaher was like before fame25:07 Serra’s approach to drilling and coaching35:59 What makes Merab Dvalishvili different42:59 Matt Serra reacts to RAF45:35 Serra’s viral Las Vegas altercation50:51 The future of UFC BJJ59:25 The pressure behind winning The Ultimate Fighter01:01:00 Why Serra had no fear against GSP

On this episode of the Overdogs BJJ Podcast, Mikey Musumeci and Hector Vasquez sit down with Shoyoroll founder Bear Quitugua to discuss the truth about building a career in jiu-jitsu.They break down why world titles do not guarantee money, sponsors or recognition, the pressure placed on young competitors, the BJJ competition “machine,” and why personality and authenticity matter more than most athletes realize.They challenge some of the biggest beliefs in the sport, reveal what really separates champions from stars, and explain why following the traditional path can sometimes lead athletes in the wrong direction.

Mikey Musumeci and Hector Vasquez sit down with 4x BJJ World Champion Dominyka Obelenyte for an honest conversation about the real side of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.Dominika opens up about winning world titles at a young age, walking away from competition, burnout, family pressure, and finding a life outside of BJJ. The episode also dives into toxic gym culture, women feeling unsafe in training spaces, dating inside academies, equal pay, competitor ego, and the harsh reality of trying to make money in Jiu-Jitsu.A raw conversation about success, pressure, safety, identity, and what needs to change in the BJJ community.New episode of the Overdogs BJJ Podcast.

New Overdogs BJJ Episode!UFC fighter Kody Steele joins Mikey Musumeci for a deep conversation on the transition from jiu-jitsu to MMA.They talk about Kody’s path into the UFC, Mikey’s first steps in MMA training, why punches change everything in grappling, the influence of Ryan Hall and Gary Tonon, the Bryce Mitchell challenge, and what jiu-jitsu needs to become if it wants to work in a real fight.A technical, honest, and eye-opening episode for anyone who loves jiu-jitsu, MMA, and the future of grappling.Dont forget to suscribe and leave a comment!

Mikey Musumeci gets brutally honest about BJJ dating culture, sacrifice, discipline, and why he refused to date while chasing world titles.In this episode of the Overdogs BJJ Podcast, Mikey Musumeci, Hector Vasquez, and Helena Crevar talk about what it really takes to become elite in jiu-jitsu — from growing up in the sport, training with adults at a young age, competing on the biggest stages, and making sacrifices most people never see.Mikey opens up about avoiding dating when he was younger, how relationships can distract young competitors, and why he believes obsession and discipline are necessary if you want to reach the highest level. The conversation also gets into the darker side of BJJ gyms, women’s safety in the sport, gym culture, no-gi vs gi, and why the professional grappling scene is changing fast.Helena Crevar also shares her journey from training as a kid to becoming one of the top female grapplers in the world, what it was like competing against adults as a teenager, why she transitioned toward no-gi, and how she handles pressure on the biggest stages.Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, and combat sports.

In this episode of the OVERDOGS BJJ Podcast, Mikey Musumeci and Hector Vasquez sit down with Jalen Fonacier, the rising American BJJ star who just became a 2x IBJJF Black Belt World Champion — all while being a full-time college student.Jalen opens up about his intense Worlds camp, balancing 17 college credits with elite-level training, the brutal weight cut, fighting through cramps, and the strategy behind his biggest matches. Mikey also breaks down Jalen’s finals performance, the Taliesin rivalry, the growth of the roosterweight division, and why Jalen represents the next generation of American Jiu-Jitsu.They also discuss UFC BJJ, the possibility of a 125-pound division, kids competing in Jiu-Jitsu, crazy BJJ parents, and why young athletes should never feel forced to quit school to chase world titles.This is a must-watch episode for BJJ athletes, parents, competitors, and anyone following the future of American Jiu-Jitsu.

Mikey Musumeci and Hector Vasquez break down everything happening at IBJJF Worlds 2026 — from Jalen Fonacier’s rise, the toughest roosterweight matchups, and dark horse picks, to UFC BJJ Opens, Craig Jones, ADCC, and the future of professional jiu-jitsu. Mikey also gives a major update from the hospital after competing while battling a serious staph infection, explains the UFC medical protocols, discusses his upcoming grappling match with Arman Tsarukyan, and talks MMA plans for the future. This episode is packed with honest insight, behind-the-scenes stories, elite BJJ analysis, and world championship predictions from one of the greatest grapplers alive

In this episode of the Overdogs BJJ podcast, Mikey Musumeci and Hector Vasquez dive deep into a technical masterclass, analyzing the highly anticipated UFC BJJ 8 fight card matchup by matchup. Mikey gives his explicit, insider predictions and strategic breakdowns for Landon Elmore vs. Keith Krikorian, Andy Varela vs. Jett Thompson, and Ethan Crelinsten vs. Danilo Moreira, before offering a firsthand look at how he is preparing for his own main event matchup against Kevin Dantzler. Using the recent Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira fight as a case study, Mikey targets the stalling tactics common in modern MMA, and also explains how he plans to exploit these exact grappling flaws in a future UFC flyweight debut. The guys also address the severe criminal updates on Melqui Galvao emerging from the police investigation in Manaus, and the crucial steps needed to create safe, professional training environments for women in Jiu-Jitsu worldwide.

The Jiu-Jitsu world is reeling, and the Overdogs BJJ Podcast is here to break it all down. In this heavy-hitting episode, hosts Mikey Musumeci and Hector Vasquez welcome special guest Jackson Nagai to discuss the shocking news coming out of Brazil and the United States.We dive deep into the recent reports of Melqui Galvão’s arrest in Manaus, exploring the allegations and what this means for one of the most successful teams in the world. But the corruption doesn't end there. The crew addresses the "open secret" of coaches giving PEDs to kids—sacrificing the long-term health of minors for local tournament gold. 🥋💊This isn't about technique or "who's next" on the podium. This is about the soul of the sport. It's time to pull back the curtain on the Dark Side of BJJ. 🚨👉 SUBSCRIBE for the most honest takes in grappling. 🔔