BJJ News Today — October 14, 2026

#1

Andy Murasaki Returns to Defend His IBJJF Crown Title

IBJJF officially confirmed Andy Murasaki as the final middleweight entrant for the 2026 Crown, scheduled for November 8 at the Long Beach Pyramid. Murasaki will attempt to win the event for a third consecutive year against a division that includes Mica Galvão, Tarcisio Santos, Jackson Nagai, Leo Souza, Jose Steve, Uanderson Ferreira and Rafael Gamba. ^[41]

Why it matters: Murasaki’s return gives the Crown a defending champion with a clear three-peat storyline and one of the event’s most marketable matchups. The $20,000 winner’s prize and invitation-only format further elevate the significance of the November tournament. ^[41]

#2

Tye Ruotolo’s ONE Championship MMA Title Shot Moves Closer

ONE Championship continues to promote Tye Ruotolo’s November 6 fight against Christian Lee for the ONE lightweight MMA world title. The matchup will take place at The Inner Circle 37 in Bangkok, with Ruotolo entering as ONE’s welterweight submission-grappling world champion and a two-fight MMA winner. ^[42]

Why it matters: Ruotolo could become the first ONE submission-grappling world champion to win an MMA world title in the promotion. The bout also follows his submission of Christian Lee’s younger brother, Adrian Lee, adding a major family storyline to the crossover fight. ^[42]

#3

Microsoft’s Windows Campaign With the Ruotolo Twins Sparks Sponsorship Debate

Windows released a branded film featuring Kade and Tye Ruotolo, highlighting the brothers’ training, studying and surfing. Several grappling reports described the project as a major sponsorship deal, but the film and brand collaboration are the only elements independently confirmed; no official financial terms or seven-figure valuation have been disclosed. ^[43]

Why it matters: The campaign is an unusually mainstream commercial placement for active grappling athletes and could signal broader interest in the Ruotolos as crossover sports personalities. Claims about the size or structure of the deal should remain unverified unless Microsoft or the athletes release additional details. ^[43]

#4

UFC BJJ 13 Set for Two Championship Fights on October 29

UFC BJJ’s current official schedule lists UFC BJJ 13 for October 29 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. William Tackett is scheduled to face Jay Rodriguez for the middleweight title, while Jalen Fonacier meets Kleber Barbosa for the bantamweight championship. ^[44]

Why it matters: The card continues UFC BJJ’s rapid event schedule and gives the promotion two title fights only three weeks after UFC BJJ 12. The announced matchups also place two divisional championships at stake as UFC BJJ builds its recurring professional circuit. ^[44]

Today’s Top BJJ News — October 14, 2026

Andy Murasaki Returns to Defend His IBJJF Crown Title

Tye Ruotolo’s ONE Championship MMA Title Shot Moves Closer

Microsoft’s Windows Campaign With the Ruotolo Twins Sparks Sponsorship Debate

UFC BJJ 13 Set for Two Championship Fights on October 29

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