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Today’s Top BJJ News — November 8, 2026

Daily BJJ News Briefing

November 8, 2026 · Updated 8:01 AM -07:00

#1

Tye Ruotolo Becomes ONE’s First Two-Sport World Champion

ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo submitted Christian Lee by rear-naked choke at 2:08 of the first round on November 6, capturing Lee’s ONE Lightweight MMA World Championship. The victory improved Ruotolo to 3-0 in MMA and made him the first athlete in ONE history to win world titles in both submission grappling and MMA. [84]

Why it matters: Ruotolo’s crossover success is one of the most significant athlete developments in modern professional grappling, further strengthening ONE’s position as a platform for elite jiu-jitsu competitors entering MMA.

Social hook: Tye Ruotolo just submitted Christian Lee and became ONE’s first two-sport world champion.

#2

Victor Hugo Wins ONE Fight Night 49 Grappling Trilogy Against Devhonte Johnson

Victor Hugo submitted Devhonte Johnson by rear-naked choke in 1:35 at ONE Fight Night 49 in Bangkok on November 6. The result gave Hugo a 2-1 edge in their career series and marked a successful ONE debut for the reigning 2026 ADCC +99-kilogram world champion. [85]

Why it matters: Hugo’s finish immediately establishes him as a major heavyweight force in ONE’s submission-grappling division and adds momentum to the promotion’s effort to feature elite ADCC and IBJJF talent.

Social hook: Victor Hugo settled the trilogy with Devhonte Johnson in just 95 seconds.

#3

IBJJF Publishes The Crown Brackets Ahead of November 8 Event

The official brackets are set for the 2026 IBJJF Crown, which takes place November 8 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California. The invitation-only gi event features 48 athletes across six eight-person divisions, with each division winner scheduled to receive $20,000; notable matchups include Mica Galvao versus Leonardo Souza and returning champion Gabi Pessanha versus Maria Vitória Ruffatto. [86]

Why it matters: The Crown remains one of the sport’s most important standalone professional gi events, and the return of Mica Galvao alongside multiple defending champions gives the card substantial competitive and social-media significance.

Social hook: Mica Galvao is back—and the 2026 IBJJF Crown brackets are stacked from top to bottom.

#4

ADCC Brazilian Nationals Continue With Results Still Pending

The 2026 ADCC Brazilian Nationals began November 7 in São José dos Campos, Brazil, with the adult divisions and absolutes scheduled for November 8. ADCC’s official event page currently lists the competition but says its official results remain “to be confirmed,” while ADCC’s official channels have promoted brackets and FloGrappling coverage. [87]

Why it matters: Brazil’s national ADCC tournament is an important talent pipeline for the international submission-grappling circuit, but no champions or definitive results should be reported until the organizer confirms them.

Social hook: Brazil’s next ADCC contenders are competing now—but official results are not confirmed yet.

Editor’s Notes

ONE’s Tye Ruotolo and Victor Hugo results are confirmed by official ONE Championship reporting. The IBJJF Crown brackets and event details are confirmed through IBJJF and the event’s official site, but the November 8 competition had not yet concluded at the time of reporting. ADCC’s official page listed the Brazilian Nationals results as “to be confirmed,” so no unverified winners or podiums are included.

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