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Today’s Top BJJ News — November 11, 2026

Daily BJJ News Briefing

November 11, 2026 · Updated 8:08 AM -07:00

#1

Robson Gracie Jr. Withdraws From ROMAN6 With Neck Injury

Robson Gracie Jr. has withdrawn from ROMAN6 in Tokyo after a doctor ruled him medically unable to compete because of a neck injury. His planned jiu-jitsu bout with Thomas Mietz will not take place at the November 14 event, and ROMAN has revised the card accordingly. [96]

Why it matters: The withdrawal removes one of the event’s most recognizable names and highlights the risks involved when major grappling appearances are finalized close to competition. Gracie said he hopes to return to the gi next year. [96]

Social hook: Robson Gracie Jr. is officially out of ROMAN6 after a neck injury—but he says the gi comeback is still coming.

#2

Mica Galvão Ends Andy Murasaki’s IBJJF Crown Title Run

Mica Galvão defeated two-time defending champion Andy Murasaki on points in the middleweight final at the 2026 IBJJF Crown in Long Beach on November 8. The result was reported in the November 10 daily grappling briefing, which also noted repeat Crown titles for Erich Munis and Gabi Pessanha. [97]

Why it matters: Galvão’s victory over Murasaki is the event’s clearest competitive statement and adds another high-profile title to one of the sport’s most closely followed careers. Because the final occurred on November 8, the competition date should not be confused with the November 10 publication date of the report. [97]

Social hook: Mica Galvão just snapped Andy Murasaki’s Crown reign—two-time defending champion no more.

#3

Patryk Prucnal’s Reported Disqualification Triggers Polish Championship Dispute

Footage posted by Polish competitor Patryk Prucnal has sparked a dispute over a reported disqualification at an event he described as the Polish Championships. Prucnal says he was leading 6-0 before being penalized for a prohibited leg-lock position, while video appears to show him being assisted from the mat and later walking normally in another match. [98]

Why it matters: The incident has drawn attention to officiating, injury stoppages and the interpretation of leg-lock rules. However, the event, score, penalty and official ruling have not been independently confirmed by a federation results page or official statement. [98]

Social hook: A disputed leg-lock call, a 6-0 lead and conflicting injury footage—this Polish championship controversy is still unresolved.

Editor’s Notes

Only three developments met the requested significance and approximate 24-to-36-hour window without relying on rumor or filler. The Robson Gracie Jr. withdrawal is reported by secondary media citing ROMAN updates; the Patryk Prucnal dispute remains materially unverified because no official event or federation ruling was located. The IBJJF Crown final took place on November 8, while the relevant briefing was published on November 10.

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