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November 12, 2026 · Updated 8:05 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 has withdrawn from ROMAN6 in Tokyo after a doctor ruled him medically unable to compete because of a neck injury.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 scheduled jiu-jitsu match with Thomas Mietz will not take place at the November 14 event, and ROMAN has revised the card. [77]

Why it matters: The withdrawal removes one of the most recognizable names from the event and underscores the uncertainty surrounding late-stage grappling matchups. Gracie reportedly said he hopes to return to gi competition next year.

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

#2

Tye Ruotolo Says He Believed Most of His Jiu-Jitsu Teammates Used PEDs

Fresh off winning the ONE lightweight MMA title, Tye Ruotolo said on The Ariel Helwani Show that there were periods when he believed approximately 90 to 97 percent of his jiu-jitsu teammates were using performance-enhancing drugs. The figure is Ruotolo’s personal estimate, not a documented testing statistic or allegation tied to identified athletes. [78]

Why it matters: The comments reignite one of submission grappling’s most persistent debates: whether drug use is viewed as widespread in elite training environments despite the absence of comprehensive testing data. They also come from one of the sport’s highest-profile active champions.

Social hook: Tye Ruotolo says he once believed up to 97% of his teammates were using PEDs—without naming names.

#3

Reported Polish Championship Disqualification Sparks Leg-Lock Controversy

Polish competitor Patryk Prucnal published footage disputing a reported disqualification after a leg-entanglement sequence. Prucnal says he was leading 6-0 before being penalized for a prohibited knee-lock position, while separate footage appears to show him being helped from the mat before later walking normally in another match. [77]

Why it matters: The footage has drawn attention to officiating, injury stoppages and the interpretation of leg-lock rules. The event, score, penalty and official ruling remain unconfirmed by a federation results page or official statement.

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

#4

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 of the 2026 IBJJF Crown. The final took place on November 8 in Long Beach, California, while the result was reported and materially circulated on November 11; Erich Munis and Gabi Pessanha also reportedly captured fourth consecutive Crown titles. [79]

Why it matters: Galvão’s victory is the event’s most prominent competitive result and marks a major statement in his return to the IBJJF championship spotlight. It also ends Murasaki’s two-year run as the division’s defending champion.

Social hook: Mica Galvão just snapped Andy Murasaki’s Crown reign in the biggest gi result of the week.

Editor’s Notes

The Robson Gracie Jr. withdrawal is supported by secondary reporting citing ROMAN updates, but a directly accessible official organizer statement was not located. The Patryk Prucnal dispute remains materially unverified: the event identity, official score, penalty and ruling were not independently confirmed. The Mica Galvão result occurred on November 8

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