Today’s Top BJJ News — November 13, 2026

#1

IBJJF Announces Major 2027 Rule Changes, Including Severe Fouls for Jumping Guard

The IBJJF published its 2027 rules update on November 13, with changes taking effect January 1, 2027. The revisions include summary disqualification for jumping guard in affected divisions, new straight-foot-lock rules, a 20-second double-guard-pull countdown, expanded disciplinary-disqualification language, a new Master 8 division and updated no-gi attire rules. ^[94]

Why it matters: The changes will directly affect competition strategy, athlete preparation and referee interpretation across one of the sport’s largest governing bodies. The jumping-guard and double-guard-pull provisions are likely to generate the most immediate debate among competitors and coaches.

Social hook: Jumping guard could now mean an instant DQ under the IBJJF’s 2027 rules—here are the biggest changes competitors need to know.

#2

Palhares and Galvão Revisit Their ADCC Rivalry Under ACBJJ’s Striking-Allowed Rules

Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares and André Galvão headline ACBJJ 23 in Rio de Janeiro on November 13, renewing their 2011 ADCC final matchup under a ruleset that permits body strikes but not strikes to the head. The promotion’s official event page lists the bout as the main event, while Palhares said ahead of the contest that the altered rules could produce a different result. ^[95]

Why it matters: The matchup combines major historical significance with a ruleset that changes the tactical equation from their original ADCC encounter. It also represents one of the highest-profile experiments in the growing combat-jiu-jitsu space.

Social hook: Fifteen years after their ADCC final, Palhares and Galvão are running it back—with body shots now allowed.

#3

ONE Championship Sets Helena Crevar vs. Kendall Reusing for Inaugural Women’s Openweight Title

ONE Championship announced that Helena Crevar will face Kendall Reusing for the promotion’s inaugural women’s openweight submission-grappling world title at ONE Fight Night 51 on January 8, 2027, in Bangkok. The scheduled 10-minute championship bout pits one of the sport’s fastest-rising young stars against an eight-time BJJ world champion. ^[96]

Why it matters: The creation of a women’s openweight championship gives ONE’s submission-grappling division a new marquee title and places two generations of elite competitors in a high-visibility matchup. The size and experience contrast should make this one of the promotion’s most marketable grappling bouts.

Social hook: A teenage phenom and an eight-time world champion will fight for ONE’s first women’s openweight grappling belt.

#4

Robson Gracie Jr. Withdraws From ROMAN6 With a 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, set for November 14, will not take place, and the event has revised its card. ^[97]

Why it matters: The withdrawal removes one of the event’s most recognizable names and changes a matchup that had already undergone multiple revisions. The report also underscores the late