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BJJ Athlete Faces Lawsuit After “Pile Driver” Move Fractures Opponent’s Spine

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August 26, 2026

The Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed a complaint against BJJ athlete Juliano Di Pelli Machado – following a competition injury that left Willian Hiroyuki Masuda with a fractured spine. The incident occurred on Friday, August 22, when a no-gi match at the Moringão gymnasium in Londrina, turned into a medical emergency. Prosecutor Renato de Lima […]

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