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Tatu Suspended from CBLOL Playoff Series After Confrontation with STEPZ
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 10 events from Sep 6, 2026 to Sep 12, 2026, drawn from 5 sources.
“I truly believed that if there was any punishment, it would only be directed at me, but it ended up affecting the whole team and that’s what weighs on me the most.”
via insider-gaming.com
Background
Pedro 'Tatu' Seixas plays as the jungler for the Brazilian League of Legends organization FURIA competing in the CBLOL. The regional league operates under strict conduct regulations enforced by Riot Games, prohibiting players from crossing physical boundaries or engaging in behavior deemed inconsistent with professional standards.
Prior to the playoff incident, Tatu had already breached the CBLOL code of conduct earlier in the season when he messaged an external friend regarding a draft build during a champion select phase. That prior infraction also resulted in a one-match suspension and a financial penalty, which required coach Lucas Yudi 'Luuukz' Higashi to step in as a substitute.
The timeline
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Tatu Confronts Stepz During CBLOL Playoffs
During the first round of the CBLOL 2026 Second Stage playoffs, Tatu allegedly left his position and went to the RED Canids player area to taunt Stepz (Article 2). Stepz reportedly called Tatu “a dog” and “a son of a bitch” during the exchange (Article 3).[2]
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Riot Games Announces Suspension and Fine for Tatu
Riot Games and CBLOL officially announced that FURIA jungler Pedro 'Tatu' Seixas reportedly received a one-round suspension and a R$15,000 ($3k USD) fine following his behavior during the CBLOL Playoffs last weekend, marking what is reportedly his second rule violation of the season.[1]
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Details Emerge Regarding Onstage Confrontation with STEPZ
Reports indicated that Tatu passionately celebrated and shouted trash talk across the stage before walking over to confront RED Canids jungle opponent Eloy 'STEPZ' Rodríguez. This action was allegedly in response to STEPZ calling Tatu a dog and a son of a bitch.[1]
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Tatu Publishes Public Apology Statement
Tatu released a statement on X acknowledging he went too far, stating that he takes responsibility for the error. He noted that while he is intense and authentic, he allegedly needs to learn his limits, expressing regret that the punishment ended up affecting his entire team.[1]
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Esports Community and Casters Debate the Punishment
The suspension triggered widespread discussion among community figures and casters. Former LEC caster Adrian 'Jamada' Wharlton-Thorne and caster Jake 'Hysterics' Osypenko criticized the ruling as overkill that reportedly stifles player personality, while former coach Peter Dun argued that approaching the opposing team's area crossed an acceptable boundary.[1]
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FURIA Responds to Riot Suspension
FURIA issued a statement reportedly acknowledging the suspension of Pedro 'Tatu' Seixas for the upcoming series against LOS, expressing support for the player and emphasizing the importance of respecting opponents.[4]
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Tatu Acknowledges Mistake
Tatu publicly acknowledged his mistake following the confrontation with Stepz, reportedly stating he would use the incident as a learning opportunity.[4]
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Zynts Calls Tatu's Attitude Antideportiva
After the quarterfinals, RED Canids top-laner Zynts reportedly described Tatu's behavior as antideportiva during a press conference.[5]
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Deadline for FURIA to Register Emergency Substitute
FURIA was reportedly required to notify the league and register an emergency substitute for the series against LOS by 13:00 Brazilian time (Article 3).[3]
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FURIA Scheduled to Play LOS in CBLOL Semifinal
FURIA is reportedly scheduled to play a series against LOS in the CBLOL 2026 upper-bracket semifinal, which Tatu is allegedly suspended from (Article 2).[2]
Frequently asked
Is Tatu still suspended from the CBLOL playoffs?
As of September 9, 2026, per insider-gaming.com, Tatu has been suspended for one round and fined R$15,000 for confronting STEPZ.
Why was Tatu suspended from the CBLOL playoffs?
Riot Games suspended Tatu for one round and fined him R$15,000 after he shouted trash talk and walked over to physically confront RED Canids jungler Eloy 'STEPZ' Rodríguez during the CBLOL Playoffs.
What was STEPZ alleged to have said to Tatu?
According to reports, RED Canids jungler Eloy 'STEPZ' Rodríguez allegedly called Tatu a dog and a son of a bitch prior to Tatu's onstage confrontation.
Has Tatu been suspended previously in the season?
Yes. Tatu previously broke the code of conduct earlier in the season by messaging an external friend about a build during champion select, which also resulted in a one-match suspension and a R$10,000 fine.
Who will replace Tatu for FURIA in the upcoming series?
Riot allowed FURIA to field an emergency substitute for their upcoming Upper Bracket semi-finals series against Los, with the organization required to select the replacement player by Thursday, September 10th.
More related drama (4)
Sources (5)
- insider-gaming.com, Riot Suspends Tatu From CBLOL Playoff Series Following STEPZ Incident, Sep 9, 2026.
- lol.vpesports.com.
- consolepcgaming.com.
- hotspawn.com, Tatu Fined And Suspended For The Next CBLOL Series After Stepz Incident, Sep 9, 2026.
- strafe.com, Tatu es sancionado por el CBLOL y queda fuera del juego contra LOS, Sep 9, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 10 dated events from 5 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Tatu Suspended from CBLOL Playoff Series After Confrontation with STEPZ.”
GenZHype, 17 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/tatu-suspended-from-cblol-playoff-series-after-confrontation-with-stepz/.