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Tatu Suspended From CBLOL Playoffs After Stepz Clash
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 8 events from Sep 6, 2026 to Sep 12, 2026, drawn from 4 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
During the CBLOL Playoffs, FURIA jungler Pedro 'Tatu' Seixas passionately celebrated, shouted trash talk across the stage, and walked over to confront his opponent, RED Canids jungler Eloy 'STEPZ' Rodríguez. The confrontation occurred reportedly in response to STEPZ calling Tatu a dog and a son of a bitch.
A viral video clip of Tatu standing up and walking toward the enemy jungler quickly circulated across social media platforms like X, dividing the esports community between fans supporting emotional rivalries and critics arguing it crossed professional boundaries.
This disciplinary action marks Tatu's second code of conduct violation during the season. Earlier in the split, he received a one-match suspension and a R$10,000 ($2,000) fine after communicating with an external friend about a champion select build, which forced coach Lucas Yudi 'Luuukz' Higashi to substitute for him.
Riot Games and CBLOL officially notified FURIA that Tatu's latest actions violated the Global Esports Code of Conduct, resulting in a one-round suspension for the upcoming Upper Bracket semi-finals against LOS.
The timeline
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Tatu and STEPZ Stage Confrontation
During the CBLOL Playoffs match between FURIA and RED Canids, Pedro 'Tatu' Seixas shouted trash talk across the stage and walked over to confront Eloy 'STEPZ' Rodríguez face-to-face, following alleged remarks from STEPZ calling him a dog and a son of a bitch. A video clip of the confrontation posted by Ilha das Lendas went viral online.[1]
Screenshot of insider-gaming.com, captured Sep 17, 2026. Source [1] -
Tatu Issues Public Apology on X
Following regulatory scrutiny, Pedro 'Tatu' Seixas reportedly posted a public apology on X acknowledging that he crossed the limit, expressing regret that his actions negatively impacted his entire team, and framing the punishment as an important learning experience.[1]
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Riot Games Fines and Suspends Tatu
Riot Games reportedly suspended Tatu for one round of CBLOL and fined him R$15,000.[3]
Screenshot of consolepcgaming.com, captured Sep 17, 2026. Source [3] -
Riot Games and CBLOL Official Suspension Announcement
Riot Games and CBLOL reportedly issued an official statement announcing that Pedro 'Tatu' Seixas is suspended for one round and fined R$15,000 ($3,000 USD) due to alleged repeat code of conduct violations. FURIA was reportedly authorized to select an emergency substitute by 1 pm Brasilia time for their upcoming LOS series.[1]
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FURIA Releases Official Organizational Response
FURIA reportedly released an official statement confirming they were notified of Tatu's suspension for the September 12 series against LOS. The organization stated they reportedly spoke with Tatu internally, supported his growth, and emphasized that while rivalry is welcome, crossing lines of respect is unacceptable.[2]
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Esports Community and Casters Debate Punishment
The punishment reportedly divided the League of Legends community. Former LEC caster Adrian 'Jamada' Wharlton-Thorne and caster Jake 'Hysterics' Osypenko reportedly criticized the ruling as overkill or overly strict, arguing esports needs authentic personalities and emotional rivalries. Conversely, former coach Peter Dun reportedly defended the ruling, stating that walking into the opposing team's area appears to cross an acceptable line.[1]
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Substitute Registration Deadline
FURIA was allegedly required to notify the league and register an emergency substitute by 13:00 Brazilian time.[3]
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FURIA vs. LOS Upper-Bracket Semifinal
Tatu appears to be suspended for the entire series against LOS scheduled for this date.[4]
Frequently asked
What is the current status of Tatu's suspension?
As of September 9, 2026, per insider-gaming.com, Tatu issued a public apology on X acknowledging his actions; the outlet did not report any update on his suspension status.
Why was Pedro 'Tatu' Seixas suspended from CBLOL?
Riot Games suspended Tatu for one round and fined him R$15,000 ($3,000 USD) for confronting RED Canids jungler Eloy 'STEPZ' Rodríguez across the stage during the CBLOL Playoffs, which constituted a repeat violation of the Global Esports Code of Conduct.
Who is replacing Tatu for FURIA's match against LOS?
Riot Games permitted FURIA to field an emergency substitute for their Upper Bracket semi-finals series against LOS, with the organization required to finalize their selection by Thursday, September 10th.
Has Tatu been suspended previously in CBLOL?
Yes. Earlier in the season, Tatu received a one-match suspension and a R$10,000 ($2,000) fine for messaging an external friend about a champion select build during a match.
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GenZHype. “Tatu Suspended From CBLOL Playoffs After Stepz Clash.”
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