World Master Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF ChampionshipAug 26, 2016 by Hywel Teague
Despite Serious Injury, Saulo Ribeiro Wins Fifth Masters Worlds Title
Despite Serious Injury, Saulo Ribeiro Wins Fifth Masters Worlds Title
Saulo Ribeiro won his fifth consecutive IBJJF Masters World title today in Las Vegas in spite of a serious injury. The legendary competitor won the Masters
Saulo Ribeiro won his fifth consecutive IBJJF Masters World title today in Las Vegas in spite of a serious injury.
The legendary competitor won the Masters 3 black belt heavyweight division, beating Cristiano Santos Lazzarini of Gracie Barra in the final.
Ribeiro, whose brother Xande closed out the absolute division of the Masters 1 division with their student Rafael Lovato Jr. yesterday, hurt his arm in the semi-final match.
He was attended to by medics and went on to fight in the final, winning 2-0 by takedown with a big seoi-nage throw even though he effectively fought for six minutes with one arm.
Following the win, Ribeiro is expected to go to the hospital for assessment and treatment of a suspected torn bicep.
Saulo had fought fights total, winning his first two by submission and the semi-final and final by points.
BLACK / Master 3 / Male / Heavyweight Results:
First - Saulo Mendonça Ribeiro Filho - Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu
Second - Cristiano Santos Lazzarini - Gracie Barra
Third - Givanildo Santana do Nascimento - One Jiu-Jitsu USA
Third - Charles Faria Correa - G13 BJJ
The legendary competitor won the Masters 3 black belt heavyweight division, beating Cristiano Santos Lazzarini of Gracie Barra in the final.
Ribeiro, whose brother Xande closed out the absolute division of the Masters 1 division with their student Rafael Lovato Jr. yesterday, hurt his arm in the semi-final match.
He was attended to by medics and went on to fight in the final, winning 2-0 by takedown with a big seoi-nage throw even though he effectively fought for six minutes with one arm.
Following the win, Ribeiro is expected to go to the hospital for assessment and treatment of a suspected torn bicep.
Saulo had fought fights total, winning his first two by submission and the semi-final and final by points.
BLACK / Master 3 / Male / Heavyweight Results:
First - Saulo Mendonça Ribeiro Filho - Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu
Second - Cristiano Santos Lazzarini - Gracie Barra
Third - Givanildo Santana do Nascimento - One Jiu-Jitsu USA
Third - Charles Faria Correa - G13 BJJ
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