2019 European Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship

Watch all of Saulo & Xande Ribeiro's Matches from Euros

Watch all of Saulo & Xande Ribeiro's Matches from Euros

It's safe to say these two are every bit as dominant as they ever were.

Jan 23, 2019 by Chase Smith
Watch all of Saulo & Xande Ribeiro's Matches from Euros

Saulo and Alexandre 'Xande' Ribeiro, two of jiu-jitsu's most storied competitors ever, took to the mats again last weekend at the European championships, and it's safe to say they are every bit as dominant as they ever were.  

The pair employed flawless, old school jiu-jitsu where they sought to take down their opponents, pass the guard, and finish the fight.  When the dust had settled, Saulo had finished two out of three opponents to earn his gold medal while Xande went four for four, opting to take home gold and silver after closing out with his student Gustavo Elias in the absolute division.  

Hit the links below to watch to of the best to ever do it run through their divisions.


Saulo Ribeiro - Masters 3 Heavy

Round 1: Saulo Ribeiro vs Mihita Tudor

Round 2: Saulo Ribeiro vs Francisco Araujo

Final: Saulo Ribeiro vs Lucio Fernandes


Xande Ribeiro — Masters 1 Super-Heavy

Round 1: Xande Ribeiro vs Vasile-Mircea Cublesan

Round 2: Xande Ribeiro vs Janos Csmpar

Final: Xande Ribeiro vs Diogo Moraes


Xande Ribeiro – Masters 1 Absolute

Round 1: Xande Ribeiro vs Sandro Gabriel

Final: Close Out with Gustavo Elias