Tag Archives: Xande Ribeiro

Injured Xande out of Worlds

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

The dream of winning a third absolute world title will have to wait till next year. Xande Ribeiro won’t be fighting at the 2011 Worlds. A rib injury suffered before the World Pro has flared up and bothered the champion … Continue reading →

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The thrice champion’s trophy

Posted on June 4, 2010 by

Becoming champion of the black belt absolute division is hard. Becoming champion twice is really hard! Becoming champion thrice over is unprecedented! At least until the 2010 World Championship. In Long Beach, three wicked Jiu-Jitsu competitors will get the chance … Continue reading →

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Ladies and gentleman: Roger Gracie

Posted on May 24, 2010 by

Roger Gracie’s a calm guy At his apartment in London, he answers the call from the GRACIEMAG at the Worlds Blog and asks forgiveness for not having responded to the interview by email. “I only opened it today and there … Continue reading →

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Xande: “Pressure? Pressure’s what my opponents will feel”

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

He’s back. And he wants his third absolute title. More than that, he wants to be the first three-time absolute black belt champion of the world. In 2009 a knee injury kept him out, but now he’s 100%. Xande Ribeiro … Continue reading →

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