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Watch: Saulo Ribeiro On How He Won The Final Despite Serious Arm Injury

Watch: Saulo Ribeiro On How He Won The Final Despite Serious Arm Injury

 

 

Saulo Ribeiro was always considered a legend with plenty of heart. He proved that once more yesterday!

The Royler Gracie black belt and prestigious competitor had the bad luck to contract a tear in his bicep tendon in the Master 3 division heavyweight semifinal.

But in spite of all the pain he chose not to disclose the injury to his team and went on to fight in the finals.

 

 

With a nice takedown Saulo stepped one step closer to defeating Cristiano Lazzarini and left the mat emotional. He went on to win the division. This is his 5th World Master title.

I dedicate this WAR to the ANGEL on my shoulder, my DAD, a man that thought me how to live with dignity and face adversity with my head up. The body is hurt but the soul is in PEACE.” – Saulo writes

 

Saulo Ribeiro Shares His Mindset To Compete At World Championships

 

Saulo talked to Jiu-Jitsu Magazine about what it took to secure the gold medal. Click to watch.