Multiple world champ, Romulo Barral , has faced during his career some of the greats of Jiu-Jitsu . The black belt revealed in an interview with tatame, the main opponents of his career.
1 – Roger Gracie – “I never won and was submitted a few times (laughs).”
2 – Xande Ribeiro – “I fought him six times, won three, and he three. Always a balanced match. ”
3 – Andre Galvao – “We have fought since the brown belt and he is one of the toughest guys around. When he’s in the tournament, I always imagine meeting him in the final.”
4 – Rafael Lovato – “I’ve fought him several times. The last time was in ADCC of China. ”
5 – Vinny Magalhaes – “We fought together since the blue belt to brown. There were several fights and I think we’re tied up. ”
Watch the match Romulo Barral vs Roger Gracie at the absolute finals of the 2007 worlds:
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