Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro in guard
The 2011 Abu Dhabi Combat Club NoGi Championship is around the corner. The event will be held in Nottingham, England on September 24th and 25th. The tournament is loaded with grappling superstars in every division such as, Guilherme and Rafael Mendes, Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles, Rani Yahya, Marcelo Garcia, Kron Gracie, and Fabricio Werdum. However, all eyes will be on the -98.9kg division. The division has been a rest home for 2 time champion Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro. Xande has dominated his division for near half of a decade. This year the wager has grown for the -98.9kg title. Among a number of hungry up and coming grapplers, 2011 World heavyweight and absolute champion Rodolfo Veira has put his name into the hat. Also, fighting in his academy backyard, the only 3 time absolute world jiu jitsu champion Roger Gracie enters the division. Also, formidable opponents such as Joao Assis, Robert Drysdale, and former ADCC Absolute Champion Dean Lister fill the bracket as well.
Xande is coming off a rib injury suffered in the semifinal at the World Cup Pro in Abu Dhabi earlier this year. Also, a two time world jiu jitsu absolute titlist, Xande will be healthy and well prepared for the event. With two months to prepare, Xande has began his training with his brother Saulo Ribeiro. Saulo has the experience to prepare Xande for the event, having won two ADCC titles and 6 world jiu jitsu titles himself. Now living in West Hollywood, Xande also has expanded his training to Kron Gracie’s academy. Kron will be attempting to win his first ADCC title in the -76.9kg division. Stay tuned to the most anticipated divisional battle in years. With all the fanfare directed towards newcomer Rodolfo Veira, let us not forget the king of the past four years….Xande Ribeiro.
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