The BJJ Experience Episode #10 || Alexandre "Xande" Ribeiro

Interview by Wanderson M. Dos Santos with the Jiu-Jitsu Hall of Fame Alexandre "Xande" Ribeiro
Alexandre Ribeiro, commonly known as “Xande” Ribeiro is a legendary jiu jitsu competitor and one of the founding members of the Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu Association. Under the tutelage of some of the world’s top coaches, including Royler Gracie, Vini Aieta and Xande’s own brother Saulo Ribeiro, Alexandre earned numerous grappling titles, including IBJJF World and ADCC champion. Alexandre Ribeiro - who ranked #1 on BJJ Heroes’ Top 10 BJJ Fighters of All Time list, also had a short spell fighting in mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2008, competing for the Japanese promotion: Sengoku.
Main Achievements:
IBJJF World Champion (2015/2008**/2006**/2005/2004 black belt, 2000 brown belt)
IBJJF Pan American Champion (2006/2005/2002/2001* black belt)
IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (2012** black belt)
ADCC Champion (2009/2007)
IBJJF World Championship Runner-up (2012/2010/2005)
ADCC Runner-up (2009*)
ADCC 3rd Place (2017/2005)
IBJJF World Championship 3rd Place (2013)
* Absolute
** Weight and absolute