Sunday, July 30, 2006

MUNDIAL 2006 NEWS:


BJJ Worlds coverage

Roger vs. Xande for the Open Class title
For the fourth consecutive year Roger Gracie will fight the open class final at the BJJ World Championship. The Gracie Barra representative submitted Zumbi Lara, Rodrigo Cavaca and Alliance star Marcelinho Garcia on his way to the final. His opponent will be Gracie Humaita's Xande Ribeiro, who defeated Tarsis Humphreys, Romulo Barral and Roberto Abreu. The open class final will be held tomorrow and will be the third fight between Roger and Xande in 2006. The first two were held during the BJJ Pan- Am Championships, held last April in California. Back then Roger defated Xande during the open class final but was defeated by Saulo’s brother when they fought for the super-heavyweight title.Stay tuned to GRACIEMAG.com to find out tomorrow the BJJ Worlds' complete results.

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