35. The MMA Analyst Interviews: Xande Ribeiro

[gracielover6379]

a very, very intelligent man. His theorys ring a bell with me. i agree completely

[argie88]

does anyone know the name of that song at the beginning ofthe video?

[doliveij]

It's a track I did.

[TriangleJiuJitsu]

great interview! i love xande calling out the guys with red gis

[doliveij]

lol

I got a few buddies who str8 up went wild from that statement.

[lilhotboy247]

I was going to train w/ his brother Saulo Riberio back in 04' until my whole idea of an MMA career got threw off . . . :-(

[umoplata]

xande is such a nice guy he held back his laughter when asked if kasten would ever score a point on him in the gi lol

let me answer that for you boys.. in 100 matches the tally would read

xande- 100

karsten- ZERO

:)

[yanks4ever55]

I was really hoping you were gonna roll with him at the end of the video in an MMA Analyst vs. Xande Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Match :-)

But I was wondering...what is bringing these guys to Canada?

[doliveij]

Toronto BJJ is under Saulo and so they each come for a week, 2 times a year or more.

Galvao was here for a fight, and our main BJJ instructor was away for a few weeks so the guy who runs the school got Galvao to each classes in his absence.

Andre Dida and Mauricio Veio are our regular Muay Thai teachers.

[kladen100]

wow man your lucky u get to train with xande & galvao.. props from a fellow bjj practitioner

[doliveij]

Thanks, man.

[ughstupid]

Great interview! I feel star struck just watching the video haha.

I can't believe he had never been in a street fight. His striking far outshines the majority of BJJ-to-MMA guys out there. He must train like a beast or have assloads of talent. Can't wait to see him fight again.

Thanks for the vid!

[eagleye11]

damn man nice interview

i hope one day i can become half as incredible at jui-jitsui as xande

[askeetskate]

dida from chute boxe.... i envy you

[Papoose316]

Doliveij I didnt know you train with Amade and Xande! Thats big bruv! Carlsons has Simon Hayes and Wilson on a regular but having a ADCC and Mundials guy come in meanwhile he's still in his prime is nice.

[doliveij]

It's a trip. Not many can say they've met the "best" in any field.

I am definitely fortunate right now.

[portuviejo]

toronto bjj i know few peeps there

[doliveij]

U used to train there or just know a few guys?

[portuviejo]

no i just know some dudes i wish i trained there! what abotu you?

[doliveij]

Yeah. I train there. Have been there since Sept. 2007. Mauricio Veio just came back and is teaching Muay Thai with his brother Andre Dida.

Galvao taught all this week and Xande was there for a week, 2 weeks ago.

Needless to say, it's been a great month.

lol

[portuviejo]

that's awesome! you train with some of the greatest!

[doliveij]

I am a part of a lucky crew.

:)

[hattrickhockey17]

WOW, Karsten nice interview, this dude is a beast, would have loved to have asked him some ?'s.

[themelshow]

No! Bj Penn is......

[doliveij]

BJ Penn was the World Champion for a few weight classes lower.

Xande is the heavyweight and Absolute Champion.

Xande BJJ > BJ Penn BJJ (imho)

[Tito74]

Xande speaks the truth!

[doliveij]

He certainly does.

Very passionate.

[axemurderer27]

u should use the belt analogy for the "best interview ever" question with the andre..

that way he can give u a white belt....

...with 3 stripes...

LOL.... jokes...

xande is wicked

[doliveij]

Thanks ya'll. He was very easy to interview. He is very knowledgeable, opinionated, friendly and talkative.

[gary83uk]

What a great dude to interview! Well done man

[atronix]

Another great video! Tanks doliveij!

[dunkingpro]

Firt view and comment! keep up the good work man, your videos are the best.. cant wait for UFC 92!