Saulo Ribeiro won his fifth consecutive IBJJF Masters World title today in Las Vegas in spite of a serious injury. 

The legendary competitor won the Masters 3 black belt heavyweight division, beating Cristiano Santos Lazzarini of Gracie Barra in the final. 

Ribeiro, whose brother Xande closed out the absolute division of the Masters 1 division with their student Rafael Lovato Jr. yesterday, hurt his arm in the semi-final match. 

He was attended to by medics and went on to fight in the final, winning 2-0 by takedown with a big seoi-nage throw even though he effectively fought for six minutes with one arm. 

Following the win, Ribeiro is expected to go to the hospital for assessment and treatment of a suspected torn bicep. 

Saulo had fought fights total, winning his first two by submission and the semi-final and final by points. 

BLACK / Master 3 / Male / Heavyweight Results:
First - Saulo Mendonça Ribeiro Filho - Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu
Second - Cristiano Santos Lazzarini - Gracie Barra
Third - Givanildo Santana do Nascimento - One Jiu-Jitsu USA
Third - Charles Faria Correa - G13 BJJ