By Guilherme Cruz

Report by Samira Bomfim, directly from Califórnia

Photo Eduardo Ferreira

With only nine years of career in Jiu-Jitsu, Rubens Charles “Cobrinha” won an historic achievement. In the last weekend, at the World Championship of Jiu-Jitsu of California, the black belt of Alliance putted for the fourth time the gold medal in the chest, matching Royler Gracie’s record. After dominating once again among the feathers, Cobrinha talked with TATAME.com about his way to the title.

"I made four fights, and won two by submission. In the final, I made a tough fight with Bruno Frazatto, came in the half guard... They like to do a pressure and don’t let get in the position... The final was a good fight", commented Cobrinha, who revealed what he and Royler spoke after Cobrinha’s conquest: "he called me there and said 'now we are equal' (laughs)... Thanks God I got my fourth world title, ending it the best way", says the black belt.

Click here and check an exclusive interview with the champion, who also spoke about the tough guard used by athletes from Atos team, the domain of the Alliance in the World Cup and the rivalry with Rafael Mendes.