 Saulo, through the Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Association, is said to have over 2000 students, and has graduated over 60 black belts.Saulo has also been coach to many high-level grappling competitors such as World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Rafael Lovato Jr., and MMA Fighter Diego Sanchez, who trained out of The Arena (MMA) gym in San Diego until Sanchez returned to his home state of New Mexico.The 2009 ADCC in Barcelona would be Saulo's last, and saw him, to the surprise of many, competing in the +99 kg weight category.