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Cole Abate Reacts to Winning His First Black Belt World Title | Post-Gold Medal Interview

Cole Abate Reacts to Winning His First Black Belt World Title | Post-Gold Medal Interview

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June 11, 2026

Cole Abate has officially checked "Black Belt Gi World Champion" off his list.

After capturing gold at the World Championship, Cole reflected on what the achievement means to him. While he's proud to have reached one of the biggest milestones in jiu-jitsu, he believes this is only the beginning of his journey.

Hear Cole's thoughts in his post-victory interview following his gold medal performance.

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