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Ricardo Evangelista is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Master Julio Cesar and one of the main ultra-heavyweight competitors of his generation, a reputation earned at the service of the Grappling Fight Team (GFT) in this sport’s international circuit.

Ricardo Evangelista Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Ricardo Ferreira Evangelista

Nickname: ‘Jegue’ (working donkey), name circled around his friends and training partners as a joke due to Ricardo’s strength and endurance while making a hint at donkey’s lack of whit.

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Luis França > Oswaldo Fadda > Monir SalomãoJulio Cesar Pereira > Ricardo Evangelista

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship ( 2019 )
  • 1st Place IBJJF European Open ( 2018 / 2015 )
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro ( 2017 / 2016 )
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam – LDN ( 2019 / 2016** )
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam – RJ ( 2018 / 2015** )
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam – LA ( 2019 / 2015 )
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam – AD ( 2018 )
  • 1st Place IBJJF Masters European Open ( 2019 )
  • 1st Place IBJJF European No-Gi ( 2013 )
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals ( 2013 / 2011 )
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals No-Gi ( 2017 )
  • 1st Place IBJJF Rio International Open ( 2011* / 2010*** )
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship ( 2019 / 2015 )
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship ( 2018 )
  • 2nd Place IBJJF European Open ( 2017 / 2014 )
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals ( 2014 / 2013* )
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship ( 2016 / 2015* / 2014 )
  • 3rd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro ( 2019 / 2014 / 2013 / 2012 )
  • 3rd Place Pans Championship ( 2012 )

World Ranking Male Black Adult Season 2018-2019, 5th place (UAEJJF)
World Ranking Male Black Adult No Gi Season 2016-2017, 2nd place (UAEJJF)
World Ranking Male Black Adult Season 2015-2016, 2nd place (UEAJJF)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2003 blue)
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2003 blue, 2004 purple)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2002 blue)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute
*** Closed final with teammate

Weight Division: Ultra-Heavyweight (Over 100kg/221lbs)

Favorite Position/Technique: Closed Guard

Team/Association: Grappling Fight Team

Ricardo Evangelista Biography

Ricardo Evangelista was born on March 6, 1986, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Influenced by his older brother, Evangelista picked up Jiu-Jitsu practice at the age of 15. It didn’t take long for Evangelista to find interest in the sport, and from his very early stages of training, he dedicated all his attention to BJJ.

His first instructors were Alexandre Barauna and Bruno Cunha who awarded Ricardo his blue and purple belts. Evangelista then changed to the UGF (Universidade Gama Filho) academy in the Northern area of Rio de Janeiro (which later changed its name to GFTeam). There Ricardo Evangelista’s Jiu-Jitsu took a step forward due to the team’s high level of athletes who trained with him day in, day out. This top tier training earned Evangelista his black belt on October 2007, at the age of 21, a rank awarded by Julio Cesar and Marcus Bello.

R. Evangelista Grappling Record

120 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    53 (44%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    14 (12%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    37 (31%)
  • BY DECISION
    15 (13%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    1 (1%)

37 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Toe hold
27
10
#86e620
Violin armlock
14
5
#5AD3D1
Submission
14
5
#d1212a
Armbar
8
3
#fad11b
Choke from back
8
3
#f58822
Wristlock
8
3
#224aba
Mounted X choke
3
1
#ff9124
Armlock
3
1
#bf1f6c
Guillotine
3
1
#22c9a5
Arm in Ezekiel
3
1
#fad223
Toe hook
3
1
#03861f
Botinha
3
1
#039a1f
Footlock
3
1
#03b41f
Ezekiel
3
1
37
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
65 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    22 (34%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    8 (12%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    27 (42%)
  • BY DECISION
    7 (11%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (2%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

27 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
26
7
#86e620
Botinha
15
4
#5AD3D1
Kimura
11
3
#d1212a
Armbar
7
2
#fad11b
Triangle
7
2
#f58822
Toe Hold
7
2
#224aba
Guillotine
4
1
#ff9124
Kneebar
4
1
#bf1f6c
RNC
4
1
#22c9a5
Smother choke
4
1
#fad223
Arm in Ezekiel
4
1
#03861f
Bow and arrow
4
1
#039a1f
Ezekiel
4
1
27
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

R. Evangelista Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
3400Leandro LoLeandro LoLBow and arrowPan Am CBJJEABSNA2011
3554Kron GracieKron GracieLBotinhaPan AmericanABSR22012
3663Alexander TransAlexander TransLToe HoldPan AmericanO100KGSF2012
3825Braga NetoBraga NetoLPts: 5x2World Pro.O99KGSF2012
4143Leonardo LeiteLeonardo LeiteLPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.O100KG4F2012
4633Rafael LovatoRafael LovatoLKimuraBrasileiroABSF2013
4674Marcus AlmeidaMarcus AlmeidaLPts: 2x0World ProO100KGSF2013
4756Marcus AlmeidaMarcus AlmeidaLEzekielWorld Champ.ABS4F2013
4826Abraham MarteAbraham MarteLPts: 2x0World Champ.O100KG4F2013
4933Joao RochaJoao RochaLChoke from backRio OpenABSSF2013
5138Marcio CruzMarcio CruzLPenIBJJF Pro LeagueO94KGSF2013
5268Rodrigo CavacaRodrigo CavacaLPts: 4x2EuropeanO100KGF2014
5529Felipe PenaFelipe PenaLChoke from backBrasileiroABS4F2014
5620Keenan CorneliusKeenan CorneliusLChoke from backWorld Pro.ABSR12014
5681Marcus AlmeidaMarcus AlmeidaLN/AWorld Pro.O100KGSF2014
5718Marcus AlmeidaMarcus AlmeidaLPts: 4x4, AdvWorld Champ.ABSRD 42014
5858Marcus AlmeidaMarcus AlmeidaLChoke from backWorld Champ.O100KGSF2014
6095Luiz PanzaLuiz PanzaLArmbarIBJJF Pro LeagueO100KGSF2014
6946Joao RochaJoao RochaLPointsRio Fall OpenO100KGF2015
7156Marcus AlmeidaMarcus AlmeidaLGuillotineWorld ProO95KGSF2015
7188Max CarvalhoMax CarvalhoLPointsWorld ProABSR22015
7518Gabriel LucasGabriel LucasLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.O100KGF2015
8284Roberto AbreuRoberto AbreuLPts: 4x2Grand Slam LAABSSF2015
9552Jose JuniorJose JuniorLPts: 2x0World ProABS4F2016
10072James PuopoloJames PuopoloLPts: 15x0World Champ.O100KGSF2016
10096Rodrigo CavacaRodrigo CavacaLBotinhaWorld Champ.ABS8F2016
10459Arnaldo MaidanaArnaldo MaidanaLReferee DecisionGrand Slam LA94KGSF2016
10475Igor SilvaIgor SilvaLReferee DecisionG. Slam NG LA108KGF2016
11100Andre CamposLReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJ110KGSF2016
11103Jose JuniorJose JuniorLPointsGrand Slam RJ110KG3RD2016
11515Mahamed AlyMahamed AlyLPts: 4x2European OpenABS4F2017
12107Erberth SantosErberth SantosLPointsPan AmericanABS4F2017
12909Luiz PanzaLuiz PanzaLKneebarACBJJ 5O95KGSF2017
13758Leandro LoLeandro LoLKimuraIBJJF Pro GPABS4F2017
14881Keenan CorneliusKeenan CorneliusLToe holdEuropean OpenABS4F2018
14967Gabriel LucasGabriel LucasLReferee DecisionACB 10O95KGSPF2018
15455Joao RochaJoao RochaLArmbarPan AmericanO100KGF2018
16096Erberth SantosErberth SantosLRNCWP Br Qualifier110KGF2018
16345Luiz PanzaLuiz PanzaLTriangleACBJJ 13O95KGSPF2018
16601Admilson GobiAdmilson GobiLPointsWorld Champ.O100KG8F2018
16629Nicholas MeregaliNicholas MeregaliLKimuraWorld Champ.ABS8F2018
17632Gutemberg PereiraGutemberg PereiraLPts: 4x0King of Mats110KGRR2018
17647Jackson SousaJackson SousaLPts: 2x0King of Mats110KGSF2018
17818V. HugoLReferee DecisionWSOG 2O81KG8F2018
18336Fernando ReisFernando ReisLPts: 2x2, AdvGrand Slam RJ110KGSF2018
18839Erberth SantosErberth SantosLPts: 0x0, AdvGrand Slam AD110KGF2019
20147Joao RochaJoao RochaLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Pro110KGSF2019
20718Marcus AlmeidaMarcus AlmeidaLChoke from backWorld Champ.O100KGF2019
20732Luiz PanzaLuiz PanzaLBotinhaWorld Champ.ABSR22019
20751Jonnatas GracieJonnatas GracieLPts: 4x2King of Mats110KGRR2019
20760Adam WardzinskiAdam WardzinskiLPts: 9x6King of Mats110KGRR2019
20795Victor HugoVictor HugoLPts: 2x0Grand Slam MSK120KGSF2019
21062Victor HugoVictor HugoLReferee DecisionACB World Champ.O95KGF2019
23781Victor HugoVictor HugoLReferee Decision3CG Kumite IIABS4F2020
29160Gutemberg PereiraGutemberg PereiraLChoke from backBRA Qualifiers120KGF2021
34657Roosevelt SousaRoosevelt SousaLBotinhaGrand Slam MIA120KG4F2022
34664Herico HesleyLPts: 4x0Grand Slam MIA120KG3RD2022
36968Daniel ManasoiouLSmother chokeUFC FP Inv.ABSSPF2022
38536Guilherme AugustoGuilherme AugustoLPts: 0x0, AdvPan AmericanO100KG4F2023
39282Yan LucasYan LucasLPts: 0x0, AdvChicago SPOABSSF2023
40463Guilherme AugustoGuilherme AugustoLArm in EzekielWorld Champ.O100KG4F2023
41822Samuel NagaiSamuel NagaiLChoke from backDallas SMOABS4F2023
43062Wallace CostaWallace CostaLPts: 2x2ADGS Miami120KG4F2023
43068Felipe BezerraFelipe BezerraLPts: 5x0ADGS Miami120KGRPC2023
43287Rafael LovatoRafael LovatoLTriangleWNO 20ABSSPF2023
2965Antonio PeinadoAntonio PeinadoWReferee DecisionBrasileiroO100KGF2011
3537Kitner MouraWPts: 6x0Pan AmericanABSR12012
3660Gustavo DiasGustavo DiasWSubmissionPan AmericanO100KG4F2012
3822Amin TouatiAmin TouatiWN/AWorld Pro.O99KG4F2012
4139Roberto AbreuRoberto AbreuWPointsWorld Champ.O100KGR22012
4631Nivaldo OliveiraNivaldo OliveiraWAdvBrasileiroABSSF2013
4649Abraham MarteAbraham MarteWAdvBrasileiroO100KGSF2013
4650Rodrigo CavacaRodrigo CavacaWPts: 4x0BrasileiroO100KGF2013
4735Guiovanne GuedesWN/AWorld Champ.ABSRDS2013
4749James PuopoloJames PuopoloWN/AWorld Champ.ABSRDS2013
4903Francisco NetoWN/ARome OpenABSSF2013
4904Alan FinfouAlan FinfouWReferee DecisionRome OpenABSF2013
5525Jurandir ConceicaoJurandir ConceicaoWBotinhaBrasileiroABSR12014
5680Levi DuarteWN/AWorld Pro.O100KG4F2014
5708Alexandre FrotaWFootlockWorld Champ.ABSR22014
5854Mario BarbosaWPts: 5x0World Champ.O100KG4F2014
6622Pedro MouraWToe holdEuropeanO100KG4F2015
7147Chris BoweWPts: 2x2, AdvWorld ProO95KGR12015
7153Andre CamposWToe holdWorld ProO95KG4F2015
7373Walnan PrestoWEzekielWorld Champ.ABSR12015
7385Cássio FrancisWPointsWorld Champ.ABSR22015
7388Marcus AlmeidaMarcus AlmeidaWPts: 4x4, AdvWorld Champ.ABS8F2015
7513Carlos FariasCarlos FariasWPts: 2x0World Champ.O100KG8F2015
7517Gustavo DiasGustavo DiasWPts: 3x0World Champ.O100KG4F2015
8272Lucio RodriguesLucio RodriguesWReferee DecisionGrand Slam LAO94KGSF2015
8274Roberto AbreuRoberto AbreuWPts: 10x0Grand Slam LAO94KGF2015
8279Lucio RodriguesLucio RodriguesWReferee DecisionGrand Slam LAABS8F2015
8676Fernando LuisWMounted X chokeGrand Slam RJO94KG8F2015
8680Junior JacintoWArmbarGrand Slam RJO94KG4F2015
8681Gabriel LucasGabriel LucasWReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJO94KGSF2015
8686Philipe ArimateaWArmlockGrand Slam RJABSR12015
8698Marcos ConradoWViolin armlockGrand Slam RJABSR22015
8707V. SilvaWArmbarGrand Slam RJABS8F2015
8715Faisal AlKitbeFaisal AlKitbeWPts: 4x0Grand Slam RJABS4F2015
8720Erberth SantosErberth SantosWReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJABSSF2015
8721Herico HesleyWChoke from backGrand Slam RJABSF2015
9198B. MatiasB. MatiasWPts: 0x0, AdvGrand Slam LDNABS4F2016
9201Erberth SantosErberth SantosWGuillotineGrand Slam LDNABSF2016
9228Lucio RodriguesLucio RodriguesWPts: 2x0Grand Slam LDNO94KGF2016
9527Rodrigo CaporalRodrigo CaporalWPts: 10x0World ProABSR12016
9546Arya EsfandmazArya EsfandmazWPts: 16x0World ProABS8F2016
9661Dany GerardDany GerardWReferee DecisionWorld ProO94KG4F2016
9664Roberto AbreuRoberto AbreuWPts: 0x0, AdvWorld ProO94KG4F2016
9666Lucio RodriguesLucio RodriguesWReferee DecisionWorld ProO94KGSF2016
9667Victor HonorioVictor HonorioWPts: 6x0World ProO94KGF2016
10065Kitner MouraWPointsWorld Champ.O100KGR12016
10070Otavio NalatiWViolin armlockWorld Champ.O100KG4F2016
10090James PuopoloJames PuopoloWPts: 6x2World Champ.ABSR22016
10460Erberth SantosErberth SantosWToe holdGrand Slam LA94KG3RD2016
11099Roger AmbrosiWToe holdGrand Slam RJ110KG4F2016
11363Rodolpho B.WPts: 4x0Al Ain Pro108KGSF2016
11498Kacper RotWPts: 10x2European OpenABSR12017
11510Rodrigo CaporalRodrigo CaporalWPointsEuropean OpenABS8F2017
11633Patryk WysockiWChoke from backEuropean OpenO100KG4F2017
11637Carlos FariasCarlos FariasWN/AEuropean OpenO100KGSF2017
12089Diego RamalhoDiego RamalhoWReferee DecisionPan AmericanABSR12017
12095Esdras BarbosaWPts: 2x0Pan AmericanABSR22017
12907Muhammad KerimovWReferee DecisionACBJJ 5O95KG4F2017
14173Eduardo MachadoWReferee DecisionAl Ain Pro NoGi108KGF2017
14864Henrique CardosoHenrique CardosoWWristlockEuropean OpenABSR12018
14872Otavio NalatiWPts: 6x3European OpenABS8F2018
14958Rúben AraujoWToe HoldEuropean OpenO100KG4F2018
14961Victor HonorioVictor HonorioWPts: 0x0, AdvEuropean OpenO100KGF2018
15449Raphael SouzaWPts: 6x0Pan AmericanO100KG4F2018
15453Joseph MokuWPts: 2x0Pan AmericanO100KGSF2018
16094Daniel BaiaWPts: 0x0, AdvWP Br Qualifier110KGSF2018
16618Jared DoppJared DoppWPts: 5x0World Champ.ABSRD2018
17602Rafael VasconcelosRafael VasconcelosWToe holdGrand Slam LA110KG4F2018
17628Tanner RiceTanner RiceWToe holdKing of Mats110KGRR2018
17638Gabriel ArgesGabriel ArgesWPts: 2x0King of Mats110KGRR2018
17644Adam WardzinskiAdam WardzinskiWPts: 0x0, AdvKing of Mats110KGRR2018
18020Rodrigo RibeiroRodrigo RibeiroWPts: 0x0, AdvAl Ain Pro110KGRR2018
18021Luiz HenriqueWSubmissionAl Ain Pro110KGRR2018
18022Rodrigo RibeiroRodrigo RibeiroWPts: 6x0Al Ain Pro110KGF2018
18215Eldar RafigaevEldar RafigaevWPts: 2x2, AdvItaly Nat. Pro110KGF2018
18216Eldar RafigaevEldar RafigaevWPts: 2x0Italy Nat. NGPABSF2018
18330Admilson GobiAdmilson GobiWPts: 8x2Grand Slam RJ110KG8F2018
18334Rodrigo PereiraWChoke from backGrand Slam RJ110KG4F2018
18837Rodrigo RibeiroRodrigo RibeiroWPointsGrand Slam AD110KGSF2019
19008Luka SkoricWPts: 6x0Slovenia Pro110KGRR2019
19009Luka SkoricWPts: 0x0, AdvSlovenia Pro110KGF2019
19145Kornel ZapadkaWN/ANetherlands Pro110KGSF2019
19146Eldar RafigaevEldar RafigaevWPts: 5x0Netherlands Pro110KGF2019
19265Walter SantosWN/AEU Continental110KGF2019
19458Helton JoseHelton JoseWPts: 2x0Grand Slam LDN110KGF2019
19673Braga NetoBraga NetoWDQPan AmericanO100KGSF2019
20146Eldar RafigaevEldar RafigaevWPts: 3x0World Pro110KG4F2019
20151Muslim PatsarigovMuslim PatsarigovWWristlockWorld Pro110KG3RD2019
20713Eduardo LopesEduardo LopesWToe holdWorld Champ.O100KG4F2019
20717Felipe BezerraFelipe BezerraWArm in EzekielWorld Champ.O100KGSF2019
20723Joseph MokuWToe holdWorld Champ.ABSR12019
20755Rudson MateusRudson MateusWToe holdKing of Mats110KGRR2019
20762Donghwa ChoiWArmbarKing of Mats110KGRR2019
20797Paulo BrasilWPts: 2x0Grand Slam MSK120KGRPC2019
20798S. VarhavskiyyWPts: 6x2Grand Slam MSK120KG3RD2019
21061Seif HoumineSeif HoumineWSubmissionACB World Champ.O95KGSF2019
21063Bruno LimaBruno LimaWSubmissionACB World Champ.ABS4F2019
21066Helton JoseHelton JoseWPts: 0x0, AdvACB World Champ.ABSSF2019
21703Victor HugoVictor HugoWPts: 8x4Grand Slam LA120KGSF2019
21705Gerard LabinskiGerard LabinskiWPts: 4x2Grand Slam LA120KGF2019
22213Guilherme AugustoGuilherme AugustoWPts: 0x0, AdvHouston FOO100KGF2019
23693Rafael BabiloniaWViolin armlockHouston WOO100KGSF2020
23697Roberto JimenezRoberto JimenezWToe hookHouston WOABSSF2020
23699Eric NewtonWPointsHouston WOABSF2020
23860Renato TagliariWPointsKumite VABSSPF2020
24504Austin AveraWPts: 11x0No Gi Pan Am.O97KG4F2020
24508Diego RamalhoDiego RamalhoWReferee DecisionNo Gi Pan Am.O97KGSF2020
29159Herico HesleyWSubmissionBRA Qualifiers120KGSF2021
29675James KrauseWViolin armlockUFC Inv.ABSRR2021
29680Ary FariasAry FariasD---UFC Inv.ABSRR2021
34663Vinicius TratorVinicius TratorWReferee DecisionGrand Slam MIA120KGRPC2022
35928Alan ZachariasWN/AHouston FOO100KGSF2022
35929Renato TagliariWViolin armlockHouston FOO100KGF2022
38531Yan LucasYan LucasWReferee DecisionPan AmericanO100KGR12023
39272Michael LeightonWN/AChicago SPOO100KGRR2023
39274Max ReisWN/AChicago SPOO100KGF2023
39280Michael RobertWN/AChicago SPOABS4F2023
39973Diego FerreiraWWristlockHouston OpenO100KG4F2023
39976Guilherme AugustoGuilherme AugustoWPointsHouston OpenO100KGSF2023
40455Cleyton FloresWReferee DecisionWorld Champ.O100KG8F2023
43058Salenco CoutinhoWPts: 1x1ADGS Miami120KGR12023

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