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 Salomão > Julio Cesar Pereira > Ricardo Evangelista
Main Achievements:
- 1st Place IBJJF European Open (2018)
- 1st Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro (2016)
- 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam – LDN (2016)
- 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam – RJ (2016)
- 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam – LA (2016)
- 1st Place IBJJF Rio International Open (2010 / 2011*)
- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2011)
- 1st Place CBJJE Pan Championship (2009)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2015 / 2019)
- 2nd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro (2013)
- 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2012 / 2018)
- 3rd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro (2012*)
- 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2014)
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)
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 the 6th of April, 1986 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He started practicing Jiu-Jitsu when he was 13 years old due to his brother’s influence, who convinced Ricardo to attend his first class. It didn’t take long for Evangelista to find interest in the sport, and from his very early teens, he started dedicating 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 competitors training alongside every day. The Grappling Fight Team was led taught by both Julio Cesar and Marcus Bello, these two coaches awarded Evangelista his black belt at the age of 22.
R. Evangelista Grappling Record
101 WINS
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BY POINTS
44 (44%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
14 (14%) -
BY SUBMISSION
31 (31%) -
BY DECISION
11 (11%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
1 (1%)
31 SUBMISSIONS WINS
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Toe hold
32
10
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Submission
13
4
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Choke from back
10
3
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Armbar
10
3
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Wristlock
6
2
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Violin armlock
6
2
#224aba
Guillotine
3
1
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Arm in Ezekiel
3
1
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Botinha
3
1
#22c9a5
Footlock
3
1
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Ezekiel
3
1
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Mounted X choke
3
1
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Armlock
3
1
31
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
52 LOSSES
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BY POINTS
19 (37%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
6 (12%) -
BY SUBMISSION
20 (38%) -
BY DECISION
6 (12%) -
BY PENALTIES
1 (2%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
20 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES
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Choke from back
20
4
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Botinha
15
3
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Kimura
15
3
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Toe Hold
10
2
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Armbar
10
2
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RNC
5
1
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Triangle
5
1
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Bow and arrow
5
1
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Ezekiel
5
1
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Guillotine
5
1
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Kneebar
5
1
20
(100%) SUBMISSIONS R. Evangelista Fight History
| ID | Opponent | W/L | Method | Competition | Weight | Stage | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3394 | Leandro LoLeandro Lo | L | Bow and arrow | Pan Am CBJJE | ABS | NA | 2011 |
| 3548 | Kron GracieKron Gracie | L | Botinha | Pan American | ABS | R2 | 2012 |
| 3657 | Alexander TransAlexander Trans | L | Toe Hold | Pan American | O100KG | SF | 2012 |
| 3820 | Braga NetoBraga Neto | L | Pts: 5x2 | World Pro. | O99KG | SF | 2012 |
| 4138 | Leonardo LeiteLeonardo Leite | L | Pts: 2x2, Adv | World Champ. | O100KG | 4F | 2012 |
| 4623 | Rafael LovatoRafael Lovato | L | Kimura | Brasileiro | ABS | F | 2013 |
| 4664 | Marcus AlmeidaMarcus Almeida | L | Pts: 2x0 | World Pro | O100KG | SF | 2013 |
| 4746 | Marcus AlmeidaMarcus Almeida | L | Ezekiel | World Champ. | ABS | 4F | 2013 |
| 4816 | Abraham MarteAbraham Marte | L | Pts: 2x0 | World Champ. | O100KG | 4F | 2013 |
| 4921 | Joao RochaJoao Rocha | L | Choke from back | Rio Open | ABS | SF | 2013 |
| 5124 | Marcio CruzMarcio Cruz | L | Pen | IBJJF Pro League | O94KG | SF | 2013 |
| 5254 | Rodrigo CavacaRodrigo Cavaca | L | Pts: 4x2 | European | O100KG | F | 2014 |
| 5597 | Keenan CorneliusKeenan Cornelius | L | Choke from back | World Pro. | ABS | R1 | 2014 |
| 5658 | Marcus AlmeidaMarcus Almeida | L | N/A | World Pro. | O100KG | SF | 2014 |
| 5695 | Marcus AlmeidaMarcus Almeida | L | Pts: 4x4, Adv | World Champ. | ABS | RD 4 | 2014 |
| 5835 | Marcus AlmeidaMarcus Almeida | L | Choke from back | World Champ. | O100KG | SF | 2014 |
| 6072 | Luiz PanzaLuiz Panza | L | Armbar | IBJJF Pro League | O100KG | SF | 2014 |
| 6918 | Joao RochaJoao Rocha | L | Points | Rio Fall Open | O100KG | F | 2015 |
| 7128 | Marcus AlmeidaMarcus Almeida | L | Guillotine | World Pro | O95KG | SF | 2015 |
| 7160 | Max CarvalhoMax Carvalho | L | Points | World Pro | ABS | R2 | 2015 |
| 7490 | Gabriel LucasGabriel Lucas | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | World Champ. | O100KG | F | 2015 |
| 8256 | Roberto AbreuRoberto Abreu | L | Pts: 4x2 | Grand Slam LA | ABS | SF | 2015 |
| 9520 | Jose JuniorJose Junior | L | Pts: 2x0 | World Pro | ABS | 4F | 2016 |
| 10039 | James PuopoloJames Puopolo | L | Pts: 15x0 | World Champ. | O100KG | SF | 2016 |
| 10063 | Rodrigo CavacaRodrigo Cavaca | L | Botinha | World Champ. | ABS | 8F | 2016 |
| 10426 | Arnaldo MaidanaArnaldo Maidana | L | Referee Decision | Grand Slam LA | 94KG | SF | 2016 |
| 10442 | Igor SilvaIgor Silva | L | Referee Decision | G. Slam NG LA | 108KG | F | 2016 |
| 11066 | Andre Campos | L | Referee Decision | Grand Slam RJ | 110KG | SF | 2016 |
| 11069 | Jose JuniorJose Junior | L | Points | Grand Slam RJ | 110KG | 3RD | 2016 |
| 11466 | Mahamed AlyMahamed Aly | L | Pts: 4x2 | European Open | ABS | 4F | 2017 |
| 12047 | Erberth SantosErberth Santos | L | Points | Pan American | ABS | 4F | 2017 |
| 12845 | Luiz PanzaLuiz Panza | L | Kneebar | ACBJJ 5 | O95KG | SF | 2017 |
| 13683 | Leandro LoLeandro Lo | L | Kimura | IBJJF Pro GP | ABS | 4F | 2017 |
| 14786 | Keenan CorneliusKeenan Cornelius | L | Toe hold | European Open | ABS | 4F | 2018 |
| 14872 | Gabriel LucasGabriel Lucas | L | Referee Decision | ACB 10 | O95KG | SPF | 2018 |
| 15352 | Joao RochaJoao Rocha | L | Armbar | Pan American | O100KG | F | 2018 |
| 15993 | Erberth SantosErberth Santos | L | RNC | WP Br Qualifier | 110KG | F | 2018 |
| 16237 | Luiz PanzaLuiz Panza | L | Triangle | ACBJJ 13 | O95KG | SPF | 2018 |
| 16492 | Admilson GobiAdmilson Gobi | L | Points | World Champ. | O100KG | 8F | 2018 |
| 16520 | Nicholas MeregaliNicholas Meregali | L | Kimura | World Champ. | ABS | 8F | 2018 |
| 17489 | Gutemberg PereiraGutemberg Pereira | L | Pts: 4x0 | King of Mats | 110KG | RR | 2018 |
| 17504 | Jackson SousaJackson Sousa | L | Pts: 2x0 | King of Mats | 110KG | SF | 2018 |
| 17674 | V. Hugo | L | Referee Decision | WSOG 2 | O81KG | 8F | 2018 |
| 18171 | Fernando ReisFernando Reis | L | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Grand Slam RJ | 110KG | SF | 2018 |
| 18657 | Erberth SantosErberth Santos | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Grand Slam AD | 110KG | F | 2019 |
| 19910 | Joao RochaJoao Rocha | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | World Pro | 110KG | SF | 2019 |
| 20468 | Marcus AlmeidaMarcus Almeida | L | Choke from back | World Champ. | O100KG | F | 2019 |
| 20482 | Luiz PanzaLuiz Panza | L | Botinha | World Champ. | ABS | R2 | 2019 |
| 20504 | Jonnatas GracieJonnatas Gracie | L | Pts: 4x2 | King of Mats | 110KG | RR | 2019 |
| 20513 | Adam WardzinskiAdam Wardzinski | L | Pts: 9x6 | King of Mats | 110KG | RR | 2019 |
| 20548 | Victor HugoVictor Hugo | L | Pts: 2x0 | Grand Slam MSK | 120KG | SF | 2019 |
| 20802 | Victor HugoVictor Hugo | L | Referee Decision | ACB World Champ. | O95KG | F | 2019 |
| 2961 | Antonio PeinadoAntonio Peinado | W | Referee Decision | Brasileiro | O100KG | F | 2011 |
| 3531 | Kitner Moura | W | Pts: 6x0 | Pan American | ABS | R1 | 2012 |
| 3654 | Gustavo DiasGustavo Dias | W | Submission | Pan American | O100KG | 4F | 2012 |
| 3817 | Amin TouatiAmin Touati | W | N/A | World Pro. | O99KG | 4F | 2012 |
| 4134 | Roberto AbreuRoberto Abreu | W | Points | World Champ. | O100KG | R2 | 2012 |
| 4621 | Nivaldo OliveiraNivaldo Oliveira | W | Adv | Brasileiro | ABS | SF | 2013 |
| 4639 | Abraham MarteAbraham Marte | W | Adv | Brasileiro | O100KG | SF | 2013 |
| 4640 | Rodrigo CavacaRodrigo Cavaca | W | Pts: 4x0 | Brasileiro | O100KG | F | 2013 |
| 4725 | Guiovanne Guedes | W | N/A | World Champ. | ABS | RDS | 2013 |
| 4739 | James PuopoloJames Puopolo | W | N/A | World Champ. | ABS | RDS | 2013 |
| 4893 | Francisco Neto | W | N/A | Rome Open | ABS | SF | 2013 |
| 4894 | Alan FinfouAlan Finfou | W | Referee Decision | Rome Open | ABS | F | 2013 |
| 5505 | Jurandir ConceicaoJurandir Conceicao | W | Botinha | Brasileiro | ABS | R1 | 2014 |
| 5657 | Levi Duarte | W | N/A | World Pro. | O100KG | 4F | 2014 |
| 5685 | Alexandre Frota | W | Footlock | World Champ. | ABS | R2 | 2014 |
| 5831 | Mario Barbosa | W | Pts: 5x0 | World Champ. | O100KG | 4F | 2014 |
| 6596 | Pedro Moura | W | Toe hold | European | O100KG | 4F | 2015 |
| 7119 | Chris Bowe | W | Pts: 2x2, Adv | World Pro | O95KG | R1 | 2015 |
| 7125 | Andre Campos | W | Toe hold | World Pro | O95KG | 4F | 2015 |
| 7345 | Walnan Presto | W | Ezekiel | World Champ. | ABS | R1 | 2015 |
| 7357 | Cássio Francis | W | Points | World Champ. | ABS | R2 | 2015 |
| 7360 | Marcus AlmeidaMarcus Almeida | W | Pts: 4x4, Adv | World Champ. | ABS | 8F | 2015 |
| 7485 | Carlos FariasCarlos Farias | W | Pts: 2x0 | World Champ. | O100KG | 8F | 2015 |
| 7489 | Gustavo DiasGustavo Dias | W | Pts: 3x0 | World Champ. | O100KG | 4F | 2015 |
| 8244 | Lucio RodriguesLucio Rodrigues | W | Referee Decision | Grand Slam LA | O94KG | SF | 2015 |
| 8246 | Roberto AbreuRoberto Abreu | W | Pts: 10x0 | Grand Slam LA | O94KG | F | 2015 |
| 8251 | Lucio RodriguesLucio Rodrigues | W | Referee Decision | Grand Slam LA | ABS | 8F | 2015 |
| 8648 | Fernando Luis | W | Mounted X choke | Grand Slam RJ | O94KG | 8F | 2015 |
| 8652 | Junior Jacinto | W | Armbar | Grand Slam RJ | O94KG | 4F | 2015 |
| 8653 | Gabriel LucasGabriel Lucas | W | Referee Decision | Grand Slam RJ | O94KG | SF | 2015 |
| 8658 | Philipe Arimatea | W | Armlock | Grand Slam RJ | ABS | R1 | 2015 |
| 8670 | Marcos Conrado | W | Violin armlock | Grand Slam RJ | ABS | R2 | 2015 |
| 8679 | V. Silva | W | Armbar | Grand Slam RJ | ABS | 8F | 2015 |
| 8687 | Faisal AlKitbeFaisal AlKitbe | W | Pts: 4x0 | Grand Slam RJ | ABS | 4F | 2015 |
| 8692 | Erberth SantosErberth Santos | W | Referee Decision | Grand Slam RJ | ABS | SF | 2015 |
| 8693 | Herico Hesley | W | Choke from back | Grand Slam RJ | ABS | F | 2015 |
| 9168 | Bruno MatiasBruno Matias | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Grand Slam LDN | ABS | 4F | 2016 |
| 9171 | Erberth SantosErberth Santos | W | Guillotine | Grand Slam LDN | ABS | F | 2016 |
| 9198 | Lucio RodriguesLucio Rodrigues | W | Pts: 2x0 | Grand Slam LDN | O94KG | F | 2016 |
| 9495 | Rodrigo CaporalRodrigo Caporal | W | Pts: 10x0 | World Pro | ABS | R1 | 2016 |
| 9514 | Arya Esfandmaz | W | Pts: 16x0 | World Pro | ABS | 8F | 2016 |
| 9628 | Dany GerardDany Gerard | W | Referee Decision | World Pro | O94KG | 4F | 2016 |
| 9631 | Roberto AbreuRoberto Abreu | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | World Pro | O94KG | 4F | 2016 |
| 9633 | Lucio RodriguesLucio Rodrigues | W | Referee Decision | World Pro | O94KG | SF | 2016 |
| 9634 | Victor HonorioVictor Honorio | W | Pts: 6x0 | World Pro | O94KG | F | 2016 |
| 10032 | Kitner Moura | W | Points | World Champ. | O100KG | R1 | 2016 |
| 10037 | Otavio Nalati | W | Violin armlock | World Champ. | O100KG | 4F | 2016 |
| 10057 | James PuopoloJames Puopolo | W | Pts: 6x2 | World Champ. | ABS | R2 | 2016 |
| 10427 | Erberth SantosErberth Santos | W | Toe hold | Grand Slam LA | 94KG | 3RD | 2016 |
| 11065 | Roger Ambrosi | W | Toe hold | Grand Slam RJ | 110KG | 4F | 2016 |
| 11325 | Rodolpho B. | W | Pts: 4x0 | Al Ain Pro | 108KG | SF | 2016 |
| 11449 | Kacper Rot | W | Pts: 10x2 | European Open | ABS | R1 | 2017 |
| 11461 | Rodrigo CaporalRodrigo Caporal | W | Points | European Open | ABS | 8F | 2017 |
| 11584 | Patryk Wysocki | W | Choke from back | European Open | O100KG | 4F | 2017 |
| 11588 | Carlos FariasCarlos Farias | W | N/A | European Open | O100KG | SF | 2017 |
| 12029 | Diego RamalhoDiego Ramalho | W | Referee Decision | Pan American | ABS | R1 | 2017 |
| 12035 | Esdras Barbosa | W | Pts: 2x0 | Pan American | ABS | R2 | 2017 |
| 12843 | Muhammad Kerimov | W | Referee Decision | ACBJJ 5 | O95KG | 4F | 2017 |
| 14089 | Eduardo Machado | W | Referee Decision | Al Ain Pro NoGi | 108KG | F | 2017 |
| 14769 | Henrique CardosoHenrique Cardoso | W | Wristlock | European Open | ABS | R1 | 2018 |
| 14777 | Otavio Nalati | W | Pts: 6x3 | European Open | ABS | 8F | 2018 |
| 14863 | Rúben Araujo | W | Toe Hold | European Open | O100KG | 4F | 2018 |
| 14866 | Victor HonorioVictor Honorio | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | European Open | O100KG | F | 2018 |
| 15346 | Raphael Souza | W | Pts: 6x0 | Pan American | O100KG | 4F | 2018 |
| 15350 | Joseph Moku | W | Pts: 2x0 | Pan American | O100KG | SF | 2018 |
| 15991 | Daniel Baia | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | WP Br Qualifier | 110KG | SF | 2018 |
| 16509 | Jared DoppJared Dopp | W | Pts: 5x0 | World Champ. | ABS | RD | 2018 |
| 17461 | Rafael VasconcelosRafael Vasconcelos | W | Toe hold | Grand Slam LA | 110KG | 4F | 2018 |
| 17485 | Tanner RiceTanner Rice | W | Toe hold | King of Mats | 110KG | RR | 2018 |
| 17495 | Gabriel ArgesGabriel Arges | W | Pts: 2x0 | King of Mats | 110KG | RR | 2018 |
| 17501 | Adam WardzinskiAdam Wardzinski | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | King of Mats | 110KG | RR | 2018 |
| 17865 | Rodrigo RibeiroRodrigo Ribeiro | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Al Ain Pro | 110KG | RR | 2018 |
| 17866 | Luiz Henrique | W | Submission | Al Ain Pro | 110KG | RR | 2018 |
| 17867 | Rodrigo RibeiroRodrigo Ribeiro | W | Pts: 6x0 | Al Ain Pro | 110KG | F | 2018 |
| 18047 | Eldar RafigaevEldar Rafigaev | W | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Italy Nat. Pro | 110KG | F | 2018 |
| 18048 | Eldar RafigaevEldar Rafigaev | W | Pts: 2x0 | Italy Nat. NGP | ABS | F | 2018 |
| 18165 | Admilson GobiAdmilson Gobi | W | Pts: 8x2 | Grand Slam RJ | 110KG | 8F | 2018 |
| 18169 | Rodrigo Pereira | W | Choke from back | Grand Slam RJ | 110KG | 4F | 2018 |
| 18655 | Rodrigo RibeiroRodrigo Ribeiro | W | Points | Grand Slam AD | 110KG | SF | 2019 |
| 18817 | Luka Skoric | W | Pts: 6x0 | Slovenia Pro | 110KG | RR | 2019 |
| 18818 | Luka Skoric | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Slovenia Pro | 110KG | F | 2019 |
| 18940 | Kornel Zapadka | W | N/A | Netherlands Pro | 110KG | SF | 2019 |
| 18941 | Eldar RafigaevEldar Rafigaev | W | Pts: 5x0 | Netherlands Pro | 110KG | F | 2019 |
| 19057 | Walter Santos | W | N/A | EU Continental | 110KG | F | 2019 |
| 19242 | Helton JoseHelton Jose | W | Pts: 2x0 | Grand Slam LDN | 110KG | F | 2019 |
| 19447 | Braga NetoBraga Neto | W | DQ | Pan American | O100KG | SF | 2019 |
| 19909 | Eldar RafigaevEldar Rafigaev | W | Pts: 3x0 | World Pro | 110KG | 4F | 2019 |
| 19914 | Muslim PatsarigovMuslim Patsarigov | W | Wristlock | World Pro | 110KG | 3RD | 2019 |
| 20463 | Eduardo LopesEduardo Lopes | W | Toe hold | World Champ. | O100KG | 4F | 2019 |
| 20467 | Felipe BezerraFelipe Bezerra | W | Arm in Ezekiel | World Champ. | O100KG | SF | 2019 |
| 20473 | Joseph Moku | W | Toe hold | World Champ. | ABS | R1 | 2019 |
| 20508 | Rudson MateusRudson Mateus | W | Toe hold | King of Mats | 110KG | RR | 2019 |
| 20515 | Donghwa Choi | W | Armbar | King of Mats | 110KG | RR | 2019 |
| 20550 | Paulo Brasil | W | Pts: 2x0 | Grand Slam MSK | 120KG | RPC | 2019 |
| 20551 | S. Varhavskiyy | W | Pts: 6x2 | Grand Slam MSK | 120KG | 3RD | 2019 |
| 20801 | Seif HoumineSeif Houmine | W | Submission | ACB World Champ. | O95KG | SF | 2019 |
| 20803 | Bruno LimaBruno Lima | W | Submission | ACB World Champ. | ABS | 4F | 2019 |
| 20806 | Helton JoseHelton Jose | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | ACB World Champ. | ABS | SF | 2019 |
| 21413 | Victor HugoVictor Hugo | W | Pts: 8x4 | Grand Slam LA | 120KG | SF | 2019 |
| 21415 | Gerard LabinskiGerard Labinski | W | Pts: 4x2 | Grand Slam LA | 120KG | F | 2019 |
| 21886 | Guilherme AugustoGuilherme Augusto | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Houston FO | O100KG | F | 2019 |
Picture was taken by William Burkhardt of BJJPix.
Ricardo Evangelista vs Antonio Bujão
Ricardo Evangelista vs Antonio Carlos
Ricardo Evangelista Highlight
AMAZING FIGHTER
BEAST, I have been lucky enough to train with him in Boston. He is a beast…..
Such a nice guy, good instructor and great fighter. JEGUE SMASH ! !
How tall is he and how much does he way? Anyone know?