Ricardo “Jegue” Evangelista

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.

Picture was taken by William Burkhardt of BJJPix.

Ricardo Evangelista vs Antonio Bujão

Ricardo Evangelista vs Antonio Carlos

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