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 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
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BY POINTS
56 (46%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
14 (11%) -
BY SUBMISSION
37 (30%) -
BY DECISION
15 (12%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
1 (1%)
37 SUBMISSIONS WINS
- 10 (27%)Toe hold
- 5 (14%)Submission
- 5 (14%)Violin armlock
- 3 (8%)Armbar
- 3 (8%)Choke from back
- 3 (8%)Wristlock
- 1 (3%)Botinha
- 1 (3%)Footlock
- 1 (3%)Ezekiel
- 1 (3%)Mounted X choke
- 1 (3%)Armlock
- 1 (3%)Guillotine
- 1 (3%)Arm in Ezekiel
- 1 (3%)Toe hook
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BY POINTS
26 (38%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
8 (12%) -
BY SUBMISSION
27 (39%) -
BY DECISION
7 (10%) -
BY PENALTIES
1 (1%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
27 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES
- 7 (26%)Choke from back
- 4 (15%)Botinha
- 3 (11%)Kimura
- 2 (7%)Toe Hold
- 2 (7%)Armbar
- 2 (7%)Triangle
- 1 (4%)Bow and arrow
- 1 (4%)Ezekiel
- 1 (4%)Guillotine
- 1 (4%)Kneebar
- 1 (4%)RNC
- 1 (4%)Smother choke
- 1 (4%)Arm in Ezekiel
R. Evangelista Fight History
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?