Ricardo Evangelista at the 2013 Worlds
At 27 years old, Ricardo Evangelista will be competing in the heaviest division of the 2013 BJJ Pro League.
Born in Rio de janeiro, brazil, where he still lives, Evangelista is another big talent from the GF Team camp.
Known for a dangerous closed guard, Evangelista has gathered some good results recently that granted him the spot in the run for the $5,000.
In 2013, he was the Brazilian Nationals ultra-heavy champion and open class silver medalist.
He also did great at the 2013 Rio International Open, winning the ultra-heavy division and placing third in the open class.
His career also includes a gold medal at the 2012 WPJJC Brazilian trials and a bronze medal at the 2012 Pan, among many others.
For sure, Ricardo will be a strong contender for the Super-heavy/ultra-heavy gold at the 2013 BJJ Pro League.
Watch him compete at the 2013 Brazilian Nationals:
