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Born in Rio de Janeiro on January 8, 1983, Rafael 'Formiga' Barbosa is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and champion grappler known for being a four-time IBJJF World Masters champion, having taken gold medals in 2014, 2015 and double gold (weight and absolute) in 2018. 

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Rafael Formiga Claims F2W Belt & IBJJF Double Gold In The Same Weekend

Sep 19, 2020

Rafael Formiga captured the F2W master's title Friday night and made the drive down to Austin Saturday morning to work his way weight and absolute divisions at the IBJJF Austin Open.

    Thompson Marikano vs Rafael Barbosa Fight to Win 194
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    Thompson Marikano vs Rafael Barbosa Fight to Win 194

    Feb 15, 2022

    Rafael 'Formiga' Barbosa Captures His Ninth (!!) Masters Title
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    Rafael 'Formiga' Barbosa Captures His Ninth (!!) Masters Title

    Nov 12, 2021

    Hinger Shuts Out Formiga, Jonnatas & Luna Throw Down and Big Man Max Impresses Us
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    Hinger Shuts Out Formiga, Jonnatas & Luna Throw Down and Big Man Max Impresses Us

    Apr 20, 2021

    Josh Hinger vs Rafael Formiga Barbosa Fight to Win 170
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    Josh Hinger vs Rafael Formiga Barbosa Fight to Win 170

    Apr 19, 2021

    Full Replay: Fight to Win 170 - Apr 17
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    Full Replay: Fight to Win 170 - Apr 17

    Apr 18, 2021

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    Feb 23, 2021

    Rafael Formiga Barbosa vs Johnny Souza Fight to Win 163
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    Rafael Formiga Barbosa vs Johnny Souza Fight to Win 163

    Feb 14, 2021

    Highlight: Two Minutes Of Graceful Jiu-Jitsu From Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa
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    Highlight: Two Minutes Of Graceful Jiu-Jitsu From Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa

    Dec 21, 2020

    Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa Looking Ahead To Open Weight After 3rd World Title
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    Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa Looking Ahead To Open Weight After 3rd World Title

    Dec 18, 2020

    Highlight: Rafael Formiga Barbosa Secures Absolute Gold With Slick Sub
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    Highlight: Rafael Formiga Barbosa Secures Absolute Gold With Slick Sub

    Nov 15, 2020

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    Oct 6, 2020

    Rafael Formiga Claims F2W Belt & IBJJF Double Gold In The Same Weekend
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    Rafael Formiga Claims F2W Belt & IBJJF Double Gold In The Same Weekend

    Sep 19, 2020

    Alex Martins vs Rafael Formiga Barbosa Fight to Win 152
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    Alex Martins vs Rafael Formiga Barbosa Fight to Win 152

    Sep 19, 2020

    Fight to Win 152 | Full Event Replay
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    Fight to Win 152 | Full Event Replay

    Sep 19, 2020

    Rafael Lang vs Rafael Formiga 2020 KASAI Pro 7
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    Rafael Lang vs Rafael Formiga 2020 KASAI Pro 7

    Feb 2, 2020