
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.

Rafael 'Formiga' Barbosa Captures His Ninth (!!) Masters Title
Nov 12, 2021
Double Five Jiu-Jitsu leader Rafael 'Formiga' Barbosa is simply untouchable at Masters Worlds.