Dec 20, 1:00 PM UTC

ADCC Charlotte Open

Jan 9, 2026, TBD

Fight to Win 301

Jan 11, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC

LIJJN Brew Jitsu Winter Open

Jan 17, 2026, TBD

Fight to Win Fight 302

Jan 24, 2026, TBD

Fight to Win 303

Jan 24, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC

ADCC San Diego Open

Jan 30, 2026, TBD

Fight to Win 304

Feb 7, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

ADCC Curitiba or Parana Open

Feb 14-15, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

ADCC European, Middle East & African Tri

Feb 14, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

ADCC Toronto Open

Feb 21, 2026, TBD

ADCC Santiago Open

Feb 21, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC

ADCC Portland Open

Mar 13, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

ADCC Rio de Janeiro Open

Mar 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

ADCC South American Trials #1

Mar 20, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

ADCC Sao Paulo Kids Trials

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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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    Thompson Marikano vs Rafael Barbosa Fight to Win 194

    Feb 15, 2022

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

    Nov 12, 2021

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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

    SLAMS: Good or Bad for Jiu-Jitsu?
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    SLAMS: Good or Bad for Jiu-Jitsu?

    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

    Jiu-Jitsu Is Back: IBJJF Returns With Open Tournaments
    10:44
    Jiu-Jitsu Is Back: IBJJF Returns With Open Tournaments

    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