Ricardo Vieira
Record:
5-0-0 (W-L-D)
- Early Life, Football, and the Road to Jiu-Jitsu
- Rise Through the Ranks: From Blue Belt World Champion to Black Belt Elite
- The Checkmat Founding and Split from Alliance
- Coaching Philosophy, Training Methods, and Athlete Development
- Competitive Returns and Masters Career
- Allegations Reported in February 2026
- Performance Summary
- Matchup History
Nick Name:
Ricardinho,Rico
Birth Date:
1979-01-09
Weight Class:
Light-featherweight (64Kg – 141lbs)
Team:
Vieira Bros – Checkmat Jiu Jitsu
Early Life, Football, and the Road to Jiu-Jitsu
Rise Through the Ranks: From Blue Belt World Champion to Black Belt Elite
The Checkmat Founding and Split from Alliance
Coaching Philosophy, Training Methods, and Athlete Development
Competitive Returns and Masters Career
Allegations Reported in February 2026
Overall Performance Summary
Total Matchups
5
Wins
5 (100.0%)
Losses
0 (0.0%)
Draws
0 (0.0%)
Win/Loss By Method
Ricardo's Matchup History
| Opponent | W/L | Method | Event | Weight | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernardo Pitel | W | Triangle Choke | 2005 CBJJO World Cup | Light Featherweight | 2005 Jul 21 |
| Wellington Dias | W | Other | 2002 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | Light Featherweight | 2002 Mar 30 |
| André Motta | W | Other | 2001 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | Light Featherweight | 2001 May 29 |
| Robson Moura | W | Points | 2001 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | Light Featherweight | 2001 May 29 |
| Daniel Beleza | W | Advantage | 2001 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship | Light Featherweight | 2001 May 29 |
Table of Contents
- Early Life, Football, and the Road to Jiu-Jitsu
- Rise Through the Ranks: From Blue Belt World Champion to Black Belt Elite
- The Checkmat Founding and Split from Alliance
- Coaching Philosophy, Training Methods, and Athlete Development
- Competitive Returns and Masters Career
- Allegations Reported in February 2026
- Performance Summary
- Matchup History