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Rafael Lovato Junior is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Carlos Machado who also worked extensively with the Ribeiro Brothers (Saulo and Alexandre). During his career as a professional grappler Lovato Junior made history on two occasions, first by being the first non-Brazilian to win the CBJJ Brazilian National Championship (2007) as a black belt, he would later rewrite is name in the tournament’s history books by conquering the open weight division (absolute), becoming the first non-Brazilian to achieve this deed also (2013). Other important landmarks in Rafael Lovato’s combat sports career were him becoming the 3rd American citizen to win the IBJJF World Championship in the black belt division (2007) and his first major title in a mixed martial arts promotion in 2019 with Bellator (middleweight title).
Rafael Lovato Jr Biography
Rafael Lovato was born on the 25th of June of 1983 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, though he moved to Oklahoma City when he was 8 years of age. Rafael’s father was an incredible Martial Artist which made young Rafael’s contact with combat sports inevitable. Still has a child Lovato Junior got involved with boxing (his first true love by his own admission) and later with Jeet Kwon Do. When Rafael was 13 he started his tuition in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through his father who was taking classes in Dallas from Carlos Machado. Lovato senior would travel to the Texan city once a week to have private classes with Machado and then practice what he learned with his son, as he grew, Rafael Junior started joining his father on the trips to Dallas.
When Rafael got to brown belt, he was already considered one of the toughest American competitors in the BJJ scene, and a hot prospect for the future. Lovato’s relationship with Saulo Ribeiro started around that time when Rafael was 19 years of age. It was 2003 and Rafael had reached the final of the Arnold Invitational against Saulo Ribeiro, the two fought and at the end of the fight, Saulo invited Rafael to come and train with him in Brazil. Rafael accepted the invitation and later that year he visited Ribeiro. There the relationship between the two turned into a friendship and Lovato saw the potential of having a coach like Saulo beside him.
At the beginning of 2004, Rafael Lovato was invited to help Marc Laimon prepare for his fight with Ryron Gracie. The two spent 3 months as roommates in that training camp, creating a strong friendship that still stands today. After that camp, Rafael received his black belt in Jiu-Jitsu in August 2004, just after his 21st birthday. In 2005 Rafael moved for good to the Ribeiro brothers academy (Saulo and Alexandre) and made the most out of the new coaching, reaching the podium of most major tournaments he set foot on. In 2007 he achieved the greatest glory of them all, winning the World Championship.
In 2013 Rafael Lovato Junior won the Brazilian National Championship in the open weight division, being the first non-Brazilian man to win the coveted trophy.

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He is a true legend. I hope we see him back in MMA. If not he retired on top

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What a great guy. Always admired his game, philosophy, and instruction, but this added human side makes me admire him even more.

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Rafael articulates himself extremely well, much of what he said about Jujitsu and it’s impact on us will resonate with many but few are able to put it into words

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I've been begging for this video to be reposted for year's, thank you. It's beautiful. I even contacted lovato bjj in OKC

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Used to roll with Raphael jr back at his dad's place in Oklahoma City in mid 90's ... He was about 16 and already 6 ft 165 lbs ... He's been dedicated to BJJ ever since then. Very nice young man.

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This athlete is amazing! Parabéns Lovato!

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We love you Rafa.

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Love this edit! Really nicely done. 💯

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Another masterpiece

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Oh yeah here we go!!!

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@@stuartcooperfilms Thank you! Was able to do some seminars w/ the Lovatos in Toronto. Great stuff.

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Love when he stands up feeling proud after submitting Rustam

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Rustam was in that triangle for a good 30 Seconds trying to explode out lol

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Rustam is a strong dude

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Mr. Lovato was my professor’s teacher and gave him his black belt :)

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Master of geometry.

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Great footage and editing of a legend. But the oil check at 4:49...

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Nice one buddy! Have you seen the discussion on who's the greatest american bjj athlete ever? People were divided between Ryan and Lovato. In my opinion Lovato is the most accomplished and should be considered the best. Ryan is very young and on his way to become the best. Regards

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I can't understand why tik tok shit gets million of views and this masterpiece is only several thousand...

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Oss

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The vídeo "elements of Jiu Jitsu " deleted??? :(

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It’s being re-edited as well with new music :)

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Every time I watch this I say the same things before he says them, I think anyone who trains jiu jitsu explains it the same way to people.

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