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Rafael Lovato Jr is a jiu-jitsu black belt and one of the most successful American jiu-jitsu practitioners of all-time. Born on June 25, 1983, Lovato Jr. represents Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu. He is an IBJJF World champion and professional MMA fighter having captured the Bellator middleweight title.

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Rafael Lovato Jr. Accepts Award As First Ever IBJJF Grand Slam Winner: 'Records Can Be Broken, But There Can Only Be One First'

Aug 31, 2024

Rafael Lovato Jr. received an award for becoming the first ever IBJJF Grand Slam Champion (in 2007) and reflected on what the accomplishment means to him