Ricardo Vieira

Ricardo Vieira
Born (1979-01-09) January 9, 1979 (age 45)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
DivisionSuper Featherweight
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
TeamCheckmat
Rank  3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Notable relativesLéo Vieira and Leandro Vieira
Ricardo Vieira
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 1996 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Blue)
Gold medal – first place 1997 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Blue)
Gold medal – first place 1998 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Purple)
Gold medal – first place 1999 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Brown)
Gold medal – first place 2000 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Brown)
Gold medal – first place 2001 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 64kg (Black)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Pan American Championship
Gold medal – first place 2002 California, USA -64kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Ricardo Alcantara Vieira commonly known as Rico Vieira or Ricardinho is a Brazilian grappler, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor, and Competitor. He was born on 9 January 1979. He is one of the Viera brothers (Léo and Leandro), who lead and fight for Checkmat.