Rafael Hipolito Jr
Weight: 157
Class: Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown: Manaus, Brazil
| Year | Overall | Duals | Big 12/ACC Finish | Major Decisions | Tech Falls | Pins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 12-4 | 2-1 | DNC | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | 18-5 | 7-1 | 1st | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Totals | 30-9 | 9-2 | ... | 9 | 4 | 4 |
2024-2025 (AT Virginia Tech)
2025 NCAA Qualifier... 2025 ACC Champion at 157-pounds, defeating two-time ACC champion and All-American Ed Scott... Recorded a 17-5 record in his first year in the lineup for the Hokies... Recorded four wins over All-Americans with nine wins via bonus over the season.
2023-2024 (AT Virginia Tech)
Went 11-4 as a true freshman for the Hokies... Appeared in three duals for Tech going 2-1 including ranked win over Rutgers' Anthony White and dropping a close 12-7 decision to NC State All-American Ed Scott... Southeast Open champion at 157-pounds... Third-place finish at 165-pounds at Keystone Classic, dropping a close match to NCAA qualifier Tyler Lillard of Indiana.
High School
Three-time state champion - Alabama (1x), Virginia (2x)... Multipule-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion... Originally from Manaus, Brazil.
