Andre Galvao
6x ADCC Gold · 2004–2022
Lineage
Galvao's elite Competition IQ (95) and elite Guard Passing (92) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
Gi
No-Gi
6x ADCC Gold, 2x IBJJF World Champion
Mat Resume
Time on the mats in professional competition
135
Pro Matches
68
Mat Hours
52
Events
7.8 min
Avg Duration
38 sec
Fastest Sub
20
Sub-Only Matches
5
OT Wins
Style Analysis
The most decorated ADCC competitor ever with 6 gold medals. Founded ATOS and built one of the most dominant teams in modern competition.
Signature Submissions
Notable Matches
Key competition results
Did You Know?
6 ADCC gold medals — most in history
Founded ATOS which produced Kaynan Duarte and Tainan Dalpra
Competed from featherweight to absolute
Style Matchup Analysis
Where this game is vulnerable
Exploitable Patterns
Methodical body lock passers who can neutralize his scramble game
Heavier opponents with dominant top pressure who deny his guard recoveries
Systematic leg lockers who attack before he can establish his wrestling
Nightmare Matchup
Ryan's systematic body lock passing and suffocating top control neutralized everything Galvao tried in their ADCC 2022 superfight. Ryan's methodical approach gave Galvao no room for his signature scrambles or guard recoveries.
Closest Calls
Pena used his size and guard game to control Galvao throughout, winning a tactical battle on points.
Calasans pushed Galvao to overtime with aggressive takedown attempts before Galvao pulled away with late points.
Engine Insight
Relative weakness: Submissions (85) is 5 points below their 90 average — opponents strong in this area have the best chance.
Trophy Case
Most ADCC golds in history
Multiple weight class wins
Signature Moments
6 ADCC Gold Medals
Andre Galvao won six ADCC gold medals across multiple weight classes and the absolute division. His longevity at the highest level of no-gi competition was unmatched — he medaled at ADCC across three different decades. His style combined explosive wrestling, relentless top pressure, and chain submissions.
Six ADCC golds. Three decades of competition. Galvao was the most consistent champion in ADCC history until Gordon Ryan surpassed him.
Building ATOS Into a Dynasty
Galvao founded ATOS Jiu-Jitsu and built it into one of the most dominant competition teams in the world. His students — Kaynan Duarte, Tainan Dalpra, JT Torres, Kade and Tye Ruotolo — have won world titles in both gi and no-gi. ATOS became the anti-Danaher system: traditional BJJ values, modern competition edge.
He didn't just compete — he built a dynasty. ATOS produced more world champions than any team of its era.
The Gordon Ryan Rivalry
The Galvao-Ryan rivalry was the biggest storyline in modern grappling. Years of social media warfare, call-outs, and genuine animosity culminated in their ADCC 2022 superfight. Though Galvao lost, the rivalry elevated both fighters and brought unprecedented mainstream attention to competitive grappling.
The rivalry that made grappling mainstream. Love or hate the drama — it sold out arenas and put eyes on the sport.
Career Numbers
ADCC Golds
ADCC gold medals
6
Mundials Golds
IBJJF World Championship golds
2
Pan Am Golds
Pan American Championship golds
4
15
Deep Team Champions
15+ world champions produced through ATOS Jiu-Jitsu — built a dynasty while still competing himself
8
Deep Adcc Medals
8 total ADCC medals (6 gold, 2 silver) across three different decades of competition
Season Stats · 6x ADCC Gold
Engine Attributes
Data Coverage
Data review in progress — some values may be updated
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