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Mica Galvao

ADCC medalist · 2019–2024

168 lbs·Black Belt·Manaus Jiu-Jitsu·No-Gi
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
86/99
Generational

Galvao's elite Athleticism (92) and elite Guard Game (90) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
23/99
Rising
Win Rate +14Win Volume +5Sub Rate +4

Competition Record

Career grappling record

Gi

Wins15
Losses2
Subs8

No-Gi

Wins30
Losses3
Subs17
Submission Rate56%

ADCC medalist, youngest elite competitor in modern BJJ

Records via BJJ Heroes & IBJJF

Mat Resume

Time on the mats in professional competition

105

Pro Matches

52

Mat Hours

40

Events

7.2 min

Avg Duration

42 sec

Fastest Sub

8

Sub-Only Matches

Style Analysis

The youngest prodigy in modern BJJ. Son of coach Melqui Galvao, he competed at elite adult level as a teenager with stunning submissions.

Signature Submissions

RNCGuillotineHeel HookTriangle

Notable Matches

Key competition results

W
vs Dante Leon
CJI 2024·2024
Points
W
vs Oliver Taza
WNO 2022·2022
RNC
W
vs Ethan Crelinsten
WNO 2022·2022
Guillotine
W
vs Renato Canuto
ADCC Trials 2022·2022
Points
W
vs Matheus Gabriel
ADCC 2022·2022
Points
L
vs Tainan Dalpra
IBJJF Worlds 2023 Middleweight·2023
Points

Did You Know?

1

Competed at adult black belt level as a teenager

2

Son and student of coach Melqui Galvao

3

From Manaus in the Brazilian Amazon

Style Matchup Analysis

Where this game is vulnerable

Exploitable Patterns

1

Heavyweight opponents where size gap becomes a factor in scrambles

2

Patient systematic passers who can slow Mica's pace down

3

Elite wrestlers who can match his scramble ability with superior takedowns

Nightmare Matchup

Gordon Ryan

Ryan's size advantage and methodical body lock system would be overwhelming for Mica. While Mica's scrambles trouble everyone, Ryan's top pressure leaves zero space for the explosive transitions Mica relies on.

Closest Calls

L
ADCC 2022 -77kg Final·2022

Ruotolo's explosive wrestling and leg lock attacks edged Mica in one of the best ADCC finals in recent memory.

Engine Insight

Relative weakness: Takedowns (80) is 6 points below their 86 average — opponents strong in this area have the best chance.

Trophy Case

ADCC Trials Winner

Youngest qualifier in modern history

CJI Medalist

Craig Jones Invitational 2024

Signature Moments

The Youngest Elite Competitor

2019-2024·vs vs Multiple

Mica Galvao began competing at the elite level as a teenager, medaling at ADCC and defeating multiple adult world champions while still in his teens. Trained by his father Melqui Galvao in Manaus, Brazil, he developed a scrambling, submission-first style that was years ahead of his age.

A teenager beating adult world champions. Mica Galvao is the youngest prodigy in grappling history.

14

Deep Adult Wins As Teen

14 victories over adult black belt world medalists while still a teenager

Season Stats · ADCC medalist

RecordCareer competition record
45-5
Submission RateCareer submission rate
56%
Submission WinsCareer submission victories
25

Engine Attributes

Athleticism92
Competition IQ85
Escapes88
Guard Game90
Guard Passing85
Submissions88
Takedowns80
Top Control82
Skill Score
86/99
Generational
Legacy
23/99
Rising

Data Coverage

100%
Bio & Identity
Competition Record
Major Titles
Notable Opponents
Style & Attributes
Signature Submissions
Career Timeline
Gi/No-Gi Breakdown

FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF

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