Galvao's elite Athleticism (92) and elite Guard Game (90) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
Gi
No-Gi
ADCC medalist, youngest elite competitor in modern BJJ
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
Notable Matches
Key competition results
Did You Know?
Competed at adult black belt level as a teenager
Son and student of coach Melqui Galvao
From Manaus in the Brazilian Amazon
Style Matchup Analysis
Where this game is vulnerable
Exploitable Patterns
Heavyweight opponents where size gap becomes a factor in scrambles
Patient systematic passers who can slow Mica's pace down
Elite wrestlers who can match his scramble ability with superior takedowns
Nightmare Matchup
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
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
Youngest qualifier in modern history
Craig Jones Invitational 2024
Signature Moments
The Youngest Elite Competitor
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
Engine Attributes
Data Coverage
FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF
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