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Micael Galvao, popularly known as "Mica", is a jiu-jitsu competitor from Manaus, Brazil. Born on October 8, 2003, Galvao is known for his early success in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and no-gi grappling. As a teenager, Galvao submitted black belts in both gi and no-gi tournaments. He is a 2021 Abu Dhabi World Pro champion in the 77kg black belt division. His father Melqui Galvao runs Fight Sports Manaus.

  1. Mica Galvao Is Attempting To Win The Ultra-Rare 'Super Grand Slam' At ADCC

    Mica Galvao Is Attempting To Win The Ultra-Rare 'Super Grand Slam' At ADCC

    Jul 26, 2024

    Mica Galvao has been on an incredible run in 2024, entering and winning all four IBJJF Majors - Europeans, Pans, Brasileiros, Worlds - to accomplish the Grand Slam. This marked his first ever IBJJF World Championship, but he isn't satisfied there for his 2024; Mica is attempting to accomplish the ultra-rare Super Grand Slam.
  2. BJJ Stars To Return August 3rd With 'Viking' Super Fight Card

    BJJ Stars To Return August 3rd With 'Viking' Super Fight Card

    Jul 10, 2024

    The biggest jiu-jitsu show in Brazilian is returning in a few weeks as BJJ Stars has announced the full card for BJJ Stars 13: Vikings Edition. BJJ Stars is the biggest super fight organization currently operating in Brazil and their thirteenth edition continues their strong tradition of packed cards. This 'Vikings'-themed night will feature IBJJF & ADCC World Champions and be headlined by Mica Galvao facing ADCC Champion & UFC veteran Davi Ramos in no-gi.
  3. How To Watch IBJJF Worlds 2024 As The New BJJ Champions Are Crowned

    How To Watch IBJJF Worlds 2024 As The New BJJ Champions Are Crowned

    May 30, 2024

    The IBJJF Worlds Championships will bring some of the best Gi BJJ athletes in the world to Southern California for the final leg of the IBJJF Grand Slam.
  4. All-Time Winners -77KG At the ADCC World Championship

    All-Time Winners -77KG At the ADCC World Championship

    May 21, 2024

    T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas has seen its share of concerts, shows, sporting events and more, and the versatile venue on the famed Las Vegas Strip now will welcome the 2024 edition of the ADCC World Championship, which will take place Aug. 17-18.
  5. Mica Galvao Officially Invited to ADCC At -77kg

    Mica Galvao Officially Invited to ADCC At -77kg

    Apr 15, 2024

    Mica Galvao, the returning silver medalist at -77kg, has been officially invited to the ADCC World Championships. Mica has been active since the last ADCC Worlds and truly established himself as one of the best in the world at any weight class in that time. This will be his second appearance at ADCC Worlds. The entire tournament will be streaming exclusively on FloGrappling.
  6. Mica Galvão Enters IBJJF Brasileiros At Middleweight

    Mica Galvão Enters IBJJF Brasileiros At Middleweight

    Apr 9, 2024

    Mica Galvão will attempt to continue his 2024 IBJJF Grand Slam as he has entered the Brasileiros, going down April 20th-28th in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mica has won the European and Pan Championships at black belt middleweight this year - but there were questions about his ability to compete after a recent lower leg injury.
  7. Mica Galvão encara Tommy Langaker pelo cinturão no WNO 23

    Mica Galvão encara Tommy Langaker pelo cinturão no WNO 23

    Mar 18, 2024

    Após o sucesso de sua última edição em fevereiro, o Who’s Number One está de volta. O torneio será realizado no dia 10 de maio na cidade texana de Arlington, nos Estados Unidos, e será encabeçado por um duelo entre dois grandes nomes do grappling. A fera Mica Galvão retorna aos tatames da organização para defender seu cinturão contra o norueguês Tommy Langaker na divisão dos meio-médios.
  8. Mica Galvão Set To Defend WNO Title Against Tommy Langaker

    Mica Galvão Set To Defend WNO Title Against Tommy Langaker

    Mar 18, 2024

    Mica Galvão is wasting no time in making his next defense of his WNO Welterweight Championship, as he has agreed to face Tommy Langaker for the title at WNO 23, May 10th in Arlington, TX. This will mark Galvão's third defense of the belt, after previously defeating Kody Steele and Kenta Iwamoto.
  9. Mica Galvao Gets Tips On Flying Armbar From Piter Frank Before IBJJF Paris

    Mica Galvao Gets Tips On Flying Armbar From Piter Frank Before IBJJF Paris

    Jan 25, 2024

    One of the biggest names competing at IBJJF Europeans 2024 is WNO Welterweight Champion Mica Galvao, who will compete as a middleweight in his IBJJF return.
  10. Mica Galvão Enters IBJJF Euros At Middleweight

    Mica Galvão Enters IBJJF Euros At Middleweight

    Jan 11, 2024

    Grappling star Mica Galvão is returning soon to major IBJJF competition, as he has signed up for the 2024 European Championships happening in just a few weeks in Paris, France. Mica has entered the middleweight division, a bump up from his past weight of lightweight as he sets his sights on a big 2024.
  11. The FloGrappling 2023 Award Winners Are HERE: Meregali, Davies, Mica Win

    The FloGrappling 2023 Award Winners Are HERE: Meregali, Davies, Mica Win

    Jan 5, 2024

    The winners of the 2023 FloGrappling Awards, presented by Kingz Kimonos, are here! We honor athletes from five different categories, given to those who earned the most fan votes. The results are in and the following winners have emerged from the pools of worthy contenders.
  12. Mica Galvão Announces Move To Middleweight For IBJJF Worlds In 2024

    Mica Galvão Announces Move To Middleweight For IBJJF Worlds In 2024

    Jan 2, 2024

    Mica Galvão has announced that he will be moving up to middleweight for the 2024 IBJJF World Championships. The WNO welterweight champion had previously competed at lightweight in his IBJJF campaigns, including his gold medal run at the 2022 Brazilian Nationals.
  13. Mica Galvao and Nicky Ryan To Meet In WNO 22 Championship Match

    Mica Galvao and Nicky Ryan To Meet In WNO 22 Championship Match

    Dec 1, 2023

    Just moments after his inaugural title defense at Tezos WNO 21, Mica Galvao's next title challenger was revealed when Nicky Ryan took the mats for a face off between the two young phenoms. They will face each other at WNO 22 for the WNO Welterweight Championship, taking place on Feb.9 in Costa Mesa, California. More updates to the card are forthcoming.
  14. How To Watch WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. What You Need To Know

    How To Watch WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. What You Need To Know

    Nov 1, 2023

    A king, A hulk, a baby shark and a teenage phenomenon are all headed to WNO 21 in November 2023.
  15. Mica Galvão To Defend WNO Championship Against Kody Steele At Tezos WNO 21

    Mica Galvão To Defend WNO Championship Against Kody Steele At Tezos WNO 21

    Oct 27, 2023

    Brazilian grappling star Mica Galvão will return to WNO to defend his recently captured 170lb championship against Kody Steele, a WNO veteran and rising MMA star. They are two of the most exciting grapplers in the division, with big slams, brutal submissions, and a physical pace that both will push for the entire 15 minutes. They face off this November 30th in Austin on the main card of Marinho vs Lovato Jr.