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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. Grappling Bulletin: A Closer Look At Gordon vs Felipe IV

    Grappling Bulletin: A Closer Look At Gordon vs Felipe IV

    Feb 20, 2023

    The fourth showdown between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena is less than a week away. In the last two weeks, we've caught up with both athletes to check in on their training camps, and to hear their takes on the upcoming bout at Tezos WNO: Ryan vs Pena II presented by Fat Tire.
  2. FloSports Announces "The Ups And Downs Of The Manaus Boys"

    FloSports Announces "The Ups And Downs Of The Manaus Boys"

    Feb 17, 2023

    FloSports is proud to announce its second feature documentary of 2023, "The Ups And Downs Of The Manaus Boys." The film will be released on Wednesday, March 8th and documents the experience of three athletes from Melqui Galvao Jiu-Jitsu through the 2022 ADCC South American Trials and then Worlds.
  3. Grappling Bulletin: Bodoni To Face Marinho For Tezos WNO Title On Feb. 25

    Grappling Bulletin: Bodoni To Face Marinho For Tezos WNO Title On Feb. 25

    Jan 16, 2023

    The 2022 ADCC 88kg World Champion Giancarlo Bodoni is getting his moment in the spotlight. On January 31, FloSports will release the feature length documentary, Becoming Dangerous: The Rise of Giancarlo Bodoni (more on that below). But first, breaking news about Bodoni, who has just signed to face the Tezos WNO light heavyweight champion Pedro Marinho in the co-main event at Tezos WNO: Ryan vs Pena II.
  4. Sao Paulo Rolling: Mica vs Izaak Michell

    Sao Paulo Rolling: Mica vs Izaak Michell

    Jan 12, 2023

    Watch Mica Galvao train with Izaak Michell at Melqui Galvao Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil!
  5. Does Mica Galvão Have The Butteriest Jiu-Jitsu In The Game Today?

    Does Mica Galvão Have The Butteriest Jiu-Jitsu In The Game Today?

    Jan 12, 2023

    Mica Galvão is on a path to become one of the biggest stars in jiu-jitsu, but it is time to answer the age old question: does he have the butteriest style in the game today?
  6. Melqui Galvao Forms New Team, Opening New Academy In Sao Paulo

    Melqui Galvao Forms New Team, Opening New Academy In Sao Paulo

    Jan 2, 2023

    Big news for the jiu-jitsu world as one of the top champion factories in recent years, run by Melqui Galvao and based out of Manaus, has decided to go their own way in 2023. The new team, competing as Melqui Galvao Jiu-Jitsu, will make its debut this month at the Rio Open and then compete in full force at the IBJJF European Championship.
  7. Vote Now! See The Nominees For 2022 FloGrappling Male Grappler Of The Year

    Vote Now! See The Nominees For 2022 FloGrappling Male Grappler Of The Year

    Dec 20, 2022

    Voting is now open for the 2022 FloGrappling Awards. Read below to see which five athletes have been nominated for Male Grappler of the Year, and cast your ballot in the form at the end of this article.
  8. BJJ Stars 9: Live Results and Updates

    BJJ Stars 9: Live Results and Updates

    Oct 22, 2022

    BJJ Stars returns on October 21 for an 8-man lightweight grand prix in memory of Leandro Lo. The bracket will feature IBJJF world champions Meyram Alves and Matheus Gabriel, plus top stars like Pablo Lavaselli, Luiz Paulo, Israel Almeida and more!
  9. Bracket Released: See The BJJ Stars 9 Lightweight GP Lineup!

    Bracket Released: See The BJJ Stars 9 Lightweight GP Lineup!

    Oct 20, 2022

    The athletes have weighed in, and the nine superfights coming to BJJ Stars 9 tomorrow night are official.
  10. The 2022 ADCC Award Winners Have Been Announced!

    The 2022 ADCC Award Winners Have Been Announced!

    Oct 20, 2022

    As the dust settles after the 2022 ADCC World Championships, ADCC has released the winners of their four prestigious awards given out at every ADCC Worlds. The awards are for best athlete, best takedown, best match and fastest submission.
  11. Matheus Gabriel, Meyram Alves & The Lightweight GP Coming To BJJ Stars 9

    Matheus Gabriel, Meyram Alves & The Lightweight GP Coming To BJJ Stars 9

    Oct 11, 2022

    BJJ Stars is set to return in Brazil and on FloGrappling on Friday, October 21 for a lightweight grand prix. The eight-man gi bracket, dedicated to the memory of Leandro Lo, will feature two IBJJF world champions, and a battery of top contenders hungry to make their mark on the division.
  12. Mo Jassim Returns As ADCC Head Organizer In 2024

    Mo Jassim Returns As ADCC Head Organizer In 2024

    Oct 10, 2022

    Great news for the grappling world as Mo Jassim has been selected as the Head Organizer for the ADCC World Championships in 2024. This event will again be held in Las Vegas with a targeted date of September 2024, with trials kicking off at the East Coast Trials in November 2023.
  13. The Top 4 European Performers At ADCC 2022

    The Top 4 European Performers At ADCC 2022

    Oct 6, 2022

    The European trials have often been considered one of the "easiest" methods by which an athlete can earn entry to ADCC, especially compared to North American and South American trials.
  14. Amy Campo Made ADCC History, Becoming First-Ever American 60+ kg Champion

    Amy Campo Made ADCC History, Becoming First-Ever American 60+ kg Champion

    Oct 3, 2022

    Those who follow Amy Campo know that this season has been her breakout year, both in and out of the gi. In less than nine months, Campo racked up an outstanding victim list that brought her out of relative anonymity and increasingly into the competitive spotlight. She was runner-up at ADCC East Coast Trials (November 2021), brown belt double gold IBJJF World champion (December 2021), winner of ADCC West Trials (April 2022) and runner-up in the absolute division of her first IBJJF Worlds at Black Belt (June 2022).
  15. ADCC Record: Four 2021-22 Trials Winners Became ADCC Champions

    ADCC Record: Four 2021-22 Trials Winners Became ADCC Champions

    Sep 28, 2022

    The 2022 ADCC World Championships made history at every turn. It was the most well-attended ADCC of all time, during which several records were broken. Kade Ruotolo became the youngest-ever ADCC champ, Gordon Ryan became the first to hold titles in three different weight classes, Ffion Davies became the first Welsh Champion, Brianna Ste-Marie and Dante Leon shared honors as the first Canadian ADCC medalists.