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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: CJI 2 Shakeup, Mica Film, PGF, & More

    Grappling Bulletin: CJI 2 Shakeup, Mica Film, PGF, & More

    Aug 18, 2025

    Get a quick rundown of everything happening in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in just a few minutes
  2. New Wave Is Looking For A New Wild Card After Major Drop Out

    New Wave Is Looking For A New Wild Card After Major Drop Out

    Aug 13, 2025

    We are only seventeen days away from CJI 2, where we will see eight powerhouse teams compete for a $1,000,000 cash prize, but there has been a major shakeup.
  3. 7 Matches Fans Need To See At CJI 2

    7 Matches Fans Need To See At CJI 2

    Aug 13, 2025

    The Craig Jones Invitational 2 is bringing another stacked weekend of world-class grappling, and these squads are absolutely loaded. With dozens of ranked grapplers in the teams event - and four world class black belt women vying for $100,000 - there will be tons of matches featuring the best of the best. The best part - we have no way of knowing who will face off against who until it happens.
  4. CJI 2: Mica Galvão ingressa no evento como parte da equipe New Wave

    CJI 2: Mica Galvão ingressa no evento como parte da equipe New Wave

    Jul 28, 2025

    Juntando a elite do Grappling mundial para competir pela bolada de um milhão de dólares, a segunda edição do Craig Jones Invitational acaba de ficar ainda mais disputada com a chegada de Mica Galvão. Com oito equipes disputando pela premiação entre os dias 30 e 31 de agosto em Las Vegas, o faixa-preta de Manaus traz a suas valências para somar na equipe New Wave, time capitaneado pelo americano John Danaher, e promete esquentar ainda mais a arena profunda da competição no Thomas & Mack Center.
  5. Mica Galvão Joins Team New Wave Jiu-Jitsu For CJI 2 As -77kg Wildcard

    Mica Galvão Joins Team New Wave Jiu-Jitsu For CJI 2 As -77kg Wildcard

    Jul 28, 2025

    Grappling star Mica Galvão has joined the CJI 2 team with New Wave Jiu-Jitsu, the John Danaher & Gordon Ryan-led squad based out of Austin, TX. The 2024 ADCC Champion's participation was announced and confirmed by CJI Organizer Craig Jones at WNO 29, with both Jones and Galvão in attendance.
  6. Como assistir ao WNO 28: Mica Galvão vs Jonnatas Gracie

    Como assistir ao WNO 28: Mica Galvão vs Jonnatas Gracie

    Jun 9, 2025

    Está quase na hora da vigésima oitava edição do Who's Number One. Encabeçado por disputa de título entre Mica Galvão e Jonnatas Gracie, o WNO 28 chega com tudo à cidade californiana de Costa Mesa na sexta-feira, dia 13 de junho, e traz mais dez lutas explosivas para marcar o retorno da organização ao The Hangar, no complexo de entretenimento OC Fair & Event Center.
  7. How To Watch WNO 28 Featuring Mica Vs. Gracie

    How To Watch WNO 28 Featuring Mica Vs. Gracie

    Jun 6, 2025

    The WNO Middleweight Championship is on the line at WNO 28, going down live on June 13 from Costa Mesa, CA, and streaming exclusively on FloGrappling.
  8. WNO 28: Mica Galvão encara Jonnatas Gracie na disputa do título peso médio

    WNO 28: Mica Galvão encara Jonnatas Gracie na disputa do título peso médio

    May 12, 2025

    Marcando o retorno da organização à cidade californiana de Costa Mesa, o Who's Number One 28 se prepara rumo à mais uma rodada de duelos explosivos no dia 13 de junho. Com muita ação sem kimono e alguns dos maiores nomes do cenário internacional do Grappling, o evento confirmou que os brasileiros Mica Galvão e Jonnatas Gracie irão se encarar na luta principal da noite em disputa de cinturão no peso médio.
  9. Jonnatas Gracie To Defend WNO Middleweight Title Against Mica Galvão

    Jonnatas Gracie To Defend WNO Middleweight Title Against Mica Galvão

    May 12, 2025

    Jonnatas Gracie and Mica Galvão are set to face off in the main event of WNO 28 for the WNO Middleweight Championship in a major divisional matchup between the Brazilian champions. It will all be going down on June 13th in Costa Mesa, CA, with some more major matchup announcements coming up soon.
  10. Jon Blank Replaces PJ Barch In BJJ Stars 15 Grand Prix

    Jon Blank Replaces PJ Barch In BJJ Stars 15 Grand Prix

    Apr 14, 2025

    Jon Blank has agreed to replace PJ Barch in the upcoming BJJ Stars 15 -83kg Grand Prix, with an injury forcing Barch's late withdrawal from the prestigious tournament. BJJ Stars 15 will be going down live exclusively on FloGrappling on April 26th, with some of the best in the world facing off in major matches.
  11. BJJ Stars 15: Confira o card completo com Mica Galvão, Gabi Pessanha e mais

    BJJ Stars 15: Confira o card completo com Mica Galvão, Gabi Pessanha e mais

    Mar 28, 2025

    O BJJ Stars 15 - "The History", que chega à cidade de São Paulo no próximo dia 26 de abril, promete mais um show memorável para os fãs de Jiu-Jitsu. Contando com um explosivo GP sem kimono no peso médio, além de cinco lutas casadas para esquentar ainda mais a noite de lutas, o evento teve 100% dos ingressos vendidos. Para conferir o card do conforto de sua casa, basta assinar a FloGrappling, canal que transmitirá todas as lutas com exclusividade.
  12. FloSports and Mica Galvão Extend Partnership, Starting With WNO 28

    FloSports and Mica Galvão Extend Partnership, Starting With WNO 28

    Mar 12, 2025

    FloSports and Mica Galvão have extended their partnership in a deal that will bring him to even more FloGrappling WNO events, starting with WNO 28. The Brazilian superstar grappler is fresh off of a year that saw him win the Super Grand Slam, only the second athlete to ever accomplish the feat. Now, he will be competing on more FloGrappling events as he sets his sights on even more major accomplishments.
  13. Grappling Star Mica Galvão Completes BJJ Stars 15 Grand Prix

    Grappling Star Mica Galvão Completes BJJ Stars 15 Grand Prix

    Mar 5, 2025

    The upcoming BJJ Stars 15 middleweight grand prix has announced their final participant - and it's a major one, as 2024 Super Grand Slam Champion Mica Galvão is in. Mica, who usually competes at 170lbs, joins seven other men who will all take their shot at the R$100,000 prize for the Grand Prix champion. The tournament goes down as part of the Sao Paulo-based super fight series on April 26th, airing exclusively on FloGrappling (outside of Brazil, where it's available on pay-per-view).
  14. BJJStars 15: Mica Galvão ingressa no GP em busca de novo título dos médios

    BJJStars 15: Mica Galvão ingressa no GP em busca de novo título dos médios

    Mar 5, 2025

    Marcado para chegar à cidade de São Paulo no dia 26 de abril, o BJJStars 15 acaba de ficar ainda mais disputado. Trazendo todas as suas valências para os tatames da organização, o manauara Micael Galvão ingressa no disputado GP No-Gi de pesos médios e fica cara-a-cara com alguns dos nomes mais perigosos do cenário internacional para sair com o título da divisão e a bagatela de 100 mil reais.
  15. Mica e Hokage conquistam o FloGrappling Awards 2024; Confira os premiados

    Mica e Hokage conquistam o FloGrappling Awards 2024; Confira os premiados

    Jan 8, 2025

    Foram revelados na última segunda-feira, dia 7 de janeiro,  os atletas premiados no FloGrappling Awards de 2024, premiação que reuniu os principais nomes e momentos que se destacaram no cenário competitivo do ano passado, com o voto popular definindo os ganhadores entre cinco categorias: