6x World champion in Jiu-Jitsu and 6x ADCC, Andre Galvao has enjoyed past success in MMA . The São Paulo native has fought in large organizations such as Strikeforce and Dream, where he accumulated five wins and two losses, before returning to devote himself exclusively to Jiu-Jitsu. Galvao said he is going back to MMA. Galvao, now 39 years old says he’s looking forward to showcasing his much improved wrestling and grappling game.
His student, BJJ world champion Lucas ‘Hulk’ Barbosa has also announced that he will be starting his MMA career in 2021.
Galvao has just announced that he has signed a multi fight deal with a major MMA promotion but hasn’t yet revealed which one. Rumors are running that it is with One Championship which has also signed BJJ champions such Marcus Buchecha, Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonn and Tom DeBlass…
Galvao is also set to face Gordon Ryan in a much awaited superfight at ADCC next year.
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Galvao stated on his IG:
“7 fights 5-2-0 in 2.5 years. Between 2008-2011 I did MMA. Yes. Lots of bjj fighters was happy about that during those years. They had the chance to win my world titles.
“I didn’t fight worlds 2009-2012. Yeah! They all super happy about it. I could win couple more world titles in bjj. Haha!
Back in the day I had no wrestling and no ADCC World Titles. My no gi game is different now.
I competed only against top fighters never thought about making my cartel…I was ready for anyone.
Much respect to all my opponents ✊ .
@jeremiahmetcalf72 @mikeygb #johnalessio #LukeStwart @jorgepatinomacaco @jason_highwalker @twooodley
All of my opponents has way more experience than me.
I want to show the world I can do it!
I want to get back and show the world I can do it well.
God’s plan…not my plan ✍ .”
Watch a highlight of Galvao MMA career:
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