5
80%
Finish Rate
1
KO / TKO
3
Submissions
2008
Pro Debut
Biography
André Luiz Leite Galvão is a Brazilian grappler and professional mixed martial artist. A 5th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Fernando "Tererê" Augusto as well as a judo black belt, Galvão is one of the most decorated BJJ athletes ever, having won most major international tournaments multiple times. Galvão is the co-founder and former head coach of Atos Jiu Jitsu, one of the most successful grappling teams in competitive sport, and a coach to numerous world champions. He is the author of the martial arts book Drill to Win: One Year to Better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 2022, Galvão was inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame and the ADCC Hall of Fame.
How He Wins
KO / TKO1
Decision1
Submission3
Finish Rate
80%
4 of 5
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
W
W
L
W
W
L
Mixed Martial Arts7 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Tyron WoodleyH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II | Oct 9, 2010 |
| Win |  Jorge PatinoH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | Strikeforce: Houston | Aug 21, 2010 |
| Win | Luke StewartH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Loss | Jason HighH2H | Decision (split) | R2 | Dream 10 | Jul 20, 2009 |
| Win |  John AlessioH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Dream 8 | Apr 5, 2009 |
| Win | Mikey GomezH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | FSC: Evolution | Dec 14, 2008 |
| Win | Jeremiah MetcalfH2H | Submission (armbar) | R2 | JG and TKT Promotions – Fighting 4 Kidz | Aug 30, 2008 |
Related Fighters
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