One of the biggest professional jiu-jitsu shows in Brazil returned on Saturday night with a star-studded lineup. The main attraction of BJJ Stars was the middleweight grand prix. The lineup included Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa, Roberto Jimenez, Mica Galvao, Leonardo Lara, Wallisson Oliveira, Leandro Lo, Pedro Machado, and Mauricio Oliveira.
Demian Maia, Felipe Pena, Fabricio Andrey, and Bia Mesquita also competed on the card in super fight matches.
Mica Galvao defeats World champions on his way to victory
Mica Galvao is undoubtedly one of the fastest rising stars in jiu-jitsu today. Despite receiving his black belt in July 2021, Mica has already beaten some of the sports top competitors including Tainan Dalpra, Pedro Marinho, William Tackett, Levi Jones-Leary, and Dante Leon.