Luan Carvalho is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Master Cláudio Joanino of the Nova União academy in Macaé. One of the rare examples of a competitor who reached success at black belt, having gone through his coloured belt career in obscurity, Luan turned a few heads his way after his 2015 Pan American Championship performance where he defeated the decorated veteran Rodrigo Caporal. Carvalho would carry on in good form that year winning the Rio Fall Open and at the Brazilian Nationals, defeating two former champions, Michael Langhi and Juan Caio Kamezawa while cementing his name as one of the top lightweights of his generation.
Luan Carvalho Jiu-Jitsu
Full Name: Luan de Carvalho Alves
Nickname: “Luanzinho” is often used by those closer to Luan, this is a friendly way of saying Luan in Portuguese.
Lineage: Luiz França > Oswaldo Fadda > Sebastião Ricardo > Wendell Alexander > Claudio Joanino > Luan Carvalho
Main Achievements:
- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian National (2016/2015)
- 1st Place CBJJ South American Championship NOGI (2022)
- 1st Place IBJJF European Open (2017)
- 1st Place IBJJF Asian Open (2018)
- 1st Place AJP Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, RJ (2016)
- 1st Place AJP Brazil National Pro (2016)
- 1st Place IBJJF Sao Paulo Open No-Gi (2014)
- 1st Place IBJJF Sao Paulo BJJ Pro (2017)
- 1st Place IBJJF Rio Summer Open (2016)
- 1st Place IBJJF Rio Summer Open No-Gi (2016)
- 1st Place IBJJF Rio Fall Open No-Gi (2015)
- 1st Place IBJJF Rio Fall Open (2015)
- 2nd Place IBJJF South American Championship (2017)
- 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2020)
- 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian National (2017)
- 3rd Place IBJJF Rio Winter Open (2016/2015)
- 3rd Place IBJJF Rio Summer Open No-Gi (2016*)
Main Achievements (Colored Belts):
- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian National (2013 brown)
- 1st Place IBJJF Dallas Open (2012 brown)
- 1st Place IBJJF Houston Open (2014 brown)
- 1st Place IBJJF Rio Open (2011 purple)
- 1st Place IBJJF Miami Open (2014 brown, 2009 blue)
- 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2014 brown)
* Absolute
** Weight and absolute
Favorite Position: Taking the back
Weight Division: Peso Leve (76kg/167lbs)
Team/Association: Nova União
Luan Carvalho Biography
Luan de Carvalho was born on the 22nd of July, 1991 in Macaé, a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Luan’s first sporting activity was capoeira at the age of 10, he would add jiu jitsu to his activities later.
When Luan was 11 years old, one of his friends, who had started jiu jitsu, got injured and decided to quit training. The friend offered his gi (kimono) to Luan who approached coach “Ernesto” at a local social project designed to keep kids away from crime, by teaching them jiu jitsu.
Starting classes with Ernesto, It didn’t take long for Luan to show interest in competitions, and seeking to do better at the tournaments, Luan decided to move to a bigger team with a more competitive environment, joining the Nova União (NU) – Macaé for the effect. One of the biggest teams in the region. At NU Luan’s progress was diligently followed by Master Cláudio Joanino, a well known figure and a first generation black belt under Wendell Alexander.
Having joined a highly competitive team, Luan’s first times at Joanino’s gym weren’t easy. The level was extremely high and Luan would often get so beat up that he would go home crying. Knowing of Luan’s family dire economic situation, Master Cláudio Joanino never charged Carvalho a monthly fee, and Luan showed his appreciation by training several times per day, often hiding from his mother (who wanted him to focus in school instead).
The hard work paid off for Luan and he started winning many local tournaments and progressing in the belt system. Though Luan’s talent was unquestioned, he failed to medal at an international stage, his biggest medal being a bronze at the Brazilian Nationals in the brown belt division (2013).
In 2014 Luan Carvalho competed at the World Championship, losing in the brown belt ¼ finals. He returned home on the 4th of June and immediately put his gi on and went to work, both angered and saddened by the missed chance to prove his worth. He was surprised to see his master calling his name and awarding him with his black belt in class. When tying the belt around Luan’s waist, Master Joanino told him: “Keep working hard, your time to shine is coming”.
Joanino was right, and on his first year as a black belt, Luan did the unthinkable, winning one of Rio de Janeiro’s most important titles (Rio Fall International Open) and the Brasileiro (Brazilian National), a competition he had lost in 2014 on the first round.
Since arriving at the black belt division, Luan de Carvalho has become one of the top lightweights in Brazil beating many highly regarded veterans of the sport such as the multiple time world champion Michael Langhi.
Banner picture by: Marco Aurélio Ferreira.
Luan Carvalho Grappling Record
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BY POINTS
55 (46%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
9 (8%) -
BY SUBMISSION
36 (30%) -
BY DECISION
18 (15%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
36 SUBMISSIONS WINS
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BY POINTS
12 (32%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
9 (24%) -
BY SUBMISSION
8 (21%) -
BY DECISION
7 (18%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
2 (5%)
8 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES
Luan Carvalho Fight History
ID | Opponent | W/L | Method | Competition | Weight | Stage | Year |
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6806 | AJ AgazarmAJ Agazarm | L | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Pan American | 76KG | R2 | 2015 |
7722 | Lucas Valle | L | DQ | Rio Winter Open | 76KG | SF | 2015 |
8877 | Diego BorgesDiego Borges | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Copa Podio | 77KG | GP | 2016 |
8888 | Edwin NajmiEdwin Najmi | L | DQ | Copa Podio | 77KG | GP | 2016 |
8893 | Dillon DanisDillon Danis | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Copa Podio | 77KG | GP | 2016 |
9192 | Ruan OliveiraRuan Oliveira | L | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Rio Summer Open | ABS | SF | 2016 |
9522 | Roberto AbreuRoberto Abreu | L | Pts: 2x0 | World Pro | ABS | R1 | 2016 |
9609 | Roberto SatoshiRoberto Satoshi | L | Bow and arrow | World Pro | 77KG | 4F | 2016 |
9773 | Jhonny LoureiroJhonny Loureiro | L | Loop choke | Brasileiro | 82KG | F | 2016 |
10151 | Stefano Correa | L | Pts: 2x0 | SP BJJ Pro | 82KG | 4F | 2016 |
10257 | Gabriel ProcopioGabriel Procopio | L | RNC | Rio Winter Open | 82KG | SF | 2016 |
10479 | H. Marques | L | Referee Decision | Brasileiro Equipes | 76KG | SF | 2016 |
10992 | Gabriel RolloGabriel Rollo | L | Pts: 2x2, Adv | BJJ Rio Pro | 82KG | F | 2016 |
11062 | Alexandre CavaliereAlexandre Cavaliere | L | Loop choke | Grand Slam RJ | 77KG | 4F | 2016 |
11345 | Matheus CostaMatheus Costa | L | Adv | Petropolis Pro | ABS | SF | 2016 |
11799 | Talison Soares | L | Referee Decision | Manaus Nat. Pro | 77KG | 4F | 2017 |
12588 | Isaque BahienseIsaque Bahiense | L | Referee Decision | WP BR Qualifier | 77KG | R1 | 2017 |
12782 | Otavio SousaOtavio Sousa | L | N/A | Brasileiro | 82KG | SF | 2017 |
13668 | Davi RamosDavi Ramos | L | Points | ACBJJ 7 | 75KG | 4F | 2017 |
14299 | Celso ViniciusCelso Vinicius | L | Adv | IBJJF Rio Pro | 82KG | SF | 2017 |
14474 | Isaque BahienseIsaque Bahiense | L | Points | South American | 82KG | F | 2017 |
14498 | Dimitrius SouzaDimitrius Souza | L | Points | South American | ABS | SF | 2017 |
17336 | Keenan CorneliusKeenan Cornelius | L | Arm in Ezekiel | Asian Open | ABS | SF | 2018 |
18284 | Caio CaetanoCaio Caetano | L | Referee Decision | Grand Slam RJ | 77KG | R1 | 2018 |
19217 | Alef BritoAlef Brito | D | --- | Copa Podio | 77KG | RR | 2019 |
23129 | Jonnatas GracieJonnatas Gracie | L | Referee Decision | European Open | 76KG | SF | 2020 |
24444 | Claudio CalasansClaudio Calasans | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | BJJ Stars 4 | 86KG | 4F | 2020 |
26445 | Leandro RounaudLeandro Rounaud | L | Loop choke | SA Cont. Pro | 77KG | 4F | 2021 |
26548 | Fabricio AndreyFabricio Andrey | L | Pts: 11x3 | SA Cont. Pro | LWA | SF | 2021 |
27119 | Matheus GabrielMatheus Gabriel | L | 50/50 armbar | BJJ Bet | 82KG | SPF | 2021 |
30393 | Valdir AraujoValdir Araujo | L | Referee Decision | ADCC BR2 Trials | 88KG | 4F | 2022 |
34368 | Jansen GomesJansen Gomes | L | Pts: 2x0 | Brasileiro NoGi | 85KG | SF | 2022 |
34492 | Marcello Lemelle | L | Pts: 3x0 | AJP SA Team | 85KG | RR | 2022 |
40822 | Pedro BoloPedro Bolo | L | Referee Decision | ADGS RJ | 85KG | SF | 2023 |
43252 | Dante Muschamp | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Brasileiro NoGi | 79KG | 8F | 2023 |
43306 | Jorge Escudero | L | Inside heel hook | Brasileiro NoGi | ABS | SF | 2023 |
48777 | Henrique Russi | L | Pts: 3x3 | SA Cont. Pro | 85KG | R1 | 2024 |
48892 | Matheus Vetoraci | L | Pts: 3x0 | ADGS Rome | 85KG | SF | 2024 |
51247 | Gabriel Alves | L | Pts: 5x2 | Brasileiro NG | 85KG | SF | 2024 |
6305 | Kevin MahechaKevin Mahecha | W | Pts: 2x2 | Miami Open | 76KG | 4F | 2014 |
6306 | Rafael Costa | W | N/A | Miami Open | 76KG | SF | 2014 |
6307 | Kevin Martinez | W | N/A | Miami Open | 76KG | F | 2014 |
6647 | Peter Cruz | W | RNC | NAGA Pheonix | 77KG | SF | 2015 |
6648 | Waseam Dannaui | W | Pts: 10x0 | NAGA Pheonix | 77KG | F | 2015 |
6804 | Rodrigo CaporalRodrigo Caporal | W | Points | Pan American | 76KG | R1 | 2015 |
6931 | Gerson da Silva | W | Choke | Rio Fall Open | 76KG | R1 | 2015 |
6932 | Pedro Fernandes | W | Footlock | Rio Fall Open | 76KG | 4F | 2015 |
6933 | Theodoro CanalTheodoro Canal | W | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Rio Fall Open | 76KG | SF | 2015 |
6934 | Alex Cabanes | W | Pts: 5x0 | Rio Fall Open | 76KG | F | 2015 |
6949 | Rafael Porto | W | Points | Rio Fall NoGi | 76KG | F | 2015 |
7227 | Frederico Pinto | W | Pts: 2x0 | Brasileiro | 76KG | R1 | 2015 |
7229 | Alexandre Oliveira | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Brasileiro | 76KG | R2 | 2015 |
7233 | Fabio CaloiFabio Caloi | W | Injury | Brasileiro | 76KG | 4F | 2015 |
7234 | Michael LanghiMichael Langhi | W | Referee Decision | Brasileiro | 76KG | SF | 2015 |
7236 | Juan KamezawaJuan Kamezawa | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Brasileiro | 76KG | F | 2015 |
7649 | Thiago AbreuThiago Abreu | W | Adv | Brazil Nat. Pro RJ | 76KG | R1 | 2015 |
7650 | Carlos ferreira | W | Armbar | Brazil Nat. Pro RJ | 76KG | 4F | 2015 |
7651 | Sergio a Rodrigo | W | Botinha | Brazil Nat. Pro RJ | 76KG | SF | 2015 |
7652 | Ricardo Rocha | W | Pts: 4x2 | Brazil Nat. Pro RJ | 76KG | F | 2015 |
7689 | Unknown | W | Pts: 15x0 | Copa Sankaku | ABS | 8F | 2015 |
7690 | Junior Rios | W | Points | Copa Sankaku | ABS | 4F | 2015 |
7691 | Marcus Suel | W | Botinha | Copa Sankaku | ABS | SF | 2015 |
7692 | Jackson Naco | W | Pts: 4x2 | Copa Sankaku | ABS | F | 2015 |
7719 | Jameson Santos | W | Armbar | Rio Winter Open | 76KG | R1 | 2015 |
7721 | Herbert Maeda | W | Choke from back | Rio Winter Open | 76KG | 4F | 2015 |
8885 | Patrick GaudioPatrick Gaudio | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Copa Podio | 77KG | GP | 2016 |
9166 | Ary Gomes | W | Armbar | Rio Summer Open | 76KG | 4F | 2016 |
9168 | Renan Sancar | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Rio Summer Open | 76KG | SF | 2016 |
9169 | Theodoro CanalTheodoro Canal | W | Points | Rio Summer Open | 76KG | F | 2016 |
9191 | Unknown | W | Adv | Rio Summer Open | ABS | 4F | 2016 |
9590 | Lucas LepriLucas Lepri | W | Referee Decision | World Pro | 77KG | R1 | 2016 |
9602 | Jonathan SatavaJonathan Satava | W | Referee Decision | World Pro | 77KG | 8F | 2016 |
9760 | Jackson Raigueri | W | N/A | Brasileiro | 82KG | R1 | 2016 |
9761 | Paulo Galviolli | W | N/A | Brasileiro | 82KG | 8F | 2016 |
9770 | Alex Cavaleri | W | N/A | Brasileiro | 82KG | 4F | 2016 |
9771 | Claudio MattosClaudio Mattos | W | Referee Decision | Brasileiro | 82KG | SF | 2016 |
10254 | Adriano Pereira | W | Adv | Rio Winter Open | 82KG | 8F | 2016 |
10256 | M. Pequeno | W | Kneebar | Rio Winter Open | 82KG | 4F | 2016 |
10416 | Unknown | W | Choke from mount | Curitiba W. Open | 76KG | 4F | 2016 |
10417 | Luciano Bernert | W | Botinha | Curitiba W. Open | 76KG | SF | 2016 |
10418 | Theodoro CanalTheodoro Canal | W | Choke from back | Curitiba W. Open | 76KG | F | 2016 |
10988 | Gabriel Procópio | W | Armbar | BJJ Rio Pro | 82KG | 4F | 2016 |
10991 | Julio AnjosJulio Anjos | W | Referee Decision | BJJ Rio Pro | 82KG | SF | 2016 |
11049 | Fabiano Conceicao | W | Referee Decision | Grand Slam RJ | 77KG | R2 | 2016 |
11056 | Cesar Cardoso | W | Pts: 21x0 | Grand Slam RJ | 77KG | 8F | 2016 |
11107 | Marcus Aurelio | W | Pts: 8x0 | G.S. Rio NoGi | 75KG | R1 | 2016 |
11110 | Leo Jacinto | W | Pts: 4x0 | G.S. Rio NoGi | 75KG | SF | 2016 |
11112 | Victor Matos | W | Pts: 7x0 | G.S. Rio NoGi | 75KG | F | 2016 |
11343 | Julio AnjosJulio Anjos | W | Points | Petropolis Pro | 77KG | SF | 2016 |
11344 | Matheus CostaMatheus Costa | W | Points | Petropolis Pro | 77KG | F | 2016 |
11568 | Andreas Perales | W | Pts: 8x0 | European Open | 76KG | 8F | 2017 |
11574 | Kevin MahechaKevin Mahecha | W | Botinha | European Open | 76KG | 4F | 2017 |
11577 | Masahiro IwasakiMasahiro Iwasaki | W | Triangle | European Open | 76KG | SF | 2017 |
11795 | Moiseus Sousa | W | Points | Manaus Nat. Pro | 77KG | R1 | 2017 |
12770 | Jackson Ratigueri | W | Botinha | Brasileiro | 82KG | R1 | 2017 |
12776 | Wellington LuisWellington Luis | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Brasileiro | 82KG | R2 | 2017 |
12779 | Thiago Costa | W | Pts: 4x0 | Brasileiro | 82KG | 4F | 2017 |
13289 | Pedro Conti | W | Pts: 2x0 | SP BJJ Pro | 82KG | 4F | 2017 |
13294 | Gabriel RolloGabriel Rollo | W | Pts: 5x2 | SP BJJ Pro | 82KG | SF | 2017 |
13295 | Celso ViniciusCelso Vinicius | W | Referee Decision | SP BJJ Pro | 82KG | F | 2017 |
14297 | Carlos FIlho | W | Choke from back | IBJJF Rio Pro | 82KG | 4F | 2017 |
14469 | Igor Veríssimo | W | Points | South American | 82KG | R1 | 2017 |
14471 | Rodrigo Acioli | W | Points | South American | 82KG | 4F | 2017 |
14473 | Fernando Paulino | W | Points | South American | 82KG | SF | 2017 |
14493 | Andre Rodolfo | W | X choke | South American | ABS | R1 | 2017 |
14495 | Pedro Peres | W | Points | South American | ABS | 4F | 2017 |
14967 | Marcelo MafraMarcelo Mafra | W | Points | ACB 10 | 75KG | SPF | 2018 |
15318 | Dauad Adaev | W | Toe hold | ACBJJ 11 | 75KG | SPF | 2018 |
15820 | Otavio Serafim | W | Points | Rio Open | O100KG | SF | 2018 |
15859 | Edwin NajmiEdwin Najmi | W | Referee Decision | ACBJJ 12 | 75KG | SPF | 2018 |
17328 | Jonghyeon Park | W | Choke from back | Asian Open | 82KG | SF | 2018 |
17329 | Thomas Mietz | W | Pts: 12x0 | Asian Open | 82KG | F | 2018 |
17332 | Philippe PomaskiPhilippe Pomaski | W | Points | Asian Open | ABS | 4F | 2018 |
18043 | Edward Hohl | W | Cross choke | Rio BJJ Pro | 82KG | 4F | 2018 |
18046 | Ygor RodriguesYgor Rodrigues | W | Armbar | Rio BJJ Pro | 82KG | SF | 2018 |
18047 | Alexandre CavaliereAlexandre Cavaliere | W | Pts: 4x0 | Rio BJJ Pro | 82KG | F | 2018 |
18993 | Christovam Castro | W | Submission | Guarapari Pro | 77KG | 4F | 2019 |
18994 | Welington Eller | W | Pts: 7x0 | Guarapari Pro | 77KG | SF | 2019 |
18995 | Diego Pralon | W | Submission | Guarapari Pro | 77KG | F | 2019 |
22439 | Saulo Neto | W | Points | Amsterdam Open | 82KG | SF | 2019 |
22440 | Oliver Lovell | W | Points | Amsterdam Open | 82KG | F | 2019 |
22452 | Petr Mamaev | W | Footlock | Amsterdam NGO | 85KG | SF | 2019 |
22453 | Sebastian BroscheSebastian Brosche | W | Points | Amsterdam NGO | 85KG | F | 2019 |
22946 | Filipe Grativol | W | Choke | Armagedon JJ | 82KG | SPF | 2019 |
23119 | Marcus PhelanMarcus Phelan | W | Pts: 5x2 | European Open | 76KG | R1 | 2020 |
23127 | Italo MouraItalo Moura | W | Referee Decision | European Open | 76KG | 4F | 2020 |
25092 | Wesley Rosa | W | Submission | Guarapari Pro | 77KG | 4F | 2021 |
25095 | Vinicius PereiraVinicius Pereira | W | Pts: 1x0 | Guarapari Pro | 77KG | SF | 2021 |
25096 | Darlan Casaca | W | Pts: 3x2 | Guarapari Pro | 77KG | F | 2021 |
25180 | Marcelo Pontes | W | Choke from back | FJJ-Rio SMO | ABS | SF | 2021 |
25181 | M. Lima | W | Choke | FJJ-Rio SMO | ABS | F | 2021 |
25947 | Thiago Silva | W | Pts: 2x0 | S. American NG | 85KG | 4F | 2021 |
25948 | Gabriel Lima | W | Pts: 2x0 | S. American NG | 85KG | SF | 2021 |
25950 | Romualdo Andrade | W | Referee Decision | S. American NG | 85KG | F | 2021 |
26432 | Raul BasilioRaul Basilio | W | Referee Decision | SA Cont. Pro | 77KG | R2 | 2021 |
26440 | Wallisson Oliveira | W | Referee Decision | SA Cont. Pro | 77KG | 8F | 2021 |
26451 | Gabriel RolloGabriel Rollo | W | Pts: 1x1 | SA Cont. Pro | 77KG | RPC | 2021 |
26453 | Leonardo LaraLeonardo Lara | W | Pts: 3x2 | SA Cont. Pro | 77KG | RPC | 2021 |
26454 | Sergio Soares | W | Referee Decision | SA Cont. Pro | 77KG | 3RD | 2021 |
26546 | Cleber SousaCleber Sousa | W | Pts: 1x0 | SA Cont. Pro | LWA | 4F | 2021 |
30350 | Edson Oliveira | W | Referee Decision | ADCC BR2 Trials | 88KG | R2 | 2022 |
30375 | Erick Sousa | W | Pts: 3x0 | ADCC BR2 Trials | 88KG | R3 | 2022 |
30387 | C. NegromonteC. Negromonte | W | Referee Decision | ADCC BR2 Trials | 88KG | 8F | 2022 |
34548 | Richard Fernandes | W | RNC | AJP SA Team | 85KG | 3RD | 2022 |
39586 | Daniel Leighton | W | Pts: 9x1 | SA Cont Pro | 85KG | R1 | 2023 |
39590 | Rafael Silva | W | Submission | SA Cont Pro | 85KG | 4F | 2023 |
40811 | Marcos MartinsMarcos Martins | W | Pts: 1x1 | ADGS RJ | 85KG | 8F | 2023 |
40821 | Fabio Pulita | W | Armbar | ADGS RJ | 85KG | 4F | 2023 |
42107 | Wellington Marques | W | Pts: 2x0 | Vitoria NGO | 79KG | SF | 2023 |
42108 | Matheus Paula | W | Referee Decision | Vitoria NGO | 79KG | F | 2023 |
43302 | Davi Vetoraci | W | Referee Decision | Brasileiro NoGi | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
46082 | Richard Fernandes | W | N/A | Rio SMNGO | 85KG | SF | 2024 |
46084 | Carlos Andrade | W | N/A | Rio SMNGO | 85KG | F | 2024 |
48887 | Matteo Ceglia | W | Choke | ADGS Rome | 85KG | R1 | 2024 |
48891 | Nikolay Salmin | W | Pts: 4x2 | ADGS Rome | 85KG | 4F | 2024 |
51240 | Joao Martins | W | Armbar | Brasileiro NG | 85KG | 8F | 2024 |
51244 | Andre Ygor | W | Referee Decision | Brasileiro NG | 85KG | 4F | 2024 |
53874 | Onur Yasar | W | Submission | EU Cont Pro | 85KG | F | 2024 |
Luan Carvalho vs Marcelo Tuber (2011)
Luan Carvalho Technique
awesome guy ! sick work ethic ! and it's a very humble guy too ! role model to all his students !!! btw i'm one of them xD
Had him in seminar Super cool dude! Down to earth, very respectful, and hell of a teacher! I hope him the best!