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Luiz Paulo Carneiro Medeiros, commonly known in the grappling world as Luiz Paulo, is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Melqui Galvão and one of the main representatives of the Dream Art Project (Manaus branch) in the sport’s international circuit. Luiz Paulo made his reputation as one of his generation’s top athletes during the colored belt stages of his career, a time when he conquered important titles such as the Brazilian Nationals, South American Championships, and Abu Dhabi Grand Slam.

Luiz Paulo Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Luiz Paulo Carneiro Medeiros

Nickname: N/A

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Royler Gracie / Rolker Gracie > Augusto Monteiro > Ronnie Melo > Melquisedeque (Melqui) Galvão > Luiz Paulo

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place ADCC South American Trials (2024)
  • 1st Place AJP Grand Slam, RJ (2023)
  • 1st Place AJP Grand Slam, AD (2021)
  • 1st Place AJP Grand Slam, MSK (2021)
  • 1st Place AJP Grand Slam, RM (2024)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2024)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF South American Championship (2020)
  • 2nd Place AJP Grand Slam, RJ (2021 / 2022)
  • 2nd Place AJP Grand Slam, AD (2024)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2024)
  • 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2022 / 2023)
  • 3rd Place AJP Grand Slam, LDN (2022)
  • 3rd Place ADCC BRA 2 Trials (2022)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2019 purple)
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, AD (2020 brown)
  • 1st Place IBJJF South Brazilian Championship (2019 purple)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Sao Paulo BJJ Pro (2019 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2017 blue)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2017** blue)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF European Open (2020 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2020* brown)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Juvenile (2015)

Favorite Position/Technique: Open Guard

Weight Division: Peso Leve (76,00 kg / 168.0 lbs)

Team/Association: Dream Art – Manaus / Alliance

Luiz Paulo Biography

Luiz Paulo was born on July 15, 1998, in Manaus, the capital city of the state of Amazonas, Brazil.

Although an avid football (soccer) player during his childhood, Luiz’s sporting ambitions turned to jiu-jitsu after an episode with a friend at the age of 12. While playing fighting, his buddy applied a mata-leão choke (RNC) on Luiz, which forced him to quit. After the interaction, the friend taught Paulo the maneuver and told him he had started taking jiu-jitsu classes where he had learned the technique. Curious to learn more, the Manauara decided to follow his friend to the grappling academy that same week.

Melqui Galvão was Luiz Paulo’s first instructor, the man who took Luiz from white to black belt. It was also coach Galvão who instilled in Paulo the desire to become a professional jiu-jitsu player, helping the young athlete compete abroad and experience the level of professionalism applied outside of the Amazonas region, where jiu-jitsu was seen as a profession.

Following coach Melqui Galvão’s lead, Luiz Paulo practiced judo and wrestling to complement his jiu-jitsu technique and range of grappling knowledge, while also spending time training in different grappling training rooms such as PSLPB’s academy (Cicero Costha) early on, and Dream Art in São Paulo, Brazil. After a successful career in the colored belt divisions of jiu-jitsu, Luiz was graded to black belt in a ceremony that took place on October 15, 2020.

In August 2023 Paulo severed ties with his longtime coach, Melqui Galvão, in a somewhat contentious affair. By his side, leaving the squad were Fabricio Andrey and Brenda Larissa, two of the main figures in Galvão’s squad.

Luiz Paulo Grappling Record

106 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    52 (49%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    7 (7%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    29 (27%)
  • BY DECISION
    14 (13%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (1%)
  • BY DQ
    2 (2%)

29 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
31
9
#86e620
Armbar
17
5
#5AD3D1
Submission
14
4
#d1212a
RNC
14
4
#fad11b
North south choke
3
1
#f58822
Straight ankle lock
3
1
#224aba
Heel hook
3
1
#ff9124
Short choke
3
1
#bf1f6c
Triangle
3
1
#22c9a5
Kneebar
3
1
#fad223
Hashimoto choke
3
1
29
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
35 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    17 (49%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    7 (20%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    4 (11%)
  • BY DECISION
    3 (9%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    2 (6%)

4 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
25
1
#86e620
Straight ankle lock
25
1
#5AD3D1
RNC
25
1
#d1212a
Inside heel hook
25
1
4
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Luiz Paulo Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
24757Israel SousaIsrael SousaLPts: 3x0Grand Slam RJ69KG8F2020
24993Alex SodreAlex SodreLPointsSouth American76KGF2020
25689Mathias LunaMathias LunaLPts: 2x2WP BR Qualifier77KGSF2021
26413Adriano AraujoLPts: 5x3UAE Nat Pro77KGRR2021
26977Julio AnjosJulio AnjosLPts: 1x1Asia Cont. Pro85KGSF2021
29296Levi JonesLevi JonesLPts: 4x1World Pro77KG3RD2021
29750Faisal AlKitbeFaisal AlKitbeLPts: 2x2, AdvPresident Cup85KGRR2021
29753Henrique CardosoHenrique CardosoLChoke from backPresident Cup85KGRR2021
30383Roberto JimenezRoberto JimenezLInjuryADCC BR2 Trials77KGSF2022
31200Lucas ProtasioLucas ProtasioLPts: 3x3Grand Slam LDN77KGSF2022
32256Luiz SantosLDQBrasileiro76KGSF2022
34115Lucas ProtasioLucas ProtasioLPts: 1x1ADGS RJ77KGF2022
35941Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLPts: 0x0, AdvBJJ Stars76KGSF2022
36409Victor NithaelVictor NithaelLPts: 6x5WP Qualifier77KG4F2022
37211Pedro MaiaPedro MaiaLPts: 2x2, AdvRio SMO82KGF2023
38254Alexandre JesusAlexandre JesusLPts: 5x0Curitiba SMO82KGF2023
38312Matheus MarquesLPts: 2x2, AdvCuritiba SMOABS8F2023
39773Lucas ValenteLucas ValenteLStraight ankle lockBrasileiro76KGSF2023
41362Gabriel AvilaLPts: 2x0Betim Open82KGF2023
41377Anderson KauanLPts: 5x0Betim OpenABSR12023
43244Jose JuremaJose JuremaLPts: 1x0ADGS Miami85KGF2023
45500Elijah DorseyElijah DorseyLPts: 0x0, AdvAtlanta FNGO79KGF2023
45507Michael PerezMichael PerezLN/AAtlanta FNGOABSSF2023
45939Michael PerezMichael PerezLPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi World79KGSF2023
48290PJ BarchPJ BarchLReferee DecisionPolaris 2777KG4F2024
49445Pedro MaiaPedro MaiaLPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiro76KGF2024
49836Lucas ProtasioLucas ProtasioLPts: 3x0ADGS ABD77KGF2024
50503Andy MurasakiAndy MurasakiLDQWorld Champ.76KGSF2024
51966Manoel PortoLInjuryADGS RJ85KGR22024
52619Mica GalvaoMica GalvaoLRNCADCC77KGR12024
52675Roberto AbreuRoberto AbreuLPts: 6x0ADCCABSR12024
54496Nathan ChuengLReferee DecisionFLauderdale NG79KGF2024
54498Lucas MontalvaoLucas MontalvaoLReferee DecisionFLauderdale NGABSSF2024
54687Kade TsitosLInside heel hookNoGi Pan79KG4F2024
59049Lucas MaquineLPts: 5x4Brasileiro76KGF2025
24750Bruno SouzaWArmbarGrand Slam RJ69KGR12020
24985Marlus SalgadoWDQSouth American76KGR12020
24990Ian GarciaWPointsSouth American76KG4F2020
24992Raul BasilioRaul BasilioWPts: 6x5South American76KGSF2020
25095Saad HassanWChoke from backVP League77KG4F2021
25096Mo. AlqubaisiWChoke from backVP League77KGSF2021
25097Luiz CantanhedeWChoke from backVP League77KGF2021
25557Ali AlbannaiWArmbarVP Cup - 2R85KG4F2021
25558Faisal IbrahimWPts: 5x0VP Cup - 2R85KGSF2021
25559U. OliveiraWPts: 2x0VP Cup - 2R85KGF2021
25592A. CantanhedeWPts: 4x0Grand Slam AD77KGR12021
25594Tiago BravoTiago BravoWInjuryGrand Slam AD77KG4F2021
25599Espen MathiesenEspen MathiesenWShort chokeGrand Slam AD77KGSF2021
25600Adriano AraujoWPts: 3x2Grand Slam AD77KGF2021
26412Diego MedeirosWPts: 1x0UAE Nat Pro77KGRR2021
26414Adriano AraujoWPts: 1x1UAE Nat Pro77KGF2021
26975Fausto GodoyWPts: 6x4Asia Cont. Pro85KG4F2021
26978Fausto GodoyWReferee DecisionAsia Cont. Pro85KG3RD2021
27796Arslan GadzhievWTriangleGrand Slam MSK77KGRR2021
27797Magomed AnsarovWArmbarGrand Slam MSK77KGRR2021
28055Mo Al AliWSubmissionVP Cup77KGR12021
28057A. AlhammadiWSubmissionVP Cup77KG4F2021
28059Mustafa RadiWSubmissionVP Cup77KGSF2021
28060Andre CantanhedeWPts: 11x0VP Cup77KGF2021
28588Rodrigo FerreiraWChoke from backADGS RJ77KGR12021
28601Pedro MaiaPedro MaiaWPts: 3x2ADGS RJ77KG8F2021
28609Guthierry BarbosaGuthierry BarbosaWPts: 5x0ADGS RJ77KG4F2021
28614Murilo AmaralMurilo AmaralWPts: 4x4ADGS RJ77KGSF2021
29286Williams CamposWPts: 12x0World Pro77KG4F2021
29295Oscar GugalaWPts: 8x2World Pro77KGRPC2021
29747Andre AlmeidaWPts: 8x6President Cup85KGRR2021
30105Pierpaolo ChiappeWPts: 2x0ADCC BR1 Trials77KGR12022
30120Jhonny LoureiroJhonny LoureiroWPts: 2x0ADCC BR1 Trials77KGR32022
30330Iranslav NeoralWRNCADCC BR2 Trials77KGR22022
30361Luis SeabraWPts: 2x0ADCC BR2 Trials77KGR32022
30373Lucas HeidiWKneebarADCC BR2 Trials77KG8F2022
30379Marlus SalgadoWReferee DecisionADCC BR2 Trials77KG4F2022
30385Carlos CamposWReferee DecisionADCC BR2 Trials77KG3RD2022
31198Marcelo FaustoMarcelo FaustoWPts: 2x1Grand Slam LDN77KG4F2022
31202Adrian SoziszWPts: 4x2Grand Slam LDN77KGRPC2022
31204Marcelo FaustoMarcelo FaustoWReferee DecisionGrand Slam LDN77KG3RD2022
32250Leo DomingosWN/ABrasileiro76KGR12022
32253Lucas ValenteLucas ValenteWPts: 6x0Brasileiro76KG4F2022
33380Nathan OrchardD---Polaris 20ABSRR2022
33390Nathan OrchardD---Polaris 20ABSRR2022
33394Jon BlankJon BlankD---Polaris 20ABSRR2022
33402Jon BlankJon BlankD---Polaris 20ABSRR2022
33623Liam AlpangWArmbarHonor Challenge85KGSPF2022
34089Lucas DarioWPts: 6x0ADGS RJ77KGR22022
34102Elder JuniorWPts: 13x8ADGS RJ77KG8F2022
34113Yan LucasYan LucasWReferee DecisionADGS RJ77KGSF2022
34947Marlus SalgadoWPts: 2x2North BRA Pro77KGSF2022
35940Pablo LavaselliPablo LavaselliWPts: 0x0, AdvBJJ Stars76KG4F2022
36405Marco AurelioWSubmissionWP Qualifier77KGR12022
37208Pierpaolo ChiappeWHashimoto chokeRio SMO82KG4F2023
37209Raul BasilioRaul BasilioWPts: 3x0Rio SMO82KGSF2023
37271Darlan CasacaWPts: 0x0, AdvRio SMNGO85KG4F2023
37272Wallisson OliveiraWPts: 0x0, AdvRio SMNGO85KGSF2023
37274Matheus PaulaWReferee DecisionRio SMNGO85KGF2023
38246Pierpaolo ChiappeWChoke from backCuritiba SMO82KG8F2023
38249Elder JuniorWPointsCuritiba SMO82KG4F2023
38252Pedro MaiaPedro MaiaWReferee DecisionCuritiba SMO82KGSF2023
39032Saad AbdulahWChoke from backPresidents Cup77KGRR2023
39034Ali MonfaradiAli MonfaradiWPts: 10x2Presidents Cup77KGRR2023
39768Leandro RounaudLeandro RounaudWPts: 4x2Brasileiro76KG8F2023
39770Luis RibasWPts: 6x4Brasileiro76KG4F2023
40787J. MubarakWNorth south chokePresident Cup77KG4F2023
40789Sultan JaberWPts: 0x0, AdvPresident Cup77KGSF2023
40791Ali MonfaradiAli MonfaradiWPts: 0x0, AdvPresident Cup77KGF2023
40891Marcus FerreiraWChoke from backADGS RJ77KG8F2023
40897Luiz SantosWPts: 2x0ADGS RJ77KG4F2023
40901Vital NetoWReferee DecisionADGS RJ77KGSF2023
40902Leandro RounaudLeandro RounaudWPts: 3x0ADGS RJ77KGF2023
41358Igor da SilvaWChoke from backBetim Open82KG4F2023
41361Luis EduardoWChoke from backBetim Open82KGSF2023
41591Guilherme AlvesWPts: 5x2SP BJJ Pro82KG4F2023
41594Elder JuniorWArmbarSP BJJ Pro82KGSF2023
41595Gabriel AvilaWPts: 7x2SP BJJ Pro82KGF2023
43235Jose ArayaWPts: 13x0ADGS Miami85KGR12023
43239Jhonathan MarquesWPts: 4x3ADGS Miami85KG4F2023
43242Wallisson OliveiraWPts: 3x3ADGS Miami85KGSF2023
45499Pedro JimenezWN/AAtlanta FNGO79KGSF2023
45918Igor CarlosWStraight ankle lockNoGi World79KGR12023
45928Johnatha AlvesJohnatha AlvesWPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi World79KGR22023
45936Jaime CanutoJaime CanutoWReferee DecisionNoGi World79KG4F2023
47455Brunno JamesWPts: 6x0ADCC BRA177KGR12024
47461Rayan MeloWRNCADCC BRA177KGR22024
47469Fabyury KhrysthyanFabyury KhrysthyanWHeel hookADCC BRA177KG8F2024
47474Magid HageWReferee DecisionADCC BRA177KG4F2024
47478Fabio CaloiFabio CaloiWPenADCC BRA177KGSF2024
47479Jefferson PontesWRNCADCC BRA177KGF2024
48977Jakub NajdekWPts: 10x0ADGS Rome77KG8F2024
48988Abdallah AllamWPts: 8x0ADGS Rome77KG4F2024
48989Igor FelizIgor FelizWPts: 1x0ADGS Rome77KGSF2024
48991Luis RibasWPts: 9x2ADGS Rome77KGF2024
49437Joao MachadoWPts: 8x2Brasileiro76KG8F2024
49442Wilhiam MarquesWReferee DecisionBrasileiro76KG4F2024
49444Lucas ProtasioLucas ProtasioWReferee DecisionBrasileiro76KGSF2024
49824Juan DiazWPts: 10x1ADGS ABD77KG8F2024
49834Ali AbualhajWPts: 3x0ADGS ABD77KGSF2024
50490Vitor SantosWPts: 4x2World Champ.76KGR22024
50491Michael LieraMichael LieraWPts: 3x2World Champ.76KG8F2024
50501Leonardo OliveiraLeonardo OliveiraWPts: 4x0World Champ.76KG4F2024
53983Felipe PortoWDQOdyssey InvABSRR2024
53984Lucas BritoD---Odyssey InvABSRR2024
54491Ricky SemigliaWPts: 16x0FLauderdale NG79KG4F2024
54495JZ CavalcanteWReferee DecisionFLauderdale NG79KGSF2024
54683Charles MurdockWRNCNoGi Pan79KG8F2024
59036Erick ChavesWReferee DecisionBrasileiro76KGR12025
59043Alessandro BotelhoWPts: 2x0Brasileiro76KG4F2025
59048Leandro RounaudLeandro RounaudWPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiro76KGSF2025
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