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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

102 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    52 (51%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    6 (6%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    28 (27%)
  • BY DECISION
    12 (12%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (1%)
  • BY DQ
    2 (2%)

28 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
32
9
#86e620
Armbar
18
5
#5AD3D1
Submission
14
4
#d1212a
RNC
11
3
#fad11b
Short choke
4
1
#f58822
Triangle
4
1
#224aba
Kneebar
4
1
#ff9124
Hashimoto choke
4
1
#bf1f6c
North south choke
4
1
#22c9a5
Straight ankle lock
4
1
#fad223
Heel hook
4
1
28
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
33 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    17 (52%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    7 (21%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    3 (9%)
  • BY DECISION
    2 (6%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    2 (6%)

3 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
33
1
#86e620
Straight ankle lock
33
1
#5AD3D1
RNC
33
1
3
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Luiz Paulo Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
24716Israel SousaIsrael SousaLPts: 3x0Grand Slam RJ69KG8F2020
24952Alex SodreAlex SodreLPointsSouth American76KGF2020
25648Mathias LunaMathias LunaLPts: 2x2WP BR Qualifier77KGSF2021
26369Adriano AraujoLPts: 5x3UAE Nat Pro77KGRR2021
26933Julio AnjosJulio AnjosLPts: 1x1Asia Cont. Pro85KGSF2021
29250Levi JonesLevi JonesLPts: 4x1World Pro77KG3RD2021
29703Faisal AlKitbeFaisal AlKitbeLPts: 2x2, AdvPresident Cup85KGRR2021
29706Henrique CardosoHenrique CardosoLChoke from backPresident Cup85KGRR2021
30334Roberto JimenezRoberto JimenezLInjuryADCC BR2 Trials77KGSF2022
31151Lucas ProtasioLucas ProtasioLPts: 3x3Grand Slam LDN77KGSF2022
32202Luiz SantosLDQBrasileiro76KGSF2022
34050Lucas ProtasioLucas ProtasioLPts: 1x1ADGS RJ77KGF2022
35869Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLPts: 0x0, AdvBJJ Stars76KGSF2022
36338Victor NithaelVictor NithaelLPts: 6x5WP Qualifier77KG4F2022
37134Pedro MaiaPedro MaiaLPts: 2x2, AdvRio SMO82KGF2023
38177Alexandre JesusAlexandre JesusLPts: 5x0Curitiba SMO82KGF2023
38235Matheus MarquesLPts: 2x2, AdvCuritiba SMOABS8F2023
39668Lucas ValenteLucas ValenteLStraight ankle lockBrasileiro76KGSF2023
41258Gabriel AvilaLPts: 2x0Betim Open82KGF2023
41273Anderson KauanLPts: 5x0Betim OpenABSR12023
43139Jose JuremaLPts: 1x0ADGS Miami85KGF2023
45393Elijah DorseyElijah DorseyLPts: 0x0, AdvAtlanta FNGO79KGF2023
45400Michael PerezMichael PerezLN/AAtlanta FNGOABSSF2023
45832Michael PerezMichael PerezLPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi World79KGSF2023
48173PJ BarchPJ BarchLReferee DecisionPolaris 2777KG4F2024
49328Pedro MaiaPedro MaiaLPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiro76KGF2024
49719Lucas ProtasioLucas ProtasioLPts: 3x0ADGS ABD77KGF2024
50388Andy MurasakiAndy MurasakiLDQWorld Champ.76KGSF2024
51836Manoel PortoLInjuryADGS RJ85KGR22024
52488Mica GalvaoMica GalvaoLRNCADCC77KGR12024
52544Roberto AbreuRoberto AbreuLPts: 6x0ADCCABSR12024
54339Nathan ChuengLReferee DecisionFt Lauderdale NG79KGF2024
54341Lucas MontalvaoLN/AFt Lauderdale NGABSSF2024
24709Bruno SouzaWArmbarGrand Slam RJ69KGR12020
24944Marlus SalgadoWDQSouth American76KGR12020
24949Ian GarciaWPointsSouth American76KG4F2020
24951Raul BasilioRaul BasilioWPts: 6x5South American76KGSF2020
25054Saad HassanWChoke from backVP League77KG4F2021
25055Mo. AlqubaisiWChoke from backVP League77KGSF2021
25056Luiz CantanhedeWChoke from backVP League77KGF2021
25516Ali AlbannaiWArmbarVP Cup - 2R85KG4F2021
25517Faisal IbrahimWPts: 5x0VP Cup - 2R85KGSF2021
25518U. OliveiraWPts: 2x0VP Cup - 2R85KGF2021
25551A. CantanhedeWPts: 4x0Grand Slam AD77KGR12021
25553Tiago BravoTiago BravoWInjuryGrand Slam AD77KG4F2021
25558Espen MathiesenEspen MathiesenWShort chokeGrand Slam AD77KGSF2021
25559Adriano AraujoWPts: 3x2Grand Slam AD77KGF2021
26368Diego MedeirosWPts: 1x0UAE Nat Pro77KGRR2021
26370Adriano AraujoWPts: 1x1UAE Nat Pro77KGF2021
26931Fausto GodoyWPts: 6x4Asia Cont. Pro85KG4F2021
26934Fausto GodoyWReferee DecisionAsia Cont. Pro85KG3RD2021
27752Arslan GadzhievWTriangleGrand Slam MSK77KGRR2021
27753Magomed AnsarovWArmbarGrand Slam MSK77KGRR2021
28011Mo Al AliWSubmissionVP Cup77KGR12021
28013A. AlhammadiWSubmissionVP Cup77KG4F2021
28015Mustafa RadiWSubmissionVP Cup77KGSF2021
28016Andre CantanhedeWPts: 11x0VP Cup77KGF2021
28544Rodrigo FerreiraWChoke from backADGS RJ77KGR12021
28557Pedro MaiaPedro MaiaWPts: 3x2ADGS RJ77KG8F2021
28565Guthierry BarbosaGuthierry BarbosaWPts: 5x0ADGS RJ77KG4F2021
28570Murilo AmaralMurilo AmaralWPts: 4x4ADGS RJ77KGSF2021
29240Williams CamposWPts: 12x0World Pro77KG4F2021
29249Oscar GugalaWPts: 8x2World Pro77KGRPC2021
29700Andre AlmeidaWPts: 8x6President Cup85KGRR2021
30056Pierpaolo ChiappeWPts: 2x0ADCC BR1 Trials77KGR12022
30071Jhonny LoureiroJhonny LoureiroWPts: 2x0ADCC BR1 Trials77KGR32022
30281Iranslav NeoralWRNCADCC BR2 Trials77KGR22022
30312Luis SeabraWPts: 2x0ADCC BR2 Trials77KGR32022
30324Lucas HeidiWKneebarADCC BR2 Trials77KG8F2022
30330Marlus SalgadoWReferee DecisionADCC BR2 Trials77KG4F2022
30336Carlos CamposWReferee DecisionADCC BR2 Trials77KG3RD2022
31149Marcelo FaustoMarcelo FaustoWPts: 2x1Grand Slam LDN77KG4F2022
31153Adrian SoziszWPts: 4x2Grand Slam LDN77KGRPC2022
31155Marcelo FaustoMarcelo FaustoWReferee DecisionGrand Slam LDN77KG3RD2022
32196Leo DomingosWN/ABrasileiro76KGR12022
32199Lucas ValenteLucas ValenteWPts: 6x0Brasileiro76KG4F2022
33315Nathan OrchardD---Polaris 20ABSRR2022
33325Nathan OrchardD---Polaris 20ABSRR2022
33329Jon BlankJon BlankD---Polaris 20ABSRR2022
33337Jon BlankJon BlankD---Polaris 20ABSRR2022
33558Liam AlpangWArmbarHonor Challenge85KGSPF2022
34024Lucas DarioWPts: 6x0ADGS RJ77KGR22022
34037Elder JuniorWPts: 13x8ADGS RJ77KG8F2022
34048Yan LucasYan LucasWReferee DecisionADGS RJ77KGSF2022
34882Marlus SalgadoWPts: 2x2North BRA Pro77KGSF2022
35868Pablo LavaselliPablo LavaselliWPts: 0x0, AdvBJJ Stars76KG4F2022
36334Marco AurelioWSubmissionWP Qualifier77KGR12022
37131Pierpaolo ChiappeWHashimoto chokeRio SMO82KG4F2023
37132Raul BasilioRaul BasilioWPts: 3x0Rio SMO82KGSF2023
37194Darlan CasacaWPts: 0x0, AdvRio SMNGO85KG4F2023
37195Wallisson OliveiraWPts: 0x0, AdvRio SMNGO85KGSF2023
37197Matheus PaulaWReferee DecisionRio SMNGO85KGF2023
38169Pierpaolo ChiappeWChoke from backCuritiba SMO82KG8F2023
38172Elder JuniorWPointsCuritiba SMO82KG4F2023
38175Pedro MaiaPedro MaiaWReferee DecisionCuritiba SMO82KGSF2023
38934Saad AbdulahWChoke from backPresidents Cup77KGRR2023
38936Ali MonfaradiAli MonfaradiWPts: 10x2Presidents Cup77KGRR2023
39663Leandro RounaudLeandro RounaudWPts: 4x2Brasileiro76KG8F2023
39665Luis RibasWPts: 6x4Brasileiro76KG4F2023
40683J. MubarakWNorth south chokePresident Cup77KG4F2023
40685Sultan JaberWPts: 0x0, AdvPresident Cup77KGSF2023
40687Ali MonfaradiAli MonfaradiWPts: 0x0, AdvPresident Cup77KGF2023
40787Marcus FerreiraWChoke from backADGS RJ77KG8F2023
40793Luiz SantosWPts: 2x0ADGS RJ77KG4F2023
40797Vital NetoWReferee DecisionADGS RJ77KGSF2023
40798Leandro RounaudLeandro RounaudWPts: 3x0ADGS RJ77KGF2023
41254Igor da SilvaWChoke from backBetim Open82KG4F2023
41257Luis EduardoWChoke from backBetim Open82KGSF2023
41486Guilherme AlvesWPts: 5x2SP BJJ Pro82KG4F2023
41489Elder JuniorWArmbarSP BJJ Pro82KGSF2023
41490Gabriel AvilaWPts: 7x2SP BJJ Pro82KGF2023
43130Jose ArayaWPts: 13x0ADGS Miami85KGR12023
43134Jhonathan MarquesWPts: 4x3ADGS Miami85KG4F2023
43137Wallisson OliveiraWPts: 3x3ADGS Miami85KGSF2023
45392Pedro JimenezWN/AAtlanta FNGO79KGSF2023
45811Igor CarlosWStraight ankle lockNoGi World79KGR12023
45821Johnatha AlvesJohnatha AlvesWPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi World79KGR22023
45829Jaime CanutoJaime CanutoWReferee DecisionNoGi World79KG4F2023
47342Brunno JamesWPts: 6x0ADCC BRA177KGR12024
47348Rayan MeloWRNCADCC BRA177KGR22024
47356Fabyury KhrysthyanFabyury KhrysthyanWHeel hookADCC BRA177KG8F2024
47361Magid HageWReferee DecisionADCC BRA177KG4F2024
47365Fabio CaloiFabio CaloiWPenADCC BRA177KGSF2024
47366Jefferson PontesWRNCADCC BRA177KGF2024
48860Jakub NajdekWPts: 10x0ADGS Rome77KG8F2024
48871Abdallah AllamWPts: 8x0ADGS Rome77KG4F2024
48872Igor FelizIgor FelizWPts: 1x0ADGS Rome77KGSF2024
48874Luis RibasWPts: 9x2ADGS Rome77KGF2024
49320Joao MachadoWPts: 8x2Brasileiro76KG8F2024
49325Wilhiam MarquesWReferee DecisionBrasileiro76KG4F2024
49327Lucas ProtasioLucas ProtasioWReferee DecisionBrasileiro76KGSF2024
49707Juan DiazWPts: 10x1ADGS ABD77KG8F2024
49717Ali AbualhajWPts: 3x0ADGS ABD77KGSF2024
50374Vitor SantosWPts: 4x2World Champ.76KGR22024
50375Michael LieraMichael LieraWPts: 3x2World Champ.76KG8F2024
50386Leonardo OliveiraWPts: 4x0World Champ.76KG4F2024
53835Felipe PortoWDQOdyssey InvABSRR2024
53836Lucas BritoD---Odyssey InvABSRR2024
54334Ricky SemigliaWN/AFt Lauderdale NG79KG4F2024
54338JZ CavalcanteWN/AFt Lauderdale NG79KGSF2024
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