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
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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
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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
Luiz Paulo Fight History
ID | Opponent | W/L | Method | Competition | Weight | Stage | Year |
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24716 | Israel SousaIsrael Sousa | L | Pts: 3x0 | Grand Slam RJ | 69KG | 8F | 2020 |
24952 | Alex SodreAlex Sodre | L | Points | South American | 76KG | F | 2020 |
25648 | Mathias LunaMathias Luna | L | Pts: 2x2 | WP BR Qualifier | 77KG | SF | 2021 |
26369 | Adriano Araujo | L | Pts: 5x3 | UAE Nat Pro | 77KG | RR | 2021 |
26933 | Julio AnjosJulio Anjos | L | Pts: 1x1 | Asia Cont. Pro | 85KG | SF | 2021 |
29250 | Levi JonesLevi Jones | L | Pts: 4x1 | World Pro | 77KG | 3RD | 2021 |
29703 | Faisal AlKitbeFaisal AlKitbe | L | Pts: 2x2, Adv | President Cup | 85KG | RR | 2021 |
29706 | Henrique CardosoHenrique Cardoso | L | Choke from back | President Cup | 85KG | RR | 2021 |
30334 | Roberto JimenezRoberto Jimenez | L | Injury | ADCC BR2 Trials | 77KG | SF | 2022 |
31151 | Lucas ProtasioLucas Protasio | L | Pts: 3x3 | Grand Slam LDN | 77KG | SF | 2022 |
32202 | Luiz Santos | L | DQ | Brasileiro | 76KG | SF | 2022 |
34050 | Lucas ProtasioLucas Protasio | L | Pts: 1x1 | ADGS RJ | 77KG | F | 2022 |
35869 | Meyram MaquineMeyram Maquine | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | BJJ Stars | 76KG | SF | 2022 |
36338 | Victor NithaelVictor Nithael | L | Pts: 6x5 | WP Qualifier | 77KG | 4F | 2022 |
37134 | Pedro MaiaPedro Maia | L | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Rio SMO | 82KG | F | 2023 |
38177 | Alexandre JesusAlexandre Jesus | L | Pts: 5x0 | Curitiba SMO | 82KG | F | 2023 |
38235 | Matheus Marques | L | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Curitiba SMO | ABS | 8F | 2023 |
39668 | Lucas ValenteLucas Valente | L | Straight ankle lock | Brasileiro | 76KG | SF | 2023 |
41258 | Gabriel Avila | L | Pts: 2x0 | Betim Open | 82KG | F | 2023 |
41273 | Anderson Kauan | L | Pts: 5x0 | Betim Open | ABS | R1 | 2023 |
43139 | Jose Jurema | L | Pts: 1x0 | ADGS Miami | 85KG | F | 2023 |
45393 | Elijah DorseyElijah Dorsey | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Atlanta FNGO | 79KG | F | 2023 |
45400 | Michael PerezMichael Perez | L | N/A | Atlanta FNGO | ABS | SF | 2023 |
45832 | Michael PerezMichael Perez | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | NoGi World | 79KG | SF | 2023 |
48173 | PJ BarchPJ Barch | L | Referee Decision | Polaris 27 | 77KG | 4F | 2024 |
49328 | Pedro MaiaPedro Maia | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Brasileiro | 76KG | F | 2024 |
49719 | Lucas ProtasioLucas Protasio | L | Pts: 3x0 | ADGS ABD | 77KG | F | 2024 |
50388 | Andy MurasakiAndy Murasaki | L | DQ | World Champ. | 76KG | SF | 2024 |
51836 | Manoel Porto | L | Injury | ADGS RJ | 85KG | R2 | 2024 |
52488 | Mica GalvaoMica Galvao | L | RNC | ADCC | 77KG | R1 | 2024 |
52544 | Roberto AbreuRoberto Abreu | L | Pts: 6x0 | ADCC | ABS | R1 | 2024 |
54339 | Nathan Chueng | L | Referee Decision | Ft Lauderdale NG | 79KG | F | 2024 |
54341 | Lucas Montalvao | L | N/A | Ft Lauderdale NG | ABS | SF | 2024 |
24709 | Bruno Souza | W | Armbar | Grand Slam RJ | 69KG | R1 | 2020 |
24944 | Marlus Salgado | W | DQ | South American | 76KG | R1 | 2020 |
24949 | Ian Garcia | W | Points | South American | 76KG | 4F | 2020 |
24951 | Raul BasilioRaul Basilio | W | Pts: 6x5 | South American | 76KG | SF | 2020 |
25054 | Saad Hassan | W | Choke from back | VP League | 77KG | 4F | 2021 |
25055 | Mo. Alqubaisi | W | Choke from back | VP League | 77KG | SF | 2021 |
25056 | Luiz Cantanhede | W | Choke from back | VP League | 77KG | F | 2021 |
25516 | Ali Albannai | W | Armbar | VP Cup - 2R | 85KG | 4F | 2021 |
25517 | Faisal Ibrahim | W | Pts: 5x0 | VP Cup - 2R | 85KG | SF | 2021 |
25518 | U. Oliveira | W | Pts: 2x0 | VP Cup - 2R | 85KG | F | 2021 |
25551 | A. Cantanhede | W | Pts: 4x0 | Grand Slam AD | 77KG | R1 | 2021 |
25553 | Tiago BravoTiago Bravo | W | Injury | Grand Slam AD | 77KG | 4F | 2021 |
25558 | Espen MathiesenEspen Mathiesen | W | Short choke | Grand Slam AD | 77KG | SF | 2021 |
25559 | Adriano Araujo | W | Pts: 3x2 | Grand Slam AD | 77KG | F | 2021 |
26368 | Diego Medeiros | W | Pts: 1x0 | UAE Nat Pro | 77KG | RR | 2021 |
26370 | Adriano Araujo | W | Pts: 1x1 | UAE Nat Pro | 77KG | F | 2021 |
26931 | Fausto Godoy | W | Pts: 6x4 | Asia Cont. Pro | 85KG | 4F | 2021 |
26934 | Fausto Godoy | W | Referee Decision | Asia Cont. Pro | 85KG | 3RD | 2021 |
27752 | Arslan Gadzhiev | W | Triangle | Grand Slam MSK | 77KG | RR | 2021 |
27753 | Magomed Ansarov | W | Armbar | Grand Slam MSK | 77KG | RR | 2021 |
28011 | Mo Al Ali | W | Submission | VP Cup | 77KG | R1 | 2021 |
28013 | A. Alhammadi | W | Submission | VP Cup | 77KG | 4F | 2021 |
28015 | Mustafa Radi | W | Submission | VP Cup | 77KG | SF | 2021 |
28016 | Andre Cantanhede | W | Pts: 11x0 | VP Cup | 77KG | F | 2021 |
28544 | Rodrigo Ferreira | W | Choke from back | ADGS RJ | 77KG | R1 | 2021 |
28557 | Pedro MaiaPedro Maia | W | Pts: 3x2 | ADGS RJ | 77KG | 8F | 2021 |
28565 | Guthierry BarbosaGuthierry Barbosa | W | Pts: 5x0 | ADGS RJ | 77KG | 4F | 2021 |
28570 | Murilo AmaralMurilo Amaral | W | Pts: 4x4 | ADGS RJ | 77KG | SF | 2021 |
29240 | Williams Campos | W | Pts: 12x0 | World Pro | 77KG | 4F | 2021 |
29249 | Oscar Gugala | W | Pts: 8x2 | World Pro | 77KG | RPC | 2021 |
29700 | Andre Almeida | W | Pts: 8x6 | President Cup | 85KG | RR | 2021 |
30056 | Pierpaolo Chiappe | W | Pts: 2x0 | ADCC BR1 Trials | 77KG | R1 | 2022 |
30071 | Jhonny LoureiroJhonny Loureiro | W | Pts: 2x0 | ADCC BR1 Trials | 77KG | R3 | 2022 |
30281 | Iranslav Neoral | W | RNC | ADCC BR2 Trials | 77KG | R2 | 2022 |
30312 | Luis Seabra | W | Pts: 2x0 | ADCC BR2 Trials | 77KG | R3 | 2022 |
30324 | Lucas Heidi | W | Kneebar | ADCC BR2 Trials | 77KG | 8F | 2022 |
30330 | Marlus Salgado | W | Referee Decision | ADCC BR2 Trials | 77KG | 4F | 2022 |
30336 | Carlos Campos | W | Referee Decision | ADCC BR2 Trials | 77KG | 3RD | 2022 |
31149 | Marcelo FaustoMarcelo Fausto | W | Pts: 2x1 | Grand Slam LDN | 77KG | 4F | 2022 |
31153 | Adrian Sozisz | W | Pts: 4x2 | Grand Slam LDN | 77KG | RPC | 2022 |
31155 | Marcelo FaustoMarcelo Fausto | W | Referee Decision | Grand Slam LDN | 77KG | 3RD | 2022 |
32196 | Leo Domingos | W | N/A | Brasileiro | 76KG | R1 | 2022 |
32199 | Lucas ValenteLucas Valente | W | Pts: 6x0 | Brasileiro | 76KG | 4F | 2022 |
33315 | Nathan Orchard | D | --- | Polaris 20 | ABS | RR | 2022 |
33325 | Nathan Orchard | D | --- | Polaris 20 | ABS | RR | 2022 |
33329 | Jon BlankJon Blank | D | --- | Polaris 20 | ABS | RR | 2022 |
33337 | Jon BlankJon Blank | D | --- | Polaris 20 | ABS | RR | 2022 |
33558 | Liam Alpang | W | Armbar | Honor Challenge | 85KG | SPF | 2022 |
34024 | Lucas Dario | W | Pts: 6x0 | ADGS RJ | 77KG | R2 | 2022 |
34037 | Elder Junior | W | Pts: 13x8 | ADGS RJ | 77KG | 8F | 2022 |
34048 | Yan LucasYan Lucas | W | Referee Decision | ADGS RJ | 77KG | SF | 2022 |
34882 | Marlus Salgado | W | Pts: 2x2 | North BRA Pro | 77KG | SF | 2022 |
35868 | Pablo LavaselliPablo Lavaselli | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | BJJ Stars | 76KG | 4F | 2022 |
36334 | Marco Aurelio | W | Submission | WP Qualifier | 77KG | R1 | 2022 |
37131 | Pierpaolo Chiappe | W | Hashimoto choke | Rio SMO | 82KG | 4F | 2023 |
37132 | Raul BasilioRaul Basilio | W | Pts: 3x0 | Rio SMO | 82KG | SF | 2023 |
37194 | Darlan Casaca | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Rio SMNGO | 85KG | 4F | 2023 |
37195 | Wallisson Oliveira | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Rio SMNGO | 85KG | SF | 2023 |
37197 | Matheus Paula | W | Referee Decision | Rio SMNGO | 85KG | F | 2023 |
38169 | Pierpaolo Chiappe | W | Choke from back | Curitiba SMO | 82KG | 8F | 2023 |
38172 | Elder Junior | W | Points | Curitiba SMO | 82KG | 4F | 2023 |
38175 | Pedro MaiaPedro Maia | W | Referee Decision | Curitiba SMO | 82KG | SF | 2023 |
38934 | Saad Abdulah | W | Choke from back | Presidents Cup | 77KG | RR | 2023 |
38936 | Ali MonfaradiAli Monfaradi | W | Pts: 10x2 | Presidents Cup | 77KG | RR | 2023 |
39663 | Leandro RounaudLeandro Rounaud | W | Pts: 4x2 | Brasileiro | 76KG | 8F | 2023 |
39665 | Luis Ribas | W | Pts: 6x4 | Brasileiro | 76KG | 4F | 2023 |
40683 | J. Mubarak | W | North south choke | President Cup | 77KG | 4F | 2023 |
40685 | Sultan Jaber | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | President Cup | 77KG | SF | 2023 |
40687 | Ali MonfaradiAli Monfaradi | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | President Cup | 77KG | F | 2023 |
40787 | Marcus Ferreira | W | Choke from back | ADGS RJ | 77KG | 8F | 2023 |
40793 | Luiz Santos | W | Pts: 2x0 | ADGS RJ | 77KG | 4F | 2023 |
40797 | Vital Neto | W | Referee Decision | ADGS RJ | 77KG | SF | 2023 |
40798 | Leandro RounaudLeandro Rounaud | W | Pts: 3x0 | ADGS RJ | 77KG | F | 2023 |
41254 | Igor da Silva | W | Choke from back | Betim Open | 82KG | 4F | 2023 |
41257 | Luis Eduardo | W | Choke from back | Betim Open | 82KG | SF | 2023 |
41486 | Guilherme Alves | W | Pts: 5x2 | SP BJJ Pro | 82KG | 4F | 2023 |
41489 | Elder Junior | W | Armbar | SP BJJ Pro | 82KG | SF | 2023 |
41490 | Gabriel Avila | W | Pts: 7x2 | SP BJJ Pro | 82KG | F | 2023 |
43130 | Jose Araya | W | Pts: 13x0 | ADGS Miami | 85KG | R1 | 2023 |
43134 | Jhonathan Marques | W | Pts: 4x3 | ADGS Miami | 85KG | 4F | 2023 |
43137 | Wallisson Oliveira | W | Pts: 3x3 | ADGS Miami | 85KG | SF | 2023 |
45392 | Pedro Jimenez | W | N/A | Atlanta FNGO | 79KG | SF | 2023 |
45811 | Igor Carlos | W | Straight ankle lock | NoGi World | 79KG | R1 | 2023 |
45821 | Johnatha AlvesJohnatha Alves | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | NoGi World | 79KG | R2 | 2023 |
45829 | Jaime CanutoJaime Canuto | W | Referee Decision | NoGi World | 79KG | 4F | 2023 |
47342 | Brunno James | W | Pts: 6x0 | ADCC BRA1 | 77KG | R1 | 2024 |
47348 | Rayan Melo | W | RNC | ADCC BRA1 | 77KG | R2 | 2024 |
47356 | Fabyury KhrysthyanFabyury Khrysthyan | W | Heel hook | ADCC BRA1 | 77KG | 8F | 2024 |
47361 | Magid Hage | W | Referee Decision | ADCC BRA1 | 77KG | 4F | 2024 |
47365 | Fabio CaloiFabio Caloi | W | Pen | ADCC BRA1 | 77KG | SF | 2024 |
47366 | Jefferson Pontes | W | RNC | ADCC BRA1 | 77KG | F | 2024 |
48860 | Jakub Najdek | W | Pts: 10x0 | ADGS Rome | 77KG | 8F | 2024 |
48871 | Abdallah Allam | W | Pts: 8x0 | ADGS Rome | 77KG | 4F | 2024 |
48872 | Igor FelizIgor Feliz | W | Pts: 1x0 | ADGS Rome | 77KG | SF | 2024 |
48874 | Luis Ribas | W | Pts: 9x2 | ADGS Rome | 77KG | F | 2024 |
49320 | Joao Machado | W | Pts: 8x2 | Brasileiro | 76KG | 8F | 2024 |
49325 | Wilhiam Marques | W | Referee Decision | Brasileiro | 76KG | 4F | 2024 |
49327 | Lucas ProtasioLucas Protasio | W | Referee Decision | Brasileiro | 76KG | SF | 2024 |
49707 | Juan Diaz | W | Pts: 10x1 | ADGS ABD | 77KG | 8F | 2024 |
49717 | Ali Abualhaj | W | Pts: 3x0 | ADGS ABD | 77KG | SF | 2024 |
50374 | Vitor Santos | W | Pts: 4x2 | World Champ. | 76KG | R2 | 2024 |
50375 | Michael LieraMichael Liera | W | Pts: 3x2 | World Champ. | 76KG | 8F | 2024 |
50386 | Leonardo Oliveira | W | Pts: 4x0 | World Champ. | 76KG | 4F | 2024 |
53835 | Felipe Porto | W | DQ | Odyssey Inv | ABS | RR | 2024 |
53836 | Lucas Brito | D | --- | Odyssey Inv | ABS | RR | 2024 |
54334 | Ricky Semiglia | W | N/A | Ft Lauderdale NG | 79KG | 4F | 2024 |
54338 | JZ Cavalcante | W | N/A | Ft Lauderdale NG | 79KG | SF | 2024 |