Rivalry · 10 recorded meetings
Alexandre Ribeiro vs André Galvão
Head-to-head record
5
Alexandre
5
André
Did you know?
- Ribeiro and Galvao met 9 times, with Galvao leading the series 5 to 4.
- None of their 9 meetings ended in a submission, and all 5 of Galvao's wins came by advantage.
- Ribeiro won each of their first three meetings in 2007 and 2009, then Galvao won 5 of the next 6 from 2012 on.
- Over their recorded careers, Galvao holds an 85% win rate to Ribeiro's 76%.
- Against common opponent Felipe Pena, Ribeiro is 0-4 on record while Galvao is 3-2.
The rivalry
Alexandre Ribeiro and Andre Galvao met 9 times on record, with Galvao holding a 5 to 4 edge. This is a genuine long-run rivalry, stretching from 2007 to 2017, and it split cleanly by era. Ribeiro won the first three meetings, all in 2007 and 2009, including matches at the 2007 IBJJF World Championship and the 2009 ADCC World Championship. Galvao then took control, winning 5 of the last 6 from 2012 onward.
What stands out is how few of these were finished. None of the 9 went to a submission. Ribeiro's wins came by points and decision, while every one of Galvao's 5 wins was decided by advantage. When two competitors know each other this well and both defend at a high level, the margins get thin, and advantages ended up being the deciding factor over and over again.
Their broader games differ in emphasis. Ribeiro competes at heavy and super heavyweight and favors the Armbar, with 20 recorded submission wins by that method. Galvao competes lighter and leans on the Gi Choke From Back, his most frequent finish at 14 wins. Across full recorded careers Galvao carries the higher win rate at 85% to Ribeiro's 76%, though against each other the gap was a single match.
Career stats
| Stat | Alexandre | André |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded matches | 226 | 211 |
| Record (W-L-D) | 175-48-3 | 177-32-2 |
| Win rate | 77% | 84% |
| Submission rate (of wins) | 43% | 45% |
| Favorite finish | Armbar (22) | Armbar (14) |
Their matches
André Galvão def Alexandre Ribeiro
by Advantage · 2017 IBJJF Pro League Grand Prix - Heavyweight · Aug 2017
André Galvão def Alexandre Ribeiro
by Advantages · 2017 IBJJF Heavyweight Grand Prix · Aug 2017
André Galvão def Alexandre Ribeiro
by Advantage · 2017 IBJJF World Championship · Jun 2017
André Galvão def Alexandre Ribeiro
by Advantage · 2012 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship · Apr 2012
Alexandre Ribeiro def André Galvão
by Advantage · 2012 San Diego Trials · Mar 2012
Alexandre Ribeiro def André Galvão
by Points · 2012 World Pro Cup Jiu Jitsu Trials · Jan 2012
André Galvão def Alexandre Ribeiro
by Advantages · 2012 World Professional Jiu Jitsu Cup · Jan 2012
Alexandre Ribeiro def André Galvão
by Points · 2009 ADCC World Championship · Sep 2009
Alexandre Ribeiro def André Galvão
by Decision · 2007 Super Challenge Grappling · Dec 2007
Alexandre Ribeiro def André Galvão
by Points · 2007 IBJJF World Championship · May 2007
