Rivalries in sports always make things more interesting, and this year, one was born within the sport of Jiu-Jitsu. Julia Alves and Sarah Galvão have gone to war twice this year, bringing us MOTY candidates in the Gi.
Check out the highlights of Julia Alves vs. Sarah Galvão below and see when they might face each other next.
Julia Alves
Julia Alves is one of the top stars of GFTeam and has been making a name for herself in AJP competitions. She is the reigning AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion and is aiming for her third straight title.
One of the biggest obstacles Alves has faced this year on her journey to her 3rd title is Sarah Galvão.
Sarah Galvão
Sarah Galvão is the reigning IBJJF champion at brown belt and has won everything at the colored ranks. The daughter of the legend Andre Galvão is creating her own legacy, with many expecting great things from her.
This year, Galvão has stepped up to tougher competition and is facing the world’s best black and brown belts.
Julia Alves vs. Sarah Galvão I
Julia Alves vs. Sarah Galvão I took place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio de Janeiro. Their first meeting took place in the semifinals, and it was the event match.
They had a back-and-forth match, with both athletes hitting sweeps. At the end of the match, they were tied, and the ref awarded the decision to Galvão.
Julia Alves vs. Sarah Galvão II
Just a few months after their first great match, Alves and Galvão met at AJP Grand Slam Dallas. The two went to war again as they both landed sweep points in their match.
This time, Alves would come out on top by hitting the last points of the match to even the series at 1-1.
Julia Alves vs. Sarah Galvão 3?
Both Sarah and Julia have qualified to compete at the World Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Championship, which will be held between November 14 and 16. If the stars align, their third match could very well be for one of the sport’s biggest prizes.
Rivalries make sports special, and Julia Alves vs. Sarah Galvão could be the next big rivalry in BJJ. They are both incredibly talented grapplers and will be battling each other for years to come.
BJJ fans are hyped to see who comes out on top in their third upcoming match. No matter who comes out on top, it’s sure to be another great match.
Bobby is martial artist for almost 20 years with a BJJ black belt under Professor Sergio Miranda. He is also a karate black and former combat sports athlete, who loves all things grappling.
