André Galvão

With three victories in the MMA and a story in Jiu-Jitsu, André Galvão reached the finals of the Dream’s welterweight GP, but lost in the semifinal semifinal. In a controversial decision, the Brazilian lost to Jason High and goes back home without the belt of the Dream. In an exclusive interview to the TATAME.com, Galvão commented the first defeat in MMA, but guarantees that will maintain the same catch for his next challenge, which may happen at the Strikeforce.

What did you think of the fight?

I thought it was a good fight. I made some mistakes and lost some positions that I don’t usually lose, I wanted to submit, but I couldn’t, but I wasn’t very happy with the result. Despite of everything, I’m taking a big advantage of this defeat. I think I had all the conditions to be champion of this GP, but I believe in God and know that what He has for me is bigger than I can imagine.

Where do you think you were wrong?

I guess I was wrong in the second round... I wanted to go over him, I could have waited a bit and have a little of patience, and could try to work more my Jiu-Jitsu, putting down. Even then I think I won this fight, but the result has already been given as a defeat, so I have to see the mistakes, adjust all and go forward.

You were a long time on the back of your opponent. Why couldn’t you submit him?

Look, I got it tight. He must have been very prepared for this kind of attack. I wasn’t very calm also. I’m sad to have lost and missed a chance in my life, but at the same time this has strengthened me and I won’t let this happen again. You can be sure that I’ll be more prepared and more complete in my next fights.

How do you fell after your first defeat at the MMA?

Nobody was born to lose. I’m more than a winner, because I have Christ in my life. I’m very sad. Not because of the defeat, but with the loss of the GP. I wanted that belt a lot!

What did you think of Paulo Filho’s return?

Paulão is exceptional. He was warrior and patient, came here and took out eight pounds, fought with Melvin, who is a quarry, got a hit in the face and went to the end, he believed in his ground... He was the warrior of the night, his return was emotional.

What are your plans now?

I will fight the Strikeforce soon, and I’ll return to Brazil to train. Go back to my house and my family, because this time away from everyone was very difficult... I miss everyone a lot.

Do you plan fighting the ADCC?

Yes, I do.

Did Dream already said when and against who your next fight will be?

No, not yet, but my managers are already seeing all this.