Mario Sperry
4x ADCC Champion · 1996–2005
Lineage
Sperry's strong Competition IQ (85) and strong Submissions (82) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
4x ADCC Champion, Vale Tudo legend
Mat Resume
Time on the mats in professional competition
75
Pro Matches
38
Mat Hours
30
Events
7.5 min
Avg Duration
45 sec
Fastest Sub
Style Analysis
The Zen Machine. Equally dangerous in BJJ and Vale Tudo with crushing top game.
Signature Submissions
Notable Matches
Key competition results
Did You Know?
Nicknamed Zen Machine for calm demeanor and relentless style
One of Carlson Gracies top fighters
Trophy Case
1999, 2000, 2001
Dominated early ADCC era — 4 golds including absolute
Signature Moments
4x ADCC Champion and Vale Tudo Legend
Mario Sperry won four ADCC gold medals and competed in Vale Tudo and early MMA in Brazil. His aggressive, submission-first style made him one of the most feared grapplers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. He brought a fighter's mentality to sport grappling.
Four ADCC golds and a Vale Tudo career. Sperry was the original combat grappler — competition and fighting were the same thing.
Season Stats · 4x ADCC Champion
Engine Attributes
Data Coverage
FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF
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