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Mario Sperry

4x ADCC Champion · 1996–2005

210 lbs·Black Belt·Carlson Gracie Team·Both
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
80/99
Dominant

Sperry's strong Competition IQ (85) and strong Submissions (82) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
96/99
All-Time Great
Win Rate +14Win Volume +6Sub Rate +4ADCC (3) +21

Competition Record

Career grappling record

Submission Rate55%

4x ADCC Champion, Vale Tudo legend

Records via BJJ Heroes & IBJJF

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

RNCArmbarKimuraGuillotine

Notable Matches

Key competition results

W
vs Roberto Roleta
ADCC 1999·1999
Points
W
vs Jeff Monson
ADCC 2001·2001
Points

Did You Know?

1

Nicknamed Zen Machine for calm demeanor and relentless style

2

One of Carlson Gracies top fighters

Trophy Case

4×ADCC Champion

1999, 2000, 2001

Dominated early ADCC era — 4 golds including absolute

Signature Moments

4x ADCC Champion and Vale Tudo Legend

1998-2005·vs vs Multiple

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.

Career Numbers

ADCC Golds

ADCC gold medals

4

Verified Feb 2026 · bjjheroes.com

Season Stats · 4x ADCC Champion

ADCC GoldsADCC World Championship golds
4 ADCC gold medals
RecordCareer competition record
55-5
Submission RateCareer submission rate
55%
Submission WinsCareer submission victories
30

Engine Attributes

Athleticism78
Competition IQ85
Escapes75
Guard Game78
Guard Passing80
Submissions82
Takedowns82
Top Control82
Skill Score
80/99
Dominant
Legacy
96/99
All-Time Great

Data Coverage

88%
Bio & Identity
Competition Record
Major Titles
Notable Opponents
Style & Attributes
Signature Submissions
Career Timeline
Gi/No-Gi Breakdown

FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF

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