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ADCC Hall of Fame names that will remain in the history of grappling
ADCC Committee and the ADCC Words 2022 organizer Mo Jassim had decided to create a Hall of Fame for ADCC legends throughout the years of ADCC World events and the Hall of Famers will be invited to attend a ceremony at the 2022 World Championship, at Thomas & Mack in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
ADCC HALL OF FAME
Baret is one of the biggest staples in ADCC history, competing in an unprecedented 10 ADCC world events. Baret Yoshida is a 2X silver medalist and bronze medalist.
Kerr is a 4X ADCC champion with an outstanding record of 12-1 in ADCC. Kerr is also a NCAA champion with a very successful MMA career.
Saulo is a 6 time ADCC veteran who won ADCC gold twice with a silver and bronze medal. Saulo was a fierce competitor who had some historic matches in ADCC.
The 3X champion Cobrinha would start his title run in 2013 when he defeated Rafa in a 40 min finals match. Cobrinha would go on to win 3 consecutive division titles.
Royler was the first person in ADCC to ever win a division 3X in a row. He was the first ADCC 66 KG superstar with only one defeat in his ADCC career.
Braulio is a 3X ADCC champion, winning double gold in 2009 and then winning an ADCC super fight against Jacare. Braulio double gold run in 2009 is arguably the second best in ADDC.
Kyra is a 3X ADCC champion who never lost a match in her division, going 9-0. She is also the youngest ADCC female champion, winning her first ADCC title on her 20th birthday.
The only person in ADCC history to double gold with 100% submission rate, His historic run through the 2005 ADCC championship is one of the best in history.
Galvao has won more titles than any other competitor in ADCC history, 6 titles. He holds the record with 4 superfight wins. Galvao hasn’t lost a fight in ADCC since 2009.
Marcelo is a 4X ADCC champion and an absolute silver medalist. He is the only man to win the division 4 times and maintaining a submission rate of over 70%.
Arona is a 4X ADCC champion who has won -99 KG division twice, the absolute division and a superfight. He was undefeated in ADCC and he never had a point scored on him.
Dean has the highest submission rate in ADCC, a staggering 84% and achieved the ADCC triple crown (winning division, absolute and superfight). Dean was also a pioneer of leg locks.
Rafa burst onto ADCC in 2009, subbing everyone up to the finals where he would beat the legendary Cobrinha. He was the youngest champion in ADCC, winning gold at 19 years of age.
The 4X champion Mario Sperry is the first superstar of ADCC, he double golded at the first ADCC back in 1998. Ze Mario would go on to win 2 consecutive super fights.
Renzo is a 5X ADCC veteran and a 2X ADCC champion. He won ADCC golds in 1998 and 2000. Renzo is an icon of ADCC because of his legendary matches and his warrior spirit.
