A true pioneer of both competitive grappling and Mixed Martial Arts, and livelong icon of BJJ, Renzo Gracie is the next inductee to ADCC Hall of Fame.
A BJJ black belt under Carlos Jr. Gracie, like many other family members he started training in his infancy. Also, like his cousins and brothers, he participated in many brutal Vale Tudo bouts in his native Brazil. Although his main focus was MMA competition, Gracie has participated in various submission grappling tournaments. He won his first ADCC championship at the premiere edition back in 1998.