Competition History

JIU JITSU

  • 1994 JIU JITSU BRAZILAIN HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION
  • 1994 JIU JITSU BRAZILAIN ABSOLUTE WEIGHT CHAMPION
  • 1995 JIU JITSU BRAZILAIN ABSOLUTE WEIGHT CHAMPION
  • 1996 JIU JITSU WORLD HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION
  • 1997 JIU JITSU WORLD SUPER HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION
  • 1997 JIU JITSU WORLD ABSOLUTE WEIGHT THIRD PLACE
  • 1998 JIU JITSU WORLD ABSOLUTE WEIGHT CHAMPION
  • 1999 JIU JITSU WORLD SUPER HEAVY WEIGHT SECOND PLACE
  • 1999 JIU JITSU WORLD ABSOLUTE WEIGHT THIRD PLACE

SUBMISSION WRESTLING

  • 1998 ADCC 98KG DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION
  • 1998 ADCC ABSOLUTE DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION
  • 1999 ADCC SUPER FIGHT WORLD CHAMPION
  • 2000 ADCC SUPER FIGHT WORLD CHAMPION
  • 2000 AWARDED FIGHTER OF THE DECADE BY NAGA (NORTH AMERICAN GRAPPLING ASSOCIATION)
  • 2001 ADCC SUPER FIGHT RUNNER UP
  • 2011 ADCC SUPER FIGHT CHAMPION
  • 2013 ADCC SUPER FIGHT CHAMPION
  • 2015 ADCC SUPER FIGHT RUNNER UP

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS (MMA)

  • 1995 TITANIC DUEL CHAMPION (BRAZIL)
  • 1995 EXTREME FIGHT RUNNER UP (USA)
  • 1996 REALITY SUPER FIGHT CHAMPION (USA)
  • 1997 AUSTRALIAN CAGE COMBAT CHAMPION (AUSTRALIA)
  • 2000 COLOSSEUM SUPER FIGHT CHAMPION (JAPAN)
  • 2001 PRIDE FC 17 CHAMPION (JAPAN)
  • 2002 PRIDE FC 20 RUNNER UP (JAPAN)
  • 2002 UNIVERSAL FIGHTING ORGANIZATION -UFO- JAPAN. SUPER FIGHT CHAMPION (JAPAN)
  • 2002 PRIDE FC 22 CHAMPION (JAPAN)
  • 2003 PRIDE FC SHOKE WAVE RUNNER UP (JAPAN)
  • 2004 PRIDE BUSHIDO 2 CHAMPION (JAPAN)
  • 2005 PRIDE FC 29 CHAMPION (JAPAN)
  • 2006 PRIDE FC 31 CHAMPION (JAPAN)
  • 2007 CAGE RAGE 22 CHAMPION (ENGLAND)

Accomplishments

  • Mario Sperry is known worldwide for his instructional DVDs series. He has done six DVDs series considered to be one of the best in the martial arts market
  • In 2000, Mario Sperry founded Brazilian Top Team (BTT) a Jiu jitsu and MMA academy. In less than two years, BTT was already considered to be the best MMA team in the world by the specialized media. BTT formed many champions world wide known, including Mario Sperry. From 2000 to 2007, Mario was a Coach Director, founder, manager and BTT fighter
  • Mario fought in the best shows in the world, in almost all continents: North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Oceania
  • Mario has just made participation on “Potent the Movie – A Mixed Arts Documentary”
  • In 2012 he worked for six months as Head Coach, at Blackzilians (one of the biggest MMAs gyms ate the present time)
  • In November 2012, received The Florida’s Best MMA Coach of the year
  • Mario fought a Super Fight in ADCC 2015
  • Mario is the athlete with the most appearances in ADCC’s history
  • In 1993, Mario received his Bachelor Degree in Economics from UERJ – Rio de Janeiro State University

Hometown

Porto Alegre – RS

 

Full Name

Jose Mario Sperry

 

Nickname

He is often called “Zé” Mario, Zé is short for José in Portuguese. Sperry was also named “Zé Maquina” (The Zen Machine) for his explosive, still highly technical, fighting skills.

 

Lineage

Mitsuyo Maeda >
Carlos Gracie >
Carlson Gracie >
Ze Mario Sperry

 

Favorite Technique/Position

Guard Pass and Clock Choke.