2017 is winding to a close so it's time to take a look back at the most accomplished athletes of the year!

Nominations:

Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida

• IBJJF World Champion (weight and absolute) 
• ADCC +99kg champion 
• ADCC superfight winner vs Rafael Lovato Jr.

Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles

• IBJJF European champion
• IBJJF Pan champion
• IBJJF Brazilian champion
• IBJJF World champion
• ADCC -66g champion 

Erberth Santos

• IBJJF World champion
• IBJJF Pan champion 
• IBJJF Brazilian champion
• IBJJF South American champion

Gordon Ryan

• ADCC 88kg champion 
• ADCC absolute silver medal 
• EBI 11 champion 
• EBI 14 champion 

Felipe Pena

• ADCC absolute champion 
• ADCC -99kg silver medal 
• UAEJJF World Pro champion 
• ACB 95kg GP champion (gi)
• ACB 95kg GP champion (no-gi)
• Marianas Open champion 

Michael Musumeci

• IBJJF European champion
• IBJJF World champion
• UAEJJF World Pro champion 

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