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

Nominations: 

Renzo Gracie

• ADCC superfight champion

Wellington 'Megaton' Dias

• IBJJF Masters World champion (weight and absolute) 

Eduardo Telles

• IBJJF No-Gi World champion (absolute)
• IBJJF European champion (weight and absolute)

Flavio Almeida

• IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu champion (weight and absolute)

Andre Leite

• IBJJF Masters World champion
• Fight to Win champion

Mario Sperry

• IBJJF Masters World champion

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