Gianni Grippo Promoted to Black Belt by Marcelo Garcia

Add Gianni to the list of American black belts who will now ply their trade in the elite division.

Gianni's departure from his longtime home at Team Renzo Gracie last year was a big story (as was the departure/exodus/collapse of Team Lloyd Irvin).
This year has us looking at Keenan Cornelius, Gianni, and the Miyao brothers as notable newly minted black belts.

The future is bright.