Augusto Mendes

Augusto Mendes
BornAugusto Lopes Mendes[1]
(1983-03-03) March 3, 1983 (age 41)[2]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesTanquinho
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
StyleBJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling[3]
Fighting out ofGlendale, Arizona, United States
TeamMMA Lab
Soul Fighters MMA (2008–present)[4]
Teacher(s)John Crouch
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Master Francisco Mansur[1][5]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins6
By knockout1
By submission4
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
UniversityEstácio de Sá Universities[1]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Nogi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Silver medal – second place 2010 California, USA -76kg
Silver medal – second place 2011 California, USA -70kg
Gold medal – first place 2012 California, USA -76kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 California, USA -76kg
World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2011 California, USA -70kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 California, USA -70kg
Pan American Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2009 California, USA -76kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 California, USA -76kg
Bronze medal – third place 2013 California, USA -70kg
World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE -65kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 Abu Dhabi, UAE -70kg
Brazilian National Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -68kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
European Championship
Gold medal – first place 2013 Lisbon, Portugal -70kg
Absolute Championship Berkut
Gold medal – first place 2013 Moscow -70kg
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2019 California, USA -66kg
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Augusto Mendes (born March 3, 1983) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner. He is currently signed to the Absolute Championship Berkut.[6] He was the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Black Belt World (IBJJF World) 70 kg champion (2013), International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Nogi (IBJJF World No-Gi) 73.5 kg champion in 2012 and 2015 and UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion in 2011 and 2013.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d "Augusto Mendes | BJJ Heroes". BJJ Heroes. Retrieved 2017-12-24.
  2. ^ "Augusto". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2017-08-18.
  3. ^ "Augusto Mendes tries to take scalps in BJJ but doesn't lose focus on UFC career". Ag. Fight. 2017-07-04. Archived from the original on 2017-12-24. Retrieved 2017-12-24.
  4. ^ "Joao Gabriel Rocha Splits From Soul Fighters, Announces Double Five Jiu-Jitsu". jiujitsutimes.com. November 30, 2019.
  5. ^ "Augusto Mendes - Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2017-12-24.
  6. ^ "Augusto Mendes granted UFC release during USADA suspension, signs with ACB". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-06-08.