Augusto Mendes

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) 70kg champion (2013), International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Nogi (IBJJF World No-Gi) 73.5kg champion in 2012 and 2015 and UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion in 2011 and 2013.[1]

Augusto Mendes
BornAugusto Lopes Mendes[1]
(1983-03-03) March 3, 1983[2]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesTanquinho
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Reach63 in (160 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
2010 California, USA -76kg
2011 California, USA -70kg
2012 California, USA -76kg
2015 California, USA -76kg
World Championship
2011 California, USA -70kg
2013 California, USA -70kg
Pan American Championship
2009 California, USA -76kg
2011 California, USA -76kg
2013 California, USA -70kg
World Cup
2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE -65kg
2013 Abu Dhabi, UAE -70kg
Brazilian National Championship
2010 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -68kg
2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2008 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2005 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
European Championship
2013 Lisbon, Portugal -70kg
Absolute Championship Berkut
2013 Moscow -70kg
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
2019 California, USA -66kg

Background

Mendes was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He started training Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) in 1997 in Kioto gym in Tijuca when he was introduced by his brother, Bruno Tank who was a BJJ protectionist.[5] He trained under Alvaro and Krauss Monsor who was the student of 9th degree black belt master Francisco Mansor. At fourteen, training three times a day, he competed four months later, winning a bronze medal in the Rio State Championships and in the same year he took home the silver medal in the Brazilian Championship. He started teaching BJJ two years later and continue to win many regional, international and world medals,[1] notably IBJJF World 70kg champion in 2013, IBJJF World No-Gi 73.5kg champion in 2012 and 2015 and UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (in 2011 and 2013.[1]

Medes and his brother Bruno Mendes open their BJJ gym, Renovacao BJJ, in 2005 and started transitioned to MMA training. Two years later, together with Rafael Barbosa, Leandro Escobar and his brother Bruno Mendes they founded Soul Fighters gym in 2008.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Mendes started his professional mixed martial arts career on April 2014 after one just win in amateur fight. He went to secure a 5 fight winning streak and was signed by UFC one year later in 2015.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mendes made his debut with 5 day short notice, replacing injured John Lineker, at UFC on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy against Cody Garbrandt.[8] he was knocked out and lost the fight in round one.[9]

Mendes's second fight in UFC was set one year later on January 15, 2017, after an ACL surgery,[10] at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn against Frankie Saenz.[11] He won the fight via split decision with the scoreboard of (28-29, 29–28, 29-28).[10] This win earned him Fight of the Night award.[12]

On April 15, 2017, Mendes face Aljamain Sterling at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs Reis.[13] After three rounds fight, he lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Mendes was expected to face Boston Salmon on October 28, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida.[15] However, Mendes pulled out of the fight on October 3, citing leg injury.[16] He was replaced a week later by promotional newcomer Raoni Barcelos.[17]

Mendes was expected to face Merab Dvalishvili on April 21, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 128.[18] However, he was pulled from the fight after he was notified of a potential USADA violation.[19]

On June 8, 2018, it was reported that Mendes who had one fight with UFC, was granted releas after USADA suspension, and joined Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB).[20]

Post-UFC career

In his promotional debut Mendes faced Ivan Zhirkov at ACA 96: Goncharov vs. Johnson on June 8, 2019. He lost the fight via split decision.[21]

Jiu Jitsu career

Mendes competed in Absolute Championship Berkut 6: Jiu Jitsu no-gi (145 Ibs) grand prix tournament on July 16, 2017 in Moscow.Competitors in the division included Paulo Miyao, Leo Vieira, Isaque Paiva, Osvaldo Moizinho, Kim Terra, Gabriel Marangoni and Rafael Mansur.[22][3] He defeated Rafael Mansur on quarterfinal[23] and lost to Paulo Miyao in the semi final.[24][25]

Mendes competed in Absolute Championship Berkut 9: Jiu Jitsu no-gi 60kg Grand Prix tournament on December 9, 2017 in Moscow.[26][27] He won the tournament after submitted Milton Bastos via a kimura under twenty seconds in the quarterfinal round[28] and he proceeded to semifinal round where he won the fight against Joao Miyao, a world champion.[29] He took on Samir Chantre at the final and won via a guillotine in the fifth round.[30][31]

Personal life

Mendes's moniker "Tanquinho" means "Little Tank" in Portuguese which was coined after his older brother, Bruno Mendes' moniker "Tank".[5]

Prior relocating to United States, Mendes taught BJJ at Tijuca Tenis Club as the head instructor.[1]

Mendes is a certified referee by Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ).[1]

Mendes earned a degree in physical education at the University Estacio de Sá[1][5]

Mendes has opened and operates a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gym in Tempe, Arizona called the AT Academy.[32]

Championships and achievements

Mixed Martial Arts

Jiu Jitsu
    • IBJJF World Champion (2013)[27]
    • IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (2012 and 2015)[27]
    • UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (2011 and 2013)[1]
    • CBJJ/IBJJF South American Champion (2010)[1]
    • UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (2011 and 2013)[1]
    • CBJJ/IBJJF South American Champion (2010)[1]
    • USBJJF/IBJJF American National Champion (2012)[1]
    • CBJJ Brazilian National Teams Champion (2008, 2009 and 2010)[1]
    • Copa Podio “Couples Challenge” Superfight Winner (2013)[1]
    • World Expo Superfight Winner (2014)[1]
    • FJJR Rio State Champion (2008/2010)[1]
    • IBJJF Rio International Open Champion (2009 and 2010)[1]
    • IBJJF Las Vegas International Open Champion (2012)[1]
    • IBJJF European Open Runner-up (2013)[1]
    • IBJJF New York International Open Runner-up (2010)[1]
    • IBJJF Pan American Championship 3rd Place (2009, 2011 and 2013)[1]
    • CBJJ Brazilian National Championship 3rd Place (2005, 2008, 2010 and 2011)[1]
  • No-Gi Absolute Championship Berkut Jiu Jitsu
    • 2017 No Gi Absolute Championship Berkut Jiu Jitsu 60kg champion[31]

ADCC

Male 66kg ADCC 2019 Champion (2019)

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
9 matches 6 wins 3 losses
By knockout 1 1
By submission 3 0
By decision 2 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–3 Igor Zhirkov Decision (split) ACA 96: Goncharov vs. Johnson June 8, 2019 3 5:00 Lodz, Poland
Loss 6–2 Aljamain Sterling Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis April 21, 2017 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri United States
Win 6–1 Frankie Saenz Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn January 15, 2017 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 5–1 Cody Garbrandt KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy February 21, 2016 1 4:18 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 5–0 Donald Williams Submission (triangle choke) LFC 43 June 2, 2015 1 0:53 Burbank, California, United States
Win 4–0 Evan Martinez TKO (elbows) LFC 38 February 5, 2015 1 1:35 Ontario, California, United States
Win 3–0 Richard Delfin Decision (unanimous) King of the Cage: Sinister Intentions October 17, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 2–0 Omar Castro Submission (armbar) DFD 9 April 3, 2015 2 3:19 Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Win 1–0 Xavier Ramirez Submission (armbar) King of the Cage: Fisticuffs December 4, 2014 1 3:23 Highland, California, United States

Grappling record
Rec. Result Opponent Method Event Division Stage Gi Year
Loss58-26-1Paulo MiyaoPoints (4-0)ACB JJ 10: Panza vs. Rocha[65 kg4F2018
Win58-25-1Samir ChantreArm in guillotineACB JJ 960 kgF2017
Win57-25-1Joao MiyaoPointsACB JJ 960 kgSF2017
Win56-25-1Milton BastosKimuraACB JJ 960 kg4F2017
Loss55-25-1Pablo MantovaniReferee DecisionADCC60 kg4F2017
Win55-24-1Yuta ShimadaPts: 4x0ADCC66 kgE1 2017
Loss54-24-1Paulo MiyaoPointsACBJJ 666 kgSF2017
Win54-23-1Rafael MansurPointsACBJJ 665 kg4F2017
Win53-23-1Jeff GloverReferee DecisionF2W 2565 kgSPF2017
Loss52-23-1Yuri SimoesReferee DecisionNoGi WorldsABSSF2016
Win52-22-1Muslim PatsarigovPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi WorldsABS4FNo Gi2016
Win51-22-1Nic RubenPts: 5x0NoGi WorldsABS8FNo Gi2016
Loss50-22-1Rodrigo FreitasPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi Worlds73 kg4FNo Gi2016
Win50-21-1Ross NichollsKatagatameNoGi Worlds73 kgR2No Gi2016
Draw49-21-1Eddie Cummings---Polaris 370 kgSPF2016
Win49-21AJ AgazarmReferee DecisionBerkut 2ABSSPF2015
Win48-21Gianni GrippoPts: 2x0NoGi Worlds70 kgFNo Gi2015
Win47-21Gianni GrippoPts: 2x0NoGi Worlds70 kgSFNo Gi2015
Win46-21Vitor PaschoalKatagatameNoGi Worlds70 kg4FNo Gi2015
Win45-21Matthew MaganaRNCNoGi Worlds70 kg8FNo Gi2015
Win44-21Geo MartinezToe holdADCC66 kg3RD2015
Loss43-21Rubens CharlesReferee DecisionADCC66 kgSF2015
Win43-20Eddie CummingsPenADCC66 kg4F2015
Win42-20Nicholas RenierPts: 3x0ADCC66 kgR12015
Win41-20Rafael DomingosPts: 2x0Fight Blok Pro79 kgSPF2014
Win40-20Gianni GrippoReferee DecisionWorld ExpoADCCSPF2014
Loss39-20Justin RaderReferee DecisionADCC66 kgR12013
Win39-19Rafael MendesPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.70 kgF2013
Win38-19Rafael MendesPts: 2x0World Champ.70 kgSF2013
Win37-19Eduardo RamosPointsWorld Champ.70 kg4F2013
Win36-19Rubens CharlesPts: 2x0World Pro70 kgF2013
Win35-19Michel MaiaPts: 2x0World Pro70 kgSF2013
Loss34-19Rubens CharlesPointsPan American70 kgSF2013
Win34-18Isaque OliveiraPointsPan American70 kg4F2013
Win33-18Spenser GuilliamPts: 15x0Pan American70 kgR12013
Win32-18Marcel GonclavesPointsNYC World Trials74 kgF2013
Win31-18Renan BorgesArmbarNYC World Trials74 kgSF2013
Loss30-18Rubens CharlesPts: 2x0European Open70 kgF2013
Win30-17Ed RamosN/AEuropean Open70 kgSF2013
Win29-17Masahiro IwasakiArmbarEuropean Open70 kg4F2013
Loss28-17Leandro LoPts: 5x2Copa PodioABSSPF2013
Loss28-16Leandro LoPointsArizona OpenABSF2013
Win28-15JT TorresPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi Worlds76 kgFNo Gi2012
Win27-15Leandro LoPts: 9x0NoGi Worlds76 kgSFNo Gi2012
Win26-15Della MonicaAdvLas Vegas Open76 kgF2012
Win25-15Steve RosenburgEzekielLas Vegas Open76 kgSF2012
Loss24-15Tanner RicePts: 4x0IBJJF Pro League82 kg4F2012
Win24-14Rodrigo FariasArm in EzekielAmerican Nat.76 kgF2012
Loss23-14Lucas LepriAdvNo Gi Worlds76 kgFNo Gi2011
Win23-13Della MonicaPts: 5x0No Gi Worlds76 kgSFNo Gi2011
Win22-13Thomas MichaelArmbarNo Gi Worlds76 kg4FNo Gi2011
Loss21-13Claudio CalasansAdvADCC77 kg4F2011
Win21-12Vagner RochaFootlockADCC77 kgR12011
Loss20-12Rafael MendesPts: 4x4, AdvWorld Champ.70 kgF2011
Win20-11Rubens CharlesPts: 4x2World Champ.70 kgSF2011
Win19-11Bruno FrazattoPenWorld Champ.70 kg4F2011
Win18-11Ryan HallChoke from backWorld Champ.70 kgRDS2011
Loss17-11Leandro LoPointsBrasileiro76 kgSF2011
Loss17-10Davi RamosPointsWorld P. NoGi74 kgR1No Gi2011
Win17-9Rafael MendesReferee DecisionWorld Pro.65 kgF2011
Win16-9Eduardo RamosAdvWorld Pro.65 kgSF2011
Win15-9Guilherme MendesAdvWorld Pro.65 kg4F2011
Win14-9Ryan HallPts: 3x2World Pro.65 kg8F2011
Win13-9Ary FariasPts: 4x2World Pro.65 kgR12011
Loss12-9Lucas LepriPts: 4x2Pan American76 kgSF2011
Win12-8Rodrigo CaporalDQPan American76 kg4F2011
Win11-8Leandro LoPts: 4x0Pan American76 kgR12011
Win10-8Guilherme MendesPts: 9x0Team Nationals68 kgF2010
Win9-8Mario ReisDQSouth AmericanABSF2010
Win8-8Nivaldo OliveiraPts: 4x2South AmericanABSSF2010
Win7-8Mario ReisPts: 0x0, AdvSouth American76 kgF2010
Win6-8Davi RamosDQSouth American76 kgSF2010
Loss5-8Lucas LepriAdvWorld Champ.76 kg4F2010
Loss5-7Lucas LepriRNCNo Gi Worlds76 kgFNo Gi2010
Win5-6JT TorresPointsNo Gi Worlds76 kgSFNo Gi2010
Win4-6UnknownPts: 18x0WPC Lx Trials74 kgF2010
Win3-6UnknownCross chokeWPC Lx Trials74 kgSF2010
Win2-6UnknownArmbarWPC Lx Trials74 kg4F2010
Loss1-6Michael LanghiPts: 4x4, AdvWorld Champ.76 kg4F2009
Loss1-5Claudio CalasansPointsADCC Trials77 kg4F2009
Loss1-4Michael LanghiArmbarPan American76 kgSF2009
Win1-3UnknownArmbarPan American76 kg4F2009
Loss0-3Bruno FrazattoPointsWorld Champ.70 kg4F2008
Loss0-2Rubens CharlesChoke from backWorld Champ.70 kg4F2007
Loss0-1Reinaldo RibeiroPts. 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.70kg4F2006

See also

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