Age, Biography and Wiki
Augusto Mendes (Augusto Lopes Mendes) was born on 3 March, 1983 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a Brazilian BJJ practitioner and MMA fighter. Discover Augusto Mendes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
| Popular As |
Augusto Lopes Mendes |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
3 March, 1983 |
| Birthday |
3 March |
| Birthplace |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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He is a member of famous Practitioner with the age 41 years old group.
Augusto Mendes Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Augusto Mendes height is 5ft 6in and Weight 135 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 6in |
| Weight |
135 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Augusto Mendes Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Augusto Mendes worth at the age of 41 years old? Augusto Mendes’s income source is mostly from being a successful Practitioner. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Augusto Mendes's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Practitioner |
Augusto Mendes Social Network
Timeline
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mendes was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
He started teaching BJJ two years later and continue to win many regional, international and world medals, notably IBJJF World 70 kg champion in 2013, IBJJF World No-Gi 73.5 kg champion in 2012 and 2015 and UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (in 2011 and 2013.
Mendes started his professional mixed martial arts career in April 2014 after just one win in an amateur fight.
He went to secure a 5 fight winning streak and was signed by UFC one year later in 2015.
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.
he was knocked out and lost the fight in round one.
Mendes's second fight in UFC was set one year later on January 15, 2017, after an ACL surgery, at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn against Frankie Saenz.
He won the fight via split decision with the scoreboard of (28-29, 29–28, 29–28).
This win earned him Fight of the Night award.
After three rounds fight, he lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Mendes was expected to face Boston Salmon on October 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida.
However, Mendes pulled out of the fight on October 3, citing leg injury.
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.
He defeated Rafael Mansur on quarterfinal and lost to Paulo Miyao in the semi-final.
Mendes competed in Absolute Championship Berkut 9: Jiu Jitsu no-gi 60 kg Grand Prix tournament on December 9, 2017, in Moscow.
He won the tournament after submitted Milton Bastos via a kimura under twenty seconds in the quarterfinal round and he proceeded to semifinal round where he won the fight against Joao Miyao, a world champion.
He took on Samir Chantre at the final and won via a guillotine in the fifth round.
Mendes's moniker "Tanquinho" means "Little Tank" in Portuguese which was coined after his older brother, Bruno Mendes' moniker "Tank".
Prior relocating to United States, Mendes taught BJJ at Tijuca Tenis Club as the head instructor.
Mendes is a certified referee by Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ).
Mendes earned a degree in physical education at the University Estacio de Sá
Mendes has opened and operates a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gym in Tempe, Arizona called the AT Academy.
Mendes was expected to face Merab Dvalishvili on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128.
However, he was pulled from the fight after he was notified of a potential USADA violation.
On June 8, 2018, it was reported that Mendes who had one fight with UFC, was granted release after USADA suspension, and joined Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB).
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.
Male 66 kg ADCC 2019 Champion (2019)
