Augusto Mendes is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, born in Rio de Janeiro on 3 March 1983. He began training jiu-jitsu in 1997 at a gym in the Tijuca district, introduced by his brother Bruno, and won a bronze medal at the Rio state championships four months after he started competing. As a black belt he became IBJJF World champion at 70 kg in 2013, IBJJF World No-Gi champion at 73.5 kg in 2012 and 2015, and Abu Dhabi World Pro champion in 2011 and 2013. With his brother he opened the Renovacao BJJ gym in 2005, moved into mixed martial arts training, and later signed with the Absolute Championship Berkut promotion.
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a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner
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He was the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Black Belt World (IBJJF World) 70 kg champion (2013)
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