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João Mendes, often referenced as João “Bisnaga”, is a jiu-jitsu black belt under André Galvão, being also one of the main representatives of the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Academy in this sport/martial art’s international competitive circuit. Bisnaga is also one of the top grapplers of the featherweight division (70,00 kg / 154.5 lbs), a status conquered after several important wins in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) tour.

João Mendes Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: João Pedro Bueno Mendes

Nickname: “Bisnaga” is a Portuguese term for a Water Gun or an Ointment Tube, although it is also used colloquially to represent a “momma’s boy” of sorts, in João’s case, the name is a reference to the latter. Back in 2017, in an interview to BJJ Heroes, João explained the event that led to his nickname – “The first day when my dad dropped me at the [BJJ] academy, in the spur of the moment he told the coach ‘take good care of my Bisnaga’. I tried to deny the nickname on the spot, but was too quiet in my attempt and everyone started calling me this from then on”.

Lineage: Carlos Gracie R. Gracie > Osvaldo Alves > Luis Dagmar > André Galvão> João Mendes

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place Fresno Open (2019)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Floripa Open (2018)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Curitiba Spring Open (2018)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF American Nationals (2021)
  • 2nd Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, RJ (2018)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2019)
  • 3rd Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, MIA (2020)

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2016 purple)
  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship Juvenile (2013**/2014**)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship Juvenile (2014**)
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Juvenile (2013**/2014)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Sul Brasileiro Championship (2015 purple)
  • 1st Place IBJJF San Diego Open (2017 brown)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Las Vegas Open (2017 brown)
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Curitiba Pro (2016 purple)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2017 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2018 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2018 brown)
  • 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2015 blue)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Omoplata, Open Guard

Weight Division: Peso Pena (70,00 kg / 154.5 lbs)

Team/Association: Atos Jiu-Jitsu

João Mendes Biography

João Pedro Mendes was born on July 21, 1997, in Curitiba, the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Paraná.

Growing up in the metropolitan area of Curitiba (Colombo), João was not prone to the sporting lifestyle. He was also small for his age and shy in nature, traits that pressed his parents to enroll young Mendes in jiu-jitsu classes as a child, hoping a combat sport/martial art would help overcome any physical and mental limitations he had.

Although seemingly harsh, the competition-focused environment found in jiu-jitsu did indeed bring out the best in João Pedro, who went on to win his first Brazilian National title as an orange belt (junior) in 2011, a podium placement he would revisit repeatedly throughout his career.

Although living in a more remote area of Brazil, one not often identified with this sport, and training in a small gym, Mendes was able to break through these barriers and become one of the most promising athletes of his generation. Much of this evolution can be pinned to Alexandre Nunes, commonly referenced as Bokão. Nunes was Bisnaga’s first instructor and figure of tremendous importance in his life on the mats, standing by João’s side for most of his colored belt career.

In 2016 Bisnaga decided to do the IBJJF World Championship training camp in San Diego, California, at the Atos team headquarters with coaches André and Angélica Galvão. João’s work rate and talent earned him an invitation to return to the team, then becoming part of the academy’s workgroup.

After two years training alongside the Galvão’s, on June 8, 2018, João Pedro Mendes was promoted to black belt by André Galvão.

Joao Mendes Grappling Record

55 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    30 (55%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    9 (16%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    12 (22%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (7%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

12 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Triangle
25
3
#86e620
Armbar
17
2
#5AD3D1
Choke from back
17
2
#d1212a
Submission
8
1
#fad11b
Cross choke
8
1
#f58822
Botinha
8
1
#224aba
Wristlock
8
1
#ff9124
Katagatame
8
1
12
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
24 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    10 (42%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    4 (17%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    8 (33%)
  • BY DECISION
    2 (8%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

8 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Armbar
25
2
#86e620
Armlock
25
2
#5AD3D1
Choke from back
25
2
#d1212a
RNC
13
1
#fad11b
Inside heel hook
13
1
8
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Joao Mendes Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
18030Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPointsRio BJJ Pro70KGSF2018
18268Isaque PaivaIsaque PaivaLArmbarGrand Slam RJ69KGF2018
18885Isaac DoederleinIsaac DoederleinLPts: 2x2, AdvEuropean Open70KGSF2019
19578Isaac DoederleinIsaac DoederleinLArmlockPan American70KG4F2019
20443Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielLPts: 2x0San Diego Open70KGSF2019
20595Matheus GabrielMatheus GabrielLPts: 6x4World Champ.70KGR22019
20924Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielLPointsAmerican Nats70KGSF2019
21421Israel SousaIsrael SousaLReferee DecisionLas Vegas Open70KGSF2019
21655Eric PhanEric PhanLArmbarGrand Slam LA69KGR12019
22387Connor DonaldsonLArmlockLong Beach Open76KG4F2019
22471Lucas ValenteLucas ValenteLChoke from backSJJIF Worlds76KGF2019
24012Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielLPts: 2x1Grand Slam MIA69KG4F2020
24148Richar NogueiraRichar NogueiraLPts: 0x0, AdvPan American70KG4F2020
24685Davi OliveiraLRNCGrand Slam RJ69KG8F2020
26113Kieran KichukKieran KichukLInside heel hookNoGi Pan Am.73KG4F2021
26659Richar NogueiraRichar NogueiraLPts: 4x4, AdvAmerican Nats70KGF2021
27555Fabricio AndreyFabricio AndreyLChoke from backPan American70KG8F2021
29459Yuta ShimadaYuta ShimadaLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.64KG8F2021
29965Matheus GalvaoLPointsAustin WO76KGF2022
31631Thiago MacedoThiago MacedoLPts: 2x0Pan American70KGR22022
37907Pablo LavaselliPablo LavaselliLPts: 2x0LA Open76KGF2023
38342Marcio AndreMarcio AndreLPts: 4x2Pan American70KG8F2023
39007Jonata GomesJonata GomesLReferee DecisionSanta Cruz O76KGSF2023
39369Alex SodreAlex SodreLPts: 2x0Brasileiro70KG4F2023
17157Carlos AlbertoWPts: 40x0Floripa W. Open76KG4F2018
17162Rafael MansurRafael MansurWAdvFloripa W. Open76KGSF2018
17163Luciano BernertWTriangleFloripa W. Open76KGF2018
17895Higor PaterraWSubmissionCuritiba SPO70KG4F2018
17896Andrey AdamWTriangleCuritiba SPO70KGSF2018
17898Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniWAdvCuritiba SPO70KGF2018
18028Tiago BarrosTiago BarrosWPointsRio BJJ Pro70KG4F2018
18257Gabriel VilellaWPts: 0x0, AdvGrand Slam RJ69KGR12018
18263Victor MoraesWPts: 4x4, AdvGrand Slam RJ69KG4F2018
18267Rafael MansurRafael MansurWReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJ69KGSF2018
18884Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniWPts: 4x4, AdvEuropean Open70KG4F2019
19147Jacob SandovalWN/AOC Open70KGSF2019
19148Spencer NogawaWPts: 22x0OC Open70KGF2019
19568Hiroaki OtsukaWPts: 8x0Pan American70KG8F2019
19978Jose LeonWPts: 45x0San Jose Open70KGSF2019
19980Cole FransonCole FransonWPts: 4x4, AdvSan Jose Open70KGF2019
20439Geoff VillarealWArmbarSan Diego Open70KG4F2019
20588Hiroaki OtsukaWPts: 13x0World Champ.70KGR12019
20922G. VillarealWCross chokeAmerican Nats70KG4F2019
21127Esdras BezerraWPointsFresno Open70KGF2019
21415Joshua PrestleyWChoke from backLas Vegas Open70KGR12019
21417Eric PhanEric PhanWPts: 4x2Las Vegas Open70KG4F2019
21753Edward KangWReferee DecisionF2W 12670KGSPF2019
22468Gabriel RevoredoWPointsSJJIF Worlds76KG4F2019
22470Kauan BarbozaKauan BarbozaWPointsSJJIF Worlds76KGSF2019
22800Cole FransonCole FransonWReferee DecisionF2W 13370KGSPF2019
24009Danilo MoreiraDanilo MoreiraWPts: 3x0Grand Slam MIA69KGR12020
24018Raphael CadenaWPts: 4x0Grand Slam MIA69KGRPC2020
24019Giovanni CarvalhoWPts: 2x1Grand Slam MIA69KG3RD2020
24143Thiago AbudThiago AbudWPts: 6x4Pan American70KG8F2020
24678Everton FreitasWPts: 9x3Grand Slam RJ69KGR12020
26102Mauricio GomezWPts: 14x0NoGi Pan Am.73KGR12021
26112Francisco CuneoFrancisco CuneoWPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi Pan Am.73KG8F2021
26593Diogo ReisDiogo ReisWPts: 2x0EUG 265KGSPF2021
26656Danilo MoreiraDanilo MoreiraWReferee DecisionAmerican Nats70KG4F2021
26657Daniel MairaDaniel MairaWPts: 4x0American Nats70KGSF2021
28662Felipe MakotoWPts: 6x6, AdvNashville Open70KG4F2021
28667Edmaicon SilvaWTriangleNashville Open70KGSF2021
28668Matheus HondaWPts: 6x0Nashville Open70KGF2021
29962Carlos CastroWPts: 0x0, AdvAustin WO76KG4F2022
29963Arthur DetanicoArthur DetanicoWPts: 8x4Austin WO76KGSF2022
31624Brian MahechaBrian MahechaWPts: 8x4Pan American70KGR12022
32430Michael AlvarezWArmbarSD Open70KG4F2022
32432Nathanael MartinezWPts: 20x0SD Open70KGSF2022
32434Pedro SerranoPedro SerranoWPointsSD Open70KGF2022
32615Victor MotaWPts: 5x0Denver Open70KG4F2022
32617Thiago CintraWBotinhaDenver Open70KGSF2022
32619Ariel TabakAriel TabakWPts: 4x0Denver Open70KGF2022
35264Manny MorenoWPointsArt Suave Elite77KGSPF2022
37696Jose MazariegosWChoke from backMemphis Open76KG4F2023
37698Gabriel SousaGabriel SousaWPts: 7x2Memphis Open76KGF2023
37839Pablo LavaselliPablo LavaselliWPts: 2x0Dallas Open76KGSF2023
37840Danilo MoreiraDanilo MoreiraWPts: 4x0Dallas Open76KGF2023
38334David MoslehWWristlockPan American70KGR12023
39365Artur OliveiraWKatagatameBrasileiro70KGR12023

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