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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:

  • 2nd Place IBJJF American Nationals (2021)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF The Crown GP (2024)
  • 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

73 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    40 (55%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    12 (16%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    17 (23%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (5%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

17 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Triangle
24
4
#86e620
Choke from back
18
3
#5AD3D1
Armbar
12
2
#d1212a
Katagatame
12
2
#fad11b
Submission
6
1
#f58822
Cross choke
6
1
#224aba
Botinha
6
1
#ff9124
Wristlock
6
1
#bf1f6c
Choke
6
1
#22c9a5
Omoplata
6
1
17
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
29 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    10 (34%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    4 (14%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    11 (38%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (14%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

11 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
36
4
#86e620
Armbar
18
2
#5AD3D1
Armlock
18
2
#d1212a
RNC
18
2
#fad11b
Inside heel hook
9
1
11
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Joao Mendes Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
18041Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPointsRio BJJ Pro70KGSF2018
18279Isaque PaivaIsaque PaivaLArmbarGrand Slam RJ69KGF2018
18896Isaac DoederleinIsaac DoederleinLPts: 2x2, AdvEuropean Open70KGSF2019
19589Isaac DoederleinIsaac DoederleinLArmlockPan American70KG4F2019
20455Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielLPts: 2x0San Diego Open70KGSF2019
20609Matheus GabrielMatheus GabrielLPts: 6x4World Champ.70KGR22019
20940Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielLPointsAmerican Nats70KGSF2019
21440Israel SousaIsrael SousaLReferee DecisionLas Vegas Open70KGSF2019
21677Eric PhanEric PhanLArmbarGrand Slam LA69KGR12019
22409Connor DonaldsonLArmlockLong Beach Open76KG4F2019
22496Lucas ValenteLucas ValenteLChoke from backSJJIF Worlds76KGF2019
24041Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielLPts: 2x1Grand Slam MIA69KG4F2020
24180Richar NogueiraRichar NogueiraLPts: 0x0, AdvPan American70KG4F2020
24717Davi OliveiraLRNCGrand Slam RJ69KG8F2020
26147Kieran KichukKieran KichukLInside heel hookNoGi Pan Am.73KG4F2021
26694Richar NogueiraRichar NogueiraLPts: 4x4, AdvAmerican Nats70KGF2021
27590Fabricio AndreyFabricio AndreyLChoke from backPan American70KG8F2021
29495Yuta ShimadaYuta ShimadaLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.64KG8F2021
30002Matheus GalvaoLPointsAustin WO76KGF2022
31675Thiago MacedoThiago MacedoLPts: 2x0Pan American70KGR22022
38071Pablo LavaselliPablo LavaselliLPts: 2x0LA Open76KGF2023
38513Marcio AndreMarcio AndreLPts: 4x2Pan American70KG8F2023
39204Jonata GomesJonata GomesLReferee DecisionSanta Cruz O76KGSF2023
39653Alex SodreAlex SodreLPts: 2x0Brasileiro70KG4F2023
40421Diego SodreDiego SodreLReferee DecisionWorld Champ.70KG4F2023
47996Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielLChoke from backPan American70KGR12024
52051Josh CisnerosJosh CisnerosLRNCF2W 25670KGSPF2024
53460Ademir BarretoAdemir BarretoLReferee DecisionADGS DLS69KG4F2024
55360Diego OliveiraDiego OliveiraLChoke from backIBJJF Crown70KGF2024
17158Carlos AlbertoWPts: 40x0Floripa W. Open76KG4F2018
17163Rafael MansurRafael MansurWAdvFloripa W. Open76KGSF2018
17164Luciano BernertWTriangleFloripa W. Open76KGF2018
17903Higor PaterraWSubmissionCuritiba SPO70KG4F2018
17904Andrey AdamWTriangleCuritiba SPO70KGSF2018
17906Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniWAdvCuritiba SPO70KGF2018
18039Tiago BarrosTiago BarrosWPointsRio BJJ Pro70KG4F2018
18268Gabriel VilellaWPts: 0x0, AdvGrand Slam RJ69KGR12018
18274Victor MoraesWPts: 4x4, AdvGrand Slam RJ69KG4F2018
18278Rafael MansurRafael MansurWReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJ69KGSF2018
18895Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniWPts: 4x4, AdvEuropean Open70KG4F2019
19158Jacob SandovalWN/AOC Open70KGSF2019
19159Spencer NogawaWPts: 22x0OC Open70KGF2019
19579Hiroaki OtsukaWPts: 8x0Pan American70KG8F2019
19989Jose LeonWPts: 45x0San Jose Open70KGSF2019
19991Cole FransonCole FransonWPts: 4x4, AdvSan Jose Open70KGF2019
20451Geoff VillarealWArmbarSan Diego Open70KG4F2019
20602Hiroaki OtsukaWPts: 13x0World Champ.70KGR12019
20938G. VillarealWCross chokeAmerican Nats70KG4F2019
21145Esdras BezerraWPointsFresno Open70KGF2019
21434Joshua PrestleyWChoke from backLas Vegas Open70KGR12019
21436Eric PhanEric PhanWPts: 4x2Las Vegas Open70KG4F2019
21775Edward KangWReferee DecisionF2W 12670KGSPF2019
22493Gabriel RevoredoWPointsSJJIF Worlds76KG4F2019
22495Kauan BarbozaKauan BarbozaWPointsSJJIF Worlds76KGSF2019
22823Cole FransonCole FransonWReferee DecisionF2W 13370KGSPF2019
24038Danilo MoreiraDanilo MoreiraWPts: 3x0Grand Slam MIA69KGR12020
24047Raphael CadenaWPts: 4x0Grand Slam MIA69KGRPC2020
24048Giovanni CarvalhoWPts: 2x1Grand Slam MIA69KG3RD2020
24175Thiago AbudThiago AbudWPts: 6x4Pan American70KG8F2020
24710Everton FreitasWPts: 9x3Grand Slam RJ69KGR12020
26136Mauricio GomezWPts: 14x0NoGi Pan Am.73KGR12021
26146Francisco CuneoFrancisco CuneoWPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi Pan Am.73KG8F2021
26628Diogo ReisDiogo ReisWPts: 2x0EUG 265KGSPF2021
26691Danilo MoreiraDanilo MoreiraWReferee DecisionAmerican Nats70KG4F2021
26692Daniel MairaDaniel MairaWPts: 4x0American Nats70KGSF2021
28698Felipe MakotoWPts: 6x6, AdvNashville Open70KG4F2021
28703Edmaicon SilvaWTriangleNashville Open70KGSF2021
28704Matheus HondaWPts: 6x0Nashville Open70KGF2021
29999Carlos CastroWPts: 0x0, AdvAustin WO76KG4F2022
30000Arthur DetanicoArthur DetanicoWPts: 8x4Austin WO76KGSF2022
31668Brian MahechaBrian MahechaWPts: 8x4Pan American70KGR12022
32481Michael AlvarezWArmbarSD Open70KG4F2022
32483Nathanael MartinezWPts: 20x0SD Open70KGSF2022
32485Pedro SerranoPedro SerranoWPointsSD Open70KGF2022
32666Victor MotaWPts: 5x0Denver Open70KG4F2022
32668Thiago CintraWBotinhaDenver Open70KGSF2022
32670Ariel TabakAriel TabakWPts: 4x0Denver Open70KGF2022
35358Manny MorenoWPointsArt Suave Elite77KGSPF2022
37859Jose MazariegosWChoke from backMemphis Open76KG4F2023
37861Gabriel SousaGabriel SousaWPts: 7x2Memphis Open76KGF2023
38002Pablo LavaselliPablo LavaselliWPts: 2x0Dallas Open76KGSF2023
38003Danilo MoreiraDanilo MoreiraWPts: 4x0Dallas Open76KGF2023
38505David MoslehWWristlockPan American70KGR12023
39649Artur OliveiraWKatagatameBrasileiro70KGR12023
40411Matheus OndaWPts: 2x0World Champ.70KGR12023
40413Minho YoonWPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.70KG8F2023
43099Guilherme FernandesGuilherme FernandesWPts: 2x2ADGS Miami69KG8F2023
43106Stefano IturraldeWPts: 29x0ADGS Miami69KG4F2023
43109Kevin MahechaKevin MahechaWPts: 7x6ADGS Miami69KGSF2023
46305Cesar PredesWPts: 8x0S Jose Open82KGSF2024
48724Ismael SantosIsmael SantosWPts: 2x0Nashville Open70KGSF2024
48726Emilio HernandezEmilio HernandezWTriangleNashville Open70KGF2024
49037Antonio TorresWPts: 0x0, AdvOC Open70KGSF2024
49039Zach KainaZach KainaWPts: 0x0, AdvOC Open70KGF2024
49584Owen SabroeWKatagatameSan Jose SPO70KGRR2024
52165Yue GohWChokeSD SMO76KGSF2024
52166Guilherme FernandesGuilherme FernandesWChoke from backSD SMO76KGF2024
52288Aleksandr UstimenkoWN/ASD SM NGO73KGF2024
53447Pablo HenriqueWOmoplataADGS DLS69KGR12024
53454Fabio HenriqueWPts: 6x0ADGS DLS69KG8F2024
55356Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielWPts: 4x2IBJJF Crown70KG4F2024
55359Ademir BarretoAdemir BarretoWPts: 2x0IBJJF Crown70KGSF2024

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