picture of Rafael Mendes

Rafael Mendes, often called "Rafa", is the co-founder of the Art of Jiu-Jitsu academy in Costa Mesa, California. Mendes is a multiple-time world champion known for his technical innovations and near-untouchable competition record at the black belt ranks.

2014
19-2-1 (W-L-D)
DATE
W/L
REPLAY
METHOD
OPPONENT
WT.
EVENT
11/22
W
Cross Choke
Y. Hirao
Featherweight
11/22
W
Wrist Lock
I. Tsukada
Featherweight
11/22
W
Triangle Arm Bar
Y. Vicente
Featherweight
11/22
W
Bow and Arrow
C. Gaspar
Featherweight
11/22
W
Armbar
Y. Okamoto
Featherweight
06/11
W
Other
N. Araujo
Featherweight
06/11
W
Other
Featherweight
06/02
W
Choke From the Back
M. Reis
Featherweight
06/02
W
Points
Featherweight
06/02
W
Choke From the Back
N. Araujo
Featherweight
06/02
W
Choke From the Back
Featherweight
06/02
W
Choke From the Back
T. Kristen
Featherweight
03/29
D
N/A - Draw
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03/12
L
Decision
-66kgs
2014 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
03/12
W
Advantage
M. Reis
Featherweight
2014 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
03/12
W
Armbar
M. Borges
Featherweight
2014 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
03/12
W
Points
-66kgs
2014 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
03/12
W
Kimura
-66kgs
2014 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
03/12
L
Advantage
Featherweight
2014 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
03/12
W
Armbar
T. Suzuki
-66kgs
2014 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
01/22
W
Points
Featherweight
01/22
W
Points
Featherweight