Age, Biography and Wiki
Rafael Mendes was born on 20 June, 1989 in Rio Claro, State of São Paulo, Brazil, is a Jiu-Jitsu fighter. Discover Rafael 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 35 years old?
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35 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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20 June 1989 |
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20 June |
| Birthplace |
Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil |
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 35 years old group.
Rafael Mendes Height, Weight & Measurements
At 35 years old, Rafael Mendes height
is 5′ 9″ .
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5′ 9″ |
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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.
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Rafael Mendes Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Rafael Mendes worth at the age of 35 years old? Rafael Mendes’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Brazil. We have estimated
Rafael Mendes's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Fighter |
Rafael Mendes Social Network
Timeline
It was also around this time that the Mendes’s parents split, leaving both brothers without a fatherly figure. Guilherme and Rafael have reported to the media several times of how their coach Ramon Lemos filled most of that void, teaching them not only BJJ but the moral values with which they built their character.
Match #14 - World Championship 2015 (Long Beach, California. USA) May 2015—Mendes wins via points (6-0)
Match #13 - World Championship 2014 (Long Beach, California. USA) June 2014—Mendes wins via points (10-8)
Match #2 – Pan Jiu-jitsu Championship 2009-(Carson, California. USA) March 2009—Cobrinha wins via disqualification (Rafael gets dq’ed for lacing his leg around Cobrinhas knee).
Match #7 – World Championship 2010 (Long Beach, California. USA) June 2010—Mendes wins 4x4, 5-3 advantages (back and forth battle of sweeps and leg/foot locks).
Match #11 - Pan Ams, March 2013 (Long Beach, California. USA) -- Mendes wins via Referee Decision (2-2 points)
Match #12 - ADCC 2013 - (Beijing, China) October 2013 — Cobrinha wins in double overtime via Referee Decision.
Match #9 - Pan Ams, April 2012—Mendes wins via Armbar Submission
Match #10 - World Championship 2012 (Long Beach, California. USA) June 2012—Mendes wins via Referee Decision
After teaching many seminars, the Mendes Brothers decided that they wanted to have a traditional jiu jitsu school and have their own students. On July 2012, with the help of their long time sponsor and RVCA founder, Pat Tenore, Rafael Mendes and fellow champion and brother, Guilherme Mendes opened up The Art of Jiu Jitsu Academy in Costa Mesa, California.
Match #8 - ADCC 2011 - (Nottingham, England) September 2011—Mendes wins 0x-1 (Cobrinha incurred a negative point for pulling guard).
Match #6 - Brasileiro 2010 (Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Brazil) May 2010—Mendes wins 4x2 (battle of 50/50 guard from both athletes, as well as footlock attempts).
Rafael went on to win the World Championships from blue belt all the way to brown in consecutive years, achieving the bronze medal in his first year as a black belt (2009) and winning his first world gold medal as a black belt in 2010.
Match #3 - Abu Dhabi Pro World Cup (Abu Dhabi, UAE) May 2009—Mendes wins 4x2 (back and forth battle of sweep after sweep).
Match #4 - World Championship 2009 (Long Beach, California. USA) June 2009—Cobrinha wins via judges decision (back and forth battle).
Match #5 - ADCC 2009-(Barcelona, Spain) October 2009—Mendes wins 7x4 (In double overtime, with the score tied 4×4, Rafael gets Cobrinhas back with hooks at the final moments of the match).
Ramon Lemos awarded Rafael his Black Belt in late 2008. Rafael won the Jiu Jitsu World Pro Abu Dhabi Cup, one of the best and hardest competitions in the world, winning a gold medal also at the ADCC finals, placing 3rd in the Mundial… medaling on all 3 competitions and fighting against Rubens Charles Maciel “Cobrinha” (Considered the best fighter of 2009 by the Brazilian Press). In 2010 Rafa went on to win Brazilian nationals and his first world championship as a black belt. (Bruxo)
Match #1 - Capital Challenge (Jordan) December 2008—Cobrinha wins 3x0 (guard pass near the end of the time limit).
Rafael Mendes Godoy (born 1989 in Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil) is a six time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) world champion at the black belt level. Rafael, along with his brother Guilherme, are 3rd degree black belts under Ramon Lemos and competitors for the Atos Jiu-Jitsu team.
