Augusto Mendes Augusto Mendes is a name many might not know, but if you’re a UFC bantamweight, it’s best to get familiar. And quickly. Mendes (5-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes his UFC debut on short notice at bantamweight this Sunday at UFC Fight Night 83. He takes on Cody Garbrandt (7-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) on the FOX Sports 1-televised main card following prelims on the same channel and UFC Fight Pass at Pittsburgh’s CONSOL Energy Center. “Tanquinho” is a feared grappler who’s well-established and highly praised in the jiu-jitsu community. He transitioned to MMA less than two years ago, and that move has gone swimmingly so far
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Augusto Mendes on pre-UFC buzz: ‘A lot of people just don’t want to face me’ – MMA Junkie