Tanquinho goes without rest this end of the year
Augusto Mendes, better known as Tanquinho, had a conquest-filled 2010, winning the Rio Open and South American Championship, among other accomplishments. The latter earned the…
South American Open 2010
South American Open: Tanquinho comments on battles with Reis
Lightweight competitor Augusto Mendes (Soul Fighters) had seven matches at last weekend's South American Open. The highlight of the campaign was his two wins over…
Watch the absolute final between Tanquinho and Mario Reis
Tanquinho was already winning when his opponent was disqualified for gripping inside the lip of Mendes's pant leg on four occasions. Check out how the match went.
Frazatto rejoins featherweights
Bruno Frazatto had been competing the lightweight fray, however, ever since he moved back to the division he always stood out in, the featherweight one,…
Gracie Barra PE celebrates South American Open
The athletes from team Gracie Barra PE who left Brazil's northeast to compete at the South American Jiu-Jitsu Open, this past weekend in Santa, demonstrated…
Best black belts at South American Open
Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes was the big name at this weekend's South American Jiu-Jitsu Open in Santa Catarina. The Soul Fighters rep won the lightweight group…
Tanquinho wins weight and absolute at South American Open
Augusto Mendes, better known as Tanquinho, was the big name at the South American Jiu-Jitsu Open that took place this weekend at the Multiuso Arena…
Paradeda leads troops going for third South American win
This Saturday the South American Jiu-Jitsu Open takes place at the São José Multiuso Arena in Santa Catarina, Brazil. The winning team from 2009, Sul…
Guaranteed at South American Open, Tanquinho assesses final against Lepri
This Tuesday marks the last day of sign-ups for the South American Jiu-Jitsu Open, to take place November 20 and 21 at the São José's…
South American Open: sign-ups extended and live broadcast
For the fifth year in a row, the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina prepares to receive athletes from the world over for the South American…