Raul Mendez
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5 GoldGrappling Industries 3 · NAGA 1 · PBJJF 1NAGA NORTH AMERICAN GINov 22, 2025
NAGA NORTH AMERICAN GINov 22, 2025
GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES SARATOGA SPRINGS NO-GINov 15, 2025
GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES SARATOGA SPRINGS NO-GINov 15, 2025
GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES SARATOGA SPRINGS GINov 15, 2025
GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES SARATOGA SPRINGS GINov 15, 2025
PBJJF GIOct 25, 2025
PBJJF GIOct 25, 2025
GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES NEW YORK GIAug 23, 2025
GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES NEW YORK GIAug 23, 2025
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MaleWhite Belt41,721 FightersWin rate tracks at 43% for white belt. 56 matches and counting.
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| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Neves | 2,099 | Team Randori Martial Arts | 6-1 |
| 2 | Shawn Hirschbuhl | 1,946 | *none* | 7-4 |
| 3 | Raul Mendez | 1,334 | Up Top Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 24-22 |
| 4 | Richard McDowell | 1,269 | Endgame BJJ | 3-10 |
Fighter History
| Result | Method | Fighter | JITS | Academy | Bracket | Video | Tournament | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | SUB | 1592+240 | Essential Jiu Jitsu | White No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -170 Lbs | NoGi | Feb 8, 2026 | |||
| L | SUB | 1465-300 | Rolling Bear Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | White No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -170 Lbs | NoGi | Feb 8, 2026 | |||
| L | DEC | 1607-160 | Renzo Gracie Uws | White No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -170 Lbs | NoGi | Feb 8, 2026 | |||
| W | PTS | 1026+110 | Gtgym | White No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -170 Lbs | NoGi | Feb 8, 2026 | |||
| L | PTS | 1054-150 | Dak Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | White Gi Adult · White · Adult · -170 Lbs | Gi | Feb 8, 2026 | |||
| L | PTS | 1607-110 | Renzo Gracie Uws | White Gi Adult · White · Adult · -170 Lbs | Gi | Feb 8, 2026 | |||
| L | SUB | 1465-570 | Rolling Bear Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | White Gi Adult · White · Adult · -170 Lbs | Gi | Feb 8, 2026 | |||
| L | PTS | 2677-70 | Revel Jiu Jitsu | White Gi Adult · White · Adult · -170 Lbs | Gi | Feb 8, 2026 | |||
| L | SUB | 3115-290 | Budokan Martial Arts | White No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -170 Lbs | NoGi | Nov 30, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB | 1062+150 | Columbia University Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club | White No Gi Adult · Beginner · Adult · -170 Lbs | NoGi | Nov 30, 2025 |
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Raul Mendez is a White belt from Up Top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a 1780 JITS rating and 4 total medals across 5 tournaments. His 50% submission rate ranks 14 points above the 36% belt average, placing him in the top 21% of White belts for finishing ability. Mendez competes primarily in the gi format, where he maintains a 1400 rating across 4 matches compared to his 1055 no-gi rating.
All 6 of Mendez's wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a 727-point upset victory over Jared Simons. His development velocity index sits at the 26th percentile with a holding_steady trend, indicating plateaued progress since his debut in 2025. He has competed in 15 total matches across ADCC and NAGA events, earning 1 gold medal at the NAGA North American Grappling Championship and 2 silver medals at NAGA Philadelphia II and Battle at the Beach.