Andrey meets Joao Mendes in a featherweight submission wrestling match A Fighting Night 40 on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. The all-Brazilian showdown airs live in American primetime and features two wrestlers hungry to prove their supremacy on the world stage. The 25-year-old from Manaus arrived at ONE Championship with huge hype surrounding his highlight-reel style.
His promotional debut against Ashley Williams at ONE Fight Night 30 last April delivered exactly what fans expected. Andrey flew between passes with surgical precision and pressed the guards relentlessly before reaching a unanimous decision.
The fight for redemption ensued. Eduardo Granzotto had upset him at the IBJJF Worlds in January, sparking controversy within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community.
When they reunited last October at ONE Fight Night 36, Andrey left no doubt. He smothered Granzotto with brutal top pressure and nearly set up an armbar finish before taking another unanimous decision.
That performance improved his professional record to 103-27. The Alliance affiliate uses powerful judo-based attacks to send opponents into the air, then his elite athleticism allows him to zoom past guards and hunt down submissions.
Joao Mendes brings world-class pedigree to ONE Championship debut
Joao Mendes enters his promotional debut with new momentum after capturing the 2025 IBJJF Black Belt World Championship in the Featherweight division. The 28-year-old earned his reputation during years of competing on the IBJJF circuit.
His fundamentals were honed at Atos Jiu-Jitsu under legendary coach Andre Galvao. That pedigree is evident in his efficient guard passing, strategic application of pressure and tactical adaptability.
The stylistic parallels make this match particularly intriguing. Both Brazilians bring elite pressing passes and brutal submission attacks to the mat.
Andrey looks to protect his perfect ONE Championship record, while Mendes looks to announce his arrival with a win. The featherweight submission grappling division just got even more dangerous with this addition to the roster.
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