Rafael Mendes vs Jake Shields | NOGI Sparring Session | Art of Jiu Jitsu Academy

The black belt Jiu Jitsu World Champion Rafa Mendes training with the black belt UFC fighter Jake Shields.
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[@amznamzn]

Props to Jake for rolling and not giving a crap that he is being filmed with Mendes, even though it's a tough roll for him. You can tell, his goal is to improve and he doesn't give a rats ass what ya all think. That's Jiu Jitsu!

[@hw982]

jake just said in his latest instagram post (one with gordon ryan) in the comments that rafa had him roll with all the students here first so he was exhausted. then made him roll with him and secretly filmed it without him knowing. dick move imo, jake called it the lamest thing hed seen in his 20+ years of bjj training.

[@reedjohnson8501]

@@hw982 hmm wonder if Jake popping dirty on a drug test vs ed Herman in 2015 was as much of a "dick move" as this?? 🤔

[@DijoevyCrew]

@@hw982 I doubt all those purple belts, brown belts even black belts gave Shields a hard time, Jake is just a pvssy for excusing himself for being owned by Mendes, Shields will NEVER be at the same level as Mendes, not in this lifetime, Shields sucks and he should accept . Him and his American jiujitsu 🤣🤣🤣🤣 what a joke

[@filippelouch8543]

@@hw982 firs of.. why would be Jake bothered with being filmed rolling? He's not the celebrity in this video. Second .. there is no shame getting tapped by Rafael and I'm sure he knows it.

[@Grappler10]

@@hw982this is believable. You can tell it’s a hidden camera by the adjustments it makes in the beginning 😂

[@stevemarce1988]

Keenan said Rafa is the ONLY one at Atos who did NOT get tapped training for ADCC 2013? Wow.

[@watchescrow1614]

Read my comment above

[@Helios601]

Rafa aint even breathing?

[@rusty1043]

that arm drag to mount to darce sooo sick

[@joeytribbiani4209]

rusty1043 it was an anaconda mate. Not a d'arce

[@sammygawad2671]

correct but 3 years late haha

[@joeytribbiani4209]

Couple Young Kings haha yeah. I'm sure he found out the difference by now. Also you heard Rafa is retiring ! I'm so bummed

[@littlesheep7]

Its anaconda bro

[@HookRightGoodnight]

Rafael acting like he just got out of bed XD

[@ThereforeIThinkIAm]

Man that dojo is WHITE! It's like they died and went to BJJ heaven!

[@guilhermecarvalho8736]

Kkkkkkkkk

[@MrLucasBS]

+John Paterson hahahahahah i´m dying here man

[@RandomBJJGuy]

ha

[@cleanercomet8455]

lol

[@samuelj.s3955]

It's where your soul goes after u get choked out in competition

[@yangtroy1]

rafa has this condescending look barely breathing while jakes all sweaty like a savage lol

[@boydemfoot]

Mendes bros have a way of taking world class bjj practitioners and making them look ordinary. amazing, inspiring stuff.

[@watchescrow1614]

Yeah read my description above of what led to this video

[@tra1in1]

@@watchescrow1614 Where is your description?

[@gizzmo8024]

Maybe it's time for Jake to invest in a rash guard.

[@georgedann5887]

Jake Shields probs has the most threatening guillotine in bjj

[@grantthomas8725]

George dann um Marcelo Garcia ?

[@joma0305]

Lmfao yoy did my day

[@lunimet3071]

@@joma0305 не пиши че попало

[@joma0305]

@@lunimet3071 what?

[@TheJubdestroy]

That guard is just a sight to behold. Its like shooting a giant gummy bear with a 12 gauge. Everything just gets absorbed.

[@daniel987878]

Did Rafael Mendes previously host Blues Clues?

[@yodizzll]

daniel987878 BRAH!!!!!😭😩😂😫😭😩 LMAO!!!

[@joeyservo]

The proximity of those kettlebells to live rolling was making me nervous.

[@---sm5hg]

+joeyservo i was thinking the same thing i agree with you totally

[@MikeM-vo7ub]

They look like the sandbag type to me, I'm sure it still wouldn't feel great.

[@reinforcer9000]

exactly, why are they not stacked up high? made me nervous as hell

[@incufish]

Jake's defence is impressive, I must say. Hanging in there against arguably the best pound-for-pound jiu-jitsu guy is no easy task. Unbelievable guard retention as usual from Rafa... and he's not even breaking a sweat (Jake looks like he's dying haha).

[@hw982]

jake just said in his latest instagram post (one with gordon ryan) in the comments that rafa had him roll with all the students here first so he was exhausted. then made him roll with him and secretly filmed it without him knowing. dick move imo, jake called it the lamest thing hed seen in his 20+ years of bjj training.

[@watchescrow1614]

Read my comment above

[@reedjohnson8501]

@@hw982 your hero juices up then cries foul when an underweight grappler puts it on him after he got smoked by blue & purple belts 😭

[@walkaway.]

@@hw982 wow, can u provide the link? that's crazy that rafa would do that.

[@tra1in1]

@@hw982 Jake himself is a weird dude. I aint saying that Rafa would not do that though.

[@edivaldoseverino7480]

Vocês são a nova revoluçao do jiu-jitsu, mantendo os principios básicos. Parabéns!! Vocês são os melhores.

[@bensum9111]

Wow, this is really great. I can't believe it's my first time watching this sparring match.

[@Azariah197]

5:10 into it. Good stuff. I can't get over how sick and clean this training facility looks, though.

[@fisknylle]

Rafaels armdrags are so clutch. Gives me a broner.

[@WhtMike2006]

I know I'm 4 years late but yeah Rafa arm drags are fire. The crazy thing is he kind of stopped doing them after 2011 but every time he does they look perfect.

[@ChrisMartinbizjitsu]

That was pretty cool to see that footage, very nice quality. Thank You for sharing. OSS

[@TRUvoodoo]

I love watching this. I hate rolling against guys that play like Jake does. They just smash the crap out of me and I can't stop it yet. Rafa is so freaking amazing, he is just relaxed and has good control while Jake is super tense and trying to muscle through. Love this!

[@jayp7936]

Smashing is part of grappling 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mvygantas]

No hate, all part of the game, channel it like Rafa does 😉

[@RonaldStewart]

Personal bookmarks...5:17 - mount .. 8:15 - triangle ... 17:45- guard pass to back

[@Haz2288]

I use this video as a lesson in guard retention. Rafa is a machine.

[@damonzyzzsalvatore5268]

This freakin' video it's a free frikin' seminar from Rafa Mendez , obrigado irmao ! Osu !

[@davidmichael6913]

Watch this incredible technique by Mendes at 5:16 to take the back. There's many more incredible techniques but for some reason I really like that one. Thank you for this learning experience to both Mendes and Shields.

[@owl360]

I saw that video when it was released, back then I just started my journy in BJJ. Today I m still in business and I m still impressed how good is Rafa!

[@Thesleepyninja]

I'm new to jiu jitsu, but I can tell that Mendes is a genius. I'd love to learn from him

[@isaacvillarreal4696]

Technician at its elite level Rafa is a different type of beast man, Oss !!

[@ampojuels]

Two Warriors, different styles but both are Beasts. 20 minutes of having to try to pass that guard all the while trying to keep your balance limbs in tact, really impressed with Jake's ability to stay so powerful for that long. Mendes...watch for yourself words can't do it justice!

[@christiangerhardt2408]

Jake is all POWER and Mendez is just chilling at the bottom. I wish I had that control.

[@romanoonamor7690]

Yeah that's madness. I don't train BJJ so I guess I can't appreciate it 100% (porbably more around 10-15%) but Mendes is insane. It's not a blue belt against him. At 9:20, Shields is breathing hard, he is red and trying to catch his breath while Mendes is just chilling. Mendes is on the bottom against a trained pro athlete probably 30 or 40 pounds heavier. But it's Shileds who is exhausted.

[@watchescrow1614]

Read my comment above

[@tognoc32]

Rafael realmente é um fenômeno da arte suave!

[@FergusScotchman]

That is a sick ass guard, my friend.

[@MaxwellReviresco]

Strictly jits vs MMA jits, shows how good someone can be at one aspect of the sport of MMA. Yet throw in punches & the tables would turn bc certain techniques in strictly grappling aren't effective in in MMA. Shields is a well known grappler, yet his highly successful MMA style of grappling dominance can't be as effective in only grappling. This reminds me of one aspect of striking in boxing vs MMA striking. Cool video!

[@onailuj195]

Treino bonito de se ver , o rafael nao fez mais que a obrigaçao ja que ele e campeao de jiu , jake tambem e um cara duro show de bola gostaria de ver mais lutadores treinando com voces

[@andrewwa55]

Two incredible grapplers.

[@paakss]

that arm drag to mount to darce in 5:15 daaaaamn

[@mmaforever594]

was it darce or anaconda i always get confused with them

[@hb51015]

@@mmaforever594 it was anaconda (neck to armpit). Darce =armpit to neck

[@alivepenmods]

They both are doing their thing. One is sport jiu jitsu God and the other could end it at anytime with one jab. Different games.

[@alichtma022]

Wow awesome roll. What a guard!

[@academiaidrissi]

shields has an outstanding jiu jitsu for mma and adcc , but today even rolling with rafa mendes, he seems frustrated and used too much power... eventhough i really like his single legs scapes. thanks AOS for posting the vids... i really like the sparring vids... Rafael e Gui Mendes, valeu broders por fazer o jiu jitsu melhor, vocês estão fazendo um trabalho fantatisco... forte abraço

[@scott602]

If you watch Shield's foot carefully at 4:48, you can see when his knee pops on him.

[@thomasplywaczewski203]

Scott Cunningham Oh man, Jake's knee was probably sore for the next week.

[@TheeFitnessEnthusiast]

+Scott Cunningham Because he's an idiot. When you are sparring against one of the best in the world it's pretty clear that if the catch you YOU ARE NOT getting out. Plain and simple. Yeah I understand he is tough and a pro fighter but Mendes is on a whole different level and weighs like 40-50 pounds less.

[@MetalGamer666]

+Scott Cunningham But it didn't seem like he applied any pressure to his foot at the moment. I'm a white belt, though, so my understanding of leg locks is not the best.

[@tricepsish]

+Scott Cunningham his knee cap doesn't look so normal at 4:58 either, or am I seeing things. Seems like he twisted badly and almost did it to himself

[@artnos]

Great Watch Rafael Mendes so crafty and sneaky

[@chriszahnd9494]

Pretty awesome! Smaller guy has an amazing guard

[@FergusScotchman]

Now that is a brutal roll session.

[@james_mccollum]

I love how one of the Rutolo boys comes over at 2:42 and the guy he's talking to is all "Hey, something something something Jake Shields and Rafa Mendes rolling, etc." and he just turns and watches in silence.

[@claytonucci5838]

Rafael vc é 10 vc é 100% jiu-jitsu parabéns

[@olivachumbo]

movimentação linda do Rafael.

[@patriciobrav]

Rafael e voce muito bom, um abraço de Equador.

[@CesarAlonsoFight]

Nice!

[@PhatBastage]

@8:29 , RM is like Jake Shields just chipped my nail!

[@jeremiahharper8059]

Outstanding.

[@xbeauarcherx]

my homie Danny Wilson in the blue sleeves and white shorts 🤘 the good ol days. Watching Shields get tapped like a typewriter was crazy that night.

[@1234kingconan]

This is a really nice dojo btw. I love the raised platform and the whiteness of the whole place.

[@fafonsojr]

Rafael, simplesmente, sensacional!!

[@eikoslamiad]

Amazing.

[@valetudo530]

How the hell does Rafael look like he isnt even tired? Ridiculous..

[@itstherexbeast3499]

David Lomax exactly what I said, when I'm rolling the first round got me gasping for air already

[@Deuger]

Technical perfection and efficiency of movements. His body is so used to this it doesn't use much energy or effort at it anymore.

[@DSVN23]

Because he’s doing all the hard part with his brain and not his body

[@adadubuisson8581]

Let's not forget he is also a physical specimen. Dude is built like a slim GI joe.

[@fernandosantanacorrea1557]

Top parabéns pelo treino.

[@bigtomo69er]

Would love to see this again. Jake's grappling has hit another level recently.

[@300jhonattan]

then imagine rafael's level now

[@pizzaboy1250]

Dizzy Davis Mendes is the best in the world. Jake has awesome Jiu Jitsu but no where near the level to compete with Rafa.

[@CraigWaltz]

amazing.

[@mojolandsley3878]

Oh so they train in a hyperbolic chamber

[@79pejeperro]

I guess you mean hyperbaric chamber. Hyperbole means exageration

[@mojolandsley3878]

79pejeperro no, Im talking dragonball z.

[@michaelcorcoran3942]

Hahahahaha that made my humour bone sing.

[@DSVN23]

😂😂😂

[@Villanforsome]

Rafa is just out of this world

[@prosjekttrondheim6889]

8:20 sneaky

[@maurocaparros6507]

Cara é demais ! O Rafael com uma calma assustadora , o cara amassando ele , rolando e parece que o Rafael esta quase dormindo ....kkkkk .... o Rafael muito Monstro .

[@irbadltald2532]

I could watch professor Mendes roll all day long

[@cocksandcobras]

jake grabbing the shorts, grabbing the support beam, wearing a t- shirt, man i wouldnt want him in my gym

[@mus8241]

Look at that kids reaction at 2:40 when he realises whos rolling, priceless

[@errcoche]

Rafa is on another level but Jake is an MMA fighter with a BJJ specialty not a sport BJJ specialist. He is originally a wrestler and compared to a lot of other wrestlers in MMA has chosen to develop his grappling over his striking. That said, he is solid but unspectacular and very rarely threatens with submissions or stops his opponent with ground and pound and is generally not a very offensive fighter. Rafa just sees possibilities that Shields doesn't conceive until he's tapping.

[@therealjohnnyjohnson]

Solid comment? Are you nuts? Jake is in mendez school showing respect. You never go to another guys place and disrespect him. Jake got out of several choke attempts and several other sub attempts. They are "rolling" if you know what that is? You don't always roll to win! He may just be learning a few technical positions from mendez. I'm sure they didn't speak before this roll? Doy? Jake just walked in and started rolling! Use your head before you downgrade anyone. Shields would kill this guy! Mendez may be better but until they compete you won't know that answer! Sorry for bursting your bubble juijitsu specialist but I train as well.

[@justchecking304]

therealjohnnyjohnson Props to you..... Not sure what this other guys is talking about but.. Jake has been a grappler for a while.. Dude took 3d in ADCC Worlds, Made it to semi Final in worlds and lost on points. I mean do you know how many people world wide are trying to get to that spot.. Pan Am champ a few times, Advance Champ a few times, and Absolute? Dude Non BJJ guys don't just do that... Yes Rafa is on another level but for Jake being a MMA guy, stepping into the BJJ world doing what he does is pretty dam good. Not sure how anybody could "Solid" your comment.. What a dumb Co-sign... One is one of the best in the world... The other is one of the best.. Jake would snuff all 4 of us commenting on this thread real quick like.. And if I'm wrong. Post a link to your BJJ & Grappling achievements. Maybe Ill take back what I just said..

[@therealjohnnyjohnson]

justchecking304 he obviously doesnt roll or grapple in any way. If he did ,he wouldnt say things like that.

[@K2-Fitness]

are you on crack man? jake shields is one of the best grapplers in the fucking world. there is literally no better grappler for mma. people might say maia, but shields fought maia. and outgrappled him for most of the fight.

[@K2-Fitness]

Jake shields rarely threatens with submissions? WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU EVEN TALKING ABOUT

[@ivancosta502]

RAFAEL É UM MESTRE, JACK SÓ SABE FAZER ANTE LUTA

[@dsrmc7904]

carai esse Rafael luta muito ....pra passar a guarda desse cara tem q ser mito...quero ser assim slc

[@dicasdodia6515]

Eu fico só observando o quanto este garoto tem de gás . Ele dá um baile no jj, mas o que mais me chama atenção é a qualidade das pegadas e o gás. o cara não cansa pow!

[@TheJuninholoko2]

Eneias amaro O treinamento físico dele é intenso

[@4ndreLuiz]

Rafael é inigualável!!

[@chefchristoper]

I love the balance and feel that this gym has...Very relaxing and inviting blend in to one another...I Like!!!!

[@adaptiveagile]

Mendes is just so impressive.

[@carlosbrasil618]

Jake Shields is so brazilian styled, he fights like a native, I like to see him fightin, very skilled, old school.

[@raymondr2821]

Real fighter don't need rash guard 😀😀😀 mendes Brothers are so calm love how they play jiu jitsu

[@chriseggleston4841]

badass rolls guys, Jake you should get a rashguard dude!

[@guidoc25]

Why Jake shield never wear rashguard?

[@rp2114]

wow rafael is amazing

[@stevendemoniac]

5:19 one of the sickest sweeps ive ever seen!

[@IamG3X]

+Cuetlachcuicatl sick armdrag. jake just lost his balance. not an bjj expert. just express what i see.

[@stevendemoniac]

+IamG3X its so motivating.

[@stevendemoniac]

+IamG3X it was like his body flew the way he went from guard to back mount

[@awkwardstaring5081]

That isn't a sweep, it's an arm drag. I always try hitting that haha that's my go too.

[@masonwalker6925]

It was awesome watching these two roll together. And watching the girl mop up the guy @8:23. The other loud students are silly though. They are clearly there to pay the bills.

[@PlanetGuard]

Rafa is such a beast on the mats! Jake is really tough too! Thanks for the upload! ^_^ 🙏

[@watchescrow1614]

Read my above comment

[@odeonhealingfrequencies2743]

jake looked tired and sweaty off the get go and mendes was fresh. I think the tiredness makes up for the size difference. Great technique either way

[@bgcheese]

Beautiful school

[@ernestodantas9049]

Rafael Mendes: máquina!

[@jacquesbezuidenhout]

Am I right in saying, at 20:00, if Jake drives his right knee to the floor, and pushes with his left hand on Rafael's left knee, it's a sub? Obviously defend his neck hard with right hand.

[@BM-of6dg]

WOW!

[@Imparare_a_Combattere]

very nice

[@jailson1083]

Que isso meu? O cara é fera

[@demoneyin9390]

8:20 where he just throws his legs up is sick.

[@BOLANZ]

Fear of the Berimbolo is deep in this one

[@davidaldrich8472]

What's the choke at 9:58? never seen that before

[@Alex-jc9nz]

Tu é doido. Rafael Mendes tem gás infinito

[@1sapia641]

muito tecnico

[@jcs1492]

Mendes is extremely cool under pressure

[@Gustavo-tu9ss]

E se não me engano esse jake shields conseguiu aplicar uma raspagem no Demian Maia numa luta do ufc..

[@jerrywest2417]

rafa is fucking beast...he tap out jake cold

[@FrizzLiftn]

2:43 ruotolo twin in the back, like "damn, these guy are good"

[@LuisGarcia-pr9yb]

why both had yellow feet?, the guy at the bottom with ear pads covering his eyes at min 4:06

[@quinlansee1]

18:14 for rafa's face when jake trys to grab the pillar

[@aussiemma8426]

It's Rafa's favourite pole... Shields shouldn't have touched it

[@cleanercomet8455]

quinlansee1 can we get to the point why he grabbed the pole in the first place 😂. and look at raphs face, he's like "really?" smh

[@marcrkid5491]

5:45 such a nice Darce choke

[@jamesrosales89]

much respect to Jake Shields !

[@slaine88]

Wow that was amazing, never have I seen someone handle Jake

[@watchescrow1614]

Read my comment above