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Fernando 'Terere' Augusto

IBJJF World Champion · 2000–2008

168 lbs·Black Belt·Alliance / TT Jiu-Jitsu·Gi

Lineage

Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
85/99
Generational

Augusto's elite Athleticism (92) and strong Guard Game (88) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
67/99
Elite
Win Rate +13Win Volume +5Sub Rate +4Worlds (1) +6Pan Am (1) +3

Competition Record

Career grappling record

Gi

Wins40
Losses6
Subs20

No-Gi

Wins10
Losses2
Subs5
Submission Rate50%

IBJJF World Champion, influenced a generation of grapplers

Records via BJJ Heroes & IBJJF

Mat Resume

Time on the mats in professional competition

95

Pro Matches

50

Mat Hours

38

Events

7.8 min

Avg Duration

55 sec

Fastest Sub

12

Sub-Only Matches

Style Analysis

The prodigy whose incredible talent influenced a generation. IBJJF World Champion known for explosive creativity before personal struggles cut his career short.

Signature Submissions

ArmbarGuillotineTriangleLoop Choke

Notable Matches

Key competition results

W
vs Vitor Shaolin
Mundials 2003·2003
Points
W
vs Marcelo Garcia
CBJJ 2002·2002
Points
W
vs Leo Santos
IBJJF 2004·2004
Points
L
vs Marcelo Garcia
ADCC 2003 -77kg Final·2003
RNC
L
vs Ronaldo Jacare Souza
IBJJF Worlds 2004 Middleweight·2004
Points

Did You Know?

1

Mentored Andre Galvao and Cobrinha

2

IBJJF World Champion

3

Considered one of the most naturally talented grapplers ever

Trophy Case

IBJJF World Champion

Mentored Andre Galvao and Cobrinha

Pan American Champion

Lightweight prodigy

Signature Moments

The Most Talented Grappler Who Could Have Been

2001-2005·vs vs Everyone

Fernando "Terere" Augusto won the IBJJF World Championship and was considered the most naturally talented grappler of his generation. His explosive, creative style influenced an entire generation — Andre Galvao, Cobrinha, and others trained under him. Personal struggles cut his career tragically short.

The most talented grappler who never reached his ceiling. Everyone who trained with Terere says he was the best they ever rolled with.

Career Numbers

Mundials Golds

IBJJF World Championship golds

1

Pan Am Golds

Pan American Championship golds

1

Verified Feb 2026 · bjjheroes.com

20+

Deep Students Produced

20+ world-class competitors trained under Terere including Andre Galvao and Cobrinha — influenced a generation despite a short career

Season Stats · IBJJF World Champion

Mundials GoldsIBJJF World Championship golds
1 IBJJF World Championship golds
RecordCareer competition record
50-8
Submission RateCareer submission rate
50%
Submission WinsCareer submission victories
25

Engine Attributes

Athleticism92
Competition IQ82
Escapes85
Guard Game88
Guard Passing85
Submissions85
Takedowns82
Top Control82
Skill Score
85/99
Generational
Legacy
67/99
Elite

Data Coverage

100%
Bio & Identity
Competition Record
Major Titles
Notable Opponents
Style & Attributes
Signature Submissions
Career Timeline
Gi/No-Gi Breakdown

FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF

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