Gustavo Batista (born April 14, 1990)[1] is a professional Brazilian jiujitsu athlete and two-time World Champion.[2][3] He is currently representing Atos Jiu-Jitsu. He trained under the late Leandro Lo (d. 2022).


Professional grappling career

Batista competed in the main event superfight at Third Coast Grappling Kumite 7 against Vinicius 'Trator' Ferreira on September 26, 2020, winning the match by decision.[4] Batista was then invited to the middleweight grand prix at BJJ Stars 4 on November 4, 2020.[5] He lost by advantages to Isaque Bahiense in the opening round.[6] He also competed in a grand prix tournament at Third Coast Grappling 7 on June 19, 2021, losing in the opening round to Pedro Rocha.[7] Batista defeated Aaron 'Tex' Johnson in a superfight at Fight 2 Win 176 on July 10, 2021.[8] He thencompeted in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF Grand Prix 2021, although he went out in the opening round.[9]

2023

Batista won a gold medal in the medium-heavyweight division of the IBJJF World Championship 2023 on June 4, 2023.[10] Batista also competed against Jansen Gomes in a superfight at BJJ Stars 11 on September 9, 2023.[11] He lost the match 2-0 on points.[12] He then competed against Isaque Bahiense in the co-main event of ADXC 1 on October 20, 2023.[13] He lost the match by decision.[14] Batista competed in the heavyweight division of The Crown on November 19, 2023.[15] He won a silver medal in the division.[16]

References

  1. ↑ ESPN
  2. ↑ IBJJF
  3. ↑ BJJ Heroes
  4. ↑ Lindsey, Alex. "Third Coast Grappling Kumite 7 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  5. ↑ Lindsey, Alex. "BJJ Stars 4 Middleweight Grand Prix Fully Announced". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "BJJ Stars 4 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Third Coast Grappling 7 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Fight 2 Win 176 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  9. ↑ "IBJJF Grand Prix 2021 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  10. ↑ "IBJJF World Championship 2023 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  11. ↑ "BJJ Stars 11: Women's Heavyweight Grand Prix Full Preview". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  12. ↑ "BJJ Stars 11 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  13. ↑ "ADXC 1 Full Preview". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  14. ↑ "ADXC 1 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  15. ↑ "IBJJF: The Crown Full Preview". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  16. ↑ "IBJJF: The Crown Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
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