Gustavo Batista

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Gustavo Batista
BornGustavo Espindola Batista
(1996-03-11) March 11, 1996
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Other namesBraguinha
Weight204 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
DivisionSuper-Heavyweight
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu
Fighting out ofSan Diego, California, United States
TeamAtos Jiu-Jitsu
TeachersLeandro Lo, André Galvão
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Leandro Lo
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place2018Medium-Heavyweight
Gold medal – first place2021Medium-Heavyweight
Gold medal – first place2024Medium-Heavyweight
Silver medal – second place2019Medium-Heavyweight
Bronze medal – third place2023Medium-Heavyweight
Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place2018Medium-Heavyweight
Gold medal – first place2020Medium-Heavyweight
Silver medal – second place2020Open Class
Gold medal – first place2021Medium-Heavyweight
Silver medal – second place2021Open Class
Gold medal – first place2023Medium-Heavyweight
Bronze medal – third place2025Open Class
European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place2019Medium-Heavyweight
CBJJ Brazilian Nationals
Gold medal – first place2023Medium-Heavyweight
UAEJJF King of Mats
Gold medal – first place2019Middleweight
Third Coast Grappling
Gold medal – first place2020Kumite GP 195lbs

Gustavo Batista (born March 11, 1996)[1] was born in Florianópolis, capital of Santa Catarina in Brazil and he 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]

2023-2024

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]

Batista competed in the medium-heavyweight grand prix at BJJ Stars 12 on April 27, 2024.[17] He made it to the semi-final before losing on points to Uanderson Ferreira.[18] Batista won a gold medal in the medium-heavyweight division of the IBJJF World Championship 2024 on June 1, 2024.[19] Batista competed in the heavyweight division of the second edition of The Crown on November 17, 2024.[20] He beat Joao Nicolite and lost in the final to Adam Wardziński, finishing with a silver medal.[21]

2025

Batista then won a bronze medal in the absolute division of the IBJJF Pan Championship 2025.[22]

See also

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.
  17. Blackett, Todd. "BJJ Stars 12 Full Lineup Announced". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  18. "BJJ Stars 12 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  19. "IBJJF World Championship 2024 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  20. Blackett, Todd. "IBJJF Announce Heavyweight Lineup For The Crown 2024". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  21. "IBJJF: The Crown 2024 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  22. "IBJJF Pan Championship 2025 Full Results And Highlights". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2025.