Gustavo Batista Explained

Gustavo Batista (born March 11, 1996)[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]

2024

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]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4421050/gustavo-batista ESPN
  2. https://ibjjf.com/athletes/gustavo-batista IBJJF
  3. https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/gustavo-batista BJJ Heroes
  4. Web site: Lindsey . Alex . Third Coast Grappling Kumite 7 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  5. Web site: Lindsey . Alex . BJJ Stars 4 Middleweight Grand Prix Fully Announced . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  6. Web site: BJJ Stars 4 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  7. Web site: Third Coast Grappling 7 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  8. Web site: Fight 2 Win 176 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  9. Web site: IBJJF Grand Prix 2021 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  10. Web site: IBJJF World Championship 2023 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  11. Web site: BJJ Stars 11: Women's Heavyweight Grand Prix Full Preview . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  12. Web site: BJJ Stars 11 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  13. Web site: ADXC 1 Full Preview . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  14. Web site: ADXC 1 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  15. Web site: IBJJF: The Crown Full Preview . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  16. Web site: IBJJF: The Crown Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 21 November 2023.
  17. Web site: Blackett . Todd . BJJ Stars 12 Full Lineup Announced . Jitsmagazine . 23 March 2024.
  18. Web site: BJJ Stars 12 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 28 April 2024.
  19. Web site: IBJJF World Championship 2024 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 20 June 2024.