Gustavo Batista
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ ESPN
- ^ IBJJF
- ^ BJJ Heroes
- ^ Lindsey, Alex. "Third Coast Grappling Kumite 7 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Lindsey, Alex. "BJJ Stars 4 Middleweight Grand Prix Fully Announced". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "BJJ Stars 4 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Third Coast Grappling 7 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Fight 2 Win 176 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "IBJJF Grand Prix 2021 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "IBJJF World Championship 2023 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "BJJ Stars 11: Women's Heavyweight Grand Prix Full Preview". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "BJJ Stars 11 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "ADXC 1 Full Preview". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "ADXC 1 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "IBJJF: The Crown Full Preview". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "IBJJF: The Crown Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Blackett, Todd. "BJJ Stars 12 Full Lineup Announced". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "BJJ Stars 12 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "IBJJF World Championship 2024 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ Blackett, Todd. "IBJJF Announce Heavyweight Lineup For The Crown 2024". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "IBJJF: The Crown 2024 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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