Gustavo Batista

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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).

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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]

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]

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  2. ↑ IBJJF
  3. ↑ BJJ Heroes
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  8. ↑ "Fight 2 Win 176 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
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  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.
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