Gustavo Batista

Gustavo Batista (born March 11, 1996) is a professional Brazilian jiujitsu athlete and two-time World Champion. 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. Batista was then invited to the middleweight grand prix at BJJ Stars 4 on November 4, 2020. He lost by advantages to Isaque Bahiense in the opening round. 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. Batista defeated Aaron 'Tex' Johnson in a superfight at Fight 2 Win 176 on July 10, 2021. He thencompeted in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF Grand Prix 2021, although he went out in the opening round.

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

2024
Batista competed in the medium-heavyweight grand prix at BJJ Stars 12 on April 27, 2024. He made it to the semi-final before losing on points to Uanderson Ferreira.

Batista won a gold medal in the medium-heavyweight division of the IBJJF World Championship 2024 on June 1, 2024.