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Gustavo Batista, often referenced as ‘Braguinha’ is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Leandro Lo and a former representative of the New School Brotherhood academy in the sport’s international tour, later changing to Atos JJ (2018). Batista made a name for himself in the lower belt divisions of this martial art’s competitive circuit, particularly as a brown belt – a time when Braguinha conquered the #1 Ranking of the United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) beating several outstanding black belts in the process, including Alexandre Ribeiro, José Júnior, John Combs and Kevin Mahecha.

Gustavo Batista Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Gustavo Espindola Batista

Nickname: Commonly known as Braguinha, the name is a reference to Gustavo’s resemblance with former BJJ world champion António Braga Neto. Braguinha is a Portuguese term for Little-Braga.

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Marcelo Behring > Waldomiro PerezRoberto Godoi > Marco Barbosa > Cicero Costha > Leandro Lo > Gustavo Batista

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2018*** / 2021*** / 2024)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2018 / 2020 / 2021 / 2023)
  • 1st Place IBJJF European Open (2019**)
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2023)
  • 1st Place UAEJJF King Of Mats (2019)
  • 1st Place 3CG Kumite Grand Prix 195lbs (2020)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2019)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2020* / 2021*)
  • 2nd PlaceUAEJJF Grand Slam, RJ  (2017)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2023)

Main Achievements (Coloured Belts):

  • UAEJJF #1 Ranked Brown Belt (2017)
  • 1st Place IBJJF World Champion (2015** blue)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Pans Champion (2015** blue)
  • 1st Place IBJJF European Open Champion (2017** brown, 2016** purple, 2015** blue)
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brasileiro Champion (2017** brown, 2016* purple, 2015** blue)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Manaus International Open Champion (2016 purple)
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (2017 brown, 2016 purple)
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Manaus Brazil Pro Champion (2017 brown)
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Gramado Brazil Pro Champion (2016 purple)
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, Abu Dhabi (2017 brown)
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, Tokyo (2016 brown)
  • 2nd Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, RJ (2017)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2017 brown, 2016 purple)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2016* purple)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2016 purple)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2016 purple)
  • 3rd Place Copa Pódio MW Grand Prix (2017)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute
*** Closed division with teammate

Favorite Position/Technique: X Guard, Knee Slice Pass

Weight Division: Meio Pesado (88,30 kg / 195.0 lbs)

Team/Association: Atos JJ

Gustavo Batista Biography

Gustavo Batista was born on March 11, 1996, in Florianópolis, the capital of southern Brazil’s Santa Catarina state, growing up in Palhoça – also in SC.

Like most Brazilian children, Batista’s introduction to competitive sports was made through football (soccer), an activity he carried on practicing up until 2012. Gustavo gained interest in jiu-jitsu through his older brother who already practiced this martial art, and by the time Braguinha was 15 he too decided to join the local BJJ academy.

Felipe Teixeira was Gustavo’s first instructor and the man who graded Braguinha with his blue belt, an important step in Batista’s life as it was then that he decided to become a professional BJJ athlete. Galvanized by good competitive results Batista decided to move to São Paulo and enroll at the world-famous PSLPB (Projeto Social Lutando Pelo Bem) gym/project led by Cícero Costha.

At PSLPB Braguinha met and befriended Leandro Lo, who was a big reference (and somewhat of an unmentioned captain) for the workgroup. Once Lo split from Costha’s affiliation in September 2015, Batista followed him and joined the newly formed NS Brotherhood academy.

After an outstanding career as a purple and brown belt, where Braguinha conquered the rank of #1 brown belt in the world by the UAEJJF, in October 2017 Batista was promoted to black belt by Leandro Lo, the same instructor who had previously promoted Gustavo to purple and brown belt.

In January 2018, after some turmoil in the Ns Brotherhood academy, Gustavo Batista chose to switch camps, following his then-girlfriend Luiza Monteiro to Atos Jiu-Jitsu in California.

Photo by Ken Sawada
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Instructional by Gustavo Batista

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Gustavo Batista Grappling Record

118 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    47 (40%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    6 (5%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    45 (38%)
  • BY DECISION
    18 (15%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    1 (1%)

45 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
16
7
#86e620
Katagatame
13
6
#5AD3D1
Armbar
11
5
#d1212a
Arm in Ezekiel
11
5
#fad11b
Kneebar
9
4
#f58822
Choke
9
4
#224aba
Mounted X choke
9
4
#ff9124
Bow and arrow
7
3
#bf1f6c
Submission
4
2
#22c9a5
RNC
2
1
#fad223
Smother tap
2
1
#03861f
Straight ankle lock
2
1
#039a1f
Footlock
2
1
#03b41f
Crucifix choke
2
1
45
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
25 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    10 (40%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    5 (20%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    2 (8%)
  • BY DECISION
    8 (32%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

2 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
50
1
#86e620
Kimura
50
1
2
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Gustavo Batista Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
14366Isaque BahienseIsaque BahienseLPts: 0x0, AdvGrand Slam RJ85KGF2017
16167Isaque BahienseIsaque BahienseLPts: 4x2World Pro85KGSF2018
16849Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewLChoke from backACBJJ WorldABSSF2018
17834Mahamed AlyMahamed AlyLReferee DecisionWSOG 2O81KGF2018
18089Kaynan DuarteKaynan DuarteLPts: 2x0SJJIF NG WorldABSSF2018
19695Leandro LoLeandro LoLPts: 2x0Pan AmericanABSSF2019
20440Matheus DinizMatheus DinizLReferee DecisionF2W 11185KGSPF2019
20690Felipe PenaFelipe PenaLReferee DecisionWorld Champ.88KGF2019
21071Adam WardzinskiAdam WardzinskiLPts: 2x0ACB World Champ.95KGSF2019
22046Nicholas MeregaliNicholas MeregaliLKimuraBJJ StarsABSF2019
23811Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewLReferee Decision3CG Kumite IIABSSF2020
24141Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewLPts: 0x0, AdvPan AmericanABSF2020
24447Isaque BahienseIsaque BahienseLPts: 2x2, AdvBJJ Stars 486KG4F2020
26651Pedro RochaPedro RochaLReferee Decision3CG MW GP85KG4F2021
27558Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewLPts: 19x8Pan AmericanABSF2021
29130Victor HugoVictor HugoLPts: 0x0, AdvIBJJF GPO94KGSF2021
33023Isaque BahienseIsaque BahienseLPts: 3x0World Champ.88KGSF2022
33091Erich MunisErich MunisLPts: 2x0World Champ.ABSSF2022
42729Jansen GomesJansen GomesLPts: 2x0BJJ Stars88KGSPF2023
44099Isaque BahienseIsaque BahienseLReferee DecisionADXC 184KGSPF2023
45730Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewLPts: 11x0The Crown94KGF2023
47391Joao NicoliteJoao NicoliteLReferee DecisionADCC BRA188KG8F2024
47738Romualdo AndradeLReferee DecisionADCC BRA288KGR22024
49172Uanderson FerreiraUanderson FerreiraLPts: 2x0BJJ Stars 1288KGSF2024
55380Adam WardzinskiAdam WardzinskiLPts: 0x0, AdvIBJJF Crown94KGF2024
14357Joao SantosWChokeGrand Slam RJ85KGR22017
14360Vini FernandesWBow and arrowGrand Slam RJ85KG8F2017
14361Danilo PonteWMounted X chokeGrand Slam RJ85KG4F2017
14364Luis NevesWChoke from backGrand Slam RJ85KGSF2017
14618Dante LeonDante LeonWPointsACB JJ Worlds85KGRR2017
14620Lucas RochaLucas RochaWPts: 7x0ACB JJ Worlds85KGRR2017
15025Kevin ScottWMounted X chokeLA Open94KGSF2018
15026Ashur DarmoWArm in EzekielLA Open94KGF2018
15034John CombsJohn CombsWFootlockLA OpenABS4F2018
15037Steve HargettWArm in EzekielLA OpenABSSF2018
15038Diego RamalhoDiego RamalhoWPts: 16x0LA OpenABSF2018
15302Nick GreeneWCrucifix chokeSan Francisco OpenABSR12018
15425Roberto FriasWChokePan American88KG8F2018
15429Horlando MonteiroHorlando MonteiroWPts: 0x0, AdvPan American88KG4F2018
15430Rudson MateusRudson MateusWPts: 2x0Pan American88KGSF2018
16086Patrick GaudioPatrick GaudioWPts: 2x0WP Br Qualifier85KG4F2018
16087Renato CanutoRenato CanutoWReferee DecisionWP Br Qualifier85KGSF2018
16088Claudio CalasansClaudio CalasansWPts: 2x0WP Br Qualifier85KGF2018
16162Bradley HillWPts: 3x0World Pro85KGR12018
16164William DiasWPts: 2x0World Pro85KG4F2018
16175Bradley HillWPts: 6x2World Pro85KGRPC2018
16176William DiasWPts: 2x0World Pro85KGRPC2018
16336Charles McGuireWSubmissionSan Diego Open94KGSF2018
16338Alexandre RibeiroAlexandre RibeiroWPts: 2x0San Diego Open94KGF2018
16364Fellipe TrovoFellipe TrovoWPts: 11x0ACB North America95KGSF2018
16377Joseph MokuWChokeACB North AmericaABS8F2018
16381Victor SilverioVictor SilverioWPts: 2x0ACB North AmericaABS4F2018
16385Fellipe TrovoFellipe TrovoWPts: 4x0ACB North AmericaABSSF2018
16386Diego RamalhoDiego RamalhoWReferee DecisionACB North AmericaABSF2018
16387Diego RamalhoDiego RamalhoWReferee DecisionACB North AmericaABS3RD2018
16567Murilo SantanaMurilo SantanaWPts: 2x0World Champ.88KG8F2018
16571Horlando MonteiroHorlando MonteiroWReferee DecisionWorld Champ.88KG4F2018
16574Renato CardosoRenato CardosoWPts: 5x0World Champ.88KGSF2018
16826William DiasWReferee DecisionACBJJ World85KGR12018
16828Lucas FigueiredoWPts: 7x0ACBJJ World85KG4F2018
16831Philippe PomaskiPhilippe PomaskiWPts: 2x0ACBJJ World85KGSF2018
16833C. NegromonteC. NegromonteWPts: 7x0ACBJJ World85KGF2018
16847Helton JoseHelton JoseWPts: 4x0ACBJJ WorldABS4F2018
17598Anton MinenkoWPts: 7x0Grand Slam LA94KG4F2018
17599Adam WardzinskiAdam WardzinskiWReferee DecisionGrand Slam LA94KGSF2018
17821Colton VaughnWReferee DecisionWSOG 2O81KGR12018
17824Yuri SimoesYuri SimoesWReferee DecisionWSOG 2O81KG8F2018
17829Gustavo DiasGustavo DiasWReferee DecisionWSOG 2O81KG4F2018
17832Kaynan DuarteKaynan DuarteWReferee DecisionWSOG 2O81KGSF2018
18074Mike ColonWSubmissionSJJIF Worlds94KGSF2018
18936Adam WardzinskiAdam WardzinskiWPts: 3x0European Open94KGSF2019
18961Antonio PaduaWPointsEuropean OpenABSR22019
18964Leonardo LaraLeonardo LaraWPts: 2x0European OpenABS4F2019
18968Igor SchneiderIgor SchneiderWPts: 2x0European OpenABSSF2019
18969Lucas LepriLucas LepriWPts: 10x0European OpenABSF2019
19396Fellipe TrovoFellipe TrovoWPts: 24x0LA BJJ Pro94KGF2019
19646Devhonte JohnsonDevhonte JohnsonWArm in EzekielPan American88KG8F2019
19650Ruan OliveiraRuan OliveiraWPts: 8x0Pan American88KG4F2019
19653Rudson MateusRudson MateusWPts: 2x0Pan American88KGSF2019
19685Charles McGuireWArm in EzekielPan AmericanABSR22019
19694Francisco IturraldeFrancisco IturraldeWRNCPan AmericanABS4F2019
19780Horlando MonteiroHorlando MonteiroWReferee DecisionF2W 10785KGSPF2019
20683Ruan OliveiraRuan OliveiraWInjuryWorld Champ.88KGR22019
20684Matheus SpirandeliMatheus SpirandeliWPts: 2x0World Champ.88KG4F2019
20689Renato CardosoRenato CardosoWChoke from backWorld Champ.88KGSF2019
21069Abdurakhman BilarovAbdurakhman BilarovWPts: 5x0ACB World Champ.95KG4F2019
21073Renato CardosoRenato CardosoWReferee DecisionACB World Champ.95KG3RD2019
21644Marcos TinocoMarcos TinocoWPts: 14x0King Of Mats85KGRR2019
21646Tommy LangakerTommy LangakerWPts: 0x0, AdvKing Of Mats85KGRR2019
21648Diego RamalhoDiego RamalhoWBow and arrowKing Of Mats85KGRR2019
21655Max LindbladMax LindbladWChoke from backKing Of Mats85KGSF2019
21658Isaque BahienseIsaque BahienseWPts: 2x0King Of Mats85KGF2019
21783Felipe BezerraFelipe BezerraWReferee DecisionF2W 12697KGSPF2019
22032Gabriel ArgesGabriel ArgesWPointsTemplum FNABSSPF2019
22041Jackson SousaJackson SousaWPts: 16x0BJJ StarsABS4F2019
22045Leandro LoLeandro LoWPts: 0x0, AdvBJJ StarsABSSF2019
23783Jaime CanutoJaime CanutoWReferee Decision3CG Kumite88KG4F2020
23785Gabriel ArgesGabriel ArgesWPoints3CG Kumite88KGSF2020
23786Roberto JimenezRoberto JimenezWPoints3CG Kumite88KGF2020
23807Tanner RiceTanner RiceWPoints3CG Kumite IIABS4F2020
24127J. SynanWKatagatamePan AmericanABSR12020
24137Jake WatsonJake WatsonWKatagatamePan AmericanABS4F2020
24140Max GimenisMax GimenisWChoke from backPan AmericanABSSF2020
24229Brian WellsWKneebarPan American94KGR12020
24232Nisar LoynabNisar LoynabWPts: 2x0Pan American94KG4F2020
24237Yuri PaivaWArmbarPan American94KGSF2020
24238Dominique BellDominique BellWPts: 9x0Pan American94KGF2020
26944Tex JohnsonTex JohnsonWReferee DecisionF2W 176N/ASPF2021
27548James QuinlanWArmbarPan AmericanABS8F2021
27554Andre PorfirioAndre PorfirioWChokePan AmericanABS4F2021
27556Guilherme AugustoGuilherme AugustoWKatagatamePan AmericanABSSF2021
27656Xavier SilvaWKneebarPan American94KG4F2021
27658Chris PassarrelloWMounted X chokePan American94KGSF2021
27660Adam WardzinskiAdam WardzinskiWPts: 0x0, AdvPan American94KGF2021
29581Jake WatsonJake WatsonWChoke from backWorld Champ.88KG8F2021
29584Ruan OliveiraRuan OliveiraWArmbarWorld Champ.88KG4F2021
29588Leandro LoLeandro LoWReferee DecisionWorld Champ.88KGSF2021
33014Jansen GomesJansen GomesWPts: 2x0World Champ.88KG8F2022
33022Enderson DiasEnderson DiasWPts: 4x2World Champ.88KG4F2022
33084Pedro MarinhoPedro MarinhoWPts: 17x0World Champ.ABS8F2022
33089Victor HugoVictor HugoWReferee DecisionWorld Champ.ABS4F2022
38576Angelo ClaiborneAngelo ClaiborneWChoke from backPan American88KG8F2023
38582Lucas GualbertoLucas GualbertoWKneebarPan American88KG4F2023
38583Francisco LoFrancisco LoWKatagatamePan American88KGSF2023
38585Jansen GomesJansen GomesWPts: 2x2, AdvPan American88KGF2023
39692Gabriel CostaGabriel CostaWChoke from backBrasileiro88KG4F2023
39695Leon BritoLeon BritoWArm in EzekielBrasileiro88KGSF2023
39696Matheus SpirandeliMatheus SpirandeliWBow and arrowBrasileiro88KGF2023
40496Mateus RodriguesMateus RodriguesWPts: 2x0World Champ.88KG8F2023
40500Rafael PaganiniRafael PaganiniWMounted X chokeWorld Champ.88KG4F2023
40504Sebastian RodriguezSebastian RodriguezWPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.88KGSF2023
40505Andy MurasakiAndy MurasakiWPts: 4x2World Champ.88KGF2023
45729Uanderson FerreiraUanderson FerreiraWPts: 5x0The Crown94KGSF2023
47377Bernardo PassosWPts: 3x0ADCC BRA188KGR12024
47390Gabe CostaWReferee DecisionADCC BRA188KGR22024
47729Fabricio BarrosWSmother tapADCC BRA288KGR12024
49168Gabriel BrodGabriel BrodWKatagatameBJJ Stars 1288KG4F2024
50416Eduardo RoqueEduardo RoqueWDQWorld Champ.88KGR12024
50431Nolan StuartNolan StuartWKatagatameWorld Champ.88KG8F2024
50440Rafael AnjosRafael AnjosWArmbarWorld Champ.88KG4F2024
50443Isaque BahienseIsaque BahienseWKneebarWorld Champ.88KGSF2024
50445Jansen GomesJansen GomesWStraight ankle lockWorld Champ.88KGF2024
55376Joao NicoliteJoao NicoliteWArmbarIBJJF Crown94KG4F2024

Gustavo Batista vs Tommy Langaker (2017)

5050 Guard Instructional by Lachlan Giles

One Comment

  • Sean says:

    Might want to check the SJJIF results from this past weekend. They really don’t make sense. Especially this page and Keenan’s.

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