Alexandre Dantas

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Alexandre Dantas
BornAlexandre Dantas
(1979-03-01) 1 March 1979 (age 46)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesCafé
Residence Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight238 lb (108 kg; 17.0 st)
Division Heavyweight
Fighting out ofFort Lauderdale, Florida
Team Gracie Barra
Rank5th degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Years active2000–2003
Mixed martial arts record
Total3
Wins0
Losses3
By knockout3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alexandre Dantas (born 1 March 1979) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor and competitor. Dantas formerly fought mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight division. He lost his last fight at UFC 41 against Gan McGee on 28 February 2003. He is a three-time world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the 2002 champion in the open division Brazilian Championship, a five-time Rio de Janeiro jiu-jitsu champion, the 2007 champion of de ADCC trials in Brazil, the Brazilian teams champion at Gracie Barra team, three-time champion of Brazil X USA jiu-jitsu, three-time Pan-American jiu-jitsu champion, the 2000 USA Jiu-jitsu champion, five-time champion of the open division of Copa Café Jiu-jitsu in Miguel Pereira - Rio de Janeiro, among other championships.

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Dantas has notable wins in Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition over Rodrigo "Comprido", Gabriel Gonzaga, Fabrício Werdum, "Marcelinho" Garcia, Demian Maia, Bruno Bastos, Fernando Augusto “Tererê”, Marcio "Corleta", and others.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches0 wins3 losses
By knockout03
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss0–3Paulo Cesar Melo Jr.TKO (corner stoppage)EFC Marica 5 - Elite Fighting Championship 59 October 201615:00 Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss0–2 Gan McGee TKO (strikes) UFC 41 28 February 200314:49 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States [1]
Loss0–1 Yuki Kondo TKO (strikes) UFC 27 22 September 200032:28 New Orleans, United States [2]

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References

  1. Iole, Kevin (13 May 2009). "UFC 41: 'Maine-iac' reigns". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
  2. Iole, Kevin (29 April 2009). "UFC 27: 'The Beast' meets Rizzo". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
  3. Sherdog.com. "Alexandre Dantas". Sherdog. Retrieved 20 December 2018.