Eduardo Dantas

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Eduardo Dantas
Born (1989-02-03) 3 February 1989 (age 35)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesDuDu
Nationality Brazilian
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Featherweight (2019–present) [1]
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Team Nova União
Rank2nd degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu [2]
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins23
By knockout5
By submission7
By decision11
Losses8
By knockout3
By decision4
By disqualification1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Eduardo Dantas (born 3 February 1989) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Dantas mostly fought for the Bellator MMA where he was the former two-time Bellator Bantamweight World champion. He has also fought in Shooto, where he has competed for the Shooto 132-pound world title. From January 2012 to October 2017, he was ranked in the top 10 bantamweights in the world by Fight Matrix, getting as high as #3 in January 2014. [3]

Contents

Mixed martial arts career

Background

Dantas trains with Nova União. [4] Dantas has also shown a tendency in his career to prefer the striking game. [5]

Shooto Brazil

After compiling a record of 3–1, including a win over Shooto champ Shinichi Kojima, Dantas main evented Shooto Brazil 5. Dantas attempted multiple striking techniques including flying knees, before finishing his opponent with punches to the stomach. [6]

Soon after, Dantas won the Shooto South American 132 lb title, which he owned up going into his fight against Ueda. [7]

Dantas would next compete for the Shooto 132-pound world title. At that time, his opponent, Masakatsu Ueda was ranked as the #2 bantamweight in the world. [8]

In a three-round bout, Dantas was able to rock his opponent on a number of occasions, but suffered a point deduction after holding the ropes to prevent a takedown from Ueda. Dantas would go on to lose the bout 29–28, 29–28, 30–28. [9]

Dantas later bounced back with a TKO victory over Carlos Roberto in the second round. [10] This was followed by a submission victory at The Way of Shooto 3 in May 2010. [11]

Dantas was next set to defend his Shooto South American 132 lb Championship in a rematch with Luis Alberto Nogueira, but the bout was cancelled. [12]

Bellator Fighting Championships

In the fall of 2011, Dantas entered Bellator's Season Five Bantamweight Tournament. He defeated Wilson Reis via second-round KO in the quarter-final round and Ed West by split decision in the semi-final round in order to advance to the finals. [13]

In the finals, he defeated Alexis Vila via unanimous decision to become the tournament champion.

Bellator Bantamweight Champion

Eduardo challenged champion Zach Makovsky at Bellator 65 on 13 April 2012 for the Bellator Bantamweight title. He won the fight via technical submission in the second round. [14]

In August 2012, Dantas faced Tyson Nam in a fight outside of Bellator. Dantas had been permitted by Bellator to fight against Nam, as the fight took place outside of the United States and wouldn't be aired on television in the U.S. either. [15] The two faced off at Shooto Brazil 33: Fight for BOPE II in an event that served as a fundraiser for the "Batalhao de Operacoes Policiais Especiais" (Special Police Operations Battalion), which was Rio de Janeiro's military special forces. [16] Although Dantas rocked Nam early with a knee, he was knocked out in the first round by a counter right hook after he rushed forward aggressively. [16]

In February 2013, Dantas defended his title against, good friend and teammate, Marcos Galvão at Bellator 89. [17] He finished Galvão in the 2nd round via knock out. [18]

It was reported that Dantas had injured his ankle and won't be able to return until 2014 to defend his belt against Rafael Silva. [19] It was announced on 9 January 2014 that Dantas will defend his belt against Rafael Silva on 7 March 2014. [20] However, Silva suffered a knee injury and was replaced by runner-up Anthony Leone. [21] Dantas successfully defended his title, winning via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. [22]

Dantas was scheduled to face Bellator Season 9 Bantamweight Tournament winner Joe Warren at Bellator 118. However, Dantas suffered a head injury and withdrew from the bout. Rafael Silva then faced Warren for the interim title. [23]

Dantas faced Joe Warren in a title unification bout on 10 October 2014 at Bellator 128. [24] He lost the fight and bantamweight championship title via unanimous decision. [25]

Back to contention

Dantas was expected to face Mike Richman on 27 March 2015 at Bellator 135. [26] However, the bout was removed from the fight card after Richman suffered an undisclosed injury. [27] The fight eventually took place at Bellator 137 on 15 May 2015, despite Richman not making weight. [28] [29] Dantas won the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision. In addition, Richman failed a post-fight drug screening. [30]

Second title reign

Dantas was originally scheduled to face former teammate, Marcos Galvão in a rematch for the Bellator Bantamweight Championship title at Bellator 144, but was postponed after an injury to Dantas. [31] The rematch was then scheduled to take place at Bellator 150 on 26 February 2016, however, the bout was again postponed, this time due to an illness suffered by Galvão. [32] The bout eventually took place on 17 June 2016 at Bellator 156, in which Dantas regained the championship, winning by unanimous decision. [33]

In his first title defense during his second stint as champion, Dantas faced Joe Warren in a rematch in the main event at Bellator 166 on 2 December 2016. Dantas was successful this time against Warren, winning the fight via majority decision. [34]

Dantas was expected to make his second title defense at Bellator 177 on 14 April 2017, facing off against Darrion Caldwell. [35] However, after an undisclosed injury to Caldwell, Dantas instead faced Leandro Higo at the event. The bout was changed to a non-title catchweight bout after Higo missed weight. [36] Dantas won via split decision after three rounds. [37]

The title bout between Dantas and Caldwell was rescheduled for Bellator 184 on 6 October 2017. [38] Dantas lost the fight and his title by unanimous decision. [39]

After the second title reign

Dantas next faced former UFC title contender Michael McDonald on 13 July 2018 at Bellator 202. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. [40] In the course of fight, Dantas was dropped early by a right hand from McDonald. As he was falling, he broke his right fibula. [41]

He was then scheduled to fight Manny Vazquez at Bellator 215 on 15 February 2019. [42] However, Vazquez withdrew from the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Toby Misech. [43] Dantas won the fight via unanimous decision. [44]

Move up to featherweight

On 28 May 2019, it was announced that Dantas would move up to featherweight and face Juan Archuleta at Bellator 222 on 14 June 2019. [1] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. His contract expired after the fight, making him a free agent. [45]

Post-Bellator career

Dantas signed a contract with Elite MMA Championship and was scheduled to compete at EMC 7 on 3 July 2021. However, the bout was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions. [46]

Return to Shooto Brazil

On 13 July 2021, it was announced that Dantas was returning to Shooto Brazil to face Michel Costa on 24 July 2021 in Rio de Janeiro. [46] He won the bout via arm-triangle in the first round. [47]

Dantas was scheduled to face Jose Johnson at Fury FC 53 on November 14, 2021. [48] However, Dantas withdrew from the bout due to travel issues and was replaced by Mo Miller. [49] [50]

Dantas faced José Alday at FAC 12 on February 6, 2022. [51] Dantas won the bout after knocking out his opponent with a head kick in the second round. [52]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
31 matches23 wins8 losses
By knockout53
By submission70
By decision114
By disqualification01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss23–8Denis LavrentyevDecision (unanimous)RCC 1513 May 202335:00 Yekaterinburg, Russia
Win23–7José AldayKO (head kick)FAC 126 February 202224:25 Independence, Missouri, United States
Win22–7Michel CostaSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Shooto Brazil 10724 July 202113:22 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss21–7 Juan Archuleta KO (punch) Bellator 222 14 June 201924:59 New York City, New York, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win21–6Toby MisechDecision (unanimous) Bellator 215 15 February 201935:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss20–6 Michael McDonald KO (punches) Bellator 202 13 July 201810:58 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss20–5 Darrion Caldwell Decision (unanimous) Bellator 184 6 October 201755:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesLost the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Win20–4 Leandro Higo Decision (split) Bellator 177 14 April 201735:00 Budapest, HungaryNon-title bout; Higo missed weight (139 lbs).
Win19–4 Joe Warren Decision (majority) Bellator 166 2 December 201655:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesDefended the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Win18–4 Marcos Galvão Decision (unanimous) Bellator 156 17 June 201655:00 Fresno, California, United StatesWon the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Win17–4 Mike Richman Decision (unanimous) Bellator 137 15 May 201535:00 Temecula, California, United States
Loss16–4 Joe Warren Decision (unanimous) Bellator 128 10 October 201455:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesLost the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship
Win16–3 Anthony Leone Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 111 7 March 201422:04 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesDefended the Bellator Bantamweight Championship.
Win15–3 Marcos Galvão KO (punches) Bellator 89 14 February 201323:01 Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesDefended the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Loss14–3 Tyson Nam KO (punch)Shooto Brazil 33: Fight for BOPE 225 August 201211:36 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win14–2 Zach Makovsky Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 65 13 April 201223:26 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWon the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Win13–2 Alexis Vila Decision (unanimous) Bellator 59 26 November 201135:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesBellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Final.
Win12–2 Ed West Decision (split) Bellator 55 22 October 201135:00 Yuma, Arizona, United StatesBellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win11–2 Wilson Reis KO (flying knee and punches) Bellator 51 24 September 201121:02 Canton, Ohio, United StatesBellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win10–2Samuel de SouzaSubmission (armbar)Shooto - Brazil 2011 December 201010:20 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Defended Shooto South American 132 lb Title
Win9–2 Hiromasa Ougikubo Submission (rear-naked choke) Shooto: The Way of Shooto 3: Like a Tiger, Like a Dragon 30 May 201031:21 Tokyo, Japan
Win8–2Carlos RobertoTKO (punches)Shooto Brazil 1426 November 200920:46 Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro
Loss7–2 Masakatsu Ueda Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Revolutionary Exchanges 1: Undefeated 19 July 200935:00 Tokyo, Japan For the Shooto Featherweight Championship.
Win7–1Mauricio Antonio Santos Jr.Decision (unanimous)World Fighting Combat24 April 200935:00 Camboinhas, Brazil
Win6–1 Luis Alberto Nogueira Submission (armbar)Shooto Brazil 929 November 200821:41 Fortaleza, Ceara Won the vacant Shooto South America Featherweight (123 - 132 lbs.) Championship.
Win5–1Juan TessariSubmission (rear-naked choke)Shooto Brazil 728 June 200822:33 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win4–1Hudson RochaTKO (punches)Shooto Brazil 526 January 20081N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win3–1 Shinichi Kojima Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Back To Our Roots 6 8 November 200735:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss2–1Aritano Silva BarbosaDQ (illegal soccer kicks)Cassino Fight 415 September 200713:31 Manaus, Brazil
Win2–0Fabio OliveiraDecision (unanimous)Shooto Brazil 37 July 200735:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win1–0William PorfirioDecision (unanimous)Shooto Brazil 224 March 200735:00 Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro

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