Eduardo Dantas

Eduardo Dantas (born February 3, 1989) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Dantas has mostly fought for Bellator MMA He has also fought in Shooto , where he has competed for the Shooto 132-pound world title. He is the former Bellator Bantamweight World champion. Dantas is currently ranked as the #5 bantamweight in the world and the #1 bantamweight outside of the UFC by fightmatrix.com.[3]

Eduardo Dantas
Born (1989-02-03) February 3, 1989
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesDuDu
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Featherweight (2019–present)[1]
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Fighting out ofRio de Janeiro, Brazil
TeamNova União
Rank2nd degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[2]
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins21
By knockout4
By submission6
By decision11
Losses7
By knockout3
By decision3
By disqualification1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.

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

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

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.[13] 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.[14] 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.[14]

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

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.[15] It was announced on January 9, 2014 that Dantas will defend his belt against Rafael Silva on March 7, 2014.[16] However, Silva suffered a knee injury and was replaced by runner-up Anthony Leone.[17] Dantas successfully defended his title, winning via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

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.[18]

Dantas faced Joe Warren in a title unification bout on October 10, 2014 at Bellator 128.[19] He lost the fight and bantamweight championship title via unanimous decision.

Dantas was expected to face Mike Richman on March 27, 2015 at Bellator 135.[20] However, the bout was removed from the fight card after Richman suffered an undisclosed injury.[21] The fight eventually took place at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015, despite Richman not making weight.[22][23] Dantas won the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision. In addition, Richman failed a post-fight drug screening.[24]

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.[25] The rematch was then scheduled to take place at Bellator 150 on February 26, 2016, however, the bout was again postponed, this time due to an illness suffered by Galvão.[26] The bout eventually took place on June 17, 2016 at Bellator 156, in which Dantas regained the championship, winning by unanimous decision.[27]

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 December 2, 2016. Dantas was successful this time against Warren, winning the fight via majority decision.[28]

Dantas was expected to make his second title defense at Bellator 177 on April 14, 2017, facing off against Darrion Caldwell.[29] 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.[30] Dantas won via split decision after three rounds.[31]

The title bout between Dantas and Caldwell was rescheduled for Bellator 184 on October 6, 2017.[32] Dantas lost the fight and his title by unanimous decision.

Dantas next faced former UFC title contender Michael McDonald on July 13, 2018 at Bellator 202. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[33] In the course of fight, Dantas was dropped early by a right hand from McDonald. As he was falling, he broke his right fibula.[34]

Move up to featherweight

On May 28, 2019, it was announced that Dantas would move up to featherweight and face Juan Archuleta at Bellator 222 on June 14, 2019.[1] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
28 matches 21 wins 7 losses
By knockout 4 3
By submission 6 0
By decision 11 3
By disqualification 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 21–7 Juan Archuleta KO (punch) Bellator 222 June 14, 2019 2 4:59 New York City, New York, United States Featherweight bout
Win 21–6 Toby Misech Decision (unanimous) Bellator 215 February 15, 2019 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss 20–6 Michael McDonald KO (punches) Bellator 202 July 13, 2018 1 0:58 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 20–5 Darrion Caldwell Decision (unanimous) Bellator 184 October 6, 2017 5 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Lost Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Win 20–4 Leandro Higo Decision (split) Bellator 177 April 14, 2017 3 5:00 Budapest, Hungary Higo missed weight. Fight changed to non-title.
Win 19–4 Joe Warren Decision (majority) Bellator 166 December 2, 2016 5 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Defended Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Win 18–4 Marcos Galvão Decision (unanimous) Bellator 156 June 17, 2016 5 5:00 Fresno, California, United States Won Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Win 17–4 Mike Richman Decision (unanimous) Bellator 137 May 15, 2015 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States
Loss 16–4 Joe Warren Decision (unanimous) Bellator 128 October 10, 2014 5 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Lost Bellator Bantamweight World Championship
Win 16–3 Anthony Leone Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 111 March 7, 2014 2 2:04 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Defended Bellator Bantamweight Championship.
Win 15–3 Marcos Galvão KO (punches) Bellator 89 February 14, 2013 2 3:01 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Defended Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Loss 14–3 Tyson Nam KO (punch) Shooto Brazil 33: Fight for BOPE 2 August 25, 2012 1 1:36 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 14–2 Zach Makovsky Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 65 April 13, 2012 2 3:26 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Win 13–2 Alexis Vila Decision (unanimous) Bellator 59 November 26, 2011 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Final.
Win 12–2 Ed West Decision (split) Bellator 55 October 22, 2011 3 5:00 Yuma, Arizona, United States Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 11–2 Wilson Reis KO (flying knee and punches) Bellator 51 September 24, 2011 2 1:02 Canton, Ohio, United States Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 10-2 Samuel de Souza Submission (armbar) Shooto - Brazil 20 December 11, 2010 1 0:20 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Defended Shooto South American 132 lb Title
Win 9–2 Hiromasa Ougikubo Submission (rear-naked choke) Shooto: The Way of Shooto 3: Like a Tiger, Like a Dragon May 30, 2010 3 1:21 Tokyo, Japan
Win 8–2 Carlos Roberto TKO (punches) Shooto Brazil 14 November 26, 2009 2 0:46 Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro
Loss 7–2 Masakatsu Ueda Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Revolutionary Exchanges 1: Undefeated July 19, 2009 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan For the Shooto Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Mauricio Antonio Santos Jr. Decision (unanimous) World Fighting Combat April 24, 2009 3 5:00 Camboinhas, Brazil
Win 6–1 Luis Alberto Nogueira Submission (armbar) Shooto Brazil 9 November 29, 2008 2 1:41 Fortaleza, Ceara Won the vacant Shooto South America Featherweight (123 - 132 lbs.) Championship.
Win 5–1 Juan Tessari Submission (rear-naked choke) Shooto Brazil 7 June 28, 2008 2 2:33 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 4–1 Hudson Rocha TKO (punches) Shooto Brazil 5 January 26, 2008 1 N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 3–1 Shinichi Kojima Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Back To Our Roots 6 November 8, 2007 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 2–1 Aritano Silva Barbosa DQ (illegal soccer kicks) Cassino Fight 4 September 15, 2007 1 3:31 Manaus, Brazil
Win 2–0 Fabio Oliveira Decision (unanimous) Shooto Brazil 3 July 7, 2007 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 1–0 William Porfirio Decision (unanimous) Shooto Brazil 2 March 24, 2007 3 5:00 Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro

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See also

References
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