37 Facts About Eduardo Dantas

Eduardo Dantas was born on 3 February 1989 and is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division.

Eduardo Dantas has fought in Shooto, where he has competed for the Shooto 132-pound world title.

Eduardo Dantas has shown a tendency in his career to prefer the striking game.

Eduardo Dantas attempted multiple striking techniques including flying knees, before finishing his opponent with punches to the stomach.

Eduardo Dantas later bounced back with a TKO victory over Carlos Roberto in the second round.

Eduardo Dantas 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.

Eduardo Dantas challenged champion Zach Makovsky at Bellator 65 on 13 April 2012 for the Bellator Bantamweight title.

Eduardo Dantas won the fight via technical submission in the second round.

Eduardo 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 US either.

In February 2013, Eduardo Dantas defended his title against, good friend and teammate, Marcos Galvao at Bellator 89.

Eduardo Dantas finished Galvao in the 2nd round via knock out.

Eduardo Dantas successfully defended his title, winning via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Eduardo Dantas was scheduled to face Bellator Season 9 Bantamweight Tournament winner Joe Warren at Bellator 118.

However, Eduardo Dantas suffered a head injury and withdrew from the bout.

Eduardo Dantas faced Joe Warren in a title unification bout on 10 October 2014 at Bellator 128.

Eduardo Dantas lost the fight and bantamweight championship title via unanimous decision.

Eduardo Dantas was expected to face Mike Richman on 27 March 2015 at Bellator 135.

Eduardo Dantas was scheduled to face former teammate, Marcos Galvao in a rematch for the Bellator Bantamweight Championship title at Bellator 144, but was postponed after an injury to Eduardo Dantas.

The bout eventually took place on 17 June 2016 at Bellator 156, in which Eduardo Dantas regained the championship, winning by unanimous decision.

Eduardo Dantas was successful this time against Warren, winning the fight via majority decision.

Eduardo Dantas was expected to make his second title defense at Bellator 177 on 14 April 2017, facing off against Darrion Caldwell.

However, after an undisclosed injury to Caldwell, Eduardo Dantas instead faced Leandro Higo at the event.

Eduardo Dantas lost the fight and his title by unanimous decision.

Eduardo Dantas next faced former UFC title contender Michael McDonald on 13 July 2018 at Bellator 202.

Eduardo Dantas lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Eduardo Dantas was then scheduled to fight Manny Vazquez at Bellator 215 on 15 February 2019.

On 28 May 2019, it was announced that Eduardo Dantas would move up to featherweight and face Juan Archuleta at Bellator 222 on 14 June 2019.

Eduardo Dantas lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

Eduardo Dantas's contract expired after the fight, making him a free agent.

Eduardo Dantas signed a contract with Elite MMA Championship and was scheduled to compete at EMC 7 on 3 July 2021.

On 13 July 2021, it was announced that Eduardo Dantas was returning to Shooto Brazil to face Michel Costa on 24 July 2021 in Rio de Janeiro.

Eduardo Dantas won the bout via arm-triangle in the first round.

Eduardo Dantas was scheduled to face Jose Johnson at Fury FC 53 on November 14,2021.

However, Eduardo Dantas withdrew from the bout due to travel issues and was replaced by Mo Miller.

Eduardo Dantas faced Jose Alday at FAC 12 on February 6,2022.

Eduardo Dantas won the bout after knocking out his opponent with a head kick in the second round.

Eduardo Dantas was scheduled to face Umar Nurmagomedov in a no-gi featherweight grappling match on October 25,2024, in the main event at ADXC 7.