Dudu Dantas does not renew his contract with Bellator and wants to fight in the UFC

D. Dantas leaves Bellator and wants to fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After losing Michael chandler, Bellator suffered another loss of weight in its squad. Dudu Dantas, former bantamweight champion (61,2kg) did not renew and does not intend to sign a new commitment with the organization, despite his good track record in the company, because he prefers to test the market and study the proposals. Mainly, if the UFC is one of those interested in your services.

To the North American website MMA fighting, the Brazilian informed that he was taken by surprise with the end of his contract and was approached to sign a new one, but he was not willing to stay in prison for so long. Furthermore, Dudu was clear that he wants to compete against the best fighters and dreams of joining the UFC.

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“I fought in June and planned to fight again in November or December, but I found out that my contract had come to an end. If I re-signed with Bellator, it would be for another two years. I'm 31 years old and I decided to study other proposals. It's time to reach for something bigger, fly higher and see what the future holds for me. There is only one way, and that is the UFC. That's what would make my heart beat faster, work harder than ever and wake up early to train two or three times a day. My desire is to show my experience and youth in the UFC”, said Dudu.

Despite leaving, the Brazilian made a point of highlighting that he will always have a special affection for Bellator, as it was the organization that highlighted him and thanked him for the way he was treated.

“I have achieved many things in these nine years. I was the first Brazilian to be Bellator champion and I became champion again in 2016. I had great fights and faced all the bantamweights. I'm very grateful. I only have good things to say about Bellator for the way they treated me. Everything I became as an athlete and as a man, I owe to Bellator. I will be forever grateful. This will serve as an experience wherever I go”, he concluded.

Dudu Dantas he debuted for Bellator in 2011 and was two-time bantamweight champion. For the organization, the Brazilian competed in 16 fights, won eleven and lost five.