D. Dantas is J. Aldo's training partner at Nova União Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @dududantasmma
After being released from Bellator in 2019, his career Dudu Dantas he seemed to be heading towards his final moments. However, after knocking out Mexican José Alday, last Saturday (26), in front of UFC president Dana White, the Brazilian fighter indicated that he is close to an agreement with the organization and promised to 'get there to become champion'.
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“When my fight ended, he left quickly. I didn't go back to the gym either, I went to take off my gloves, the main fight ended quickly and I left. But Dedé told me, 'Dudu, don't worry, it's up to me now'”, said Dudu.
Former Bellator bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg), the Nova União athlete promised to reach Ultimate to become champion and even aimed for a duel against a former belt holder.
“I want this to not come across as arrogance, this is confidence, because I know where I'm going to get. My goal is not to get into the UFC; I'm going to be champion. I'm not going to join to be another one, I don't want to be part of the cartel. I want to be the champion, 'Dudu bantamweight champion' will be there, you put in a year and a half or two for that to happen. I already asked for a name right away. I said, 'Tell Dana White that I'm going to finish this fight before the third round and he's not going to come to Kansas for nothing, I'm going to put on a show for him. And another: I want to meet Dominick Cruz in the middle of this path'”, concluded Dantas.
Star of the co-main fight of the 'FCA' (Fighting Alliance Championship) event, Dudu knocked out Mexican José Alday with a beautiful high kick. The triumph featured the VIP presence of Dana White in the audience. At 33 years old, the Brazilian has a record of 23 triumphs and seven setbacks in professional MMA.
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