Dudu Dantas dominates Marcos Loro and regains Bellator belt

The Brazilian Dudu Dantas is the new-old Bellator bantamweight champion. In the 156th edition of the event, held in the early hours of this Saturday (18th), in Fresno (USA), the Nova União athlete defeated his Nova União teammate, Marcos Loro, and took the contest via unanimous decision by the judges.

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The fight

The fight between Brazilians began studied. The teammates took a while to release the game. but Dudu was better in the first half with agility to hit Loro. In turn, the champion found it difficult to connect attacks on his rival.

In the second round, Dudu found the distance and hit Loro hard with combinations of blows, which opened a cut on the champion's face.

The third round was even more dominant. Dantas hit Loro, dodged the attacks and counterattacked forcefully. The challenger still felt free to open the game and try some beautiful shots.

After a huge disadvantage in the partials, the champion changed the game and tried to take down Dudu, but Dantas demonstrated good takedown defense and frustrated Loro.

In the all or nothing of the fifth round, Galvão finally managed to take Dantas to the ground, but he was unable to develop his game and Dudu quickly got up.

In the end, the three judges scored victory for Dudu Dantas about Marcos Loro (50×43, 50×34, 50×44).

Watch the best moments of Dudu Dantas' victory over Marcos Loro at Bellator 156:

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