Megaton Dias
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Megaton Dias teaching a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu seminar in November 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | Wellington Leal Dias Santos October 2, 1967 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Teacher(s) | Royler Gracie, Rickson Gracie, Helio Gracie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | 7th Degree Coral Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 3rd Degree Black Belt in Judo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Notable students | Kyle Watson, Mackenzie Dern, Evan Dunham | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | http://www.teammegaton.net/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Wellington Leal Dias Santos (born October 2, 1967), widely known as Megaton Dias, is a prominent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner and instructor. He holds a 7th-degree coral belt under the Gracie Humaitá lineage, led by Royler Gracie, and is recognized as one of the most enduring competitors in the sport's history. Dias began his training in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, initially under Rogerio Camoes before joining the renowned Gracie Humaitá school, where he studied under Royler Gracie, Rickson Gracie, and Helio Gracie. He earned his BJJ black belt at the remarkably young age of 18 and later achieved the prestigious coral belt rank, a testament to his decades of dedication. In addition to his BJJ accomplishments, Dias is a 3rd-degree black belt in judo, a skill that has significantly influenced his grappling style.
Dias earned his nickname "Megaton" due to his explosive judo-inspired techniques, particularly his ability to throw opponents high into the air, reminiscent of a nuclear explosion's force. This moniker gained further recognition when SubFighter named it the top-ranked nickname in mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2007.