Wellington "Megaton" Dias

Wellington "Megaton" Dias

Megaton Dias teaching a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu seminar in November 2011.
Born (1967-10-02) October 2, 1967
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Residence Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Style Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Teacher(s) Royler Gracie, Rickson Gracie, Helio Gracie
Rank 6th Degree Black Belt
Notable students Jack McVicker, Kyle Watson, Gilbert Jamal Smith, Mackenzie Dern
Website http://www.teammegaton.net/

Wellington Leal "Megaton" Dias [1] is an official black belt representative of the Royler Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Association. Wellington originally trained under Rogerio Camoes and later at the legendary Gracie Humaitá jiu-jitsu school in Rio de Janeiro. Wellington received his black belt at the age of 18. Wellington is currently a fifth degree black belt under Royler Gracie.

Wellington is a multiple Pan-American medalist, European medalist, Worlds medalist, US National medalist, Rickson Gracie International Championship medalist, Rio de Janeiro State Champion and Abu Dhabi veteran, among other accomplishments.[2]

Megaton is the only Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor who competed in all 20 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships, realized since the first edition in 1996.[3]

Wellington Dias resides in Phoenix where he directs the Megaton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Arizona. Megaton has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo since 1976. His wife Luciana and daughter Mackenzie Dern are also black belts in the sport.[4]

Wellignton Dias is nicknamed "Megaton" because of his Judo training and propensity to launch his competitors high into the air, similar to the blast of a nuclear bomb. "Megaton" was named the #1 ranked nickname in MMA by SubFighter.[5]

Instructor Lineage

Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr. → Helio Gracie → Royler Gracie → Wellington "Megaton" Dias

References

  1. ↑ "World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2014" (PDF). ibjjfdb.com. 2014-11-02. Retrieved 2014-11-10.
  2. ↑ "Wellington "Megaton" Dias (Gracie Humaitá)". BJJ Heroes. September 5, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Megaton main BJJ (GI) achievements since 2004". Maranking.com. 2014-01-18. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
  4. ↑ Megaton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. "teammegaton.net". Retrieved 2007-11-15.
  5. ↑ subfighter.com. "Best/Worst Nickname Awards". Retrieved 2007-11-15.

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