Wellington "Megaton" Dias
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Megaton Dias teaching a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu seminar in November 2011.
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| Born | 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 | Kyle Watson, 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
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