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Hacran Dias (born 16 May 1984) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In 2015, Dias was the #9 featherweight in the world by Sherdog.[7]
| Hacran Dias | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 May 1984 Favela Santo Amaro, Catete, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[a][1][2][3] |
| Other names | Barnabé |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[4] |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 69 in (180 cm)[5] |
| Fighting out of | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Team | Nova União |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[6] |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 40 |
| Wins | 27 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 10 |
| By decision | 14 |
| Losses | 12 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 10 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background and training
Hacran Dias is a part of the Nova Uniao fight team.[8] Over his career Dias has fought in the lightweight division primarily in Shooto Brazil and M-1 Challenge. During this span, Dias amassed a record of 20 wins, one loss, and one draw. Noted primarily for his methodical approach to grappling, Dias also trains with noted fighters José Aldo, Renan Barão and Marlon Sandro.
The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil
In January 2012 it was revealed Dias was one of 300 first-stage applicants for The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In April, it was announced that Dias had skipped over the show and signed a three-fight deal with the UFC.[10]
In his UFC debut, Dias faced Iuri Alcântara on 23 June 2012 at UFC 147 and won the fight via unanimous decision.[11]
Dias was expected to face Chad Mendes on 15 December 2012 at UFC on FX 6.[12] However just days before the event, Dias pulled out of the bout citing a shoulder injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Yaotzin Meza.[13]
Dias was expected to face Manvel Gamburyan on 18 May 2013 at UFC on FX 8.[14] However, Gamburyan was forced to pull out of the bout citing another injury and was replaced by Nik Lentz[15] Dias lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[16]
Dias was expected to face Rodrigo Damm on 9 October 2013 at UFC Fight Night 29.[17] However, the bout was scrapped just days prior to the event after Damm was sidelined due to a kidney stone attack.[18]
Dias was expected to face Tatsuya Kawajiri on 4 January 2014 at UFC Fight Night 34.[19] However, Dias pulled out of the bout citing an injury.[20]
After over a year away from the sport, Dias returned to face Ricardo Lamas on 28 June 2014 at UFC Fight Night 44.[21] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[22]
Dias faced Darren Elkins on 20 December 2014 at UFC Fight Night 58.[23] Dias won the fight by unanimous decision.[24]
Dias was expected to face Chas Skelly on 27 June 2015 at UFC Fight Night 70.[25] However, Skelly was pulled from the card due to illness and replaced by Levan Makashvili.[26] Dias won the fight via split decision.[27]
Dias next faced Cub Swanson on 16 April 2016 at UFC on Fox 19.[28] Dias lost the fight via unanimous decision.[29]
Dias was expected to face Brian Ortega on 1 October 2016 at UFC Fight Night 96.[30] However, Ortega pulled out of the fight in early September and was replaced by Andre Fili.[31] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[32]
Dias faced Jared Gordon in the Lightweight bout on 28 October 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida.[33] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[34]
Dias was released from the UFC on 15 November 2017.[35]
Shooto Brazil
After being released in late 2017, Dias faced to headline Shooto Brazil 84 against Mauricio Machado on 26 May 2018.[36] He won the bout via first round armbar.[37]
Absolute Championship Akhmat
Dias made his promotion debut for Absolute Championship Akhmat against Ustarmagomed Gadzhidaudov on 16 March 2019 at ACA 93: Balaev vs Zhamaldaev. He won the bout via unanimous.[38]
Dias faced Amirkhan Adaev on 9 April 2021 at ACA 121: Dipchikov vs. Gasanov. He won via unanimous decision.[39]
Dias faced Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov for the ACA Lightweight Championship on 5 November 2021 at ACA 131: Abdulvakhabov vs. Dias.[40] He lost the close bout via split decision.[41]
Dias faced Yusuf Raisov in the Quarter-finals of the ACA Lightweight Grand Prix at ACA 138 on 27 March 2022. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[42]
Dias faced Aurel Pîrtea on 16 December 2022, at ACA 149. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[43]
Dias faced Mukhamed Kokov for the Interim ACA Lightweight Championship on 17 March 2023 at ACA 154: Vakhaev vs Goncharov, winning the bout and belt via unanimous decision.[44]
Dias faced Daud Shaikhaev at ACA 164 on 4 October 2023, losing the bout via uanimous decision.[45]
Dias faced Vener Galiev on 8 December 2023 at ACA 167: Baidulaev vs. Dias, getting finished by TKO stoppage for the first time in his career.[46]
| 40 matches | 27 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 2 |
| By submission | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 14 | 10 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 27–12–1 | Abdul-Rakhman Temirov | TKO (punches) | ACA 179 | 8 September 2024 | 2 | 1:19 | Krasnodar, Russia | |
| Loss | 27–11–1 | Vener Galiev | TKO (punches) | ACA 167 | 8 December 2023 | 1 | 1:20 | Ufa, Russia | |
| Loss | 27–10–1 | Daud Shaikhaev | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 164 | 4 October 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Loss | 27–9–1 | Mukhamed Kokov | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 154 | 17 March 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | Krasnodar, Russia | For the interim ACA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 27–8–1 | Aurel Pîrtea | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 149 | 16 December 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 26–8–1 | Yusuf Raisov | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 138 | 27 March 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | 2022 ACA Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
| Loss | 26–7–1 | Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov | Decision (split) | ACA 131 | 5 November 2021 | 5 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | For the ACA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 26–6–1 | Amirkhan Adaev | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 121 | 9 April 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Minsk, Belarus | |
| Win | 25–6–1 | Ustarmagomed Gadzhidaudov | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 93 | 16 March 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 24–6–1 | Mauricio Machado | Submission (armbar) | Shooto Brazil 84 | 26 May 2018 | 1 | 3:58 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 23–6–1 | Jared Gordon | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida | 28 October 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | Return to Lightweight. |
| Loss | 23–5–1 | Andre Fili | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson | 1 October 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | Catchweight (148.5 lbs) bout; Dias missed weight. |
| Loss | 23–4–1 | Cub Swanson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans | 16 April 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 23–3–1 | Levan Makashvili | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero | 27 June 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 22–3–1 | Darren Elkins | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway | 20 December 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Barueri, Brazil | |
| Loss | 21–3–1 | Ricardo Lamas | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens | 28 June 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 21–2–1 | Nik Lentz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold | 18 May 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil | |
| Win | 21–1–1 | Iuri Alcântara | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 147 | 23 June 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | |
| Win | 20–1–1 | Paulo Dantas | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Shooto Brazil 27 | 2 December 2011 | 2 | N/A | Brasília, Brazil | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 19–1–1 | Eddie Hoch | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto Brazil 25 - Fight for BOPE | 25 August 2011 | 1 | 3:25 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 18–1–1 | Elieni Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 22 | 1 April 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Brasília, Brazil | |
| Win | 17–1–1 | Arielson Silva | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto Brazil 21 | 19 February 2011 | 1 | 3:17 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 16–1–1 | Cesario di Domenico | TKO (punches) | Shooto Brazil 17 | 6 August 2010 | 2 | 3:07 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 15–1–1 | Cyldemar Cyldemar | TKO (punches) | Dojo Combat 1 | 17 April 2010 | 1 | N/A | Juiz de Fora, Brazil | |
| Win | 14–1–1 | César Cunha | Decision (unanimous) | Brazil Fight | 13 March 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–1–1 | Sidney Lessa | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto Brazil 14 | 28 November 2009 | 1 | 3:30 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 12–1–1 | Yui Chul Nam | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 17: Korea | 4 July 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Win | 12–0–1 | Amirkhan Mazihov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | M-1 Challenge 15: Brazil | 9 May 2009 | 1 | 3:58 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–0–1 | Marcos dos Santos | Decision (split) | Santos Fight Festival | 6 December 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Santos, Brazil | |
| Win | 10–0–1 | Marcio Soares | Decision (split) | WOCS 2 | 25 September 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–0–1 | Rodrigo Ruiz | Decision (unanimous) | Jungle Fight 11 | 13 September 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Draw | 8–0–1 | Takafumi Ito | Draw | Pancrase: Shining 2 | 26 March 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 8–0 | Alan Nilson | Decision | Mo Team League 2 | 29 September 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–0 | Willamy Freire | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 3 - The Evolution | 7 July 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–0 | Leonardo Nogueira | Submission (choke) | Juiz de Fora Fight 4 | 14 April 2007 | 2 | 0:55 | Juiz de Fora, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–0 | Gustavo Careca | TKO (retirement) | Shooto Brazil 2 | 24 March 2007 | 1 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Ronirley Souza | Decision (unanimous) | MMA Kombat Espirito Santo | 25 November 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Vila Velha, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Aldenir Paraiba | Submission (armbar) | Juiz de Fora Fight 3 | 8 April 2006 | 2 | N/A | Juiz de Fora, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Alex Cobra | Submission (choke) | Real Fight Combat | 13 August 2005 | 2 | N/A | São José dos Campos, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Roberto Romanoni | Submission (triangle choke) | Real Fight Combat | 13 August 2005 | 1 | N/A | São José dos Campos, Brazil | Lightweight debut. |
- Favela Santo Amaro (which is the favela where he was born and raised) is a favela located in the Catete neighborhood, South Zone of Rio de Janeiro (Note: the Catete neighborhood is well known for being the place where the old Presidential Palace, the Catete Palace, is located, which was the former residence of the President of Brazil at the time that Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil).
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