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Dante Leon is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt No-Gi World champion. Based in Toledo, Ohio, he represents GF Team Team. Leon was born on May 6, 1995, in Ontario, Canada. He competes in the middleweight division (181.6lbs).

  1. The Brackets For The IBJJF Absolute No-Gi Grand Prix Are HERE!

    The Brackets For The IBJJF Absolute No-Gi Grand Prix Are HERE!

    Feb 26, 2024

    The IBJJF has announced the brackets for the Feb. 29 IBJJF Absolute No-Gi Grand Prix, and the 8 men involved have their paths to first place. The tournament will feature ADCC Champions Kaynan Duarte and Giancarlo Bodoni, as well as IBJJF World Champions like Dante Leon, Elder Cruz, and Roosevelt Sousa. All the action will be streaming exclusively on FloGrappling.
  2. IBJJF No-Gi Grand Prix To Include Bodoni, Dante, Roberto, Gaudio

    IBJJF No-Gi Grand Prix To Include Bodoni, Dante, Roberto, Gaudio

    Jan 16, 2024

    The IBJJF No-Gi Grand Prix is quickly taking shape, with four major stars already entered into the 8-man open weight bracket. All of the action will take place February 29th in Costa Mesa, airing exclusively on FloGrappling.
  3. Dante Leon To Face Diego Pato Oliveira At WNO 22 For Lightweight Title

    Dante Leon To Face Diego Pato Oliveira At WNO 22 For Lightweight Title

    Jan 10, 2024

    Two of the top pound-for-pound grapplers on Earth will face off when Dante Leon defends his 155lb championship against 145lb champion Diego "Pato" Oliveira on Feb. 9 at WNO 22 in Costa Mesa, CA. This will mark Dante's first title defense and Pato will be aiming to become a WNO two-division champion with the victory.
  4. Dante Leon Is A Force In The Lightweight Division: What To Know About Him

    Dante Leon Is A Force In The Lightweight Division: What To Know About Him

    Aug 9, 2023

    Dante Leon has won two IBJJF No-Gi World Championships and has reached the semifinals at ADCC twice since 2019.
  5. Could Dante vs Ethan Come Down To This Position? A Technical Breakdown

    Could Dante vs Ethan Come Down To This Position? A Technical Breakdown

    Aug 7, 2023

    B-Team's Ethan Crelinsten and Pedigo Submission Fighting's Dante Leon are two of the best lightweight submission grapplers on Earth, and they are set to face off on Aug. 10 at Tezos WNO: Meregali vs Duarte for the vacant 155lb championship.
  6. Dante Leon & Ethan Crelinsten To Battle For 155 lb Title At Tezos WNO 19

    Dante Leon & Ethan Crelinsten To Battle For 155 lb Title At Tezos WNO 19

    Jun 29, 2023

    The bout will be on the main card of Tezos WNO 19: Meregali vs Duarte presented by Fat Tire on Thursday, August 10 in Austin, TX at the Palmer Event Center.
  7. 6 Athletes To Watch This Weekend At The IBJJF Rio Open & Indianapolis Open

    6 Athletes To Watch This Weekend At The IBJJF Rio Open & Indianapolis Open

    Jun 14, 2023

    The 2023 IBJJF World Championships are over, and grappling athletes around the world are resetting for a new season. Some are switching their focus to no-gi, some are doubling down on their competitive schedule, and some are resting injuries or taking time away for other reasons. There are two IBJJF Opens happening this weekend, the first since Worlds, and here are seven black belts you can get excited about who will be in action.
  8. WNO 18: Meregali Vs. Marinho Card: What to Know

    WNO 18: Meregali Vs. Marinho Card: What to Know

    May 16, 2023

    Nicholas Meregali, one of the top Brazalian jiu-jitsu heavyweights in the world, will face Tezos WNO no-gi light heavyweight champion Pedro Marinho in the main event at WNO 18: Meregali vs. Marinho on May 18 at the Criterion in Oklahoma City.
  9. What To Watch For: Dante Leon vs. Ruan Alvarenga On Tezos WNO 18

    What To Watch For: Dante Leon vs. Ruan Alvarenga On Tezos WNO 18

    May 9, 2023

    As we get ready for the great grappling action set for Tezos WNO 18: Meregali vs. Marinho, let’s take a look at one of the matches on the card that has the most potential for fireworks - Dante Leon and Ruan Alvarenga at lightweight, 155lbs. In this article, I’m going to highlight a few areas of the fight that could prove critical or interesting in their bout, explain a few ways they match up based on prior performances, and give you a sense of what to watch out for when they lock up on May 18th.
  10. Meregali & Marinho Bringing The Gi Back To Tezos WNO On May 18

    Meregali & Marinho Bringing The Gi Back To Tezos WNO On May 18

    Apr 26, 2023

    For the first time since January 2020, gi competition is returning to Tezos WNO on May 18 in Oklahoma City, OK.
  11. Daisy Fresh Returns For Its Final Season On March 29th!

    Daisy Fresh Returns For Its Final Season On March 29th!

    Feb 24, 2023

    FloSports Originals is pleased to announce that the hit series Daisy Fresh: An American Jiu-Jitsu Story is set to return for its third and final season in 2023. The first episode of season three will drop on Wednesday, March 29th.
  12. Andy, Gracie, Grippo, Ceconi e Clay são destaques no Mundial Sem Kimono

    Andy, Gracie, Grippo, Ceconi e Clay são destaques no Mundial Sem Kimono

    Dec 14, 2022

    O último dia do Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu Sem Kimono de 2022, realizado neste domingo, 11 de dezembro, reservou para os fãs de jiu-jitsu fortes emoções, e o público de Anaheim, na Califórnia, esteve inflamado para acompanhar o evento que ficará na memória.
  13. Live Updates & Results | IBJJF No-Gi Worlds Black Belt Finals

    Live Updates & Results | IBJJF No-Gi Worlds Black Belt Finals

    Dec 11, 2022

    The Stage is set for the final day of the 2022 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships. Each of the male divisions narrowed down to the final eight yesterday, and the finalists were named in each of the female divisions.
  14. No-Gi Worlds Lightweight Division Could Be Dominated By Canadian Talents

    No-Gi Worlds Lightweight Division Could Be Dominated By Canadian Talents

    Nov 29, 2022

    The 22-man lightweight division slated for next week’s IBJJF No-Gi World Championships is deep with wildcards, rookies and dark horses. But among them are three clear cut favorites, each of whom have likely earned their positions as top seeds with successful outings at IBJJF majors over the last several years.
  15. Can 'Daisy Fresh' Win A No-Gi Worlds Team Title This Year?

    Can 'Daisy Fresh' Win A No-Gi Worlds Team Title This Year?

    Nov 29, 2022

    After running away with the team title at IBJJF No-Gi Pans for a second straight year, Pedigo Submission Fighting looks positioned to make a challenge for their first ever team trophy at No-Gi Worlds.