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{{short description|Brazilian mixed martial artist and kickboxer}}
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| team = Evolução Thai<br>Kings MMA<br>[[Chute Boxe Academy]] (formerly)
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| rank = ''purple belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]''
| rank = ''purple belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] under [[Cristiano Marcello]]''
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'''André "Dida" Schervinski Amado''' (born 9 October 1983) is a Brazilian [[mixed martial artist]] and [[Muay Thai]] [[kickboxer]] who has competed in the [[Japan]]ese promotions [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|Dream]] and [[K-1 Hero's]].<ref>[http://www.mma-brasil.com/saiba-mais/lutadores MMA Brasil Lutadores] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202135325/http://www.mma-brasil.com/saiba-mais/lutadores |date=2 February 2012 }} André Amado (Dida)</ref><ref>[http://terramagazine.terra.com.br/mmamanoamano/blog/2013/04/24/como-novos-tecnicos-shogun-promete-ser-um-lutador-melhor/ Com novos técnicos, Shogun promete ser um lutador melhor] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416225346/http://terramagazine.terra.com.br/mmamanoamano/blog/2013/04/24/como-novos-tecnicos-shogun-promete-ser-um-lutador-melhor|date=16 April 2014}} "O blog Mano a Mano divulgou ontem que André Amado não é mais o treinador do ex-campeão meio-pesado do Ultimate Fighting Championship, Maurício "Shogun" Rua .."</ref>
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{{moresources|date=December 2016}}

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'''André "Dida" Amado''' (born 9 October 1983) is a [[Brazil]]ian [[mixed martial artist]] and [[Muay Thai]] [[kickboxer]] who has competed in the [[Japan]]ese promotions [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|Dream]] and [[K-1 Hero's]].<ref>[http://www.mma-brasil.com/saiba-mais/lutadores MMA Brasil Lutadores] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202135325/http://www.mma-brasil.com/saiba-mais/lutadores |date=2 February 2012 }} André Amado (Dida)</ref><ref>[http://terramagazine.terra.com.br/mmamanoamano/blog/2013/04/24/como-novos-tecnicos-shogun-promete-ser-um-lutador-melhor/ Com novos técnicos, Shogun promete ser um lutador melhor] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416225346/http://terramagazine.terra.com.br/mmamanoamano/blog/2013/04/24/como-novos-tecnicos-shogun-promete-ser-um-lutador-melhor|date=16 April 2014}} "O blog Mano a Mano divulgou ontem que André Amado não é mais o treinador do ex-campeão meio-pesado do Ultimate Fighting Championship, Maurício "Shogun" Rua .."</ref>


He is known for his exciting fighting style, often utilizing [[flying knee]]s and spinning [[kick]]s, as well as his colorful entrances often sporting a mask and dancing his way to the ring. He is the head trainer of Evolução Thai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://udlbrasil.com.br |title=UDL – Universidade da Luta – (41) 3528-8338 &#124; MMA – Jiu Jitsu – Boxe – Muay Thai |website=Udlbrasil.com.br |date= |accessdate=2016-12-25}}</ref>
He is known for his exciting fighting style, often utilizing [[flying knee]]s and spinning [[kick]]s, as well as his colorful entrances often sporting a mask and dancing his way to the ring. He is the head trainer of Evolução Thai.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://udlbrasil.com.br |title=UDL – Universidade da Luta – (41) 3528-8338 &#124; MMA – Jiu Jitsu – Boxe – Muay Thai |website=Udlbrasil.com.br |accessdate=2016-12-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107010542/http://udlbrasil.com.br/ |archive-date=7 November 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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{{BLP sources section|date=December 2016}}
Amado made his professional debut in 2004, and started off his career 3-0-1 in his home country of [[Brazil]] before making his [[Japan]]ese debut against future [[List of Dream champions|DREAM Featherweight Champion]] [[Hiroyuki Takaya]] for the [[K-1 Hero's]] organization. Amado received his first career loss against fellow [[Brazil]]ian [[Gesias Calvacante]] by an [[armbar]] submission in the final of the [[K-1 Hero's|2007 K-1 Hero's Lightweight Grand Prix Tournament]], Calvacante had won the tournament in the previous year as well.
Amado made his professional debut in 2004, and started off his career 3–0–1 in his home country of [[Brazil]] before making his [[Japan]]ese debut against future [[List of Dream champions|DREAM Featherweight Champion]] [[Hiroyuki Takaya]] for the [[K-1 Hero's]] organization. Amado received his first career loss against fellow [[Brazil]]ian [[Gesias Calvacante]] by an [[armbar]] submission in the final of the [[K-1 Hero's|2007 K-1 Hero's Lightweight Grand Prix Tournament]], Calvacante had won the tournament in the previous year as well.


Until late 2007 Amado trained at the [[Chute Boxe|Chute Boxe Academy]] in [[Curitiba, Brazil]] and was able to gain a purple belt BJJ under coach [[Cristiano Marcello]] during his time there.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmamovement.com/dida-leaves-chute-boxe|title=Dida Leaves Chute Boxe|date=27 November 2007|accessdate=16 March 2008|publisher=MMA Movement.com}}</ref> Amado formerly competed in [[K-1 HERO'S]] and entered the [[DREAM (mixed martial arts)|DREAM]] Lightweight Grand Prix, losing in the opening round of the tournament to [[Eddie Alvarez]] by first round [[Knockout#As a winning outcome|TKO]]. He lost his last fight to [[Katsunori Kikuno]] at [[Dream 10]] on 20 July 2009. "Dida" most recently faced former [[List of Elite XC champions|EliteXC Lightweight Champion]] [[KJ Noons]] at [[DREAM.13]] at 22 March 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dreamofficial.com/free/fightcard |title=DREAM &#124; 対戦カード |website=Dreamofficial.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-25}}</ref> He lost via unanimous decision, after being uncharacteristically tentative during the fight, seemingly looking for a more counter-based approach against the [[Hawaii]]an fighter.
Until late 2007 Amado trained at the [[Chute Boxe|Chute Boxe Academy]] in [[Curitiba, Brazil]] and was able to gain a purple belt BJJ under coach [[Cristiano Marcello]] during his time there.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmamovement.com/dida-leaves-chute-boxe|title=Dida Leaves Chute Boxe|date=27 November 2007|accessdate=16 March 2008|publisher=MMA Movement.com}}</ref> Amado formerly competed in [[K-1 HERO'S]] and entered the [[DREAM (mixed martial arts)|DREAM]] Lightweight Grand Prix, losing in the opening round of the tournament to [[Eddie Alvarez]] by first round [[Knockout#As a winning outcome|TKO]]. He lost his last fight to [[Katsunori Kikuno]] at [[Dream 10]] on 20 July 2009. "Dida" most recently faced former [[List of Elite XC champions|EliteXC Lightweight Champion]] [[K. J. Noons]] at [[DREAM.13]] at 22 March 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dreamofficial.com/free/fightcard |title=DREAM|website=Dreamofficial.com |accessdate=2016-12-25}}</ref> He lost via unanimous decision.


In March 2014, Dida announced his plans to make a comeback to both MMA and kickboxing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2883:andre-dida-to-return-to-fighting-this-summer&catid=37:kickboxing&Itemid=75 |title=Andre Dida to Return to Fighting This Summer |website=LiverKick.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-25}}</ref> He re-signed with K-1 in May 2014.<ref>[http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/513-k-1-brings-in-andre-dida-world-max-finals-gearing-up K-1 Brings in Andre Dida, World MAX Finals Gearing Up], Liverkick.com; accessed 25 December 2016.</ref>
In March 2014, Dida announced his plans to make a comeback to both MMA and kickboxing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2883:andre-dida-to-return-to-fighting-this-summer&catid=37:kickboxing&Itemid=75 |title=Andre Dida to Return to Fighting This Summer |website=LiverKick.com |accessdate=2016-12-25}}</ref> He re-signed with K-1 in May 2014.<ref>[http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/513-k-1-brings-in-andre-dida-world-max-finals-gearing-up K-1 Brings in Andre Dida, World MAX Finals Gearing Up] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529052455/http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/513-k-1-brings-in-andre-dida-world-max-finals-gearing-up |date=29 May 2014 }}, Liverkick.com; accessed 25 December 2016.</ref> On 16 July 2018, it was announced that Amado has signed with [[Rizin Fighting Federation]] and is expected to fight at the classic New Year's Eve card, namely [[2018 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin 14 - Saitama|Rizin 14]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/16/17570000/dream-k-1-veteran-andre-dida-rizin-mma-return|title=K-1 veteran, MMA coach Andre Dida to make in-ring return with Rizin|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=16 July 2018|publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref>


==Controversy==
==Controversy==
During the filming of [[The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3]], Amado was brought in as one of the coaches under [[Wanderlei Silva]]. During the brawl that broke out between coaches Silva and [[Chael Sonnen]], while the rest of the cast were trying to separate the brawling coaches, Amado joined in the crowd and took the chance to punch Sonnen on the back of the head several times and rip his shirt off. In the aftermath of the brawl, he was filmed bragging to his team about his deeds. UFC president [[Dana White]] kicked him off the show after the incident, telling the media that Amado "ought to be arrested" for what he did.<ref>[http://www.mmamania.com/2014/3/13/5504072/ufc-tuf-brazil-3-fighter-attacked-chael-sonnen-thrown-off-show-ought-be-arrested-mma TUF Brazil 3: Fighter who attacked Chael Sonnen thrown off the show], Mmamania.com; 13 March 2014.</ref>
During the filming of [[The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3]], Amado was brought in as one of the coaches under [[Wanderlei Silva]]. During the brawl that broke out between coaches Silva and [[Chael Sonnen]], while the rest of the cast were trying to separate the brawling coaches, Amado joined in the crowd and took the chance to punch Sonnen on the back of the head several times and rip his shirt off. In the aftermath of the brawl, he was filmed bragging to his team about his deeds. UFC president [[Dana White]] kicked him off the show after the incident, telling the media that Amado "ought to be arrested" for what he did.<ref>[http://www.mmamania.com/2014/3/13/5504072/ufc-tuf-brazil-3-fighter-attacked-chael-sonnen-thrown-off-show-ought-be-arrested-mma TUF Brazil 3: Fighter who attacked Chael Sonnen thrown off the show], Mmamania.com; 13 March 2014.</ref>

==Personal life==
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On 20 October 2010, Amado was involved in a shooting. Amado and his brother, Mauricio Veio, accepted a ride from a student outside of a popular [[mixed martial arts]] gym/academy where Amado had been teaching in [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], Canada.

An argument erupted outside and two stray bullets entered through the back of the vehicle, one grazing the top of Amado's head, later requiring stitches. The other bullet struck a student sitting beside Amado, in the arm. Amado returned to training for his upcoming fight in the [[K-1|K-1 Max Tournament]] only three days later and has since opened up his own gym in the area.


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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|align=center|6–4–1
|[[KJ Noons]]
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|[[Katsunori Kikuno]]
|[[Katsunori Kikuno]]
|[[Knockout#As a winning outcome|TKO]] (punches)
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|[[DREAM.10]]
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|[[Eddie Alvarez]]
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|[[Knockout#As a winning outcome|TKO]] (punches)
|TKO (punches)
|[[Dream 1|Dream 1: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 First Round]]
|[[Dream 1|Dream 1: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 First Round]]
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==Kickboxing record==
==Kickboxing record==
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| 2014-10-11 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|PRC}} Li Yankun || [[2014 in K-1#K-1 World MAX 2014 World Championship Tournament Final|K-1 World MAX 2014 World Championship Tournament Final]] || [[Pattaya, Thailand]] || Decision (Majority) || 3 || 3:00
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| 2014-10-11 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|PRC}} Li Yankun || [[K-1 World MAX 2014 World Championship Tournament Final]] || [[Pattaya, Thailand]] || Decision (Majority) || 3 || 3:00
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| 2010-11-08 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Hinata Watanabe]] || [[K-1 World MAX 2010 -70kg World Championship Tournament Final|K-1 World MAX 2010 Final]], Super Fight || [[Tokyo, Japan]] || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00
| 2010-11-08 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Hinata Watanabe]] || [[K-1 World MAX 2010 -70kg World Championship Tournament Final|K-1 World MAX 2010 Final]], Super Fight || [[Tokyo, Japan]] || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00
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|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2010-07-05 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Yuichiro Nagashima]] || [[K-1 World MAX 2010 -70kg Tournament Final 16 -63kg Japan Tournament Final|K-1 World MAX 2010 Final 16 – Part 1]] || [[Tokyo, Japan]] || Decision (Majority) || 3 || 3:00
| 2010-07-05 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Yuichiro Nagashima]] || [[K-1 World MAX 2010 -70kg Tournament Final 16 -63kg Japan Tournament Final|K-1 World MAX 2010 Final 16 – Part 1]] || [[Tokyo, Japan]] || Decision (Majority) || 3 || 3:00
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! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| Fails to qualify for [[K-1 World MAX 2010 -70kg World Championship Tournament Final|K-1 World MAX 2010 Final]] although he will be invited to take part in a super fight.}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;"
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| 2009-04-21 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} [[Buakaw Por. Pramuk]] || [[K-1 World MAX 2009 World Championship Tournament Final 16|K-1 World MAX 2009 Final 16]] || [[Fukuoka, Japan]] || Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) || 4 || 3:00
| 2009-04-21 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} [[Buakaw Por. Pramuk]] || [[K-1 World MAX 2009 World Championship Tournament Final 16|K-1 World MAX 2009 Final 16]] || [[Fukuoka, Japan]] || Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) || 4 || 3:00
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! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| Fails to qualify for [[K-1 World MAX 2009 World Championship Tournament Final 8|K-1 World MAX 2009 Final 8]].}}
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| Fails to qualify for [[K-1 World MAX 2009 World Championship Tournament Final 8|K-1 World MAX 2009 Final 8]].}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2008-07-07 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|LTU}} [[Remigijus Morkevičius]] || [[K-1 World MAX 2008 World Championship Tournament Final 8|K-1 World MAX 2008 Final 8]], Super Fight || [[Tokyo, Japan]] || KO (Right Cross) || 1 || 1:43
| 2008-07-07 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|LTU}} [[Remigijus Morkevičius]] || [[K-1 World MAX 2008 World Championship Tournament Final 8|K-1 World MAX 2008 Final 8]], Super Fight || [[Tokyo, Japan]] || TKO (3 Knockdowns) || 1 || 1:43
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;"
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| 2006-02-09 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Hiroki Shishido]] || WSBA "Shoot Boxing 2006 Neo ΟΡΘΡΟΣ Series 1st" || [[Tokyo, Japan]] || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
| 2006-02-09 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Hiroki Shishido]] || WSBA "Shoot Boxing 2006 Neo ΟΡΘΡΟΣ Series 1st" || [[Tokyo, Japan]] || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of K-1 events]]
*[[List of K-1 events]]
*[[List of male kickboxers]]
*[[List of male kickboxers]]
*[[Universidade da luta]]


==References==
==References==
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*{{Sherdog}}
*{{Sherdog}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110711000549/http://news.fightmagazine.com/dida-japanese-dream-487/ Profile], fightmagazine.com
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110711000549/http://news.fightmagazine.com/dida-japanese-dream-487/ Profile], fightmagazine.com

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Latest revision as of 14:41, 19 October 2024

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Shervniski and the second or paternal family name is Amado.
André Schervinski Amado
BornAndre Shervniski Amado
(1983-10-09) 9 October 1983 (age 41)
Curitiba, Brazil
Other namesDida
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight154 lb (70 kg; 11.0 st)
DivisionLightweight
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofCuritiba, Brazil
TeamEvolução Thai
Kings MMA (formerly)
Chute Boxe Academy (formerly)
Rankpurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Cristiano Marcello
Years active2004–2010 (MMA)
2006–2014 (Kickboxing)
Kickboxing record
Total6
Wins2
By knockout1
Losses4
Mixed martial arts record
Total11
Wins6
By knockout4
By decision2
Losses4
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

André "Dida" Schervinski Amado (born 9 October 1983) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Muay Thai kickboxer who has competed in the Japanese promotions Dream and K-1 Hero's.[1][2]

He is known for his exciting fighting style, often utilizing flying knees and spinning kicks, as well as his colorful entrances often sporting a mask and dancing his way to the ring. He is the head trainer of Evolução Thai.[3]

Career

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Amado made his professional debut in 2004, and started off his career 3–0–1 in his home country of Brazil before making his Japanese debut against future DREAM Featherweight Champion Hiroyuki Takaya for the K-1 Hero's organization. Amado received his first career loss against fellow Brazilian Gesias Calvacante by an armbar submission in the final of the 2007 K-1 Hero's Lightweight Grand Prix Tournament, Calvacante had won the tournament in the previous year as well.

Until late 2007 Amado trained at the Chute Boxe Academy in Curitiba, Brazil and was able to gain a purple belt BJJ under coach Cristiano Marcello during his time there.[4] Amado formerly competed in K-1 HERO'S and entered the DREAM Lightweight Grand Prix, losing in the opening round of the tournament to Eddie Alvarez by first round TKO. He lost his last fight to Katsunori Kikuno at Dream 10 on 20 July 2009. "Dida" most recently faced former EliteXC Lightweight Champion K. J. Noons at DREAM.13 at 22 March 2010.[5] He lost via unanimous decision.

In March 2014, Dida announced his plans to make a comeback to both MMA and kickboxing.[6] He re-signed with K-1 in May 2014.[7] On 16 July 2018, it was announced that Amado has signed with Rizin Fighting Federation and is expected to fight at the classic New Year's Eve card, namely Rizin 14.[8]

Controversy

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During the filming of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3, Amado was brought in as one of the coaches under Wanderlei Silva. During the brawl that broke out between coaches Silva and Chael Sonnen, while the rest of the cast were trying to separate the brawling coaches, Amado joined in the crowd and took the chance to punch Sonnen on the back of the head several times and rip his shirt off. In the aftermath of the brawl, he was filmed bragging to his team about his deeds. UFC president Dana White kicked him off the show after the incident, telling the media that Amado "ought to be arrested" for what he did.[9]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
11 matches 6 wins 4 losses
By knockout 4 2
By submission 0 1
By decision 2 1
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–4–1 K. J. Noons Decision (unanimous) DREAM.13 22 Mar 2010 2 5:00 Yokohama, Japan
Loss 6–3–1 Katsunori Kikuno TKO (punches) DREAM.10 20 July 2009 1 3:47 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Loss 6–2–1 Eddie Alvarez TKO (punches) Dream 1: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 First Round 15 March 2008 1 6:47 Saitama, Saitama, Japan DREAM Lightweight Grand Prix opening round
Loss 6–1–1 Gesias Cavalcante Submission (armbar) Hero's 10 17 September 2007 1 4:48 Yokohama, Japan Hero's 2007 Lightweight Grand Prix final.
Win 6–0–1 Caol Uno Decision (unanimous) Hero's 10 17 September 2007 3 5:00 Yokohama, Japan Hero's 2007 Lightweight Grand Prix semi-final.
Win 5–0–1 Artur Oumakhanov TKO (punches) Hero's 9 16 July 2007 1 1:20 Yokohama, Japan Hero's 2007 Lightweight Grand Prix quarter-final.
Win 4–0–1 Hiroyuki Takaya TKO (broken nose) Hero's 8 12 March 2007 1 3:29 Nagoya, Japan
Win 3–0–1 Felipe Borges TKO (punches) Storm Samurai 12 25 November 2006 1 0:20 Curitiba, Brazil
Draw 2–0–1 Claudio Mattos Draw Storm Samurai 8 2 July 2005 3 5:00 Brasílial, Brazil
Win 2–0 Sergio Vieira KO (punch) Storm Samurai 6 19 March 2005 1 0:43 Curitiba, Brazil
Win 1–0 Leandro Sousa Decision Storm Samurai 4 7 August 2004 3 5:00 Curitiba, Brazil

Kickboxing record

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Kickboxing record
2 Win (1 (T)KO's), 4 Losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2014-10-11 Win China Li Yankun K-1 World MAX 2014 World Championship Tournament Final Pattaya, Thailand Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
2010-11-08 Loss Japan Hinata Watanabe K-1 World MAX 2010 Final, Super Fight Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2010-07-05 Loss Japan Yuichiro Nagashima K-1 World MAX 2010 Final 16 – Part 1 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
Fails to qualify for K-1 World MAX 2010 Final although he will be invited to take part in a super fight.
2009-04-21 Loss Thailand Buakaw Por. Pramuk K-1 World MAX 2009 Final 16 Fukuoka, Japan Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00
Fails to qualify for K-1 World MAX 2009 Final 8.
2008-07-07 Win Lithuania Remigijus Morkevičius K-1 World MAX 2008 Final 8, Super Fight Tokyo, Japan TKO (3 Knockdowns) 1 1:43
2006-02-09 Loss Japan Hiroki Shishido WSBA "Shoot Boxing 2006 Neo ΟΡΘΡΟΣ Series 1st" Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ MMA Brasil Lutadores Archived 2 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine André Amado (Dida)
  2. ^ Com novos técnicos, Shogun promete ser um lutador melhor Archived 16 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine "O blog Mano a Mano divulgou ontem que André Amado não é mais o treinador do ex-campeão meio-pesado do Ultimate Fighting Championship, Maurício "Shogun" Rua .."
  3. ^ "UDL – Universidade da Luta – (41) 3528-8338 | MMA – Jiu Jitsu – Boxe – Muay Thai". Udlbrasil.com.br. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Dida Leaves Chute Boxe". MMA Movement.com. 27 November 2007. Retrieved 16 March 2008.
  5. ^ "DREAM". Dreamofficial.com. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  6. ^ "Andre Dida to Return to Fighting This Summer". LiverKick.com. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  7. ^ K-1 Brings in Andre Dida, World MAX Finals Gearing Up Archived 29 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Liverkick.com; accessed 25 December 2016.
  8. ^ Guilherme Cruz (16 July 2018). "K-1 veteran, MMA coach Andre Dida to make in-ring return with Rizin". mmafighting.com.
  9. ^ TUF Brazil 3: Fighter who attacked Chael Sonnen thrown off the show, Mmamania.com; 13 March 2014.
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