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Dillon Danis almost got dropped by 2-4 fighter in 98-second MMA debut that ended with a painful scream

Dillon Danis’ MMA debut almost ended in disaster when he was tagged by a massive punch. Conor McGregor‘s teammate transitioned from BJJ to MMA at Bellator 198 in April 2018.

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Dillon Danis’ MMA comeback opponent caught by Andrew Tate in armbar as worrying footage emerges

Dillon Danis is returning to MMA for the first time in six years next month as he launches Misfits Boxing’s new experiment. Since its inception, promotional boss Mams Taylor has been eyeing up having MMA bouts on the same cards as his Misfits Boxing fights.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 20

Dillon Danis’ MMA return confirmed after six years as Misfits Boxing to host MMA fight on Tony Ferguson card

Dillon Danis is coming back to MMA competition for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic next month. The famed jiu-jitsu black belt had two Bellator fights after making the switch from grappling, and has been a part of Conor McGregor’s team for some of his biggest shows.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 27

Dillon Danis hits back at Tony Ferguson as UFC legend teases fight may be back on after GFL cancellation

Dillon Danis has sent a brief message to Tony Ferguson after the UFC legend promised they would fight. The pair were due to headline the first weekend of GFL action, which would have taken place in Los Angeles last weekend.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 30

'We’ve Been Lucky': Khabib’s Friend Daniel Cormier Feels Tony Ferguson is Crucial for Defining the Great UFC Lightweight Era

Reacting to friend Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight at UFC 318, Daniel Cormier claims the time has finally come for the changing of the lightweight guard.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

Dillon Danis hits back at ‘fatty’ Eddie Hall after World’s Strongest Man called him out for MMA fight

Dillon Danis has hit back at Eddie Hall after he called him out for an MMA fight despite their monstrous weight disparity. Controversial former Bellator star Danis has had the year from hell thus far.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 27

Dillon Danis calls for Anthony Smith to have nickname revoked after retiring ‘in puddle of his own blood’

The UFC returned to Kansas City on Saturday night where a former title challenger hung up the gloves. Before the main event between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates got underway, the co-main event saw an emotional ending to the career of a 60-fight veteran.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 11

Dillon Danis promised new fight after KSI and Tony Ferguson bouts cancelled

The controversial star was looking to get his career back on track with a big start to 2025 lined up. Dillon Danis was aiming to fight both KSI and Tony Ferguson in what would have been a quick turnaround for him following years of criticism for not backing up his words.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 10

Tony Ferguson and Dillon Danis break their silence with same shock response to GFL fight cancellation

Tony Ferguson and Dillon Danis remain confident that they will fight each other someday soon. The former interim UFC lightweight champion was supposed to face Conor McGregor’s long-time teammate and friend during the Global Fight League’s launch weekend in May.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 8

Paddy Pimblett had lengthy feud with Dillon Danis before reaching peak UFC stardom

Paddy Pimblett is now one of the biggest stars in the UFC and arguably just two fights away from a title – but he used to have some interesting enemies.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 6

‘One left’…Dillon Danis trolls KSI for retirement teases after Misfits Boxing fight cancelation

Controversial combat sports star Dillon Danis responded to KSI’s potential retirement. KSI might be done with boxing after detailing a recent conversation he had with Misfits Boxing co-president Mams Taylor.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Dillon Danis Claims No One Knows KSI In America

The duo had been booked to clash in January 2023 after a feud that broke out a year earlier though Danis backed off a week before the contest. KSI also withdrew from a recent bout calling off the event that was scheduled for March 21.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 1

Dillon Danis has surprise reaction to Mike Perry’s claim of replacing cancelled KSI bout with MMA fight

Dillon Danis vs. Mike Perry in MMA? That’s news to Danis. Last weekend, grappling star Danis was scheduled to face KSI in his second boxing match in Manchester, England.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 31

Mike Perry reveals he got the call to step in for KSI vs. Dillon Danis

Fight fans might still see a Dillon Danis performance in early 2025. Danis is infamous for pulling out of fights, but this time he's on the right side of history, after British influencer KSI withdrew from their March 29 boxing match.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 29

Dillon Danis rages as KSI spotted enjoying night out on day pair were due to fight before ‘illness’ forced cancellation

Dillon Danis was launched an x-rated tirade at KSI after his rival was spotted out at a concert on the night they were due to fight. With just over a week until the planned pay-per-view boxing bout, KSI told fans in an Instagram video that he was out of the show due to illness.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / March 24

Tony Ferguson's UFC rivals 'seriously doubts' Dillon Danis fight happens

Kevin Lee is brutally honest on Tony Ferguson fighting Dillon Danis. Ferguson's fight with two-time Bellator fighter (and one-time boxer) Danis is reportedly happening in the GFL, a new promotion notorious for signing older UFC stars from free agency.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 23

‘It’s crazy’… Joe Rogan’s puzzled reaction to KSI pulling out of Dillon Danis grudge fight

Joe Rogan was baffled that KSI pulled out of a fight with Dillon Danis next week due to a dubious illness. YouTube star and boxer KSI was due to face Conor McGregor teammate Danis on March 29, but postponed the entire event including a stacked undercard on Friday night.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 23

The ‘Unfinished Business’ To Wait Slightly Longer

The highly expected boxing clash between KSI and his rival Dillon Danis has been postponed after KSI falling ill. The episode was initially booked for March 29, 2025, at Manchester Arena, though, KSI announced he has been of poor health for three weeks and cannot contest.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 22

KSI Would Get Killed If We Fought In The Octagon, He Admitted It, Says Dillon Danis

It is a fight like no other. KSI will finally settle his heated enmity with former Bellator icon Dillon Danis in a crossover fighting match next weekend.

MMA News / Big Fight Weekend / March 14

KSI vs Dillon Danis: Darren Till Weighs In

On March 29 at the AO Arena in Manchester, KSI vs Dillon Danis will headline the ‘Unfinished Business’ Misfits card live on DAZN. Darren Till, who will be appearing on the undercard has spoken to Genting Casino about the main event and revealed his prediction.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 12

Dillon Danis Accuses Logan Paul Of Blackballing Him

Dillon Danis has singled out Logan Paul as the reason why he cannot get a deal with the UFC and WWE. Danis is currently preparing for his first combat sports fight since 2023.

MMA News / Big Fight Weekend / March 4

KSI Makes Bold Promise Ahead of March 29 Fight Against Dillon Danis

On Saturday, March 29 at the AO Arena in Manchester, KSI vs Dillon Danis will take place in an event billed as ‘Unfinished Business’. The entire card featuring Darren Till on the undercard will be shown on DAZN, likely on PPV.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 1

GFL announces Tony Ferguson – Dillon Danis

The GFL announced a lightweight matchup last night that definitely raised some eye brows and it features a couple of really recognizable names. Former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson (25-11) will make his return against Dillon Danis (2-0).

MMA News / Ringside Intel / February 9

KSI Next Fight: Internet Personality Will Take On Dillon Danis This March

The KSI next fight news is here, as the popular internet personality is ready to rebound from an injury that derailed an August showdown in a 2 vs. 1 tag team boxing match.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 4

KSI vs. Dillon Danis confirmed for Misfits 21

To revive their canceled bout from two years ago, KSI and Dillon Danis have reportedly agreed to meet on March 29 inside the boxing ring. After years of growth, Misfits has overcome the stigma of being a circus and established itself as an entertaining platform for boxing.