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Dillon Danis hasn't fought in the UFC, and if Dana White has his way, he never will. The promotion president recently reiterated his stance on the Bellator alum and jiu-jitsu black belt, saying the organization doesn't need the aggravation that comes with Danis.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

Dana White reacts to huge brawl that broke out between Arman Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis at RAF

The UFC boss isn’t surprised that Dillon Danis sparked another brawl during his RAF fight week. This past Friday, Real American Freestyle Wrestling hosted their latest event, RAF 14, headlined by a match between Arman Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

Jon Jones sends Dillon Danis mocking message of support after he goes 0-3 in RAF Wrestling

Dillon Danis appears to be happy to have received the ‘backing’ of Jon Jones after his latest defeat on the mat. On Friday night, Danis was quickly tech falled by Arman Tsarukyan in a bitter grudge match to bring his RAF Wrestling record to 0-3.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Dillon Danis Faces Brutal Backlash After Getting Stomped by Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 14

Arman Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis faced off at the Real American Freestyle 14 (RAF 14) headliner event at Fontainebleau Las Vegas last night. However, their

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Arman Tsarukyan vs Dillon Danis RAF Wrestling result: Drama avoided as UFC star wins with ease

Arman Tsarukyan easily scored a Tech Fall over Dillon Danis in a match marred by bad blood tonight in Las Vegas. Tsarukyan is no stranger to controversy and even a little post-match chaos, but things went to another level as he was pitted against MMA’s most notorious troll Danis.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 23

Tsarukyan Faces Danis For RAF Title At Fontainebleau

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan steps onto the wrestling mats Friday night to face submission specialist Dillon Danis for the inaugural RAF Middleweight Crossover Championship.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Dillon Danis looks depleted as he weighs in for Arman Tsarukyan clash 30 pounds lighter than last bout

It looks like Dillon Danis has battled through a tough weight cut ahead of his RAF grudge match. While Danis is set to face Colby Covington next month, the controversial star has another big matchup on his hands tomorrow night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

‘I’d rather fight Ngannou’… Dillon Danis opens up about legal battle with Logan Paul’s wife

Dillon Danis is still dealing with the fallout from his fight with Logan Paul in October 2023. A month prior to their grudge match, which ended in a DQ win for the YouTuber-turned-boxer, Nina Agdal launched a lawsuit against Danis.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 23

UFC Fighters Get Involved in Freestyle Wrestling Event Chaos as Security Steps

A major disorder erupted at the Real American Freestyle 14 (RAF 14) pre-fight press conference when two UFC fighters were involved in a physical altercation.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 22

Dillon Danis and Arman Tsarukyan get into chaotic brawl at RAF 14 press conference

Dillon Danis and Arman Tsarukyan seem unable to stray from controversy. Danis, best known for his allegiance to Conor McGregor and several vulgar social media comments, has regained activity in his combat sports career in 2026.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 22

Danis Accidentally Reveals Nick Diaz Fight Offer

Dillon Danis accidentally disclosed that Nick Diaz was offered as his next opponent following the controversial Mike Perry withdrawal in August. During RAF 14 media day ahead of his wrestling match with Arman Tsarukyan on Friday night, Danis was discussing previous contract negotiations when he let the information slip.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 22

Danis On McGregor After UFC 329 Injury

Conor McGregor was in a dark place after his ACL tear derailed his comeback at UFC 329, but longtime training partner Dillon Danis says the former two-division champion is now locked in on a return.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Colby Covington set to take on Dillon Danis just days before Khamzat Chimaev match

Colby Covington is set to take on Dillon Danis in a submission match, just a few days before he’s scheduled to wrestle Khamzat Chimaev. Ever since Colby Covington retired from the UFC, he has found a home in Real American Freestyle Wrestling, returning to his roots.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 15

Diaz Accuses Danis Of Self-Inflicted Injury

Nate Diaz believes Dillon Danis deliberately injured himself to avoid facing Mike Perry last August. Danis pulled out of the Duel Arena 1 main event two days before the scheduled bout, citing a shoulder injury.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 9

Dillon Danis denies substance abuse involvement

Dillon Danis is refusing to take the blame for the viral photos of a strikingly similar-looking person snorting a white substance. As has become the norm with the controversial figure, Danis pulled out of his scheduled fight late last month.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 8

Danis Shares Graphic Aftermath Of Perry Injury

Dillon Danis has posted graphic footage showing the aftermath of the arm injury that forced him out of his scheduled Mike Perry fight last month. The Bellator veteran was set to face Perry in the main event of Duel Arena 1 in Florida but withdrew hours before the opening bell due to a laceration suffered during fight week.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 5

Mike Perry Shows Before-and-After X-Ray of Brutal Shoulder Injury That Cost Him His Last Fight

Mike Perry’s return to MMA at Duel Arena 1 last Saturday turned into a lose-lose situation for him. First, he had to take a massive pay cut to remain on the card after Dillon Danis withdrew from their bout due to a major cut on his forearm.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 3

Jenkins Calls Out Perry For Rematch After Duel Arena Finish

Brandon Jenkins wants another shot at Mike Perry to shut down critics who say his Duel Arena win was a fluke. Jenkins replaced an injured Dillon Danis on short notice and stopped Perry in April after the former UFC welterweight dislocated his shoulder during their Orlando headliner.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 31