Dillon Danis News
Ian Machado Garry reacts to Dillon Danis calling him out
Cole Shelton - October 4, 2023
Ian Machado Garry has responded to Dillon Danis calling him out. Although Danis is set to box Logan Paul on Oct. 14, he is an MMA fighter who is under contract with Bellator. Yet, with the future of the promotion uncertain, Danis says if Bellator folds he wants to sign with the UFC and mentioned Ian Machado Garry as an easy opponent for him.
Kevin Holland responds after Dillon Danis dubs him “an easy first fight” for UFC debut
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2023
UFC fighter Kevin Holland has responded to Dillon Danis after he called him an easy fight. It’s public knowledge these days that Kevin Holland is one of the most intriguing fighters on the UFC roster. He never backs down from a fight, and he isn’t afraid to get in there on short notice. While he may not always get his hand raised, he certainly knows how to put on a show for the fans.
Dillon Danis reveals he considered suicide after having to undergo multiple knee surgeries
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2023
Dillon Danis has revealed some of the mental health struggles he went through after undergoing multiple knee surgeries. It’s safe to say that within combat sports, Dillon Danis is seen as a pretty controversial figure. From his unconventional MMA career to his friendship with Conor McGregor and beyond, he’s had quite the journey.
Dillon Danis explains why he never cared about fighting KSI
Susan Cox - October 2, 2023
Dillon Danis is explaining why he never cared about fighting KSI. Danis was scheduled to fight KSI in an exhibition bout on January 14 of this year, but withdrew from the match.
Conor McGregor reveals he never trained with Dillon Danis for 'El Jefe's' boxing match against Logan Paul
Cole Shelton - September 28, 2023
Conor McGregor didn’t train with Dillon Danis after all. Danis is set to make his boxing debut on Oct. 14 against Logan Paul, and the Bellator fighter said he would work with his longtime teammate, McGregor. In August, the Irishman confirmed he would be helping Danis out for this fight and guaranteed the Bellator fighter would win.
Logan Paul vows to "slaughter" Dillon Danis in the boxing ring or the courtroom
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2023
Logan Paul is ready to beat Dillon Danis, whether it’s in the boxing ring or the courtroom. Paul and Danis are set to box on Oct. 14 in Manchester, England on the Misfits boxing card. Logan was worried that Danis wouldn’t show up so there was a pullout clause put in the contract, so if ‘El Jefe’ backed out he would have to pay Paul $100,000.
Logan Paul confirms VADA drug testing for Dillon Danis boxing match: "My physique is because of my hard work"
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2023
There will be drug testing for Logan Paul’s boxing match with Dillon Danis. ‘The Maverick’ and ‘El Jefe’ are currently set to face off next month in the U.K. There, Logan Paul and Dillon Danis will be the co-main event of KSI vs. Tommy Fury, in the YouTuber’s first fight in over two years. Meanwhile, the boxing match will be the first in the career of the Bellator star.
Alex Pereira discusses training with Dillon Danis for Logan Paul fight: "Pick up a lot of stuff"
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira is helping Dillon Danis train for Logan Paul. Despite recent rumors, ‘El Jefe’ is still set to face ‘The Maverick’ next month in the U.K. For Logan Paul, the boxing match will be his first since a 2021 exhibition with Floyd Mayweather. Meanwhile, the fight will be Dillon Danis’ first since 2019, which is likely why he’s working with Alex Pereira.
Dillon Danis gets restraining order after no-showing Nina Agdal hearing
Cole Shelton - September 20, 2023
Dillon Danis did not show up for his hearing on Tuesday for the restraining order filed by Logan Paul’s fiancee Nina Agdal. According to MMAFighting, Danis didn’t show up which forced the judge to enforce its conditions. Also, Danis “and all persons in active concert or participation with him” are forbidden from posting “sexually explicit photographs” of Agdal without her permission, New Jersey federal judge Madeline Cox Arleo ordered.
Video | Dillon Danis attempts to avoid being served legal papers from Logan Paul’s fiancé: “That’s not me”
Susan Cox - September 19, 2023
In the news yet again, Dillon Danis is caught on video attempting to avoid being served legal papers from Logan Paul’s fiance. Dillon Danis and Logan Paul are co-headlining the upcoming Misfits Boxing event on Saturday, October 14th in Manchester, UK.
Danielle Kelly slams Logan Paul for crossing the line with Dillon Danis
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 14, 2023
The feud between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis took a dark turn after the YouTube star made a classless remark about the latter’s deceased father – and Danielle Kelly wasn’t having any of it. This distasteful jab did not sit well with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star who fights for ONE Championship. So, she took to Instagram to express her disappointment.
WATCH | Dillon Danis and Logan Paul agree to bizarre bet ahead of their boxing match which includes being the Best Man at a wedding
Cole Shelton - September 12, 2023
Dillon Danis and Logan Paul agreed to a rather strange bet ahead of their boxing match on October 14. Ever since the fight has been made, Dillon Danis has taken to social media to take aim at Paul and his fiance. It’s been quite the build-up so following the press conference the two had a face-to-face and the trash talk continued. Not only did the two trash-talk one another, but they made a unique bet.
WATCH | Logan Paul and Dillon Danis shake hands on MMA rematch if 'El Jefe' doesn't pullout
Josh Evanoff - September 8, 2023
It appears that Logan Paul and Dillon Danis might make it to their boxing match after all. ‘The Maverick’ and ‘El Jefe’ are currently slated for the co-main event of KSI vs. Tommy Fury in October. For Logan Paul, the bout will be his first since a 2021 exhibition no-contest with Floyd Mayweather. Meanwhile, Dillon Danis hasn’t been seen in combat sports since a submission win in Bellator in 2019.
Video | Logan Paul absolutely roasts Dillon Danis for his inability to talk trash
Josh Evanoff - September 8, 2023
The face-to-face meeting between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis ahead of their boxing match was a wild one. ‘The Maverick’ and ‘El Jefe’ have gotten very personal in the build to their October boxing match. The two are currently slated for the co-main event of KSI vs. Tommy Fury, in Logan Paul’s first fight since 2021. Meanwhile, Dillon Danis hasn’t been seen in combat since a submission win in the Bellator cage in 2019.
Dillon Danis takes his training camp to North Korea in order to avoid Nina Agdal lawsuit
Susan Cox - September 8, 2023
Dillon Danis has allegedly taken his training camp to North Korea in order to avoid the Nina Agdal lawsuit. Nina Agdal, a 31-year-old swimsuit model, recently filed a cease-and desist, followed by a restraining order against the former Bellator MMA fighter after claiming she suffered ‘humiliation, emotional distress, and reputational harm’.
Logan Paul's fiancee Nina Agdal sues Dillon Danis over social media trolling ahead of fight
Josh Evanoff - September 6, 2023
It appears that the boxing match between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis is now in jeopardy. ‘The Maverick’ and ‘El Jefe’ are slated to fight in October in the co-main event of KSI vs. Tommy Fury. For Logan Paul, the boxing match will be his first since a June 2021 exhibition with Floyd Mayweather. Meanwhile, the fight will be Dillon Danis’ boxing debut and first combat sports appearance since 2019.
Dillon Danis says he would "kill" Islam Makhachev inside two rounds if they fought: "I submit him"
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2023
Dillon Danis has never been shy to share how he would do against certain fighters. Danis has been vocal in interviews and on social media that he feels like he is the best fighter and would have a lot of success against fighters even outside of his weight class. So, when he was asked by the Nelk Boys on their latest YouTube video how he thinks he would fare against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, he believes he would get the win
Dillon Danis explains why Mike Perry being the backup fighter and having faceoff with Logan Paul "bothers” him
Cole Shelton - August 28, 2023
Dillon Danis isn’t a fan of Logan Paul hyping up Mike Perry as the backup fighter for their boxing match. Danis and Paul are set to box on Oct. 14 in Manchester, England in a fight that has gotten personal. However, after the fight was announced, Paul admitted he was nervous that Danis would even show up and if he pulled out for a fake injury, he would have to pay $100,000.