Dillon Danis News
Dillon Danis reveals UFC turned down offer to go on The Ultimate Fighter: "It was so f*cking annoying"
Josh Evanoff - March 10, 2025
Former Bellator fighter Dillon Danis wanted to join the UFC through The Ultimate Fighter. ‘El Jefe’ hasn’t appeared in action since his boxing match with Logan Paul in October 2023. That night saw Dillon Danis get dominated, suffering a disqualification loss in the sixth round after a failed takedown attempt. Over a year removed from that loss, the grappler is set to return to the ring against KSI later this month.
Dillon Danis opens up on sparring with UFC champion Alex Pereira ahead of KSI fight: "He is a beast"
Josh Evanoff - March 7, 2025
Dillon Danis has opened up on his training with UFC champion Alex Pereira ahead of his return to the boxing ring. ‘El Jefe’ hasn’t been seen in action since his clash with Logan Paul in October 2023. The bout was Dillon Danis’ first in the boxing ring, and he was badly dominated by ‘The Maverick’. The former Bellator star was outboxed for five rounds, ultimately getting disqualified in the sixth round after failing to secure a takedown on Paul.
Dillon Danis claims he doesn't even need to train for KSI as his focus is on Tony Ferguson: "He's a way easier fight"
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2025
Dillon Danis appears to be focused on Tony Ferguson rather than his upcoming boxing match against KSI. Danis is set to make his return to the boxing ring against KSI on March 29. After he boxes KSI, he will be fighting Tony Ferguson in the GFL, which Ferguson revealed will take place on May 11 in Los Angeles.
KSI smacks Dillon Danis with pancake during press conference for MF & DAZN: X Series 21 (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 4, 2025
KSI took a page out of Chris Eubank Jr.’s book by delivering some breakfast to the side of Dillon Danis’ face. The popular YouTube star is set to throw down with Danis inside the boxing ring on March 29. Before fight night a press conference was held to build up the matchup. The presser ended with a staredown between KSI and Danis, and things got physical.
KSI vs. Dillon Danis announced for Misfits Boxing card this spring in Manchester
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 4, 2025
A boxing match between KSI and Dillon Danis has been made official. The ‘X’ account of Misfits Boxing announced the matchup and released a promo video, as well as the official poster for the event. Also included in the announcement was a date, location, and venue. The fight is scheduled for March 29th and it’ll be held inside the AO Arena in Manchester, England.
GFL founder Darren Owen teases Tony Ferguson vs. Dillon Danis: "Make the fights that people want to see"
Josh Evanoff - January 28, 2025
GFL founder Darren Owen is interested in booking Tony Ferguson vs. Dillon Danis. The new team-based MMA league is set to start holding events in April. Earlier this month, the Global Fight League held its inaugural draft where names such as Paige VanZant, Kevin Lee, Chris Weidman, and more were selected. Two fighters selected in the draft include ex-interim UFC champion Tony Ferguson and the ever-controversial Dillon Danis.
Dillon Danis and Tony Ferguson lead the latest group of Global Fight League signings
Josh Evanoff - January 24, 2025
Former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has finalized a deal with the Global Fight League. Fans are now just hours away from seeing the inaugural Global Fight League draft. Founded by Darren Owen, the team-based MMA league hopes to start holding events in April. Ahead of the draft, the GFL has signed several high-profile former UFC stars such as Tyron Woodley, Paige VanZant, and Luke Rockhold.
Dillon Danis confirms plans for MMA return, claims several UFC veterans declined to fight him: "Everyone is scared!"
Josh Evanoff - October 16, 2024
It appears that Bellator veteran Dillon Danis wants to return to the cage. The controversial ‘El Jefe’ hasn’t been seen in action since his boxing match with Logan Paul a year ago. In the co-main event of Misfits 10, Dillon Danis was badly outboxed by ‘The Maverick’. Despite a lot of pre-fight trash talk, the MMA fighter was very little more than a heavy bag last October.
Paige VanZant unloads on "clown" Dillon Danis, shares humiliating encounter with him
Cole Shelton - May 2, 2024
Paige VanZant has shared a humiliating encounter with Dillon Danis after the former Bellator fighter took a shot at her. VanZant recently claimed Danis wasn’t a real fighter, which he wasn’t a fan of, and then took to social media to claim she tried to be with him. Of course, VanZant is married to Bellator fighter Austin Vanderford, so the former UFC fighter took to her Instagram to claim Danis asked her to peg him.
Dillon Danis takes issue with Sean Strickland's criticism of Jon Anik: "Coming from the guy who cried and threatened murder"
Chris Taylor - January 27, 2024
Dillon Danis found it comical that Sean Strickland would have the gull to criticize UFC commentator Jon Anik. Anik made headlines two days ago when he hinted at a career change, suggesting he was growing tired of the ever-toxic MMA space.
'King of Violence' Mike Perry reveals that BKFC is willing to pay big for Dillon Danis fight
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023
Mike Perry believes that a potential BKFC fight with Dillon Danis is very realistic. ‘Platinum’ returned to the BKFC ring over the weekend to face former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez. There, Mike Perry turned in yet another stoppage win, this time defeating ‘The Underground King’ by second-round TKO. In the process, he claimed the ‘King of Violence’ symbolic championship. Following the win, he was called out by former Bellator fighter, Dillon Danis.
Dillon Danis calls for fight with Mike Perry following BKFC 56: "For the belt f**k it"
Jeffrey Walter - December 3, 2023
Dillon Danis has called for a fight with the ‘King of Violence’ Mike Perry following last night’s BKFC 56 event in Salt Lake City. Perry (14-8 MMA, 4-0 BKFC) was able to keep his perfect bare knuckle boxing record intact yesterday evening by defeating former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez (30-8 MMA, 1-1 BKFC) by TKO.
Dana White shuts down Dillon Danis fighting in the UFC: "We can’t have that stuff going on here"
Cole Shelton - November 28, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White doesn’t appear interested in signing Dillon Danis. It was recently revealed that Danis was released from his Bellator contract and he immediately expressed interest in fighting in the UFC. On paper, Danis would be a big draw and his trash-talk would garner attention for his fight.
Dillon Danis announces retirement from fighting
Cole Shelton - November 14, 2023
Dillon Danis appears to be walking away from the fight game. Danis returned to combat sports back in October when he fought and lost to Logan Paul in his boxing debut. It was his first fight since June of 2019 when he fought at Bellator 222.
Logan Paul retires one month after win over Dillon Danis: "There's no more money in boxing"
Josh Evanoff - November 13, 2023
Just one month removed from his boxing match with Dillon Danis, Logan Paul is finally done fighting. ‘The Maverick’ made his long-awaited return to the ring last month in Manchester against ‘El Jefe’. There, Logan Paul easily outboxed his fierce rival for six rounds, barely getting hit by the former Bellator star. In round six, Dillon Danis was disqualified after attempting a takedown and guillotine on the YouTuber.
Michael Bisping had a run in with Dillon Danis at UFC 295
Susan Cox - November 13, 2023
Michael Bisping had a run in with Dillon Danis this past weekend at UFC 295. Both Bisping and Danis were in attendance this past Saturday for the UFC 295 event at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Alex Pereira rooting for "very talented" Dillon Danis to get into the UFC: "He’s a great guy"
Cole Shelton - November 8, 2023
Alex Pereira is rooting for Dillon Danis to get a UFC deal and fight in the Las Vegas-based promotion. Danis was recently released from his contract with Bellator after boxing Logan Paul. Since then, he has been vocal on social media that he wants to fight in the UFC. Although Danis hasn’t fought in MMA since 2019, Alex Pereira believes ‘El Jefe’ would have success in the promotion as he’s a very talented fighter.
Bantamweight champ Sean O’Malley explains why the UFC should sign Dillon Danis
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2023
Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley would like to see Dillon Danis in the UFC. ‘El Jefe’ has been out of action since his boxing match with Logan Paul in October. That was Dillon Danis’ first boxing match of his career, and he lost badly. He was easily outboxed by ‘The Maverick’, eventually being disqualified in the sixth round after attempting a takedown and guillotine on the YouTuber.