Is Conor McGregor still friends with Dillon Danis? What did the Irishman recently say about the Bellator fighter?
Conor McGregor, the celebrated UFC fighter, stepped up to defend his long-time friend and fellow MMA fighter Dillon Danis. Although Danis has not fought in MMA for over three years, his name still resonates in the community, largely due to his association with McGregor.
The two fighters first met in 2016 when McGregor invited Danis to join his training camp to help him prepare for his fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 202. Danis, who had already established himself as a skilled grappler, quickly became an integral part of McGregor's team. As they spent more time together, their friendship deepened, and Danis eventually became a permanent fixture in McGregor's entourage.
Despite the American combatant's inactivity in the mixed martial arts scene, McGregor has remained a steadfast supporter of his friend. When MMA journalist Ariel Helwani questioned Dillion Danis about his bond with Conor McGregor last year. 'The Notorious' came out in full support of his close pal.
Check out the former double champ's tweet regarding Danis:
I am not too sure. Maybe because of the rartem situation? I’m still rockin with Dillon. All the way! twitter.com/JoeTruth723/st…
Conor McGregor recently spoke on The MMA Hour show with Ariel Helwani and discussed Danis and deciphered his current state of friendship with him.
The Irish native stated:
"You know Dillion is a good friend of mine. He had an injury, he's a young lad. He's good for the game so I hope he can come back as well."
Check out the entire conversation below (timestamp: 19:46 mins. onwards)
The friendship between Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis is one that has stood the test of time. Despite the challenges and setbacks, they have remained steadfast in their support for each other. McGregor's recent words of encouragement for his friend serve as a reminder of the power of true friendship, both in and out of the octagon.
Conor McGregor makes a significant contribution of $1 Million to the Tunnel to Towers foundation
During an appearance on Sean Hannity's show on Fox News, The Irishman, Conor McGregor, made a noteworthy announcement.
The former two-division champion revealed that he had made a generous donation to the charity organization Tunnel to Towers using the profits earned from the sale of his whiskey brand, Proper 12.
Proper Twelve donates $1M to Tunnels To Towers Foundation
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Tunnel to Towers is an esteemed charity that provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and first responder families who have lost a loved one in service to their country. The organization also focuses on building smart homes specially designed for veterans who have suffered significant injuries. Proper 12 has contributed a staggering amount of over 3.7 million dollars to the foundation since its inception, supporting the noble cause of helping American heroes and their families.