Dillon Danis

Dillon Danis

Personal Information

Full Name Dillon Danis
Date of Birth August 22, 1993
Nationality American
Height 6′ 0″ (183 cm)

Dillon Danis News

Dillon Danis gets into bizarre online war with MMA Guru over latter's "fake and gay" slander of BJJ: "I’ll having you screaming for your life" Dillon Danis gets into bizarre online war with MMA Guru over latter's "fake and gay" slander of BJJ: "I’ll having you screaming for your life"
Dillon Danis gets into bizarre online war with MMA Guru over latter's "fake and gay" slander of BJJ: "I’ll having you screaming for your life"
Dillon Danis shares one-word reaction to post highlighting age gap between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall compared to 'Bones' and Daniel Cormier in 2015 Dillon Danis shares one-word reaction to post highlighting age gap between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall compared to 'Bones' and Daniel Cormier in 2015
Dillon Danis shares one-word reaction to post highlighting age gap between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall compared to 'Bones' and Daniel Cormier in 2015
"Prison rules Mike is back!" - Dillon Danis reacts to Mike Tyson's bare rear-end shot getting caught on camera before Jake Paul fight "Prison rules Mike is back!" - Dillon Danis reacts to Mike Tyson's bare rear-end shot getting caught on camera before Jake Paul fight
"Prison rules Mike is back!" - Dillon Danis reacts to Mike Tyson's bare rear-end shot getting caught on camera before Jake Paul fight
Nina-Marie Daniele threatens to "sue" Dillon Danis for sparking romance rumor Nina-Marie Daniele threatens to "sue" Dillon Danis for sparking romance rumor
Nina-Marie Daniele threatens to "sue" Dillon Danis for sparking romance rumor
Still not over UFC 229 brawl, Dillon Danis fires three-word derogatory message aimed at Islam Makhachev Still not over UFC 229 brawl, Dillon Danis fires three-word derogatory message aimed at Islam Makhachev
Still not over UFC 229 brawl, Dillon Danis fires three-word derogatory message aimed at Islam Makhachev 

Dillon Danis : A Brief Biography

Dillon Danis is an American professional mixed martial artist born on 22 August 1993. He currently competes in Bellator MMA's welterweight division. Danis has a fight record of 2 wins and 0 losses.

Dillon Danis is widely known for being UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling coach.

Latest News Update for Dillon Danis

On November 19, 2022, it was revealed that Danis and KSI would square off in a professional boxing fight. The fight, the fourth event held by Misfits Promotion since its founding, is slated to take place at the Wembley Arena on January 14, 2023.

Danis and KSI were involved in an altercation during a press conference for MF & DAZN: X Series 3.

MF & DAZN: X Series 4 - KSI vs. Danis

Early Life and Career

Danis, who was born and raised in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, started wrestling as a freshman at Parsippany Hills High School even though he "couldn't perform one pushup." After getting into a fight at school when he was 15, he began learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Danis began traveling to Marcelo Garcia's academy in New York when he was 17 years old, and at age 19, he finally relocated there to aggressively pursue a career in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. When he was 19 years old, he received his black belt as a result of victories at numerous elite events.

When Danis was invited to serve as a coach at UFC fighter Conor McGregor's training camp in 2016, the mixed martial arts community took notice of him.

Danis was invited to serve as a coach at UFC fighter Conor McGregor's training camp in 2016

Dillon Danis’ Career in Bellator MMA

Danis was slated to face Kyle Walker in his MMA debut at Bellator 198 in 2018. In the opening round of the bout, Danis won via a toe-hold submission.

Max Humphreys was Danis' next opponent at Bellator 222 at a catchweight of 175lbs. Danis triumphed over Humphreys via an armbar submission in the very first round.

Unfortunately, Danis suffered a knee injury which resulted in him being inactive as a fighter for over two years.

Dillon Danis Record

ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTime
Win2-0Max HumphreySubmission (Arm-bar)Bellator 222June 19, 201911:38
WIn1-0Kyle WalkerSubmission (Toe-hold)Bellator 198April 28, 201811:38

Dillon Danis Most Popular Fights

Dillon Danis vs. KSI

On January 14, 2023, boxer Dillon Danis will square off against KSI, a popular YouTuber and influencer.

The bout happens in London's OVO Arena Wembley. This will be the fourth event in the MF & DAZN: X Series. They declared their intention to square off at MF & DAZN: X Series 003 in Texas.

The last time Danis competed professionally was in 2019. An associate of Conor McGregor, Danis is 2-0 in MMA and his last fight was against Max Humphrey who he defeated by submission at Bellator 222. Danis has since continued to be a well-known but controversial character by engaging in brawls with YouTubers outside of the ring.

FAQs on Dillon Danis

When was the last time Dillon Danis fought?

The last time Danis competed professionally was in 2019.

How old is Dillon Danis?

Dillon Danis is 29 years old.

How many fights does Dillon Danis have?

Danis has competed professionally in 2 MMA fights.

When is KSI vs. Dillon Danis?

KSI vs. Dillon Danis is set to take place on January 14th, 2023 at the OVO Arena Wembley.

*Last Updated On 30th November 2022