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Dillon Danis believes everyone calls him out because he's on top and 'always will be on top'

Cole Shelton - January 9, 2020

Dillon Danis believes he is and will always be on top of the fight game. Danis, who is 2-0 in his career, is set for his third fight under the Bellator banner. While many fighters come and go in the sport, ‘El Jefe’ believes he will remain near the top for a long time.

Dillon Danis, Conor McGregor
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Dillon Danis: Conor McGregor's jiu-jitsu is 'on another level'

Tom Taylor - January 9, 2020

Conor McGregor is days out from a welterweight scrap with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. While McGregor is currently the betting favorite in this matchup, some fans suspect Cowboy’s submission skills could spell disaster for the Irishman. Dillon Danis disagrees. Danis, who is a decorated BJJ blackbelt, has served as one of McGregor’s key training partners for the last few years.

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Dillon Danis takes on Kegan Gennrich at Bellator 238

Natasha Hooper - December 20, 2019

Bellator star Dillon Danis has a new fight announced for January. The 26-year old will be back in action at Bellator 238 on January 25 at the Forum in Inglewood, California, where he’ll take on Kegan Gennrich in a 175-pound catchweight.

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Tyron Woodley

Tyron Woodley takes aim at Dillon Danis with a freestyle dis, “El Jefe” responds

Natasha Hooper - December 19, 2019

The UFC’s answer to 50 Cent strikes again. Tyron Woodley has called out Dillon Danis in a live-stream freestyle rap and the Bellator fighter has responded. The former welterweight champion has a variety of career accolades that extend outside of MMA. At the start of the year, the 170-pound fighter featured on a track by the Glacier Boyz called Blow. He also released his own song called Money and The Love in August 2019. The track has amassed nearly 100k views and recieved a mixed bag of reactions. Watch the full clip below.

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Dillon Danis sends message to newly retired Ben Askren

Tom Taylor - November 19, 2019

From the moment Ben Askren announced his retirement from MMA, you knew it was only a matter of time before Dillon Danis — one of Askren’s chief naysayers — chimed in. It’s finally happened.

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Dillon Danis reacts to Logan Paul’s loss to KSI

Adam D Martin - November 10, 2019

Bellator star Dillon Danis has given his thoughts on the rematch between Logan Paul and KSI, which took place Saturday night in Los Angeles on DAZN. Danis admitted this week that he was barred from attending the event due to security issues, but he still watched the fight at home and gave his thoughts on the matchup between the YouTubers Paul and KSI.

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Dillon Danis

Dillon Danis banned from Logan Paul vs. KSI rematch

Tom Taylor - November 8, 2019

Dillon Danis has been calling for a fight with YouTube star Jake Paul for months. In the days leading up to a highly-publicized boxing rematch between Jake’s brother Logan and fellow YouTuber KSI, it looked like Danis might get his wish. Danis even planned to be ring-side for the Paul-KSI rematch, which would have given him a great vantage point to call for a fight with the younger Paul brother.

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Jake Shields says Dillon Danis calls for rematch, then ghosts promoters: 'Maybe he does a bunch of coke at night'

Cole Shelton - November 6, 2019

Jake Shields doubts Dillon Danis actually wants to grapple him again. The two first met at Submission Underground 4, where Shields won the bout via fastest escape time over the three rounds. Despite this loss, Danis still claims he’s the best grappler in MMA.

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Dillon Danis

Dillon Danis gets bullied child into BJJ, plots non-profit organization

Natasha Hooper - October 17, 2019

Dillon Danis is helping a bullied teen by paying for his martial arts training. The news came after a video surfaced online of the boy being attacked at his school in Baltimore. He was pummelled by multiple students but amazingly he managed to stay on his feet and endure the attack. Like anyone watching the clip, the Bellator fighter was shocked and saddened by the attack. He shared it online and commented,

Dillon Danis, Khabib Nurmagomedov
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Dillon Danis purchases BJJ classes for bullied child

Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019

Bellator fighter Dillon Danis (2-0 MMA) has extended a generous offer to a child who is the recent victim of bullying. ‘El Jefe’ took to Twitter yesterday afternoon with a video showcasing a child getting bullied by his peers.

Dillon Danis, Ben Askren
Ben Askren

Dillon Danis aims low in latest shot at Ben Askren

Natasha Hooper - October 1, 2019

Dillon Danis has been keeping busy on social media. Last week, he alleged that he’s set for a fight against YouTube star Jake Paul. This week, he’s targeting UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren.

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Dillon Danis claims he's signed contract for Jake Paul fight

Natasha Hooper - September 27, 2019

Bellator fighter and Conor McGregor stablemate Dillon Danis claims he has signed a contract to fight YouTube star Jake Paul. The young men have spent the last week trading insults online after Danis posted a tweet saying: “f*ck the Pauls.”

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Dillon Danis issues vulgar response to YouTuber Jake Paul

Natasha Hooper - September 26, 2019

Dillon Danis won’t let go of his feud against Youtube star Jake Paul. He’s now taking shots at Paul’s wife. A few days ago, the stars got in a Twitter beef after Dillon Danis posted “F**k the Pauls.”

Dillon Danis, Khabib Nurmagomedov
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Dillon Danis beefs with Youtube star Jake Paul

Natasha Hooper - September 23, 2019

Dillon Danis’ new beef extends outside the MMA sphere, as he’s been trading barbs with Youtuber Jake Paul. On September the 10th, Danis called out the Youtube brothers Jake Paul and Logan Paul on Twitter. He commented, “F**k the Pauls.”

Ben Askren, Dillon Danis
Ben Askren

Ben Askren eyes grappling match with Dillon Danis, Danis responds

Tom Taylor - September 18, 2019

Ben Askren and Dillon Danis are separated by promotional bounds, as they’re currently signed with the UFC and Bellator respectively. Nonetheless, the pair of grappling specialists have taken every opportunity to swap trash talk on Twitter. From the sounds of it, they could soon settle their differences on the mats.

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Dillon Danis rips into Tyron Woodley concert

Natasha Hooper - September 16, 2019

Dillon Danis didn’t hold back on social media yesterday. The New Jersey native trashed Tyron Woodley and his budding singing career in a Twitter post. He added the caption, “You know you hit rock bottom when you go to a Tyron Woodley concert.” Danis shared footage of Woodley performing in (what appears to be) a club. He is rapping to fans who are filming the event. Everyone in attendance was impressed, but Dillon Danis certainly was not.

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Dillon Danis targets Khabib Nurmagomedov training partner Islam Makhachev

Tom Taylor - August 26, 2019

The beef between Team Conor McGregor and Team Khabib Nurmagomedov is seemingly alive and well. Nearly a year removed from McGregor and Nurmagomedov’s October, 2018 fight, which the latter won by submission, members of their respective entourages are still trading shots. The latest to do so is McGregor stablemate Dillon Danis, who called for a fight with Nurmagomedov training partner Islam Makhachev on Twitter. https://twitter.com/dillondanis/status/1166006545391468546

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Dillon Danis gives his respect to Nate Diaz for outstanding UFC 241 performance

Adam D Martin - August 18, 2019

Outspoken Bellator star Dillon Danis took to social media to give his respect to Nate Diaz for his outstanding performance at UFC 241. Diaz outstruck and outwrestled Anthony Pettis en route to a unanimous decision win in the co-main event of the UFC’s blockbuster pay-per-view. After the event was over Danis went on Twitter to share a congratulatory message to his rival.