Dillon Danis News
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 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 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.
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.”
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 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 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.
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.
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
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.
Dillon Danis takes another jab at UFC champion Jon Jones
Christopher Taylor - August 4, 2019
Dillon Danis has taken another jab at reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. This all started after ‘Bones’ reacted to Colby Covington’s dominant victory over Robbie Lawler in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC Newark event.
Dillon Danis blasts Colby Covington for 'sloppy' performance against Robbie Lawler
Christopher Taylor - August 3, 2019
Colby Covington impressed many people with his performance against Robbie Lawler on Saturday, but Dillon Danis was not one of them. Covington (15-1 MMA) dominated Lawler for twenty-five straight minutes on route to a unanimous decision victory in the headliner of UFC Newark.
Tyron Woodley and Dillon Danis engage in heated social media exchange
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley got into a heated exchange with Bellator’s Dillon Danis last night on Twitter. It all started after photos surfaced of Woodley hanging out with Jorge Masvidal. ‘Gamebred’ had infamously knocked out T-Wood’s longtime friend and training partner Ben Askren earlier this month at UFC 239.
Dillon Danis questions Tyron Woodley's loyalty after posing for photo with Jorge Masvidal
Cole Shelton - July 26, 2019
Dillon Danis has taken a shot at Tyron Woodley for hanging out and taking a picture with Jorge Masvidal. The former welterweight champion is good friends and training partners with Ben Askren, who “Gamebred” knocked out at UFC 239. It was a vicious knee that resulted in “Funky” being out cold for quite a while. There was also an intense lead up to the fight where Masvidal said he wanted to end the Askren bloodline. Jorge also that he planned on breaking Ben’s face.
VIDEO | Dillon Danis punched in 'vicious' attack at NYC club
Natasha Hooper - July 9, 2019
Bellator fighter Dillon Danis was attacked whilst partying at a Burlesque club in New York City. The Daily Mail obtained a video of the attack.
Dillon Danis reacts to Ben Askren getting knocked out at UFC 239
Adam D Martin - July 7, 2019
Rising Bellator star Dillon Danis took to social media to give his reaction to Ben Askren’s devastating knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 on Saturday night. Instead of roasting Askren like you think Danis would have, he actually sent a classy message to the former Bellator welterweight champion.
Dillon Danis makes bold prediction for potential MMA fight with Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - June 17, 2019
Last weekend, on the main card of Bellator 222, Dillon Danis improved to 2-0 in MMA with a submission victory over Max Humphrey. Shortly after this sophomore win, the Brazilian jiu jitsu specialist and Conor McGregor stablemate made yet another callout of reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Speaking on Monday’s edition of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, Danis made a bold prediction for a potential fight with the light heavyweight legend. Despite the fact that he would be surrendering roughly 30 pounds of weight to Jones, and quite a bit of height and length, Danis is confident confident he could earn the tap if he attacked the UFC champ’s legs.
Pros react to Dillon Danis scoring a first round win at Bellator 222
Chris Taylor - June 15, 2019
A catchweight bout (175-pounds) between Dillon Danis and Max Humphrey took place on the main card of last night’s Bellator 222 event in New York City. Danis was returning to the cage for the first time since Bellator 198, where he scored a first round victory over Kyle Walker in his mixed martial arts debut.