History of Dillon Danis in Timeline

Dillon Danis is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing in Misfits MMA, where he holds the Light Heavyweight (175lbs) Championship. He previously competed in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA and also participated in the Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 22, 1993: Dillon Danis Born

On August 22, 1993, Dillon Danis was born. He is an American mixed martial artist.

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May 9, 2015: Danis vs. Joe Lauzon at Metamoris 6

On May 9, 2015, Dillon Danis fought UFC veteran Joe Lauzon at Metamoris 6, winning via a D'arce choke.

October 29, 2016: Danis vs. Jackson Sousa at Polaris Pro Grappling 4

On October 29, 2016, Dillon Danis fought Jackson Sousa at Polaris Pro Grappling 4, winning via an inside heel hook.

2016: Joined Conor McGregor's Training Camp

In 2016, Dillon Danis rose to prominence in MMA after joining Conor McGregor's training camp as a coach for the UFC 202 rematch against Nate Diaz. Marcelo Garcia distanced himself from Danis due to his public image.

2017: ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship

In October 2021, Dillon Danis accused UFC veteran Jake Shields of offering him PEDs prior to the 2017 ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship.

2018: MMA Debut at Bellator 198

In 2018, Dillon Danis made his MMA debut at Bellator 198 against Kyle Walker, winning via toe hold in the first round.

March 11, 2019: Danis Comments on UFC 229 Incident

On March 11, 2019, Dillon Danis told Ariel Helwani on the ESPN MMA podcast that Khabib Nurmagomedov started taunting him in the second or third round and was aggressive throughout the UFC 229 event where Khabib jumped into the crowd towards Danis.

2019: Danis vs. Humphreys at Bellator 222

In 2019, Dillon Danis fought Max Humphreys at Bellator 222 at a catchweight of 175 lbs, winning by armbar in the first round.

2020: Withdrawal from Bellator 238

In 2020, Dillon Danis was scheduled to fight Kegan Gennrich at Bellator 238 but withdrew due to an injury.

September 18, 2021: Arrested After Nightclub Altercation

On September 18, 2021, Dillon Danis was arrested after an altercation with a bouncer outside a New Jersey nightclub, but was later released by officers.

October 2021: Accusation of Jake Shields offering PEDs

In October 2021, Dillon Danis accused UFC veteran Jake Shields of offering him PEDs prior to the 2017 ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship.

November 6, 2021: Altercation with Ali Abdelaziz at UFC 268

On November 6, 2021, Dillon Danis was removed from UFC 268 after an altercation with MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz, during which he was slapped by Abdelaziz.

November 18, 2022: Appearance at MF & DAZN: X Series 003 Press Conference

On November 18, 2022, Dillon Danis appeared at the press conference for MF & DAZN: X Series 003 where he confronted British YouTuber KSI.

January 14, 2023: Withdrawal from KSI Fight

On January 14, 2023, Dillon Danis was scheduled to face KSI at Wembley Arena but withdrew on January 4, citing being "underprepared" with "no coach" and struggling with weight. He was replaced by FaZe Temperrr.

February 2023: Accusations of Promoting Cryptocurrency Scams

In February 2023, Stephen "Coffeezilla" Findeisen accused Dillon Danis of accepting cash to promote cryptocurrency and NFT scams without due diligence. A test promotion by Findeisen's team seemingly exposed Danis' endorsements.

August 8, 2023: Announcement of Fight Against Logan Paul

On August 8, 2023, it was announced that Dillon Danis would face American YouTuber Logan Paul at X Series 10 – The Prime Card.

August 2023: Birth of First Child

In August 2023, Dillon Danis announced the birth of his first child, a son, without revealing his name or the identity of the mother.

October 14, 2023: Social Media Images of Nina Agdal

During the build up to his boxing match with Logan Paul on October 14, 2023, Dillon Danis continuously shared images of Paul's fiancé Nina Agdal on social media.

October 21, 2023: Released from Bellator contract

On October 21, 2023, Ariel Helwani reported that Dillon Danis had been released from his Bellator contract. He entered free agency, considering a deal with the UFC.

November 15, 2023: Retirement from combat sports

On November 15, 2023, Dillon Danis announced his retirement from combat sports a month after his Bellator exit.

2023: Bellator Contract

In 2023, Dillon Danis confirmed he had two fights left on his Bellator contract and intended to complete them, aiming for at least one more fight after.

2024: Motion to Withdraw legal representation

In 2024, Dillon Danis' legal representation filed a motion to withdraw from a lawsuit filled by Nina Agdal after Danis shared several images of her on social media.

January 24, 2025: Signed with Global Fight League

On January 24, 2025, it was announced that Dillon Danis had signed with Global Fight League as part of their New York team under the welterweight division managed by Ray Longo.

February 4, 2025: KSI Fight Rebooked

On February 4, 2025, it was announced that Dillon Danis' bout with KSI would be rebooked for March 29, headlining Misfits 21 – Unfinished Business.

July 20, 2025: Misfits Boxing MMA Match Announcement

On July 20, 2025, Misfits Boxing announced that Dillon Danis and Warren Spencer would participate in an MMA match on the Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones undercard.

November 15, 2025: Brawl with Islam Makhachev's Team at UFC 322

On November 15, 2025, Dillon Danis was involved in a brawl with members of Islam Makhachev’s team at UFC 322. Dana White suggested Danis would no longer be welcome at UFC events.