What is Logan Paul’s rival, Dillon Danis relationship with Conor McGregor?
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Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis (Image Courtesy: InsideSport)
Dillon Danis is expected to fight Logan Paul on October 14 at the Misfits X DAZN: The Prime Card event in Manchester, England, in a boxing bout. They will battle on the undercard of KSI vs. Tommy Fury, and the hype around it is quite huge.
The last time Dillon Danis competed, it was over three years ago. The talented grappler made the decision to enter MMA and joined Bellator. Prior to incurring an injury that has prevented him from competing since 2019, he competed twice under the promotion’s banner. Danis is infamous for his online habit of getting into beef with various celebrities online. Danis often makes outrageous claims, and when it comes to walking the talk, the fighter just escapes the situation without any responsibility.
Although he won all of his Bellator contests, Danis’ popularity came due to his friendship with Conor McGregor. Danis has known the UFC double champion for years, and surprisingly, contrary to popular belief, the pair are still close to each other.
The relationship between Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis
In order to help him get ready for his bout against Nate Diaz at UFC 202, McGregor requested that Danis attend his training camp in 2016. This is how the two fighters first crossed paths. Danis, who had already proven himself as a good grappler, joined McGregor’s team and quickly connected. As they spent more time together, their friendship grew, and Danis finally established himself as a constant in McGregor’s group of friends.
People got to know about Danis more during the iconic rivalry between McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. At UFC 229, the ‘Eagle’ after submitting McGregor, jumped over the cage to fight Danis in that crowd. The reason for that was that Danis, as a part of McGregor’s entourage, mocked the Dagestani, which led to the situation.
Conor McGregor’s constant support towards Dillon Danis
Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis have a bond that has endured the test of time. Despite the difficulties and failures, they have never wavered in their commitment to one another. In and out of the cage, McGregor’s recent words of support for his pal serve as a reminder of the strength of true friendship.
“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,” McGregor said in an interview with Ariel Helwani at The MMA Hour Show on YouTube.
Despite his antics both in public and online, McGregor has always talked nicely and respected Danis. The pair still trains together whenever they get the opportunity to do so. Dillon Danis is poised to engage in fisticuffs with Logan Paul on October 14, a clash scheduled for the Misfits X DAZN: The Prime Card affair in Manchester, England. This pugilistic encounter is set to unfold as an undercard spectacle beneath the KSI vs. Tommy Fury showdown, with an enveloping atmosphere of anticipation surrounding the event.
Danis’ most recent foray into competition occurred over three years ago. The adept grappler, after deliberation, embarked on a path toward MMA and found his haven within Bellator’s ranks. However, his trajectory was impeded by an injury sustained in 2019, effectively forestalling his active participation after two appearances under the promotion’s aegis. Notably, Danis has earned notoriety for his proclivity to embroil himself in online disputes with an array of high-profile figures. While he frequently espouses extravagant claims, his behavior when the time comes to substantiate his declarations often veers toward evasive maneuvers, circumventing accountability.
While Danis boasts an unblemished record in his Bellator outings, it is his affiliation with Conor McGregor that has significantly bolstered his eminence. The UFC’s dual titleholder has shared a longstanding rapport with Danis, defying prevailing assumptions, as the tandem’s affinity endures to this day.
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