Dillon Danis is an American professional mixed martial artist (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner.
Born on August 22, 1993, in New Jersey, USA, Danis gained prominence primarily through his accomplishments in BJJ before transitioning to MMA.
Danis holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Marcelo Garcia.
He has won numerous BJJ championships, including the IBJJF World No-Gi Championship and the Pan American Championship.
Beyond his athletic career, Dillon Danis has also gained attention for his association with Conor McGregor, a former UFC champion.
Danis has trained with McGregor and is often seen in his entourage during fights and promotional events.
However, Danis has also been involved in controversies, including incidents of unsportsmanlike conduct and altercations with other fighters, which have contributed to his polarizing reputation within the MMA community.
Brandon is a music producer and shares a close bond with his fighter brother, much like the Paul brothers.
Dillon Danis, a maestro of stirring controversies, was born on August 22, 1993.
He is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA.
Danis’s journey in combat sports began during his time at Parsippany Hills High School, where he initially wrestled, even though he couldn’t perform a single push-up at the time.
Following a school altercation, he delved into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training at 15. Danis started attending Marcelo Garcia’s academy in New York when he was 17.
At 19, he decided to relocate to New York to pursue a career in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu actively.
Danis rose to prominence after joining Conor McGregor‘s training camp, where he served as a coach and training partner for the Irish fighter.
Currently, Danis is in rigorous training for his highly-anticipated showdown with boxer Logan Paul, scheduled for October 14, 2023.
Who Is Bradon Danis?
Dillion Danis has a younger brother named Brandon Danis.
Contrary to Dilion, Brandon is more invested in exploring his creative side over physical ones.
He claims that he is a musician and has even dropped various singles to his name.
A big Steve Aoki fan, Brandon draws inspiration from various musicians.
Furthermore, Brandon loves watching soccer and is a big fan of the French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
Going by the Instagram handle lordnextdoor, he has posted several pictures of him working in the studio.
Recently, he shared a photo of Dillon after a rigorous sparring session, indicating his support for Dillon’s pursuits in combat sports.
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