Dillon Danis shocked fans at Misfits Boxing 22: Ring of Thrones, submitting Warren Spencer in just 15 seconds with a mounted guillotine choke. This was Danis’ first MMA fight since Bellator 222 in 2019, and he wasted no time reminding the combat sports world of his elite grappling.
The finish instantly went viral across social media, with clips of the lightning-fast submission being shared worldwide.
DILLON DANIS WINS BY SUBMISSION IN 15 SECONDS!!!
DILLON DANIS WINS BY SUBMISSION IN 15 SECONDS!!! pic.twitter.com/545CnjdaNR
— Saturday Nite MMA (@SaturdayNiteMMA) August 30, 2025
Danis Back in the Spotlight
Danis (3-0 MMA) had not competed in mixed martial arts since his win at Bellator, though he did face Logan Paul in a 2023 boxing match. His return to MMA under the Misfits Boxing banner instantly reignited his name in the combat sports conversation. Following his win, fans even began speculating about wild crossover matchups — including “Dillon Danis vs. Eddie Hall.”
Dillon Danis vs. Eddie Hall?
Dillon Danis vs. Eddie Hall?
— zac vee (@zacharyvanders) August 30, 2025
150kg vs. 77kg pic.twitter.com/hTYCAgaiM6
A Historic Night in Manchester
The AO Arena hosted one of the most stacked Misfits cards to date, with Luke Rockhold making his boxing debut against Darren Till, while veteran Tony Ferguson picked up a rare win. Fans were stunned to see Till, Ferguson, and Danis all victorious on the same night.
Darren Till, Tony Ferguson and Dillon Danis all winning a fight in 2025 on the same night.
Darren Till, Tony Ferguson and Dillon Danis all winning a fight in 2025 on the same night.#Misfits22 pic.twitter.com/kEaj7FjO2o
— Verdict (@VerdictMMA) August 30, 2025
Fight Results
Below are the full results from Misfits Boxing 22: Ring of Thrones in Manchester:
- Darren Till def. Luke Rockhold — KO, Round 3 (1:08)
- Tony Ferguson def. Salt Papi — TKO, Round 3 (2:43)
- Dillon Danis def. Warren Spencer — Submission (Guillotine), Round 1 (0:15)
- Joey Essex def. João Barbosa — Decision (Majority)
- Ty Mitchell def. Sean Hemphill — Decision (Unanimous)
- Chase DeMoor def. Natan Marcon — TKO (Doctor Stoppage), Round 2 (0:52)
- Rahim Pardesi def. Amadeusz Ferrari — TKO (Body Shot), Round 4 (1:05)
- Amir Anderson def. Vitor Siqueira — TKO, Round 5 (0:55)
- Carla Jade def. Daryn Harris — Decision (Unanimous)
- Demi Sims def. Nadeshi Hopkins — Decision (Unanimous)
- Jahad Ingram def. Banty Singh — TKO (Body Shot), Round 2 (1:19)
A funny one to close out the night:
Dillon Danis is an MMA world champion 😭 pic.twitter.com/IrKrAC8ixx
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) August 30, 2025
FAQs About Dillon Danis at Misfits Boxing 22
How did Dillon Danis defeat Warren Spencer?
Dillon Danis won by submission in just 15 seconds with a mounted guillotine choke, making it one of the fastest finishes in Misfits Boxing history.
Was this Dillon Danis’ first MMA fight since Bellator?
Yes. Danis had not competed in MMA since his Bellator run, with his last MMA appearance coming in 2019 before this return at Misfits Boxing 22.
Did Conor McGregor support Dillon Danis before the fight?
Yes. Conor McGregor gave Danis advice ahead of the matchup, telling him to stay calm, have fun, and trust his skills inside the cage.
Who else fought on Misfits Boxing 22?
The card featured big names including Darren Till vs. Luke Rockhold, Tony Ferguson vs. Salt Papi, and other crossover bouts across multiple weight classes.
What’s next for Dillon Danis?
Following his quick win over Warren Spencer, Danis has teased potential high-profile crossover fights, including a possible showdown with Eddie Hall.
