Dillon Danis
Dillon Danis is a highly accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and professional mixed martial artist with an impressive list of achievements in both disciplines. Born to an Armenian mother and raised in Parsippany–Troy Hills, New Jersey, Danis developed a passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at a young age and has since made a significant impact in the grappling world.
In addition to his grappling accolades, Danis has also ventured into the realm of MMA, showcasing his skills inside the cage. Training alongside esteemed fighters such as Conor McGregor, Artem Lobov, Peter Queally, and The Miyao Brothers, Danis has sharpened his martial arts abilities and gained valuable experience.
His accomplishments in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu include being a four-time Grappling World Champion, with two titles in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and two in No-Gi grappling. He has also claimed victories in prestigious tournaments such as the IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Championship, the IBJJF Boca Raton International Open Championship, the IBJJF World Championship, and the UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Championship.
With his expertise in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, Dillon Danis continues to make waves in the combat sports world, leaving a lasting impact on both the grappling and mixed martial arts scenes.
Two UFC names are headed to Hype Fighting’s Rio card on March 11: Arman Tsarukyan and Jean Silva. Tsarukyan arrives fresh off viral chaos, while Silva keeps building heat after his win over Arnold Allen. This one has “side quest” written all over it.
Dillon Danis threatened to choke out Luke Rockhold before Misfits Boxing 22, where he fought Warren Spencer. The presser clash added spice to a card headlined by Rockhold vs. Darren Till.
At MF & DAZN X Series 22: Ring of Thrones, Dillon Danis made a stunning return, finishing Warren Spencer in just 15 seconds with a guillotine choke. The Misfits Boxing card also featured big wins from Luke Rockhold, Darren Till, and Tony Ferguson.
Tony Ferguson says he was offered a fight with influencer KSI following the collapse of his match with Dillon Danis. He also discusses training plans and the idea of coaching TUF against Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Tony Ferguson isn’t done yet. Following his canceled GFL debut, he’s teasing new fight plans—still calling out Dillon Danis in the process.
