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Dillon Danis

Dillon Danis (born August 22, 1993) is an American mixed martial artist and professional boxer. He is the current Misfits MMA Light Heavyweight (175lbs) Champion. Danis competed in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. He also competed in the Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship. He made his MMA debut at Bellator 198 against Kyle Walker and won via a toe hold in the first round. He then faced Max Humphreys at Bellator 222 and won via armbar in the first round. He was involved in a melee at UFC 229 after Khabib Nurmagomedov proceeded to throw his mouthpiece and then scaled the cage and appeared to jump towards him. Danis was subsequently fined $7,500 and suspended for 7 months following the incident. Throughout his career, Danis has become the subject of many controversies due to his behaviour. In boxing, he was scheduled to face British YouTuber KSI at MF & DAZN: X Series 004, but withdrew due to lack of preparation and coaching.In his debut professional boxing match, he was defeated by American YouTuber Logan Paul via disqualification.

Infobox

Born
(1993-08-22) August 22, 1993 (age 32)Parsippany–Troy Hills, New Jersey, U.S.
Other names
El Jefe
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight
180 lb (82 kg; 13 st)
Division
Welterweight (2018–present)
Reach
72 in (183 cm)
Style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out of
New York City, New York, U.S.
Team
SBG Ireland
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Marcelo Garcia
Years active
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Total
3
Losses
0
Wins
3
By submission
3
Representing United States
Medal record Representing United States Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2016 California, U.S. -181 lbs 2016 California, U.S. openweight
By knockout
1

Tables

Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By submission
By submission
3 matches
By submission
3 wins
3
0 losses
0
3 matches
3 wins
0 losses
By submission
3
0
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Warren Spencer
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones
Date
August 30, 2025
Round
1
Time
0:15
Location
Manchester, England
Notes
Won the inaugural MF MMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Max Humphrey
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
Bellator 222
Date
June 14, 2019
Round
1
Time
4:28
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Notes
Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Kyle Walker
Method
Submission (toe hold)
Event
Bellator 198
Date
April 28, 2018
Round
1
Time
1:38
Location
Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Notes
Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
3–0
Warren Spencer
Submission (guillotine choke)
Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones
August 30, 2025
1
0:15
Manchester, England
Won the inaugural MF MMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win
2–0
Max Humphrey
Submission (armbar)
Bellator 222
June 14, 2019
1
4:28
New York City, New York, United States
Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win
1–0
Kyle Walker
Submission (toe hold)
Bellator 198
April 28, 2018
1
1:38
Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
· MF–Professional boxing record
By disqualification
By disqualification
1 fight
By disqualification
0 wins
0
1 loss
1
1 fight
0 wins
1 loss
By disqualification
0
1
· MF–Professional boxing record
1
1
No.
1
Result
Loss
Record
0–1
Opponent
Logan Paul
Type
DQ
Round, time
6 (6), 2:55
Date
Oct 14, 2023
Location
Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
1
Loss
0–1
Logan Paul
DQ
6 (6), 2:55
Oct 14, 2023
Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
· Submission grappling record
Result
Result
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Result
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Rec.
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Opponent
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Method
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Event
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Date
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Location
Loss
Loss
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Loss
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
5–4
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Gordon Ryan
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Referee Decision
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
ADCC 2017
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
September 23, 2017
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Espoo, Finland
Win
Win
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Win
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
5–3
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Yukiyasu Ozawa
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
N/A
Loss
Loss
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Loss
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
4–3
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Mahamed Aly
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
N/A
Loss
Loss
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Loss
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
4–2
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Jake Shields
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
N/A
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Submission Underground 4
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
May 14, 2017
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Portland, OR, United States
Win
Win
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Win
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
4–1
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
AJ Agazarm
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
N/A
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Submission Underground 3
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
January 29, 2017
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Portland, OR, United States
Loss
Loss
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Loss
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
3–1
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Max Gimenis
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
N/A
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Copa Podio
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
July 9, 2016
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win
Win
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Win
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
3–0
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Joe Lauzon
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Submission (D'Arce Choke)
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Metamoris 6
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
May 9, 2015
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
California, United States
Win
Win
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Win
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
2–0
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Jonathan Satava
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
N/A
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
2014 IBJJF World Jiu Jitsu No-Gi Championship
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
October 5, 2014
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Azusa, California, United States
9 Matches, 5 Wins, 4 Losses 0 Draws
Result
Rec.
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Location
Loss
5–4
Gordon Ryan
Referee Decision
ADCC 2017
September 23, 2017
Espoo, Finland
Win
5–3
Yukiyasu Ozawa
N/A
Loss
4–3
Mahamed Aly
N/A
Loss
4–2
Jake Shields
N/A
Submission Underground 4
May 14, 2017
Portland, OR, United States
Win
4–1
AJ Agazarm
N/A
Submission Underground 3
January 29, 2017
Portland, OR, United States
Loss
3–1
Max Gimenis
N/A
Copa Podio
July 9, 2016
Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win
3–0
Joe Lauzon
Submission (D'Arce Choke)
Metamoris 6
May 9, 2015
California, United States
Win
2–0
Jonathan Satava
N/A
2014 IBJJF World Jiu Jitsu No-Gi Championship
October 5, 2014
Azusa, California, United States
United Kingdom · Pay-per-view bouts
1
1
No.
1
Date
14 October 2023
Fight
Paul vs Danis
Billing
Judgement Day
Network
DAZN
Buys
1,300,000
Revenue
£26,000,000
Total
Total
No.
Total
Date
1,300,00
Fight
£26,000,000
No.
Date
Fight
Billing
Network
Buys
Revenue
Source(s)
1
14 October 2023
Paul vs Danis
Judgement Day
DAZN
1,300,000
£26,000,000
Total
1,300,00
£26,000,000

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