Chaos ensued after Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor in the UFC 229 lightweight championship fight’s fourth round at T-Mobile Arena. The incident known as the UFC 229 melee took place right after Nurmagomedov defeated McGregor.
Nurmagomedov, who hails from Dagestan, jumped out of the Octagon and confronted Danis, who was part of McGregor‘s team. However, despite their confrontation during the fight, Danis, who is a close friend of Conor McGregor, has recently spoken about his relationship with McGregor. Now let’s delve into the specifics of their connection.
Dillon Danis Bonds With Conor McGregor
Danis, a prominent MMA star, has been a longtime training companion of the former two-weight UFC world champion, McGregor.
McGregor enlisted Danis, a multiple-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, to assist him in refining his grappling skills. In a recent interview, Danis emphasized his strong connection with McGregor, referring to him as his closest friend he said “my best friend, training partner, mentor and a very good friend”
Danis also said “He’s always been there for me and I have always been there for him”
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov had an intense rivalry in the UFC, marked by heated words before the fight and controversial actions afterward, making it one of the most notorious feuds in the sport. Despite this, McGregor and his close friend Danis have been spotted training together on several occasions over the years.
Although Conor mentioned they can’t train together anymore, their friendship remains unchanged.
Additionally, Danis is set to make his boxing debut against Dillon Danis in a highly-anticipated match scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Manchester Arena.
Be sure not to miss the excitement on October 14th as Danis steps into the boxing ring against Logan Paul. Conor’s unwavering support and belief in Danis winning highlight their mutual trust. Let’s wait and see what the future holds for Danis in the world of boxing.
