According to Ariel Helwani, Dillon Danis has been released from his contract with Bellator and has become a free agent. This development has raised speculation about his potential move to the UFC. Danis, known for his controversial persona in MMA, has parted ways with Bellator and there are indications that he is eyeing a lucrative deal with Dana White, which could lead to him joining the UFC. Let’s delve into the specifics of this situation.
Dillon Danis Joining Dana White’s UFC
Dillon Danis, a former Bellator MMA fighter, is now a free agent after being released from his contract with the organization. He had only competed twice in professional MMA matches, with his last fight taking place in 2019. Due to injuries, Danis was unable to make a comeback in the sport, but he did venture into the world of influencer boxing.
Although he failed to participate in his first scheduled fight against KSI, he did step into the ring for a six-round bout against Logan Paul. However, Danis had a disappointing performance and ended up losing by disqualification. He has filed an appeal regarding that decision.
Following news of his free agency, Danis reached out to UFC President Dana White on Twitter, expressing confidence that they will be highly profitable working together.
“We about to make a lot of money, Dana White,”
Danis’ last MMA fight was a victory against Max Humphrey in June 2019. Whether he will truly join the UFC remains uncertain. Danis is known for his trash-talking, creating hype before matches, which serves as a strategy for good pay-per-view earnings. This was evident in the recent fight between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis.
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Prior to and after the Paul fight, Danis frequently expressed his ambition to compete in the UFC. Considering his friendship with Conor McGregor, he could secure a favorable deal with the UFC.
