Dillon Danis is an American jiu-jitsu black belt and professional mixed martial artist competing in Bellator MMA’s welterweight division.
Dillon Danis was born on 22 August 1993 in New Jersey. Dilon Danis’s mother is Nikki, however, his father is not yet known. Dillon Danis attended the Parsippany Hills High School.
Dillon Danis was shaped into a skilled fighter by coach Jason Lodato. Jason Lodato taught Dillon Danis the jiu-jitsu belt system at Jamie Cruz’s academy.
At the age of 19, Dillon Danis decided to train full-time at Marcelo Garcia’s academy, earning his black belt on April 13, 2015.
Dillon Danis’ career drew mass attention after he joined the popular Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor in 2016 as a coach and main grappling training partner.
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Dillon Danis Fight
Dillon Danis made his MMA debut at Bellator MMA 198 against Kyle Walker and won the fight by submission.
Dillon Danis also won his second Bellator MMA fight against Max Humphrey by submission.
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So far, Dillon Danis has recorded two wins by submission and no losses at the Bellator MMA.
Dillon Danis Record
Dillon Danis won the IBJJF Boca Raton International Open Champion for black belts in 2015.
Dillon Danis’ expertise in jiu-jitsu has also enabled him achieve the following; BJJF Pan American No-Gi Champion and the IBJJF New York Spring Open Champion.
Dillon Danis Net Worth
Dillon Danis earned $100,000 in his Bellator debut fight versus Kyle Walker.
Dillon Danis also earned $300,000 during his Bellator New York City MSG card fight with Max Humphrey.
Dillon Danis has a net worth of about $2 million.