Dillon Danis Says He Could Beat Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones
Dillon Danis is back at it, folks, and the takes are hotter than a playoff game seven. In a move that’s pure Danis, the MMA blogger and fighter just declared he could not only beat but handily defeat UFC champions Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones, tossing out the kind of bravado that would make even his most famous training partner, Conor McGregor, nod in appreciation.'I could beat Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones. I can beat all these guys,' Danis proclaimed, before zeroing in on the middleweight division with the confidence of a man who’s already won.'Who's the middleweight champion? I’ll bet all my money that I whip his ass. ' It’s the kind of statement you’d expect from a guy who lives for the online chatter and the ensuing firestorm, a calculated part of his personal brand that thrives on controversy and the perpetual hype cycle of combat sports.When the topic shifted to the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev, Danis didn’t flinch, offering a tactical breakdown that, for a moment, almost sounded analytical. 'How to beat Khamzat Chimaev? Watch his fight with Gilbert Burns.That’s the answer. You need good jiu-jitsu.You need to have good defense, and there are problems with that in the division,' he noted, pinpointing the vulnerabilities exposed in Chimaev's grueling war with Burns. But true to form, he couldn’t let the moment pass without a final, sweeping dismissal of another top contender, adding, 'The only person who has a chance is Reinier de Ridder.But for me, that’s an easy fight too. ' This isn't just random trash talk; it's a direct continuation of a long-simmering feud rooted in one of the most infamous moments in UFC history.At UFC 229, after Khabib Nurmagomedov’s victory over McGregor, the octagon erupted into a chaotic brawl, and Danis, positioned in McGregor's corner, was at the heart of the storm. He has repeatedly claimed that Makhachev, Khabib’s longtime friend and training partner, struck him six times in the back of the head during the melee, a grievance he’s vowed to settle inside the cage, often labeling Makhachev as a 'bag of shit' he could easily strangle.This personal history adds a layer of genuine animosity to his boasts, transforming them from mere promotional fodder into chapters of an ongoing saga. Despite this history of big claims, Danis does have a recent victory to point to, having submitted Warren Spencer with a first-round choke at the Misfits Boxing 22 event, a win that, while outside the UFC umbrella, gives him a tangible, if debated, piece of recent evidence for his capabilities.As for what’s next, Danis claims his return is tentatively set for December but insists he’s ready to fight tomorrow, name-dropping UFC welterweight Kevin Holland as an opponent he’d accept 'right now. ' This eagerness, combined with his relentless call-outs, paints a picture of a man desperately trying to leverage his notoriety and social media presence into a lucrative UFC contract, a path well-trodden in the modern era where online clout can sometimes fast-track a career.But let’s be real, stepping into the octagon with a calculated, pressure-heavy sambo master like Islam Makhachev, the current pound-for-pound king, is a universe away from a celebrity boxing match or a regional submission grappling contest. Makhachev’s relentless grinding style and otherworldly top control have stifled the best in the world, making Danis’s claim of an easy submission victory seem, to most analysts, like pure fantasy.And Jon Jones? The consensus greatest mixed martial artist of all time? That’s a declaration so audacious it almost loops back to being entertaining. The UFC, for its part, is a business that runs on money fights and compelling narratives, and a Danis matchup, particularly against someone like Holland who is known for his own trash-talking and exciting style, could generate significant pay-per-view buzz.It’s the same model that brought us the entire Jake Paul phenomenon, proving there’s a massive audience for crossover events and personal vendettas. Yet, the chasm between generating headlines and actually competing at the sport’s absolute pinnacle remains vast.Danis’s comments are a perfect microcosm of today’s combat sports landscape, where the lines between legitimate athletic pursuit, personal branding, and pure entertainment are increasingly blurred. He is a character in a larger drama, playing his role to perfection by keeping his name in the conversation, challenging the established hierarchy, and reminding everyone that in the fight game, sometimes the battle outside the cage is just as important as the one inside it.
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Jamie Wilson123k2 days ago
lol this guy is unreal tbh he really thinks he can just jump in with the p4p best
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