Dillon Danis has brawled with Jake Paul’s sparring partner Anonthy Taylor after punching KSI, but who is the MMA star?
Conor McGregor’s teammate, Danis threw a sucker punch at the YouTube boxer KSI, but ended up paying for it when Taylor retaliated later on.
Danis later found himself on the receiving end of a punch after Paul’s teammate went to confront him after his chaotic scenes with KSI.
Dillon Danis punches KSI
YouTube star KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams “JJ” Olatunji – was in Austin, Texas to promote the latest card of his Misfits Boxing Series Oversaw the weigh in with Deen The Great and Hasim Rahman Jr.
Danis appears to have then gone on the stage to talk to KSI, when suddenly the MMA star threw a punch in their stare-off.
Promoter Kalle Sauerland posted a video to Twitter showing the fight between the fighters on stage. He also showed how it started.
Danis says: “How are you doing? Looking small.”Danis was then required: “Just sign the contract.”
KSI responded: “I know I could knock you out though.”Danis was then added: “Go on then, right now.”Before KSI ended “One little slap?”
Danis used this opportunity to punch his opponent with his guard down. Danis was then able to throw a coffee in the air, covering many people with liquid.
Anthony Taylor and Dillon Danis tussle
Following his altercation with KSI, Danis was escorted out of the hotel but was soon followed by Jake Paul’s teammate, Taylor.
A video of the moment was posted on Twitter by @IFLTV – but if you’re going to watch it, be warned that it includes some strong language.
Taylor was seen following Danis closely, asking him why he punched KSI and then proposing to fight him on the street. The two began brawling outside Embassy Suites in Austin.Mirror reports
Who is Dillon Danis, and what are his responsibilities?
Danis is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who is signed to Bellator MMA, but hasn’t fought since 2019. McGregor began working with the 29-year old in 2016 and McGregor helped him prepare for his fight with Nate Diaz.
Danis is an ADCC veteran who has competed in the ADCC World Championships twice in 2015 and 2017. His record in ADCC is also 1-3.
The MMA superstar was due to compete at 2019 ADCC World Championships, but was unable to do so because of injury. Danis was a professional fighter against Kyle Walker at Bellator198. He won by submission in round one.
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