DILLON DANIS is all set to face YouTube sensation Logan Paul on the epic Misfits Prime card of KSI vs Tommy Fury – but he made a name for himself through jiu-jitsu.
This will be Danis’ first-ever competitive appearance in the boxing ring.
But the American can be encouraged by Paul not having a fight since his 2021 defeat to boxing legend Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather.
Furthermore, Danis has plenty of combat sports experience to lean on in the form of jiu-jitsu.
And SunSport is here to uncover his intriguing record.
What is Dillon Danis’ jiu-jitsu record?
Dillon Danis has won a staggering 18 jiu-jitsu contests, but the American has lost almost as many – 16.
Danis began training for jiu-jitsu at the young age of 15 following a street fight where he managed to pull off a choke.
The American star went through the belt system at Jamie Cruz’ academy before moving to New York to train full-time at Marcelo Garcia’s academy in New York.
By the age of 19, Danis had earned himself a black belt after wins at the sport’s most prestigious competitions.
And Danis’ career fully took off when he was invited to become a coach and a main grappling partner of MMA legend Conor McGregor ahead of his epic showdown against Nate Diaz in 2016.
Refer to CaptionDillon Danis helped Conor McGregor prepare for his 2016 victory against Nate Diaz[/caption]
When is Dillon Danis fighting Logan Paul?
Dillon Danis’ mouthwatering boxing contest will take place THIS Saturday, October 14.The main card is scheduled to start at 7pm BST.AO Arena in Manchester is the allocated arena for this showdown and it can host approximately 21,000 fans.KSI vs Tommy Fury is the main event at the top of the Prime-sponsored card.