Dillon Danis and Paige VanZant's ongoing feud has reached new heights, with the two athletes engaging in a war of words both in and out of the ring.
The latest installment of their rivalry occurred following VanZant's draw with Elle Brooke at Misfits Boxing 15, where Danis wasted no time in taking a jab at her performance.
VanZant, a former UFC fighter transitioning to professional boxing, faced off against Brooke, an OnlyFans model, in a highly anticipated bout.
Despite displaying resilience by bouncing back from a first-round knockdown, VanZant's performance resulted in a split draw. However, this outcome did not deter Danis from seizing the opportunity to mock his long-standing adversary.
Renowned for his prowess in jiu-jitsu and occasional forays into MMA, Danis took to his social media platform to disparage VanZant's boxing debut.
Using his X handle, 'El Jefe' posted a clip of the first-round knockdown and accompanied it with the caption: "“Real fighter” dropped by a p*rn star 🤷♂️😂"
The contentious nature of their online exchange is emblematic of the animosity that has been brewing between the two athletes for months. The feud initially ignited when VanZant publicly criticized Danis' lack of success in the boxing realm during a Misfits Boxing interview.
She specifically referenced his disqualification loss to Logan Paul in October 2023, asserting that Danis was not a legitimate fighter and therefore not a fair comparison to her own endeavors in the ring.
In response, Danis retaliated on social media, insinuating a past romantic involvement with VanZant and suggesting that her disparaging remarks stemmed from unresolved personal feelings.
The tension escalated further when VanZant released a scathing Instagram video, vehemently refuting Danis' claims and alleging inappropriate conduct on his part during a previous encounter at a UFC event.
The acrimonious exchange between the two athletes has not been confined to verbal sparring alone. Danis also resorted to posting explicit images of VanZant, further intensifying the vitriol between them.
VanZant's professional journey has seen her transition from a mixed martial artist with a record of 8-5 to competing in bare-knuckle boxing, where she holds a 0-2 record.
Her recent foray into professional boxing resulted in a draw against Brooke, while the latter retained her Misfits Boxing middleweight title following her victory over AJ Bunker earlier this year.
The ongoing feud between Danis and VanZant has captivated the attention of fans and the combat sports community alike, with both athletes leveraging their online platforms to stoke the flames of animosity.
As the saga continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether their rivalry will culminate in a physical showdown inside the ring or cage. Until then, the online war between Dillon Danis and Paige VanZant shows no signs of abating, serving as a compelling subplot within the realm of combat sports.