Dillon Danis: Stirring Up Drama and Picking Fights He Can't Win
Dillon Danis, the grappler and ex-Bellator athlete, seems to have a knack for picking fights he can't win.
His recent altercation with Paige VanZant has once again put him in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
It all started when VanZant made a statement about MMA fighters attempting to transition into boxing, and she didn't hold back when she said, "Dillon Danis is not a fighter."
This seemingly innocent comment set off a chain of events that led to a social media feud between the two athletes.
Danis, clearly upset by VanZant's remark, took to social media to fire back. In a rather personal attack, he claimed that VanZant was upset because he didn't "wife" her and threatened to "bring up their two trips to Vegas and ruin [her] marriage."
VanZant, who is married to one-time Bellator title challenger Austin Vanderford, didn't take Danis' comments lightly. She took to Instagram to set the record straight and share her side of the story.
VanZant's response contradicted Danis' claims and shed light on her encounter with him in Las Vegas, painting a very different picture of their interaction.
In her Instagram post, VanZant addressed Danis directly, stating, "It has come to my attention that there is a certain clown on Instagram by the name of Dillon Danis trying to talk some shit and stir up some drama."
She went on to refute Danis' claims and even shared a rather embarrassing encounter she had with him at a bar in Las Vegas.
VanZant didn't stop there. She also called out Danis for attempting to damage her marriage and criticized his behavior, stating,
"Stirring up drama on the internet to try to fight my husband, there’s definitely better ways you could handle that."
VanZant's husband, Austin Vanderford, also joined the conversation, issuing a challenge to Danis if he really wanted to settle their differences in the ring. Vanderford made it clear that he was open to facing Danis in MMA or even in boxing, calling out Danis for his behavior and lack of sportsmanship.
Since his release from Bellator, Vanderford has been seeking out his next opportunity, and it seems that Danis has piqued his interest as a potential opponent.
Danis' track record in combat sports leaves much to be desired. Apart from his two fights in Bellator nearly five years ago, he has only competed once since then, and that ended in a disqualification loss in a boxing match against Logan Paul.
His performance in that bout was widely criticized, further tarnishing his reputation in the combat sports community.
Adding to his troubles, Danis also faces a lawsuit from Paul’s fiancée Nina Agdal due to repeated online harassment and claims that he may have hacked into one of her social media accounts.
These legal issues only serve to compound the negative attention surrounding Danis and raise further questions about his conduct outside of the ring.
It's clear that Dillon Danis has found himself embroiled in yet another controversy, and his actions have not gone unnoticed.
His behavior both inside and outside the ring has raised concerns about his sportsmanship and professionalism, casting a shadow over his future in combat sports.
As the feud between Danis and VanZant continues to unfold on social media, it remains to be seen how this latest chapter will impact their respective careers.
One thing is certain: Dillon Danis' penchant for picking fights he can't win has once again landed him in hot water, leaving many to question his judgment and character.
