Former Bellator MMA grappling expertise, Dillon Danis seems to be edging nearer to a return to blended martial arts competitors — signing a contract with the GFL (World Battle League), the place he shall be eligible for tonight’s pre-event draft.
Danis, who has competed twice in skilled blended martial arts, boasts two victory in these outings, nevertheless, has been restricted to exercise since 2019 amid a collection of recurring knee accidents.
But to return to since that includes at Bellator 222 at a catchweight of 175lbs in a comeback combat in New York, Danis turned in a primary spherical armbar submission win over Max Humphrey, following a previous toe maintain submission win over Kyle Walker.
That includes in a high-profile skilled boxing conflict in 2023 in his most up-to-date outing in fight sports activities, Danis would endure disqualification loss to content material creator and WWE (World Wrestling Leisure) star, Logan Paul within the pair’s heated grudge combat in Manchester.
GFL affirm signing of ex-Bellator MMA fighter, Dillon Danis
Nevertheless, in a single day the newly-launched GFL confirmed the addition of 31-year-old grappler, Danis to a deal forward of a comeback to blended martial arts — with Mike Bohn confirming the New Jersey native’s signature with the group this night.
Dillon Danis has signed with GFL and shall be eligible as a part of tonight’s inaugural draft for 2025, I’ve confirmed with sources following the promotion’s announcement,” Bohn posted on X.
Dillon Danis has signed with GFL and shall be eligible as a part of tonight’s inaugural draft for 2025, I’ve confirmed with sources following the promotion’s announcement. pic.twitter.com/y9T9Xh0sLx
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) January 24, 2025
Boasting a 5-4 submission grappling report, adorned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Danis turned in notable victories over the likes of UFC veteran, Joe Lauzon, in addition to AJ Agazarm.
