Dillon Danis is a retired American wrestler and mixed martial artist. He competed in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA, a popular MMA promotion.
Before pursuing MMA, Danis competed in the Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, a prestigious wrestling tournament that showcased his mastery of grappling.
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- Full Name: Dillon Danis
- Stage Name: Dillon Danis
- Date of birth: August 22, 1993
- Age: 30 years old
- Place of birth: New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Fighter
- Height: 1.83m
- Parents: Danis and Nikki Danis.
- Siblings: Carol and Brandon
- Spouse: None
- Children: 1
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $2 million.
Early life and education
Dillon Danis was born on August 22, 1993 in New Jersey, United States. He was raised by his parents, Danis and Nikki Danis.
Dillon has two siblings – a sister named Carol and a brother named Bradon. He attended Parsippany Hills High School. Dillon’s ethnicity is English and his religion is Catholic.
Career
Dillon Danis’ professional career can be divided into two distinct periods: his successful stint in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and his brief foray into mixed martial arts (MMA).
In BJJ, Danis established himself as a formidable wrestler, achieving his prestigious black belt under renowned instructor Marcelo Garcia at the age of just 21.
Known for his striking and submission style, Danis has achieved significant success in BJJ tournaments, further cementing his reputation as a skilled and accomplished grappler.
Moving to MMA in 2018, Danis signed with Bellator MMA and maintains an undefeated 2-0 record, with both wins coming via submission.
During this time, Danis also gained fame for his relationship with MMA superstar Conor McGregor and his outspoken personality, which helped him gain more popularity in the sport.
However, Danis’ MMA career did not last long. He announced his retirement in 2020, although the specific reasons for this decision were not publicly disclosed.
Awards and nominations
- IBJJF World Championship (Gi)
- First Prize – 2014 (Brown Belt)
- IBJJF Pan (Gi) Championship
- Winner (Multiple times at Brown Belt – Info varies depending on exact year)
- Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship (No Gi)
- First Prize – 2016 (Black Belt)
- Winner (Multiple times at Brown Belt – Info varies depending on exact year)
- IBJJF New York Spring Open (Gi)
- First Prize – 2016 (Black Belt)
- First and Second Prizes (Brown Belt – Unknown year)
- IBJJF Boca Raton Open (Gi)
- First Prize – 2015 (Brown Belt)
- IBJJF No-Gi (No Gi) World Championship
- First Prize – 2014 (Brown Belt)
Social media
- Instagram Name: @dillondanis
- Facebook Name: Dillon Danis
- Twitter Username: Dillon Danis
Personal life
Dillon Danis, a professional mixed martial artist, is currently unmarried. Although he has a son due in August 2023, he has yet to publicly identify the child’s mother.
Danis’ most recent public relationship was with social media influencer Savannah Montano, but the couple split in 2020.
Since then, Danis has not revealed any information about his current relationship or the identity of his son’s mother.
Net worth
Dillon Danis, a well-known figure in the mixed martial arts (MMA) world, has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
This impressive figure is thanks to his successful career and professional efforts.
