The Shocking Twist: Dillon Danis Goes for a Takedown
In what has become one of the most debated fights of the year, Dillon Danis, a jiu-jitsu world champion, faced off against YouTube sensation Logan Paul on the October 14 Prime Card. The much-anticipated bout saw Logan Paul having the upper hand throughout, utilizing his size and reach advantage over Danis. But the drama escalated in the final round as Danis suddenly attempted a double-leg takedown and a guillotine choke—both maneuvers illegal in boxing. As a result, the fight ended with Danis being disqualified.
“However, the fight took an unexpected turn in the final round when Danis shot for a double-leg takedown and attempted a guillotine choke. Both actions are illegal in boxing and ended up resulting in a disqualification for Danis and a win for Paul.”
McGregor’s Mixed Feelings
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor, who is also a training partner of Danis, didn’t hold back his thoughts. McGregor took to Twitter shortly after the bout to share an audio clip that both praised and criticized Danis and Paul.
“Look, I was impressed. Good shots. Need to believe in those shots more and let them go,” McGregor commented, offering his nuanced take on Danis’ boxing attempts. He wasn’t all flowers and sunshine, though, adding that Danis “just needed to let them go a little bit more.”
McGregor Takes a Jab at Logan Paul
McGregor wasn’t just focused on Danis; he had some choice words for Logan Paul as well. “What’d your man do, anyway? Didn’t even wobble him. Didn’t even hurt him,” McGregor scornfully noted. The UFC legend further taunted Paul by alluding to the YouTuber’s state of mind post-fight, stating, “Guess what, mate? You’re back in a dark spot. You’ve done nothing.”
“You’re still in a dark spot, bro. You’ve done nothing,” McGregor wrapped up, potentially fueling future face-offs between him and Paul.
Next Stop: McGregor vs. Paul?
To keep the pot boiling, Logan Paul voiced his aspiration to go glove-to-glove with Conor McGregor in the coming year, adding yet another layer to the simmering MMA and YouTube rivalry.
Keeping an Eye on the Horizon
While it may be too soon to speculate about the future matchups, one thing is clear: Conor McGregor’s commentary adds a layer of intrigue and legitimacy to the ongoing clash between traditional fighters and social media giants. Danis may have lost this battle, but with the support of a mentor like McGregor, we can expect a compelling journey ahead for him. And as for Logan Paul, McGregor’s barbs could either be a challenge or a warning. Only time will tell.
