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Dillon Danis news
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The gist
Dillon Danis fights Mike Perry on Aug. 29 after a 15-second title win.
The bout headlines a hybrid card, with Danis also chasing a UFC shot.
Background
Dillon Danis, a polarizing grappler, has been feuding with Islam Makhachev's team, leading to a UFC ban. He returned to MMA with a quick submission win in August 2025 and now faces Mike Perry in a headline MMA fight on Aug. 29, 2026.
How it unfolded
- Aug 2025Danis submitted Warren Spencer in 15 seconds to become Misfits MMA light heavyweight champion.
- Nov 2025Danis brawled with Islam Makhachev's team at UFC 322, leading to a ban from UFC events.
- Aug 13, 2026PPV price for Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis was revealed.
- Aug 19, 2026Danis and Perry had a heated face-to-face interview, previewing their fight.
- Aug 20, 2026Danis explained he has no interest in Dana White's Contender Series, eyeing a UFC opportunity.
- Aug 29, 2026Danis is scheduled to fight Mike Perry in the main event of Dual Arena 1.
Who’s saying what
- Danis
- Danis says he wants to end Islam Makhachev's streak and is chasing a UFC opportunity, not the Contender Series.
- UFC
- Dana White banned Danis from UFC events after the brawl, and Danis has not been offered a UFC fight.