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Bellator Supremo Scott Coker Gives Conor McGregor’s Friend Dillon Danis a Final Ultimatum

Published 02/03/2023, 3:45 PM EST

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Dillon Danis often makes it to the news, but seldom for good reasons. The MMA fighter has a reputation for getting involved in controversies. He is often seen active on Twitter, battling it out with someone or the other. He is currently signed with Bellator MMA but hasn’t been fighting in the cage as much as he has been on social media. A video has been shared by MMA Junkie on Twitter shows Bellator MMA CEO Scott Coker expressing his views about Dillon Danis. Bellator boss certainly didn’t look too happy with the fighter and sent out a warning for him.

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Dillon Danis is guilty of canceling agreed-upon fights. His latest cancellation happened when he withdrew from a boxing bout with YouTuber KSI. The Bellator CEO seemed agitated with Danis not fighting in the cage. He did not mince his words in letting Danis know what was expected of him.

Bellator CEO lashes out on Dillon Danis

While the Bellator CEO had recently welcomed Danis to his promotion and was happy for him taking an opportunity against KSI, he wasn’t so happy with Dillon Danis anymore. Coker said, “Dillon Danis, as he said, we take money from his purse. We don’t take money from his purse. Just like that. I talked to his manager the other day and I keep asking him what do you guys really wanna do? Really, it’s up to you guys. We can’t make you come fight but we also have to have realistic expectations”

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Sending out a coherent message for Danis; Coker further added, you know and I can go on for an hour-long discussion on Dillon but look we are a fight company. You wanna come fight, come fight, it’s that simple to me. We have a contract in place. Let’s pick an opponent. Let’s pick a date and let’s go or let’s move on.” It is now imperative that Dillon Danis get back to fighting. The stern warning may be a serious one for Danis.

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Danis is not new to controversies

The 29-year-old was last seen in the cage at Bellator 222 in 2019. He has been involved in multiple controversies throughout his career. Danis was involved in the post-fight altercation that ensued after the Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. He was also involved in altercations with Anthony Taylor and KSI.

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Moreover, Ali Abdelaziz slapped Danis at UFC 268 and an altercation happened. Similar scenes were also visible outside The UFC 281 venue when Danis got in a scuffle with Nate Diaz. He has been arrested by the police too. What lies in the future for Dillon Danis will depend on what’s wants to make out of his future.

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Akshay Pallav

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Akshay Pallav is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed his undergraduation from National Institute of Fashion Technology in Apparel Production, he has been a sports enthusiast all his life and has several medals at the University level across multiple sports including basketball, badminton, track and field. He aspires to interview Conor McGregor and Cristiano Ronaldo someday.
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