Dillon Danis is now a Bellator fighter.
When reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder Conor McGregor brought in Danis to help improve his ground game, it opened up a lot of eyes. It also did wonders for Danis, who has been inspired to make a mixed martial arts (MMA) run.
Earlier today (March 13), Yahoo Sports’ Kevin Iole revealed that Danis signed with Bellator. Danis spoke with Yahoo Sports on why he is aiming to be the best MMA fighter on the planet:
“I want to fight the best, just like Conor does. We’re different people, though we’re very like-minded. We set high goals and we aren’t afraid to try to achieve. I feel he’s the best ever, in my opinion, and so if people want to compare us, well, how could it be bad if you’re a basketball player to be compared to Michael Jordan? That’s essentially what people would be saying if they compare us. I obviously respect what he has accomplished and will accomplish in the future. He’s incredible and the aura of confidence he has is amazing. He’s a champion for a reason. But I want to go down my own path and do it my way.”
