Are Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis Still Friends? All About the Relationship Between Logan Paul’s Rival and the UFC Superstar

Conor McGregor is not only famous for his rivalries but also for his friendships. Throughout the years, the Irishman has been known to be a loyal friend of his close associates. One of his most popular allies is Dillon Danis. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and submission specialist, Danis is an MMA fighter himself.

With a record of 2-0, ‘El Jefe’ faces Logan Paul in his boxing debut on October 14. Moreover, Danis has gained prominent media attention through his close connections with UFC’s first double champ. However, it has been a long time since fans have seen the two together.

How did Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis meet?

The friendship between Dillon Danis and Conor McGregor started in the confines of an MMA gym. Apparently, the American MMA fighter was called up to train McGregor for the latter’s rematch against Nate Diaz. Diaz had defeated the Irishman at UFC 196 back in 2016. After tapping in the second round, ‘The Notorious’ realized that he needed to work on his ground game.

Entered Dillon Danis, the BJJ maestro who had built a solid name for himself in the world of grappling. The American combat athlete’s involvement proved to be fruitful, as McGregor won the rematch against Diaz. However, the bond between McGregor and Danis did not end there.

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‘El Jefe’ was also a major part of the Irishman’s training camp against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Moreover, he played a controversial part in the infamous cage-jumping incident after the fight.

Are Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis still friends?

In a world where friendships can be fleeting, McGregor & Danis’ connection remains steadfast. Recently, the Irishman publicly threw his support behind the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace for his boxing fight against Logan Paul. While the fans were expecting the two to train together, it did not happen!

McGregor, who had initially vowed to play a role in Danis’ training camp, announced a change in plans. “Dillon’s gonna win,” McGregor declared. However, he also revealed that unforeseen circumstances had disrupted their training collaboration.

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“You know, he (Dillon Danis) had the baby, we didn’t get to train together. So, I don’t know the ins and outs. I know he’s doing well, he’s still training and he’s gonna go for it,” he said. Although the two are not training together, the Dublin-born’s comments suggest that his friendship with Danis is still strong. What are your opinions about the relationship between McGregor and Danis? Comment down below.