Dillon Danis had a disappointing performance in his co-headlining boxing match against Logan Paul, resulting in a disqualification and sparking criticism from the combat sports community.
Dillon Danis faced a disappointing defeat in his co-headlining bout against Logan Paul on Saturday. The fight took an unusual turn as Danis lost five rounds in a strange manner and eventually got disqualified after a sloppy guillotine attempt in the sixth round. This lackluster performance by Danis sparked conversations within the combat sports world, with several notable figures expressing their opinions.
Billy Quarantillo commended Logan Paul’s smart game plan, noting that he seemed to tire out. Meanwhile, Jimi Manuwa expressed his concern about Danis not representing MMA well in this fight. Quarantillo also observed that Logan landed some significant shots in the second round, while Danis played defensively but took some hard hits. Quarantillo further remarked that the boxing match was not up to par.
Aljamain Sterling expressed his disbelief that people actually paid to watch the fight, while Billy Quarantillo compared it to the iconic Rocky and Drago fight, emphasizing how different it was. Conor McGregor labeled the event as a spectacle, sarcastically thanking everyone. Sean O’Malley humorously commented that Logan had won eight rounds out of six, highlighting the unusual nature of the contest. Max Holloway pointed out that when commentators start criticizing, it’s a clear sign that something is not going well.
Amidst the chaos, there were also mentions of the security guard that was missed during the melee, and Charles Jourdain described the fight as a good circus despite being under boxing rules. Quarantillo sarcastically referred to Danis calling out someone he had already been defeated by and is scheduled to fight next. Lastly, Jake Paul expressed his frustration, claiming that Danis was lucky that security stopped him.
Overall, Danis’ disappointing performance and subsequent disqualification generated a range of reactions and opinions from prominent figures in the combat sports community.