"The show must go on": KSI to fight FaZe Temperrr as Dillon Danis pulls out of January 14 clash

After a long and drawn-out public drama between KSI and Dillon Danis, it appears that FaZe Temperrr will be the one facing the YouTube giant on January 14. In an interview a few days ago, Danis expressed that the fight might not happen due to problems with the rehydration clause.

His comments had already raised a lot of doubts, and it was confirmed today that Danis would be pulling out of the fight. Tweeting that the "show must go on" despite the Bellator MMA fighter's withdrawal, KSI assured his followers that he would still be fighting on January 14.

KSI to fight FaZe Temperrr after Dillon Danis backs out

Earlier today, MMA journalist Ariel Helwani shared news from Misfits Boxing about Dillon Danis having pulled out of the fight. The @MisfitsBoxing Twitter handle shared KSI manager Mams Taylor's opinions on the matter. Taylor revealed that Danis was apparently underprepared, had no coach, and was struggling with weight. He also added:

Hours after reassuring fans that a replacement would be announced, KSI himself shared the news about the new fight between him and FaZe Temperrr with a tweet captioned:

The rehydration clause on Twitter drama

The YouTuber and the Bellator professional were already having an online beef after the latter called the upcoming fight's contract "fishy" in an interview with Chael Sonnen. He even claimed that they were trying to "handicap" him with the rehydration clause, which apparently placed him at a disadvantage.

The proclamation elicited quite the response from 'The Nightmare,' who took to Twitter to express his rage in a series of tweets, calling out Danis for trying to back out of the fight. JJ also mentioned that they had taken out the "fishy" clause, but as it turns out, the fight would not happen either way.

Social media reacts to FaZe Temperrr's fight with KSI

Most fans had quite a positive reaction when FaZe Temperrr was announced as the replacement, with many even saying that this would be a better fight than what was planned before. Here are some fan reactions from Twitter:

Fans can catch the two duke it out as they headline the MF & DAZN: X Series 004 event at the Wembley Arena in London on Saturday, January 14.

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