"Otherwise, I'm going to the UFC" - Dillon Danis lays down condition for the "only way" he would stay in Bellator

Dillon Danis intends to stay with Bellator MMA, but there is a single condition he insists upon.

Danis delivered a lackluster performance that ultimately led to his disqualification loss to Logan Paul in the co-main event of Misfits X DAZN: The Prime Card last weekend.

Throughout the bout, 'The Maverick' maintained an aggressive tempo, surpassing Danis in striking, while the MMA fighter primarily adopted a defensive approach. As the final bell approached, Paul was on the verge of clinching a unanimous decision win.

However, 'El Jefe' attempted to ensnare Paul in a guillotine choke, resulting in his disqualification. Despite Paul successfully defending against the choke, the aftermath of the incident escalated into a chaotic scene.

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Following the bout, Dillon Danis took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce his intention to join the UFC.

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As rumors swirl about the PFL's potential acquisition of Bellator MMA, 'El Jefe', who debuted at Bellator 198 in 2018, has a condition for his potential involvement with PFL – he's ready to make the move if it means the opportunity to fight Jake Paul. Danis recently posted on X:

"PFL has bought Bellator. The only way I'll stay is if they book me against Jake Paul; otherwise, I'm going to the UFC."

Check out Danis' post below:

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Dillon Danis faces fan mockery over UFC ambitions

Dillon Danis' bold announcement of his UFC plans has sparked a variety of mocking responses from fans.

One fan wrote:

"If you think the UFC signing you, Logan musta hit you harder than anyone thought"

Another wrote:

"only place you going is on the keyboard homie"

Check out some more reactions below:

"You aint going to the UFC😭😭"

"Dude acting like he has choices"

"You are no match for anyone in the UFC ! You are better off as a comedian on X"

"You’re just a keyboard warrior, you can’t fight"

"Dude honestly you hyped yourself up so much for that fight and it was such a dud. I don't understand what leverage you think you have from that performance."

"Another mission impossible💀"

"You ain't going no where. And you ain't fighting anybody."

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