From: officialflagrant
Mixed martial artist Dillon Danis recently provided insights into his preparation for the upcoming boxing match against Logan Paul. Danis addressed his physical condition, strategic approach, and broader career ambitions during a podcast appearance.
Physical Condition and Training
Danis noted that he is currently in good physical shape, a contrast to a previous appearance where he was “drunk off bender” in Miami [00:00:43]. He expressed surprise that others doubted his physical readiness [00:02:46]. He stated he has been training consistently, mentioning shadow boxing in the mirror [01:1:43] and training at Gotham [01:47:00]. Danis also revealed he is a 170-pound fighter who had to gain weight for this fight, currently weighing around 204 pounds, with the goal of fighting at 195 pounds [03:09:11]. He observed that Logan Paul has “more size and more strength,” while he is “more girthy” and would “last longer” [01:11:13]. He also commented on Logan Paul’s physique, suggesting that being “that tall and have that muscle mass is almost impossible,” and that Logan Paul’s legs are “very skinny” [00:33:44].
Strategic Approach to the Fight
Danis is confident in his ability to “knock this kid out easy” [01:27:00]. He emphasizes his Jiu-Jitsu background, stating he can use it in the fight, even if the rules are boxing [01:16:15]. He has practiced chokes and demonstrated them during the interview, claiming he could put someone “to sleep immediately” [00:05:43]. He believes he has “more ways to win” than Logan Paul and that “power is probably [his] strength” [02:45:00]. He also prides himself on his resilience and toughness, declaring he will not “take a [__] backwards step” [02:57:00].
Despite the boxing rules, Danis insists that Jiu-Jitsu will factor into the fight, suggesting that if he chokes Logan Paul unconscious, no one can stop him [01:25:00]. He referenced a “Ground Brown” strategy [01:13:00] and believes Logan Paul picks Jiu-Jitsu guys who have “never boxed before” [03:11:00] for an advantage.
Influence and Sparring
Danis revealed he trains by himself, primarily through shadow boxing [01:43:00]. He considers Conor McGregor a significant influence, highlighting McGregor’s understanding of “marketing” and “mindsets” in fighting [04:38:00]. He described being “super [__] nervous” before Conor McGregor’s Nate Diaz fight but was reassured by McGregor’s unwavering confidence [04:17:00]. Danis appreciates McGregor’s loyalty, noting that McGregor “doesn’t need to defend” him but does, which he values as a mark of a true friend [04:47:00].
He also confirmed a recent “intense” sparring session with Alex Pereira, a light heavyweight [03:57:00]. Despite Pereira being a formidable opponent, Danis claims he “didn’t take a back step” and went six rounds at a “high pace” [04:14:00]. He stated that Pereira helped him train for this fight, driving from Connecticut [03:38:00].
Fight Promotion and Public Perception
Danis acknowledges his controversial public persona. He claims he “didn’t change” his personality and remains a “same [] talking []” [03:52:00], which he believes is why the internet has “rallied behind” him [03:35:00]. He contrasts this with Logan Paul, whom he believes “tries to be a good guy when he’s a bad guy” and “doesn’t take” jokes well [03:55:00].
He discussed the lawsuit initiated by Logan Paul’s fiancée, Nina Agdal, calling it “corny” [03:34:00]. He argues that she is a “public figure” and that his actions were a way to “sell the fight” [00:44:00]. He stated he made her “more popular than she’s ever been” [04:50:00]. He also recounted a past incident with a bouncer, where he was injured, drunk, and on crutches, claiming he was “jumped” by six or seven guys [02:5:00].
Danis feels that he has done “all the work to Big up this fight” [03:19:00] and doesn’t get a “piece” of the pay-per-view [01:05:00]. He feels he is in a “tough situation” because pulling out would make him “look like oh I don’t want to fight,” but there is “no upside” to the fight itself [03:01:00]. He believes the public views the lawsuit as “corny” and that it sets a “bad president for Fighters going forward” [03:02:00].
Future Ambitions
Danis’s ultimate career goal is to become a UFC champion at 170 pounds [03:39:00]. He states he could even make 155 pounds but worries his head might be “too big for 55” [03:15:00]. He sees the current influencer boxing scene as a means to an end, preferring to fight in MMA because he could “choke these guys out in 2 seconds” [03:58:00]. He believes that winning against Logan Paul would open doors for his UFC ambition [03:55:00].
He dismisses the idea of further influencer fights, stating “there’s no point” [08:00:00], and mentions that Jake Paul and KSI are “fighting for [his] rights” if he wins [08:01:00]. He views Logan Paul as a “phenomenal athlete” but lacking technique compared to Jake Paul [02:22:00]. Danis believes he will achieve his goal of winning a world championship, stating it’s “better than drugs” and that he “can’t wait for it again” [04:02:00].