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Perry vs. Danis MMA bout

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In late July 2026, promotional announcements confirmed that former UFC fighter Mike Perry will meet former Bellator competitor Dillon Danis at the inaugural Duel Arena combat-sports showcase in Orlando, Florida, on 29 August. The event, staged by the crypto-casino DuelBet at the Kia Center, will feature a mixed-combat card with MMA, boxing, kickboxing and influencer bouts, and the main fight will be held in a ring rather than a cage. Perry, fresh off a second-round TKO of Nate Diaz in bare-knuckle boxing, is billed as the hometown star, while Danis returns to MMA after a several-year hiatus and a controversial boxing match against Logan Paul. The matchup has drawn mixed reactions on social media, with some fighters and UFC personnel criticizing the pairing. As the August 29 date approaches, the fighters have engaged in face-to-face encounters to discuss their respective backgrounds, including Danis’s grappling expertise and Perry’s knockout power. During these interactions, Danis disputed claims regarding his fighting experience and stated he would decline a spot on Dana White’s Contender Series, asserting he is a ‘big money fight’ who seeks main card opportunities instead. BKFC president David Feldman commented on Perry’s focus on MMA, noting that while Perry has not competed in the BKFC ring since October 2025, he has been permitted to pursue outside opportunities. Feldman expressed interest in potentially arranging a match between Perry and Darren Till in early 2027, depending on the outcome of the Danis bout. On 24 August, Conor McGregor weighed in on the matchup during an appearance on ‘The Ariel Helwani Show’. Danis reported that McGregor expects an ‘easy submission in under two minutes’ for Danis, suggesting that Perry’s aggressive fighting style may leave him vulnerable to grappling attacks.

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