Chaos erupted at UFC 229 after Khabib Nurmagomedov slammed Conor McGregor. Despite being a victim of 229, Dillon Danis remains Connor’s friend.
Chaos ensued after Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor in the fourth round of their UFC 229 lightweight championship bout at T-Mobile Arena. The incident, known as the UFC 229 Brawl, occurred shortly after Nurmagomedov defeated McGregor.
Nurmagomedov, a native of Dagestan, stormed out of the Octagon to face Danis, who was on McGregor’s team. However, despite their conflict during the fight, Conor McGregor’s best friend Danis recently spoke out about his relationship with McGregor. Now let’s look at the details of those connections.
Dillon Danis Bonds With Conor McGregor
Danis, a well-known MMA star, is a longtime training buddy of former UFC two-division world champion McGregor.
McGregor hired Danis, a multiple-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, to hone his grappling skills. In a recent interview, Danis emphasized his strong connection with McGregor, calling him his best friend. He said:“My best friend, training partner, mentor and very good friend.”
Danis also said: “He was always there for me and I was always there for him.”
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov have had a fierce rivalry in the UFC that has become one of the sport’s most infamous feuds, marked by heated words before the fight and controversial actions afterwards. Despite this, McGregor and his best friend Danis have been spotted training together several times over the years.
Although Connor stated that they can no longer train together, their friendship still remains.
Additionally, Danis will make his boxing debut against Dillon Danis in a highly anticipated bout scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Manchester Arena.
Don’t miss the excitement of Danis stepping into the boxing ring against Logan Paul on October 14th. Connor’s unwavering support and Danis’ belief in victory highlight their mutual trust. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for Danis in the world of boxing.
