Conor McGregor has sent a message of support to Dillon Danis ahead of his comeback.
The former dual-weight UFC champion’s old sparring partner hasn’t fought since being disqualified from his boxing debut against Logan Paul in October 2023.
Dillon Danis’ MMA hiatus dates back to June 2019, when he improved to 2-0 in the sport with an armbar submission win over Max Humphrey at Bellator 222.
A knee injury curtailed the prospect’s promising career, which he will try to get back on track next month.
Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty ImagesConor McGregor reacts to Dillon Danis fight news
On Sunday, it was announced that Dillon Danis will face Warren Spencer in a light heavyweight MMA title fight on August 30.
Their clash will take place on a Misfits card, which will see Darren Till box Luke Rockhold and Tony Ferguson make his debut in the squared circle.
Danis’ first MMA bout in six years will be historic, as it will see KSI‘s promotion venture away from boxing for the first time.
McGregor, who previously turned down a fight with KSI, is looking forward to watching his pal return to winning ways during the YouTuber’s latest event.
“Now begins the reign over these f—in Misfits. Let’s go, brother,” he wrote on his Instagram story alongside a picture of the Danis vs. Spencer fight poster.
Conor McGregor’s business partner provided comeback update
McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his leg during a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
‘Notorious’ recently revived comeback hopes by expressing an interest in fighting on the UFC White House card, which will take place on Independence Day 2026.
After years of listening to McGregor talk up his return, fans take everything he says with a pinch of salt.
However, BKFC boss Dave Feldman thinks his business partner is serious about fighting at the White House.
“He’s got two [UFC] fights left on his contract, and he’s got to get right,” Feldman said last week.
The whole world’s waiting. Is he going to get in shape and fight?
“And he told me in person, he whispered in my ear, ‘I’m in the testing pool, I’m getting ready to make my comeback. I’m going to fight on that [White House] card, then I’m going to have another fight, and then we can talk.’ That’s what he said.”