BREAKING NEWS! Dillon Danis is backup fighter for UFC287 Main Event

Dillon Danis, the 28-year-old American mixed martial artist, has been confirmed as the backup fighter for the upcoming UFC287 main event. He is set to substitute for either Alex Pereira or Israel Adesanya, should either fighter be unable to compete on fight night.

Danis, who currently competes in the Bellator welterweight division, has a professional record of 2-0-0, with both victories coming by way of submission. Despite his limited experience, Danis is known for his impressive grappling skills, having trained extensively in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Marcelo Garcia.

The UFC287 main event is set to be a highly-anticipated rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya, two of the most skilled strikers in the sport. Pereira, the reigning Glory middleweight champion, will be making his UFC debut, while Adesanya, the current UFC middleweight champion, is widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.

Both fighters have expressed their thoughts on the possibility of being substituted by Danis. In a recent interview, Pereira stated that he was confident in his ability to compete on fight night, but acknowledged the threat posed by Danis’ grappling skills. “I know Dillon Danis is a great grappler, but I’m not worried about him. My striking is on another level, and I’m confident that I’ll be able to keep the fight standing and get the victory.”

Adesanya, on the other hand, seemed less concerned about the prospect of facing Danis. “Look, I respect Dillon’s grappling, but this is a striking fight. If I have to face him, I’ll be ready. But I don’t think it will come to that. I’m focused on beating Alex Pereira, and that’s all that matters to me right now.”

Danis himself has yet to comment on the situation, but it’s clear that he will be ready to step in if needed. With his impressive grappling skills and his willingness to take on tough challenges, he could prove to be a formidable opponent for either Pereira or Adesanya.

Of course, the hope is that both Pereira and Adesanya will be able to compete on fight night without issue, and that Danis won’t be needed as a backup. But in the world of combat sports, anything can happen, and it’s always good to have a backup plan in place.

Overall, the UFC287 main event promises to be an exciting and highly competitive matchup, with or without Dillon Danis as the backup fighter. Fans can expect to see some of the best striking skills in the sport on display, as two of the top middleweights in the world go head-to-head in the Octagon.