Dillon Danis Withdraws From Mike Perry Fight at Duel Arena

Dillon Danis has pulled out of his scheduled main event fight against Mike Perry at Duel: Arena in Orlando, with UFC veteran Brandon Jenkins stepping in as the replacement opponent.

The change was announced at Thursday's press conference for the card, which takes place Saturday at the Kia Center. Danis later said on social media that he suffered an arm injury, posting an image of a cut to back up the claim.

Why Danis Pulled Out Again

Dillon Danis has built a reputation for pulling out of fights more often than he follows through on them, and this latest withdrawal fits the pattern. Since 2018, when the former Brazilian jiu-jitsu standout branched out beyond grappling tournaments, he has competed just six times, a stretch that includes high-profile outings like his 2023 boxing match with Logan Paul and a pair of recent Real American Freestyle wrestling matches against Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington.

The reaction from the MMA community was swift and largely unsympathetic. Fighters and fans reacted almost immediately once word got out that Danis was off the card again, with the general read being that another cancellation from him was hardly a shock. Danis is still listed as scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan in a wrestling match at RAF 14 on October 3, so this figures to not be his last appearance of the year.

Brandon Jenkins Steps In

Brandon Jenkins now takes on Mike Perry in the new main event of Duel: Arena. Jenkins is a UFC veteran, though further detail on his recent activity wasn't available.

Betting Angle

A late opponent change like this tends to shift how a line gets built even before a full breakdown of the new opponent is public. Perry carries the bigger name and the more established platform heading into fight week, and sportsbooks typically shade toward that kind of profile in short-notice spots. Bettors should expect Perry to open as the favorite, but it's worth waiting for the market to settle before trusting any number, since so little about Jenkins' current form has been made public yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Dillon Danis pull out of his fight with Mike Perry?

Dillon Danis withdrew from his scheduled fight against Mike Perry at Duel: Arena, and he later said on social media that he suffered an arm injury.

Who is replacing Dillon Danis to fight Mike Perry?

Brandon Jenkins, a UFC veteran, stepped in to face Mike Perry after Dillon Danis withdrew from their bout at Duel: Arena in Orlando.

Is Dillon Danis still fighting in 2026?

Dillon Danis remains scheduled to wrestle Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 14 on October 3, despite withdrawing from his fight against Mike Perry.