McGregor Predicts Fast Finish in Perry vs. Danis Fight

Conor McGregor believes the Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis fight at Duel Arena 1 will end in a quick submission, and he's picked a side.

Dillon Danis revealed his longtime training partner's prediction during a joint interview with Mike Perry on The Ariel Helwani Show, saying McGregor expects him to submit Perry in under two minutes. Danis and Perry headline Duel Arena 1 on Saturday in Florida, a mixed martial arts bout that anchors a hybrid boxing, kickboxing and MMA card.

What Did Conor McGregor Say About Perry vs. Danis?

Conor McGregor's read on the fight centers on Mike Perry's style working against him rather than any specific tactical edge for Dillon Danis. "His prediction is an easy submission in under two minutes," Danis said of McGregor. Danis relayed that McGregor thinks Mike is too forward in his aggression and that Perry's forward pressure would play directly into a grappling finish. Danis added that "Mike's biggest trait is his biggest weakness."

Danis was careful not to lean too hard on the endorsement given McGregor's circumstances. McGregor is going through what he is going through, so Danis said he didn't want to bring that into it, calling it a hard thing for McGregor and for anyone in the sport. McGregor has been out of action while recovering from the knee injury he suffered at UFC 329, and his relationships with both Perry and Danis have been anything but simple over the years.

Why This Matchup Matters

Both fighters are stepping back into MMA after building their names elsewhere. Danis and Perry are returning to MMA after finding success in other venues, with Perry arguably the face of bare-knuckle fighting under the BKFC banner and Danis having competed in boxing and grappling matches in recent years. Perry already has one notable MMA result on his resume this year: he returned to the win column by finishing Nate Diaz at Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano earlier this year. Danis, meanwhile, won Misfits' inaugural MMA title by beating Warren Spencer last year.

The fight itself will play out under MMA rules but inside a boxing ring rather than a cage, part of the format promoter Dean Toole is using to launch the new Duel Arena brand at Orlando's Kia Center.

Betting Angle

McGregor's take lines up with how a lot of bettors are already framing this fight: Danis as the live submission threat if he can get it to the mat, Perry as the swinging knockout artist trying to end things before that happens. Perry's recent form, including the finish of Nate Diaz, gives him real credibility as the guy more likely to end the night early on the feet, and his aggression is exactly what McGregor is pointing to as a liability against a dedicated grappler. Given Danis's limited professional MMA sample size, expect the market to stay competitive rather than lopsided, with the fight likely to be decided by whether Danis can close distance and get underneath Perry's punches before eating one clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Conor McGregor predict for Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis?

Conor McGregor predicted Dillon Danis would submit Mike Perry in under two minutes, according to Danis, who cited Perry's forward aggression as the flaw McGregor expects him to exploit.

When is Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis and where is it happening?

Mike Perry faces Dillon Danis in the Duel Arena 1 main event on Saturday, August 29, at Orlando's Kia Center, with the bout contested under MMA rules inside a boxing ring.

What is Mike Perry's and Dillon Danis's recent fighting record?

Mike Perry returned to MMA by finishing Nate Diaz earlier this year, while Dillon Danis won Misfits' inaugural MMA title by defeating Warren Spencer last year.