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    Dillon Danis and Anthony Taylor Finally Settle Three-Year Grudge in MMA Title Fight

    Dillon Danis defends his Misfits MMA title against Anthony Taylor on December 20 in Dubai.
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    • Dillon Danis will defend his Misfits MMA title against Anthony Taylor on December 20, 2025, in Dubai
    • The two previously brawled at a 2022 Misfits Boxing press conference when Taylor landed a punch on Danis during a chaotic scuffle
    • Danis won the Misfits MMA title in August 2025 with a 15-second submission over Warren Spencer at 180 pounds
    • Taylor hasn’t fought in MMA since 2020 and most recently lost to Darren Till by sixth-round knockout in a boxing match in January 2025
    • The fight serves as the co-main event for Misfits Boxing: The Fight Before Christmas at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium

    Dillon Danis will make his first Misfits MMA title defense against Anthony Taylor on December 20, 2025. The fight takes place at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The promotion announced the matchup on Monday.

    The bout serves as the co-main event for Misfits Boxing: The Fight Before Christmas. Andrew Tate will headline the card in his boxing debut against Chase DeMoor. They will compete for the inaugural Misfits heavyweight boxing championship.

    Danis and Taylor have a history that dates back three years. In November 2022, the two were involved in a physical altercation at a Misfits Boxing press conference. Danis showed up at the event and started a scuffle with influencer KSI, who was competing on that card.

    As Danis left the venue, Taylor confronted him outside. Taylor landed a right hand during the chaotic scene, sending Danis stumbling back against a pickup truck. Security separated them before the situation escalated further.

    Danis holds a 3-0 record in MMA with all three victories coming by submission. He won the Misfits MMA title this past August with a 15-second submission of Warren Spencer. The championship bout was contested at 180 pounds.

    Before the Spencer fight, Danis had not competed in MMA for more than six years. His previous two fights took place under the Bellator banner. His last Bellator appearance came in 2019 when he submitted Max Humphrey in the first round at Bellator 222.

    Return to MMA Competition

    Danis gained recognition as a former training partner of Conor McGregor. He has built a large online following through his trash talk on social media platforms.

    Taylor carries a 7-5 record in combat sports. The 36-year-old also competed in Bellator, where he went 1-2. He transitioned from MMA to influencer boxing in 2021.

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    Recent Fight Activity

    Taylor appeared in multiple Jake Paul boxing events during his transition period. His most recent fight came in January 2025 when he faced former UFC fighter Darren Till. Till stopped Taylor in the sixth round by knockout at a Misfits Boxing event.

    The December matchup will mark Taylor’s first MMA fight in five years. His last MMA bout was a majority decision win over Chris Avila in January 2020. He went 1-2 in his Bellator career before moving to the influencer boxing scene.

    DeMoor brings a 4-2-1 professional boxing record into his fight with Tate. He won his most recent bout in September against Efrain Carranza Gonzalez by majority decision.

    Danis will look to defend his title for the first time against an opponent he has unfinished business with from their 2022 encounter.

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    Editor-in-Chief of TheBodyLock and founder of Kooc Media, a UK-based online media company. A lifelong combat sports enthusiast, he has trained in judo and boxing, combining his hands-on experience with years of passion for the fight game.