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Dillon Danis withdraws from Duel Arena 1 after severe injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:17 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Dillon Danis withdraws from Duel Arena 1 after severe injury

Summary

Dillon Danis has withdrawn from his main event fight against Mike Perry scheduled for Duel Arena 1 on August 29, 2026, due to a serious injury. Danis shared a graphic video on Instagram showing a severe laceration on his arm being treated, stating he was 'beyond disappointed.' Perry was informed of Danis's withdrawal during a pre-fight press conference and responded with criticism. With Danis out, Perry will face Brandon Jenkins, who accepted the fight on short notice.

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•Dillon Danis posted a graphic video of his injury on Instagram.
•Danis has not competed in MMA since August 2025.
•Mike Perry was informed of Danis' withdrawal at a pre-fight presser.
•Brandon Jenkins will replace Danis, fighting Perry on short notice.
•The main event is set for August 29, 2026, at Kia Center in Orlando.

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12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Video: Stitchy Dillon Danis posts gnarly injury (and surgical procedure) that forced last-second Mike Perry fight withdrawal | Duel Arena 1

What they're saying

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Well, at least he brought receipts. Within an hour after withdrawing from his main event fight against Mike Perry, controversial grappler Dillon Danis revealed the gruesome injury that forced him off Duel Arena 1 this weekend (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) inside Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Danis posted an extremely graphic video on Instagram showing […]
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