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Dillon Danis bails on Mike Perry fight; former UFC fighter replaces him
MMA Junkie • • general
Key Points:
- Dillon Danis has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Mike Perry this weekend, with Perry announcing a new opponent, Brandon Jenkins, at a pre-fight news conference.
- Perry accused Danis of backing out and not showing up, while Danis posted a video showing a severe arm injury, expressing disappointment without detailing how it occurred.
- Brandon Jenkins, a former UFC fighter with a 17-year career spanning multiple organizations, accepted the fight on short notice and is traveling to Orlando for weigh-ins.
- This fight will be Perry's second MMA bout since leaving the UFC in 2021, having recently returned to MMA after a stint in bareknuckle fighting where he gained significant fame.
- Perry's last MMA fight was a victory over Nate Diaz in May at an MVP MMA event, marking a successful return to the sport.
