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Mike Perry and Dillon Danis Set for Hybrid Fight Card Headliner in Orlando This August
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Danis has competed in Real American Freestyle Wrestling (RAF) in 2026, suffering losses to Colby Covington by technical fall (RAF 7) and to Khamzat Chimaev by pinfall (RAF 10), which led to an all-out brawl between the two teams after the match.
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Perry’s BKFC run has been dominant since leaving the UFC, posting a 6-0 record and capturing the promotion’s ‘King of Violence’ title, with notable wins over ex-UFC champions Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez and over current top prospect Michael Page.
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Danis’ return to MMA for Misfits came with a 15-second submission of Warren Spencer to capture Misfits MMA’s light heavyweight title at Misfits 22 in August 2025.
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Duel: Arena—a DuelBet-backed event—will be the promotion’s first combat-sports card, featuring a hybrid format of MMA, boxing and kickboxing with fights held in a ring rather than a cage.
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There was some reporting ambiguity about which promotion the Perry-Danis bout would fall under, with Bloody Elbow noting uncertainty even as Duel: Arena appeared to be the sponsor.
Mike Perry and Dillon Danis will meet in an MMA bout on August 29 at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, The Score reports. The 170-pound fight will headline Duel: Arena, a new hybrid combat-sports card backed by online sportsbook DuelBet.
The card will feature MMA, boxing, and kickboxing — all held in a ring rather than a cage, according to Cage Side Press. Veteran matchmaker Dean Toole is organizing the event, which is expected to also include influencer bouts and other UFC veterans.
Perry Brings a 6-0 BKFC Record Into This Fight
Perry has been on a tear since leaving the UFC. He went 6-0 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, winning the promotion's 'King of Violence' title, according to Low Kick MMA. His wins include former UFC champions Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez, plus top prospect Michael Page.
Perry also made a brief return to MMA on Netflix's Rousey vs. Carano card, where he stopped Nate Diaz. Now he's heading back to MMA again — his second return to the sport in about a year, BJ Penn reports.
Danis Won a Title in 15 Seconds, Then Lost on the Mat
Danis, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist, captured Misfits MMA's light heavyweight title in August 2025 with a 15-second submission of Warren Spencer at Misfits 22, per Low Kick MMA. It was a quick, dominant performance that put him back on the MMA map.
But 2026 has been rougher for Danis. He entered Real American Freestyle Wrestling competition and lost twice — once to Colby Covington by technical fall at RAF 7, and once to Khamzat Chimaev by pinfall at RAF 10. That second loss sparked a brawl between both teams after the match.
Duel: Arena Is a New Promotion Making Its Debut
This event marks the first combat-sports card for Duel: Arena, the promotional banner tied to DuelBet, according to Yahoo Sports. The hybrid format — mixing MMA, boxing, and kickboxing in a ring — sets it apart from traditional MMA promotions that use a cage.
There has been some confusion about the promotion's exact name. Cage Side Press noted reporting ambiguity, with some outlets calling it 'Dual Arena 1' while Duel: Arena appeared to be the confirmed branding. More fights for the card are still to be announced.
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