Overview

• Danis told Demetrious Johnson that Dana White and Hunter Campbell fear he would cause trouble, citing concerns raised about a potential stint on The Ultimate Fighter.
• He recently returned to MMA at Misfits Boxing 22 with a 15‑second submission of Warren Spencer to win the promotion’s light heavyweight title.
• Danis claims he was paid in the seven‑figure range for the Spencer bout and says he currently earns more than Johnson, assertions that have not been independently verified.
• He is publicly calling for a bout with Islam Makhachev, framing it as a chance for revenge from the UFC 229 aftermath and floating a “champion vs. champion” scenario if Makhachev wins at UFC 322, which remains speculative.
• Johnson expressed skepticism on his podcast, saying he would stake $50,000 on Khamzat Chimaev if Danis ever fought him, while the UFC has not announced any offer to Danis.