According to Hot New Hip Hop, the initial press conference between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis served as a fiery prelude to their scheduled clash on October 14 in Manchester, England. The confrontational atmosphere escalated to an intense crescendo when Paul, in a brazen move, unveiled a birthday cake portraying Danis knocked out, a visual representation of his opponent’s perceived vulnerability. In response, Danis delivered a verbal blow by labeling Paul’s fiancée, Nina Agdal, with a derogatory term, igniting a war of words that transcended mere sportsmanship.
Adding fuel to the fire, Danis delved into Paul’s controversial history, mentioning contentious episodes like the Aokigahara video and the CryptoZoo debacle. As Danis hadn’t entered the Bellator arena since 2019, he stood as the leading voice in the lead-up to the impending bout. His tactics veered toward the provocative, stoking animosity by sharing images of Agdal alongside her former partners and fabricating explicit images.
The tension climaxed during the press conference on August 22, but not in the manner anticipated. Reports emerged that Danis was escorted from the premises by law enforcement officials before he could engage in a stare-down with Paul. The event unraveled further when John Fury, father of Tommy Fury, who was slated to face off against KSI, unleashed a rampage that resulted in the destruction of the press conference set.
Rather than engaging in a physical face-off, Danis utilized social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), as an outlet for his emotions. His tweets encompassed frustration at the developments, lamenting his removal from the press conference and the consequent disruption of his planned interviews. Danis pondered the possibility of remaining silent to let DAZN recognize the impact he brings to the fight.
Throughout the outpouring of tweets, Danis presented himself as a defiant figure, reiterating his commitment to entertaining his audience. He emphasized the importance of justifying fans’ investment in his matches and expressed his discontent with the perceived disrespect he experienced. A paradox arose as Danis highlighted the differential treatment between himself and John Fury, questioning DAZN’s recognition of his role in elevating the match’s stature.
Flying in the backup fighter, kicking me out of the press conference, no face-off, and cutting all my interviews—among other things—just keep killing the buzz I have for this fight. I'm tired of the disrespect. Maybe I'll just go silent and let DAZN realize what I bring to the…
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) August 23, 2023
