Morning Report | Mikey Musumeci fires back at Dillon Danis over comment
MMA Fighting
February 20, 2026
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Mikey Musumeci, a top-ranked grappler with multiple championships under his belt, has issued an open challenge to Dillon Danis after the latter taunted him on social media. Following Musumeci’s recent title defense via a dominant foot lock submission at UFC BJJ 5, Danis commented on Instagram, mocking the champion’s technique and referencing a personal slight involving an Uber Eats delivery. ThisTrash talk prompted Musumeci to call out Danis for a grappling match, emphasizing his confidence despite Danis’ physical size advantage. The challenge comes as Danis, known for his controversial behavior and past feuds with other fighters, seeks a comeback following a lackluster MMA career that included only one fight against Logan Paul.
Musumeci, the UFC BJJ bantamweight champion and five-time IBJJF world champion, is widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound grapplers in the world. His recent victory over Shay Montague further solidified his dominance in the sport, showcasing his technical prowess and ability to secure high-pressure submissions under pressure. Danis, on the other hand, gained notoriety during Conor McGregor’s peak as a training partner and teammate but struggled to translate that fame into successful MMA fights
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Originally published on MMA Fighting on 2/20/2026