Famed for being the ‘bad guy’, Dillon Danis is known for many things including his fascinating tattoos. The American MMA fighter and a Jiu-Jitsu world champion takes pride in his tattoos. In this article, we will take a look at the various tattoos that have taken over Danis’ arms.
Danis was born on August 22, 1993, in Parsippany–Troy Hills, New Jersey. He was raised by his Honduran mother, Nikki Danis, and started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his teenage years. After winning multiple high-level tournaments, he was awarded a black belt at the age of 21.
Danis’ claim to fame was partnering with Conor McGregor for his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Russian fighter infamously climbed over the Octagon after his win to attack Danis. Since then, Danis has stayed in the limelight and his fascinating tattoos have got many fans wondering what they are all about.
It should be noted that it is difficult to ascertain the exact number of tattoos Danis has. He has completely covered his right sleeve with a tattoo. His left hand has a various mix of small and big tattoos. Danis also has a small tattoo of a quote on his left collarbone.
Dillon Danis has a tebori tattoo on his right arm which took hours to complete
In a YouTube video released over four years ago, Danis was recorded training at UNITY – a BJJ school in New York. In the video, Danis talks about some of his tattoos. This is one of the only sources where he talked in detail about his tattoos.
The tattoo on his right arm has a fascinating story of pain. Danis claimed that it is called a tebori tattoo. According to Authentink, a tebori tattoo is “The traditional Japanese method of hand tattooing using a slender bamboo or metal tool with a needle grouping attached to the tip”
He claimed that the Yakuza of Japan used to get such tattoos and he was proud to have such a tattoo. Danis revealed that the tattoo took hours to complete and it was extremely painful.
Further, he talked about a tattoo on his left arm. He claimed it was a Basquiat tattoo. Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist who inspired the artwork of the 1980s. He also inspired Danis to get that tattoo.
The tebori tattoo on his right arm showcases a dragon adorned with wings intricately entwined with delicate flowers and other appealing designs. Additionally, the design is a symbol of a combination of strength and beauty. Conversely, his left arm showcases a variety of tattoos, featuring a mysterious depiction of either a dragon or lion’s head, tribal-inspired patterns, and Chinese characters.
Danis does not have tattoos beyond his arms and chest. Reports also suggest that he has a katana tattoo hidden behind his ear. It is still unconfirmed.