Dillon Danis

Place of Birth: Parisippany-Troy Hills, Morris, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 22, 1993

Ethnicity:
*father – Armenian
*mother – Honduran

Dillon Danis is an American submission grappler, mixed martial artist, and boxer. He previously competed in the Welterweight division of the Bellator MMA. He is also known as El Jefe.

Dillon is the son of Ondina/Nikki and Arthur. His father was of Armenian descent. His mother was born in Honduras. A picture of Dillon and his father can be seen here. Dillon has a son.

Dillon’s paternal grandfather was named Sahin Danis. Sahin was born in Turkey. Danis is a variation of the Turkish surname Deniz. It is likely that Sahin was an ethnic Armenian, whose family’s surname was changed due to the persecution of Armenians in Turkey.

Dillon’s paternal grandmother was named Silva Carkician. The name Carkician is Armenian.

Dillon’s maternal grandfather was named Rogelio Enamorado.

Dillon’s maternal grandmother was named Maria.

Sources: Marriage record of Dillon’s paternal grandparents, Sahin Danis and Silva Carkician – https://www.ancestry.com

Naturalization record of Dillon’s paternal grandfather, Sahin Danis – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Dillon’s paternal grandfather, Sahin Danis – https://tuttlefh.com

Article, including photos of Dillon and his mother – https://www.distractify.com