UPDATE: Dillon Danis has been officially banned from all future UFC events following a chaotic brawl at UFC 322 in New York. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the news after an incident erupted between Danis and members of Islam Makhachev‘s team inside Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
The altercation took place just moments before the main card began, featuring Makhachev in a welterweight title fight against Jack Della Maddalena. Multiple videos surfaced showing Danis engaging in a physical confrontation with Makhachev’s teammates, Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Magomed Zaynukov.
At the post-fight news conference, White made a definitive statement regarding Danis’ future with the UFC: “You will never see Dillon Danis at a UFC fight ever again.” He added that while he would not be pressing charges against Danis, the 32-year-old’s actions have led to his permanent exclusion from the organization.
The rivalry between Danis, a former training partner of Conor McGregor, and Makhachev’s camp has deep roots. In 2018, Danis was in McGregor’s corner during a notorious title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov, which culminated in a post-fight melee after McGregor lost. The tension has lingered, particularly as Danis made derogatory comments about Makhachev on social media leading up to UFC 322.
This incident not only marks a significant moment for Danis’s career but also raises concerns about security and conduct in high-stakes combat sports. UFC fans and analysts alike are reacting to the news, with many expecting further repercussions for Danis as the organization strives to maintain order within its events.
As details continue to emerge, fans are left wondering how this ban will affect Danis’s future in mixed martial arts and what actions the UFC will take to prevent similar incidents in the future. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
