UPDATE: The UFC has officially banned Dillon Danis from all future events following a chaotic brawl at UFC 322 on Saturday night. This explosive incident took place at Madison Square Garden just moments before the highly anticipated welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena, as confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White during a post-fight news conference.
The confrontation erupted cageside, involving Danis and several members of Makhachev’s team, specifically Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Magomed Zaynukov. Multiple videos circulating across social media captured the intense scuffle, raising significant concerns about safety and conduct at UFC events.
White, addressing reporters at the news conference, did not mince words regarding Danis’s future in the organization. “You will never see Dillon Danis at a UFC fight ever again,” he stated emphatically, indicating that while he would not pursue legal action, the former fighter’s career with the UFC is effectively over.
This incident marks a dramatic turn for Danis, who has been closely associated with MMA superstar Conor McGregor. He was present in McGregor’s corner during the infamous 2018 title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov in Las Vegas, which was marred by a similar rivalry and chaos. The brawl at UFC 322 reignites memories of that tumultuous time, which featured intense animosity and personal attacks between the two camps.
In the days leading up to UFC 322, Danis took to social media to taunt Makhachev, further escalating tensions. The rivalry between Danis and Makhachev’s camp, while somewhat subdued in recent years, clearly remains volatile.
As the dust settles from this event, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely for any further repercussions or statements from the UFC. With Danis now permanently sidelined, the implications of his actions will resonate throughout the MMA community.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as we continue to follow the fallout from this explosive incident.
