UPDATE: The UFC has officially banned Dillon Danis from all future events following a chaotic brawl at UFC 322 in Madison Square Garden over the weekend. This shocking announcement came directly from UFC CEO Dana White during a post-fight news conference, confirming that Danis will never step foot in a UFC venue again.
The incident unfolded shortly before the main card began on Saturday, where Islam Makhachev was set to headline a welterweight title fight against Jack Della Maddalena. A scuffle erupted cageside involving Danis and several members of Makhachev’s team, including Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Magomed Zaynukov. Multiple videos of the altercation have circulated online, showcasing the intensity of the confrontation.
In a decisive statement, White remarked, “You will never see Dillon Danis at a UFC fight ever again.” He further confirmed that while he would not press charges against Danis, the severity of the altercation warranted this permanent ban.
This incident is not Danis’s first brush with controversy. He was prominently in Conor McGregor‘s corner during the infamous 2018 fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov, which was marred by heated exchanges and violence. The rivalry between the two camps has a long history, and Danis’s recent social media provocations towards Makhachev only intensified tensions leading up to UFC 322.
The implications of this ban extend beyond Danis himself, highlighting the UFC’s commitment to maintaining order and sportsmanship within its events. Fans and fighters alike are reacting to the news, with many taking to social media to express their views on the altercation and its aftermath.
As the UFC moves forward, all eyes will be on how this decision impacts the relationships between fighters and the organization, as well as the ongoing narrative surrounding rivalries in the sport.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more details emerge in the aftermath of UFC 322.
