UPDATE: Dillon Danis, a former training partner of MMA star Conor McGregor, has been officially banned from all UFC events following a violent brawl at UFC 322 on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The incident erupted in Madison Square Garden, just moments before the main card began, sparking chaos among fans and fighters alike.
The altercation involved Danis and members of UFC champion Islam Makhachev‘s team, including Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Magomed Zaynukov. Multiple videos circulated online showing the scuffle, which escalated quickly and left the audience in shock. The UFC’s CEO, Dana White, confirmed the ban during the post-fight press conference, declaring, “You will never see Dillon Danis at a UFC fight ever again.”
White, who witnessed the brawl from the other side of the Octagon, expressed his disbelief, stating, “I was on the other side and go, ‘F—, I know exactly what this is.’” Despite the gravity of the situation, White indicated that he would not press charges against Danis.
This incident marks a significant escalation in the long-standing rivalry between Danis and Makhachev’s camp, which dates back to the 2018 UFC title fight between McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. The feud intensified when McGregor made derogatory remarks about Nurmagomedov’s family and religion, culminating in Nurmagomedov jumping into the audience to confront McGregor’s corner after their bout.
The brawl at UFC 322 has reignited this rivalry, with Danis taking to social media to mock Makhachev leading up to the event. The UFC’s swift action against Danis underscores the organization’s commitment to maintaining order and sportsmanship within its events.
As the dust settles, the MMA community is left wondering about the potential repercussions for Danis and whether this incident will lead to further tensions between the two camps. Fans are eager to see how the UFC will handle any fallout, as well as the future dynamics of these fighters within the sport.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more details emerge regarding the implications of Danis’s ban and the ongoing rivalries in the UFC.
