Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dana White Permanently Banned Dillon Danis From UFC Events After Explosive MSG Brawl

Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

The UFC 322 event is now in the books with Islam Makhachev pulling off a great feat by defeating Jack Della Maddalena and being crowned the new welterweight champion of the UFC. He’s solidified himself as an all-time great, being crowned a two-division champ, which is a rare feat. But this event also featured a massive Dillon Danis brawl which has been going viral over the internet.

The Russian star dominated JDM with superior grappling and striking control across five rounds. Makhachev secured takedowns at will, neutralized JDM’s power shots, and earned a clear unanimous decision. His performance showcased elite pace, defense, and finishing threat, solidifying his pound-for-pound status.

Dillon Danis Cageside Brawl Leads to Lifetime Ban

Moments before the main card, MMA fighter Dillon Danis clashed with Islam Makhachev’s teammates Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Magomed Zaynukov near cageside. Videos captured Danis trading punches amid a chaotic scuffle. The fight stemmed from Danis’ social media taunts targeting Makhachev during fight week, reigniting old McGregor-Khabib bad blood. Danis, once in McGregor’s corner for UFC 229, escalated tensions.

UFC CEO Dana White confirmed no charges but declared Danis permanently banned from all future events. “You will never see Dillon Danis at a UFC fight ever again,” White stated. Security quickly separated the groups, in what was a total chaos.

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Dana White Takes Blame for the Danis Brawl

Dana White blamed himself for the UFC 322 brawl, saying he allowed Dillon Danis to stay despite warnings. Danis had a ticket but sat in fighter seats according to Dana. And a retired fighter, Jorge Masvidal, threatened him “on site,” yet White let him remain, unware Islam Makhachev’s-linked to Khabib Nurmagomedov-team filled the front rows.

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Danis’ presence reignited old tensions from UFC 229. When the fight erupted, White instantly recognized it and declared Danis permanently banned from all future UFC events.

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