Dana White said that Dillon Danis will no longer be able to attend any UFC event after Saturday night’s brawl in the crowd at UFC 322. The fight started as the main PPV card went to air as you could see Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik look back at the crowd as they delivered the opening.
Danis was involved in a brawl with individuals with Islam Makachev’s camp in the seats dedicated to fighters and their camps. Videos from people in the stands and media covering UFC 322 show a huge fistfight involving Danis and several individuals from Makachev’s camp including UFC fighter, Magomed Zaynukov were seen throwing punches at Danis. Security and police officers attempted to break up the melee although much of the damage had been done to Danis. UFC’s Hunter Campbell can be seen assisting in attempting to calm down the situation.
Dana White said in the post-fight press conference that Danis would be banned from attending events and that the brawl was his fault for allowing him to attend. There was no news of anyone from Islam’s camp being suspended although all were ejected from the arena after the brawl. On social media, there were pictures of Islam’s camp watching his fight in a hotel room. White said in the post-fight press conference that he chose not to press charges against Danis.
Payout Perspective:
It does not look there will be any repercussions for Islam’s camp aside from being kicked out on Saturday. It must be nice to have friends at the top of the card. Certainly, a double standard regardless of what we think of Danis. While the UFC may chalk it up to the “fight game” it’s not a great look for outsiders that will see it as undisciplined, lawless individuals.
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