UFC President Dana White has delivered a stunning verdict following the chaotic scenes at UFC 322, declaring that controversial fighter Dillon Danis will never attend another UFC event after his explosive brawl with Islam Makhachev's team.
Madison Square Garden Mayhem
The incident unfolded on November 18, 2025, at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, just moments before the main card was scheduled to begin. Dillon Danis, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist, sparked complete chaos when he engaged in physical confrontations with members of champion Islam Makhachev's team.
Eyewitness footage captured the dramatic scene where Danis traded punches and shoves with Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Magomed Zaynutkov, both key members of Makhachev's training camp. Security personnel struggled to contain the situation as excited fans recorded the entire brawl on their mobile phones, creating viral content within minutes.
Dana White's Strong Reaction
UFC chief Dana White didn't mince words when addressing the incident during the post-event press conference. "He will never attend another UFC event again," White stated emphatically when questioned about Danis' actions.
The UFC president admitted that he had "underestimated the tension" building in the arena before the incident erupted. White confirmed that while no legal action would be pursued against any parties involved, he described the entire situation as completely preventable and unnecessary.
History Repeating Itself
This isn't the first time Dillon Danis has found himself in controversy involving the Nurmagomedov team. The incident brought back memories of his infamous 2018 feud with Khabib Nurmagomedov following the historic fight against Conor McGregor.
Despite the disruption, White emphasized that the brawl hadn't completely overshadowed what he described as an "otherwise electric fight night." However, he made it clear that such behavior would not be tolerated in the future, establishing Danis' permanent ban from UFC events as a strong deterrent.
The UFC 322 event will now be remembered not just for the fights inside the octagon, but for the dramatic scenes that unfolded outside it, resulting in one of the most decisive actions taken by the UFC leadership in recent history.
