UFC 322 could also be within the rearview, however what went down that evening doesn’t seem like it’s settling anytime quickly. The MMA promotion’s annual cease at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis was arguably its largest occasion of the yr, filled with a number of the most anticipated fights in current reminiscence. Nonetheless, exterior the Octagon, hassle nonetheless discovered its means into the proceedings.
In the course of the Nov. 15 pay-per-view, chaos erupted inside the arena when a large melee broke out between Group Islam Makhachev and controversial MMA fighter Dillon Danis. Danis had allegedly left his seat to impress the Dagestani entourage, reportedly utilizing racial slurs, which sparked the group to swarm “El Jefe” and tough him up.
A number of movies that surfaced on-line confirmed Group Makhachev member “John Pork” Magomed Zaynukov repeatedly sucker-punching Danis from behind, making him one of the crucial seen members within the brawl.
Later that evening, UFC CEO Dana White positioned the blame squarely on Dillon Danis, announcing a lifetime ban from all UFC events and making it clear the promotion wouldn’t be pushing for authorized motion on both aspect in any respect. For a second, it appeared like the entire thing would be part of the lengthy record of chaotic Octagon-side incidents that normally fade away with out a lot follow-up.
Nonetheless, that not appears to be the case, because the mayor of New York Metropolis has now change into concerned within the scenario surrounding UFC 322 scuffle and signaled that penalties are on the best way.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Slams UFC 322 Chaos: ‘Everybody Accountable Will Be Held Accountable’
New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams lately took to social media with a agency assertion, expressing that he’s reviewing what unfolded at UFC 322 and intends to make sure that these liable for the chaos at Madison Sq. Backyard are held accountable.
“These assaults at Madison Sq. Backyard are utterly unacceptable, Adams wrote on X. “The NYPD is already conducting a full investigation, and everybody accountable can be held accountable.”
If the investigation results in costs, each Dillon Danis and Magomed Zaynukov, together with others from Group Makhachev, may very well be gazing severe authorized hassle. Curiously, New York Metropolis authorities have a historical past of cracking down on fighters, famously placing UFC star Conor McGregor by means of the court docket system after he hurled a metal dolly by means of a bus window after UFC 223 media day in April 2018.
