Dillon Danis: “Don't cross the line”

The fights on offer weren't the only source of drama at UFC 322. Dillon Danis was embroiled in a brawl with Islam Makhachev's team just as the main card bouts were about to begin, and 'The Boss' was eventually kicked out of the arena.

Makhachev's manager Ali Abdelaziz has since issued a strong message about the incident.

For context, Danis maintains a long rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team, a feud born out of 'The Eagles' bad blood with Conor McGregor.

'The Boss' has never missed an opportunity to throw shade at Nurmagomedov and his protégé Makhachev, either. discrediting his fighting skills or even reportedly using anti-Muslim slurs.

Retribution came crashing down on the jiu-jitsu star this weekend at Madison Square Garden when Team Khabib, led by Makhachev's partner Magomed Zaynukov, swarmed him, forcing UFC security and even. Dana White and Hunter Campbell to step in and break up the melee.

Now Abdelaziz has sent a strong warning to X, in light of the unfortunate incident:

“Last night at the fight was an unfortunate situation. In this internet world we live in, people think they can say anything, do anything and bully others without consequence. But you have to understand this: when you do something, you will be held accountable. Your words and actions towards people have a price.”

Abdelaziz added:

“That's the same reason so many kids around the world are bullied: no one is holding them accountable. And especially with this team: they're some of the most respectful and honorable people you'll ever meet. But don't cross the line. If you do, you'll face the consequences of your actions.”

Check out the comments from Islam Makhachev's manager, Ali Abelaziz:

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Islam Makhachev shares his thoughts on Dillon Danis being banned by the UFC

Islam Makhachev, for his part, is delighted Dillon Danis he has been banned from future UFC events. Talking to the press On his thoughts on the melee that happened between his team and Danis, Makhachev said:

“When you talk about somebody for the last five years, when you know them, you have to answer what you said. And today, I think he didn't answer, and he still says a lot of bad things about our team, and today, when he came, somebody just met him, that's it.”

When Makhachev was informed by a reporter that Danis was banned from future UFC events, the new welterweight champion added:

“He should also be banned from this country.”