Magomed Zaynukov Admits Hitting Dillon Danis at UFC 322 as Dana White Says Danis Won’t Be Invited Back

Overview

• Zaynukov confirmed in an Ushatayka interview that he struck Danis during the Madison Square Garden melee and said, "You’ve got to be responsible for your words."
• Alternate camera angles circulated after UFC 322 show Zaynukov landing a blow on Danis, corroborating his account of the incident.
• Dana White said Danis would no longer be invited to UFC events, though the UFC reportedly declined to press criminal charges over the brawl.
• It remains unclear whether the New York athletic commission or the promotion will impose further discipline, and Zaynukov has no UFC debut date scheduled.
• The confrontation reflects long-running tensions between the Nurmagomedov/Makhachev camp and Danis’ circle, as Zaynukov continues to push back on the viral 'John Pork' nickname and prefers 'Chanco.'