McGregor's trainer receives seven-month suspension for widespread brawl at UFC 229

D. Danis was the center of the fight at UFC 229. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @dillondanis

The Nevada Athletic Commission tried Dillon Danis for his role in the brawl at UFC 229 in October of last year. The center of the confusion at the T-Mobile Arena gymnasium was sentenced to seven months of suspension and a fine of US$7,5 (around R$28, at current prices). The hearing was held this Monday (25).

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Danis will be able to fight again on May 06th, as the suspension is retroactive to the date of the case. Dillon is a Bellator athlete and made his debut in the franchise and in professional MMA in August last year. McGregor's trainer beat Kyle Walker via submission in the first round at Bellator 198.

The case

At the end of the main fight of UFC 229, Khabib jumped the octagon, advanced towards Dillon and that started the chaos. At the same moment, Zubaira Tukhugov, Nurmagomedov's training partner, invaded the octagon and attacked Conor from behind. The confusion began in the Octagon and the police had to intervene.

In January of this year, Nurmagomedov and Conor were also judged by the Athletic Commission. McGregor received a six-month suspension and a $50 fine. While the lightweight champion's punishment was heavier. Khabib was suspended for nine months and will have to pay US$500.