Dillon Danis Not Banned by RAF Despite Brawl with Khamzat Chimaev's Team
Dillon Danis is expected to continue his involvement with Real American Freestyle (RAF), as confirmed by co-founder Chad Bronstein. This comes despite a recent incident at RAF 10 where Danis engaged in a brawl with Khamzat Chimaev and his team following a wrestling match that turned contentious.
The confrontation escalated after Danis, while on his back, extended his legs towards Chimaev, who responded with a kick, leading to a melee between their respective sides. Danis has a history of instigating altercations, most notably a chaotic boxing match against Logan Paul. However, Bronstein emphasized that Danis's conduct behind the scenes has been exemplary.
"He's very respectful to everybody in our organization," Bronstein stated to MMAFighting, addressing Danis's reputation for unpredictability in front of the cameras. "We did have to deal with certain things with him, but I'm not going to say I'm banning him... I do think he'll be back eventually."
Bronstein elaborated that while the recent brawl was undesirable and has been discussed with Danis, the organization sees no need to impose a ban. He highlighted Danis's positive interactions with the RAF team, including prominent figures like Izzy, and his overall respectful demeanor during his wrestling commitments with the promotion.
Danis currently holds two losses under the RAF banner, a defeat to Chimaev and a previous loss to Colby Covington in March. The timeline for his return remains uncertain, but the door appears to be open for the controversial fighter.
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