UFC Releases Fighter Amid Betting Scandal Investigation
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 07: UFC President and CEO Dana White (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Zuffa LLC HIGHLIGHTS: UFC takes swift action after independent monitoring service flags suspicious wagering patterns on Las Vegas fight card Isaac Dulgarian’s unexpected first-round submission loss triggers investigation as Nevada commission withholds his purse The promotion addresses integrity concerns with official statement as potential betting scandal reaches mixed martial arts Gambling scandals are aplenty in the sports world in 2025 and the UFC isn’t immune. On Saturday at a UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas, Isaac Dulgarian lost peculiarly (via first-round submission) to Yadier del Valle. There was unusual betting action coming in on del Valle winning in the first round, despite Dulgarian entering the fight as the favorite. Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) is a firm that monitors suspicious betting activity. The UFC is one of its clients and they alerted the promotion of their findings. The UFC released Dulgarian and now the Nevada State Athletic Commission is reportedly withholding his fight purse. The UFC has released a statement on the matter, per Sportsnet’s Aaron Bronsteter. “Like many professional sports organizations, UFC works with an independent betting integrity service to monitor wagering activity on our events. Our betting integrity partner, IC360, monitors wagering on every UFC event and is conducting a thorough review of the facts surrounding the Dulgarian vs. del Valle bout on Saturday, November 1. We take these allegations very seriously, and along with the health and safety of our fighters, nothing is more important than the integrity of our sport.” What Happened After the Fight? UFC veteran and ESPN analyst called Dulgarian out for what he said was an “F-Minus performance.” The passion in Chiesa’s voice seemed tied to more than just pure analysis. Why Does the UFC Monitor…
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