Another UFC Betting Scandal? FBI Investigates Isaac Dulgarian’s First-Round Loss
Another UFC Betting Scandal? FBI Investigates Isaac Dulgarian’s First-Round Loss
The UFC is once again under the microscope, with the FBI now investigating suspicious betting activity tied to last weekend's UFC Vegas 110 event.
Featherweight Isaac Dulgarian, a heavy favourite, suffered a shocking first-round loss to Yadier del Valle, raising eyebrows after betting lines suddenly swung in the underdog's favour just hours before the fight.
Speaking to TMZ, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that the promotion was tipped off by its betting integrity partner, IC360, before the bout.
“We called the fighter and his lawyer and said, ‘What's going on? There's some weird betting action going on in your fight. Are you injured? Do you owe anybody money? Has anybody approached you?'" White recalled.
“And the kid said, ‘No, absolutely not. I'm going to kill this guy.' So we said OK. The fight plays out — and a first-round finish by rear-naked choke. Literally, the first thing we did was call the FBI."
Dulgarian, who appeared flat in the cage, was released from the UFC the following night. Caesars Sportsbook and several other betting platforms refunded wagers placed on him to win.
While there's no concrete proof yet that the fight was fixed, White admitted the situation “doesn't look good." The UFC has confirmed IC360 is conducting a “thorough review," while the Nevada Athletic Commission is reportedly withholding Dulgarian's fight purse pending investigation.
This isn't the first time UFC has faced betting trouble. In 2022, a controversial first-round loss involving Darrick Minner led to suspensions and bans linked to coach James Krause. Back in 2015, South Korean fighter Tae Hyun Bang even served jail time for his role in an attempted fight fix.
Now, with the FBI involved once more, Dana White and the UFC are under pressure to prove the sport's integrity remains intact.
(with Reuters inputs)
Source: News18
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