The UFC has announced U.S. Integrity as its official integrity service to oversee betting activity on its fights. It was U.S. Integrity that first identified the suspicious betting activity in the November 5th fight involving Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke. The company will be “capable of identifying and analyzing unusual wagering activity as indicative of […]
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Molina involved in a ‘substantial way in Krause gaming scheme
ESPN’s Marc Raimondi reports that the Nevada attorney general has discovered information that former UFC flyweight Jeff Molina was involved in a “substantial way” with the suspicious gambling activity behind the November 5th fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbiee. Molina was suspended this past December without further word on the reasons why until Tuesday. […]
White confirms Ngannou a free agent, strips him of title
Dana White announced that Francis Ngannou rejected the UFC’s last contract offer and has waived any rights it had to retain the now former UFC Heavyweight Champion. White indicated that the promotion’s offer would have made him the highest paid heavyweight in UFC history. Of course, there is no report on how many fights Ngannou […]
Krause under investigation for working with offshore sportsbook
ESPN reports that James Krause acted as an agent for an offshore bookmaking operation for years. Krause, who is under investigation by the Nevada State Athletic Commission is said to have worked as an intermediary between offshore sportsbooks and bettors for ABCBetting.ag. Bettors placed bets with Krause who provided them with a line of credit […]
White wins first press conference after video; choosing own punishment
Dana White spoke to the media on Wednesday for the first time since the video of him slapping his wife surfaced. He indicated that he would not be taking a leave of absence. It appears that ESPN, Endeavor and the UFC will not pursue any additional punishment. For his part, White won the press conference […]