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Fight fixing 'huge concern' for UFC amid investigations

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Fight fixing 'huge concern' for UFC amid investigations

Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke's fight on Nov. 5 is under scrutiny after a dramatic betting line movement in the hours before the event. Miner and his coach, James Krause, have been suspended pending the investigations. The FBI is collecting information and has spoken to people regarding the Minnner vs. Nerdanieke fight. Canada and Alberta banned betting on UFC fights. New Jersey banned it on Krauses. Alberta reinstated it Friday. UFC president Dana White says the provinces "overreacted" in their initial bans.

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