Investigations Loom, Fighters And Coaches Banned And A Betting Scandal

The betting lines during a UFC fight fluctuated during the first round. Darrick Minner lost the fight via technical knockout. Sportsbooks reported unusual interest in Shayilan Nuerdanbieke winning by knockout in the the 1st round and for the bout to last less than 2.5 rounds.

Minner is coached by former UFC fighter James Krause. Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended the licenses of Minner and Kraused. The UFC dropped Miner from its roster and banned Krauses and his fighters from training at Glory MMA & Fitness in Kansas City, Missouri. Ontario and Alberta in Canada banned citizens from betting on UFC fights. New Jersey banned betting where Kraure is the coach. Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission reinstated UFC betting.

UFC's chief business officer issues a memo to all fighters on the roster to establish a moratorium on betting for active fighters and coaches. UFC believes there is no more important component of professional mixed martial arts than the integrity of the sport.

Brandon Moreno trains at Krause's gym, Glory MMA & Fitness. Moreno's next fight is scheduled for UFC 283 on Jan. 21. He will have to switch gyms to defend his title. Bellator MMA has also released a statement mirroring the stance of the UFC. The legal department is taking a look at what's going on right now.