UFC tells fighters ‘no gambling’ in latest change to code of conduct

UFC has updated its code of conduct to ban fighters from betting on their fights. The UFC is heavily involved in the Las Vegas gambling culture. In the past, fighters have bet their entire fight purse on themselves to win. In 2007 Alessio Di Mauro became the first player punished by the Association of Tennis Professionals for betting. Major League Baseball has banned Pete Rose from the sport’s Hall of Fame in perpetuity. NFL suspended Calvin Ridley indefinitely for betting on the Falcons. UFC fighters are employees. They collectively bargain their rights and penalties with the league and team owners.