#Darrick Minner

The UFC Vegas 67 fight between Charles Johnson and Jimmy Flick ended in what looked to be an early stoppage after the bout was previously flagged for suspicious line movement. The end of 2022 saw the UFC face a significant amount of scrutiny for betting activity specifically relating to a matchup between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke…

At the end of 2022, James Krause was emboldened in an unresolved betting scandal involving the UFC and MMA. New details have emerged in this ongoing case. James Krause was a former UFC athlete who became a coach and manager to many fighters. He was also an avid MMA gambler and would often bet on his own fighters. Darrick Minner, a Krause fighter,…

The Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended MMA coach James Krause's license after the discovery of suspicious betting patterns in the lead-in to a Nov. 5 fight involving his client, Darrick Minner, and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke, who won via first-round TKO stoppage. Now word comes from ESPN's David Purdum that Krause allegedly worked as a middle…

Las Vegas, NV - Featherweight TJ Brown returned to the win column on Saturday night at UFC 282. After finding success against newcomer Erik Silva, however, the talk was not about the fight. Rather, Brown (17-9) resolutely fielded the questions he knew would come his way after the bout - regarding coach James Krause, and Glory MMA and Fitness. Brown…

Former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier recently discussed his take on the UFC banning fighters from betting. In a recent interview with Bloody Elbow, 'The Diamond' discussed a multitude of topics, including a potential Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight in the future. Poirier sees McGregor winning a clash with the…

Dana White says fight fixing is now a huge concern for the UFC. Last month, a fight between Darrick Minner vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke was deemed suspicious and it brought an investigation into the fight. The betting line changed drastically in the hours before the bout took place. Right away, it was clear Minner was not healthy as he threw a kick…

Dustin Poirier is grateful that the UFC has banned fighters from gambling on UFC events. One of the craziest UFC stories of 2022 was the betting scandal at UFC Vegas 64. In the final hours before Darrick Minner fought Shayilan Nuerdanbieke, the betting lines drastically changed towards Nuerdanbieke. The results matched the suspicious activity, with…

Scott Coker is anticipating several policy changes to be made within Bellator, as per the promotion's legal team, to maintain the sanctity of the sport in the wake of the James Krause betting scandal. The UFC recently banned Krause from attending any events due to his alleged involvement with insider betting. Following the conclusion of last…

The UFC has been very clear with their stance on not tolerating suspicious betting activities. The company didn't let the strange activity that took place on the Shayilan Nuerdanbieke vs. Darrick Minner fight slide and now, another alarming activity had just happened on the betting lines for the Jimmy Flick vs. Charles Johnson fight at UFC Vegas…

In the five years since UFC left Fox to announce a landmark, $1.5 billion broadcasting deal through 2025 with ESPN, it has been hard to find a time in which UFC president Dana White hasn't been smiling. White, the 53-year-old tireless maverick who has been the face of combat sports' most successful promotion since 2001, has typically closed each…

The recent betting controversy doesn't look likely to fade away in 2023 as another UFC fight has been flagged for suspicious line movement. Late last year, the MMA leader was surrounded in negative press following an investigation into betting activity prior to a fight at one of its event. The inquiry looked at the UFC Vegas 64 bout between Darrick…

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has taken a surprising step to pause all betting on UFC fights. On Thursday, the AGCO published the following statement on its website: In order to protect the betting public, effective immediately, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is requiring all registered casino, lottery and…

One day after the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) suspended all betting on UFC fights, the UFC released a statement that the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) had suspended the license of James Krause as of November 18. Further, the UFC has released a memo notifying all fighters, managers, and associated parties that those…

The Nevada Athletic Commission has suspended UFC flyweight Jeff Molina. According to UFC broadcast partner ESPN, the reason for his ban is not known, but it is likely related to an investigation into the fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke on November 5. In the hours leading up to that battle, which Minner lost by TKO early in…

James Krause is out and Alberta is back in. barring the coach and any of his fighters from appearing at UFC events, Canada's Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has decided to lift a ban on gambling on the UFC in the province that was handed down on Dec. 2. AGLC announced the news in a statement to MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. With the recent…

The UFC has recently completed 29 years since its inception, delivering yet another year of top-class mixed martial arts entertainment. The promotion saw eight new undisputed champions crowned in 2022 across 511 fights. The UFC also likely did a better job of promoting its events than most other martial arts promotions. This obviously made space…

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has suspended yet another athlete. A UFC fighter has been banned this time. As reported by David Purdum and Marc Raimondi to ESPN, this is the third instance a UFC fighter has been banned by the NSAC after the suspension of James Krause and Darrick Minner. Mixedmartialarts.com posted on UFC flyweight Jeff…

UFC president Dana White can't seem to decide if the UFC should be concerned about the ongoing investigations regarding betting irregularities surrounding a November 5 UFC fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke. In early December, White told ESPN that the prospect of fight fixing in the UFC was a "huge concern. … Now that there's an…

When the betting lines during a UFC fight began weirdly fluctuating, the UFC and federal authorities realized they might have a problem. It all started when UFC featherweight Darrick Minner faced Shayilan Nuerdanbieke at UFC Fight Night 214: Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Lemos on Nov. 5 in Las Vegas. In the first round, Minner lost the fight via…

Saidyokub Kakhramonov will return to the octagon to face surging contender Said Nurmagomedov this weekend at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland. Kakhramonov recently hit out at his former management for monopolizing UFC opportunities. Speaking in an exclusive interview with James Lynch of Sportskeeda MMA, Saidyokub Kakhramonov opened up…

While the final word hasn't been written on what will happen with James Krause and his fighters yet, the road to where we currently are has been a long one. Things have moved quickly at times, but really this has been a slower-developing story than most who jumped in have realized. I've mapped out just how long it's taken for us to get to this…

Recently, the UFC implemented a policy prohibiting fighters (and others) from betting on UFC fights. There were questions surrounding how strict the policy would be, and what the limitations were when it came to fighters and their camps. It looks like fans are finding out how far that reach goes. One fight from UFC Vegas 64 is currently under…

Depending on where you are in the world, you may have recently realized that betting on UFC is no longer available to you (or at least more restricted). If you're not the type of person plugged into the behind-the-scenes of the MMA world, this can be confusing. We've got the quick notes for you to catch you up on what's happened and what might be…

Two Canadian provinces have banned betting on UFC fights in the last two days. First it was Ontario, and now Alberta has done the same thing. On Thursday, The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) prohibited gambling on UFC fights citing potential'insider betting and suspicious betting patterns.' "In recent weeks, the AGCO has learned of…

What's going to happen to James Krause and those involved in the UFC betting scandal, if found guilty? Well, Dana White has an idea of where they're going to go to be locked up and no, it's not inside the UFC cage with Francis Ngannou. The UFC President is currently handling the controversy which comes with the ongoing betting UFC investigation.…

James Krause is set to find himself in a world of trouble, according to UFC President Dana White. The UFC frontman recently shared his thoughts on the betting scandal involving the disgraced coach who has had his license suspended. Speaking to the media following UFC 282, White was asked how he believes Krause's scandal affects the integrity of the…

Derek Brunson leaves UFC fans in spills after his hilarious tweet surrounding Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. The UFC middleweight did not mince words as he joked about James Krause's alleged involvement in Pimblett's victory at UFC 282. Needless to say, the tweet from Brunson was just meant as a joke.…

In a court of law, it's "innocent until proven guilty." But Canadian gaming regulatory boards are not a court of law, and with them, apparently, it's "guilty until proven innocent." Or, using phrasing more sympathetic to the thinking of those regulators in Canada, perhaps it could be presented as "erring on the side of extreme caution until…

In March, Alex Kirshner wrote in Slate, referring to the NFL, that "competitive integrity and cash go hand in hand." With the rise in legalized sports betting and its partnerships with betting sites like Draft Kings, the UFC has also realized that fact. The difference between the two entities is that the NFL understood that fact years ago.

James Krause, who played an important role in getting the MMA promotion Fighting Alliance Championship (FAC) off the ground, has been barred from attending the upcoming FAC 17. Krause is currently at the center of a betting scandal that threatens to derail much of the work sportsbooks have done to become more popular in MMA. The MMA fighter turned…

Matt Brown recently addressed the ongoing UFC betting controversy involving James Krause. The UFC welterweight also recalled a UFC instructional event involving an FBI agent. Brown notably opined that James Krause, who he worked with on TUF (The Ultimate Fighter) 25, is in big trouble. On MMA Fighting's'The Fighter vs. The Writer' show, Brown…

The Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) has ordered all operators in the province to stop offering betting on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) due to integrity concerns. Ontario, Canada's regulator said operators must stop offering any UFC bets with immediate effect. Ontario - which launched its regulated betting and gaming market…

While the betting scandal currently swirling around the UFC has dominated MMA headlines this week, there have been a lot of other stories definitely worth a second look. From Maycee Barber's scary revelation that she had a stalker dogging her for several years, to Conor McGregor settling a lawsuit just says after another one was launched, here's a…

James Krause is currently in hot water with the UFC and legal authorities amid investigations into suspicious gambling activity regarding a bout on UFC Fight Night 214. Krause was recently banned from participating in UFC events by the promotion. It was also announced that any fighters who continue to associate with the coach will also be…

James Krause is in some serious hot water. The last few years have largely gone well for the veteran. Outside of the occasional gutsy short-notice performance, Krause set himself up for success by building his camp, Glory MMA. As head coach, Krause elevated several fighters with middling records to the UFC level, developing a reputation as a…

As per an announcement by the UFC, fighters who are coached by James Krause and/or train at Krause's Glory MMA gym are no longer allowed to participate in UFC events. Veteran combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani has posted a series of tweets in relation to the aforesaid announcement. He's also addressed the ongoing discussions regarding UFC…

James Krause betting scandal: Here's what we know so far. If you're even a casual fan of MMA you've probably heard of James Krause. He's a former UFC fighter turned storied coach who, for most of his career, was well-liked and highly respected. But that's all changing now that he's in the center of a major betting scandal. Here's what we know about…

James Krause trained fighters must find a new coach to remain signed with the UFC. Krause, the head coach of Glory MMA, had his world flipped upside down after a recent sports gambling scandal. Everything started to go downhill when the former UFC fighter was on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. Krause told Helwani that his primary source of income…

News broke Thursday that Ontario sportsbooks have banned betting on the UFC due to security concerns. This story has the potential to snowball. It is a serious topic-one that all parties involved are taking seriously. The decision to ban the UFC in Ontario sportsbooks came from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. A release from the AGCO…

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) notified the province's sportsbooks that they can no longer accept or offer bets on UFC events. This comes after retired UFC fighter and active trainer James Krause came under fire about some suspicious betting activity that was monitored at UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos on Nov. 5. ESPN…

Marina Rodriguez says she's confident she deserves to be the No. 1 contender in the strawweight division, and she's eager to prove it Saturday against Amanda Lemos in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos. The clash of ranked contenders will anchor the main UFC fight card (7 p.m. ET) from the Apex facility in Las Vegas. It is…

The final Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title fights of 2021 go down inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, this Saturday (Dec. 11, 2021) when Charles Oliveira and Amanda Nunes put their titles on the line against veteran challengers Dustin Poirier and Julianna Pena. The "Sin City" crowd will also get to enjoy a Welterweight slugfest…

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement isn't risking being choked out. The authority has taken proactive steps in light of the recent "suspicious" betting activity ESPN first reported in a Nov. 5 bout between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke. The DGE, as a result of the ongoing investigation, is now prohibiting the state's sports…

UFC fighter-turned-coach James Krause continues to be embroiled in controversy. The Missouri native was an active UFC roster member from 2013 to 2022. The former welterweight contender faced names such as Jorge Masvidal and Bobby Green. He ultimately retired earlier this year, having been out of the octagon since a 2020 win over Claudio Silva. In…

James Krause has found himself in the spotlight again. The UFC fighter-turned-coach is being looked at after his fighter, Darrick Minner, lost by first-round TKO against Shayilan Nuerdanbieke in a featherweight bout at UFC Fight Night 214 earlier this month. The bout has been flagged for suspicious betting activity and is being investigated. But…

To the average horse bettor, there appeared to be nothing unusual about the first race at South Florida's Gulfstream Park on Friday, Nov. 11. The even-money favorite, a low-stakes maiden claimer named Glass Star, prevailed, while the second choice on the morning line, Too Much Vino, finished as runner-up. On its face, that's about as boring as it…

A potentially major MMA story brews in the wake of an investigation into suspicious betting activity around a UFC bout earlier this month. According to Glory MMA fighter Miles Johns, who earned a unanimous decision win Saturday at UFC Fight Night 215 in Las Vegas, coach James Krause was "pulled" from his corner one night prior to the event. Johns…

Glory MMA head coach and former UFC fighter James Krause wasn't allowed to corner at UFC Vegas 65 amidst a betting probe. Krause was supposed to corner UFC bantamweight Miles Johns at UFC Vegas 65 before getting notified by the UFC to stay away the night before, according to ESPN. Johns went on to defeat Vince Morales via a unanimous…

Moments after winning his fight at UFC Vegas 65, Miles Johns, who fights out of Glory MMA, told UFC commentator Michael Bisping, "My coach (James Krause), last night at the dinner table, got pulled and they said the UFC was suspending him so he couldn't be here in my corner…" According to reports, Krause has not been formally suspended, but he was…