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Dustin Poirier on UFC's ban on fighters betting: "I'm glad it happened"

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Dustin Poirier is glad the UFC banned fighters betting on fights. Dustin Poier has bet on himself in the past. He believes it's not a good look if fighters bet against themselves. James Krause and Darrick Minner were suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. They were banned from training under Krauses until the end of 2022. Daraick suffered a first-round TKO loss to Shayilan Nuerdanbieke at UFC Vegas 64.

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