Roxanne Modafferi: Betting adds 'extra flavor' to UFC fights

UFC athlete code of conduct prohibits fighters and their close associates from wagering on UFC events. There are concerns that fighters might have inside information on injuries or training that would contribute to the success of their bets. When he first came to Vegas in 2013, he bet maybe three times on fights. He won once and lost twice. Eventually he stopped because the casino near him didn't offer bets for smaller cards his teammates were on.

When I bet on MMA matches, I didn't have any information about the opponent's injury. I just hoped my teammate would win. MMA is unpredictable. Martha Stewart was convicted for insider trading in business. If I see a fighter limping down the street, it's my fault for not hiding their injuries better.

Darrick Minner's UFC Vegas 64 loss to Shayilan Nuerdanbieke has been investigated. Miner went down with a knee injury and authorities are investigating if the information was leaked to gamblers. His coach James Krause has also been suspended from cornering fights. The UFC has rules against insider trading. Roxanne Modafferi thinks betting on UFC fights adds an extra flavor.