Dana White admits battle fixing investigations are a ‘big concern’ for the UFC as FBI continues to scrutinize November bout after dramatic betting line motion forward of the occasion
Dana White has referred to as potential battle fixing within the UFC ‘an enormous concern’ as a November battle is investigated by the FBI.
Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke fought on November 5, with Minner happening 30 seconds into the battle after throwing a left kick and shedding by TKO.
And the battle noticed ‘suspicious betting patterns’ beforehand, the group mentioned, with ESPN reporting that a number of sportsbooks obtained betting curiosity for the battle to final underneath 2.5 rounds and for Nuerdanbieke to win by first-round knockout.
Dana White referred to as potential battle fixing a ‘big concern’ as a November battle is probed
Now, the FBI is wanting into the battle, and White is intently watching the outcomes of that investigation.
‘Large concern. … Now that there is an investigation and it might be attainable that it occurred, yeah,’ he informed ESPN on Thursday.
‘We have all the time informed the fighters, as all of the playing stuff began to warmth up, steer clear of playing,’ White continued. ‘Are you aware how silly it’s important to be to become involved in one thing like that?’
U.S. Integrity, a Las Vegas agency that screens the betting market, can be investigating the battle.
And the UFC has additionally mentioned it is probing the match with associate Don Greatest Sports activities.
Whereas no motion has been introduced but in opposition to Nuerdanbieke or Minner, the UFC mentioned final Friday that fighters who stay with coach James Krause – Minner’s coach – can be quickly banned from the group.
Krause was suspended November 18 by the Nevada State Athletic Fee.
Darrick Minner kicks Shayilan Nuerdanbiek earlier than shedding by TKO quickly after on November 5
White was assured that any misconduct can be weeded out by the investigations.
‘In each sport, any person thinks they’re smarter than everyone else when actually they’re the dumbest man within the room,’ he mentioned.
‘And you’ll get caught — you’ll get caught and you’ll go to jail. It’s what it’s. Should you’re that dumb and also you’re keen to take that danger for cash. Smash your life for cash. We are able to inform folks till we’re blue within the face.
Identical factor as steroids, performance-enhancing medication. ‘Do not do it, USADA is testing, you are gonna get caught.’ However this can be a complete different stage. … Should you’re that silly, have enjoyable in jail.’
