UFC Cuts Fighter After Suspicious Betting Activity
Isaac Dulgarian’s odds dropped sharply shortly before his fight, which he then lost in the first round.
Details of the Fight and Betting Concerns
At UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, Isaac Dulgarian, initially favored to win, was defeated in the first round by Yadier del Valle. Commentator and fighter Michael Chiesa described Dulgarian’s performance as an “F- performance” and “absolute trash.”
According to ESPN, Dulgarian’s betting odds shifted significantly from around -250 to approximately -130 just before the fight. The betting monitoring firm IC360 flagged unusual wagering activity favoring del Valle's first-round victory.
UFC and Regulatory Response
The Nevada Athletic Commission has withheld Dulgarian’s purse, as reported by Uncrowned, which also broke the story that Dulgarian had been released from the UFC after the loss.
“Like many professional sports organizations, UFC works with an independent betting integrity service to monitor wagering activity on our events. Our betting integrity partner, IC360, monitors wagering on every UFC event and is conducting a thorough review of the facts surrounding the Dulgarian vs. del Valle bout on Saturday, November 1. We take these allegations very seriously, and along with the health and safety of our fighters, nothing is more important than the integrity of our sport.”
Caesars Sportsbook announced it would refund bettors who placed wagers on Dulgarian to win.
Summary
Dulgarian was cut from the UFC amid suspicions of irregular betting patterns tied to his unexpected first-round loss, highlighting the organization's strict stance on fight integrity.
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