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Dana White Meets With FBI as He Vows to Investigate UFC Gambling Controversy With Kash Patel

Large bets on underdog Yadier del Valle triggered UFC and FBI probes after favorite Isaac Dulgarian lost, prompting Dulgarian's release and ongoing gambling misconduct investigation.

  • On Saturday, Integrity Compliance 360 alerted the UFC to abnormal betting on Isaac Dulgarian vs Yadier del Valle at UFC Fight Night, prompting a joint UFC and FBI investigation.
  • Integrity Compliance 360 flagged large wagers on Yadier del Valle before the fight and asked the UFC if officials were aware, prompting questions to the fighter and his lawyer.
  • Isaac Dulgarian, the favored fighter, lost by first-round submission to Yadier del Valle at UFC Fight Night, an abrupt finish contrasted by heavy betting on Dulgarian.
  • Shortly after the result, the UFC released Isaac Dulgarian from the promotion and Caesars Sportsbook announced it would refund bets amid the FBI investigation.
  • A prior 2023 episode involving James Krause and Darrick Minner set a precedent for suspensions tied to unusual wagers, while Dana White stressed Saturday's incident does not indicate a larger problem and highlighted UFC's partnership with Integrity Compliance 360.
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