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Daniel Cormier recounts calling alleged fixed UFC fight: ‘How in the world is this kid so bad’
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- The UFC has intensified efforts to combat suspicious betting and potential fight fixing after multiple incidents prompted FBI investigations.
- Daniel Cormier recalled a fight he commentated on where a fighter's unusually poor grappling raised red flags, later revealed to be an attempted fight fix under FBI scrutiny.
- The UFC monitors betting lines closely and will pull fights if irregular betting patterns suggest possible manipulation, as seen in cases involving Isaac Dulgarian and Darrick Minner.
- Fighters involved in suspicious activities have faced consequences such as release from the UFC and suspensions from athletic commissions.
- Cormier emphasized the UFC's commitment to maintaining the sport's authenticity by rigorously addressing betting irregularities and fight-fixing attempts.
