T.J. Dillashaw<\/a>, who fought in UFC 280 while injured. In contrast to this past weekend’s fight, Dillashaw’s shoulder injury never surfaced before the contest. The sportsbooks didn’t slow down even as Minner’s injury became news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe odd betting activity caught the attention of the books, who contacted USI to take a closer look. In turn, the integrity association reached out to state gaming regulators and other sportsbooks with which it works. USI reportedly conducted a “thorough analysis” but hasn’t released any details on the outcome of its investigation.<\/p>\n
UFC Puts the Brakes on Betting<\/h2>\n The UFC recently changed its policy regarding betting by fighters. The practice isn’t welcome in the organization, and almost a complete ban is now in place.<\/p>\n
This includes those related to, train with, or working closely with certain athletes. Although this is the same in almost every major sport, there was some resistance from UFC fighters because many depend on the income they receive from betting.<\/strong><\/p>\nThis internal regulation bans fighters from betting on themselves or, more importantly, against themselves. In addition, they can’t place bets on matches, including round- or decision-based lines. The UFC, like other sports, has sponsored the betting industry and can’t afford to show any hint of betting impropriety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Darrick Minner, a veteran of 40 pro fights, was injured while landing a kick to the body of Chinese opponent Shayilan Nuerdanbieke during a match on the main card of UFC Vegas 64. Nuerdanbieke capitalized to secure the TKO, but it only brought controversy, as some believe the fight, which lasted all of 67 seconds, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":241310,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,81883,1074,82964],"tags":[82205,82204,81987],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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