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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<\/a> Vegas 64. Nuerdanbieke capitalized to secure the TKO, but it only brought controversy, as some believe the fight, which lasted all of 67 seconds, was rigged.<\/p>\n

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Shayilan Nuerdanbieke delivers a blow to Darrick Minner in their UFC Vegas 64 fight. A series of bets ahead of the fight has some people questioning the outcome. (Image: ESPN<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

U.S. Integrity<\/a> (USI), a U.S-based betting integrity company, is investigating the fight, according to a report by ESPN<\/em>. The investigation comes after multiple sportsbooks across the country reported suspicious wagering on the featherweight contest.<\/p>\n

The odds of Nuerdanbieke defeating Minner increased dramatically in the hours before their contest. Bettors began putting money on the Chinese fighter to win and take out his opponent in the first round. So much movement that close to the start of the match didn’t go unnoticed.<\/p>\n

It wasn’t just the number of bets that set off alarms, but the number of bettors placing large amounts on Nuerdanbieke winning by knockout in Round 1. After a particularly damaging body kick, Minner seemed to have injured his leg. Nuerdanbieke quickly moved in for victory and ended the fight by landing a big knee, followed by a flurry of blows.<\/p>\n

Too Much Action Scares the Books<\/h2>\n

According to ESPN,<\/em> Minner had a knee injury before the bout, which could have led to increased betting in favor of his Chinese opponent. His manager, Andrew Lee, denied the rumor.<\/p>\n

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Some fight fans believed Minner lost intentionally, while others believed he shouldn’t have been in the octagon. It was similar to that of 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>\n

The 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>\n

This 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":"

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