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The UFC is currently going through a betting investigation all thanks to some odd occurrences in early November. Dana White is asked for updates and he gets wildly intense in answering the questions.
Obviously, the UFC President is unable to provide much information about the investigation right now. Even so, he lets everyone know what’s at stake for those involved in the alleged scandal.
According to MMA Junkie, Dana White got a bit intense when discussing the betting investigation. In early November, there was an odd line movement right before Darrick Minner took on Shayilan Nuerdanbieke. Since then, White has cut Minner from the roster and banned trainer James Krause. Listen to White’s comments below.
“They’re going to f*cking federal prison”: Dana White discusses where things stand with the ongoing UFC betting investigation.
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— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) December 11, 2022
This is a rather serious situation, as potential fixed fights aren’t a great look for sports betting or the UFC. So, you can understand why Dana White gets so fired up when discussing the gambling investigation. For now, it’s unclear when this will resolve and we likely won’t know for several more months.
With Minner cut from the roster and Krause no longer coaching, the UFC President is doing everything possible to put the situation in the rearview mirror. So much so, that the organization announced that any fighters who train with James Krause, for now, cannot compete in the UFC.
With that said, keep an eye out for any updates regarding this issue. It’s still not clear whether or not Minner and Krause did anything illegal or not. In the end, only time will tell.