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Dana White at a UFC press conference; Photo: Reproduction.
Dana White came forward last Tuesday (5) to address the controversy involving an alleged result manipulation in the duel between Isaac Dulgarian e Yadier Del Valle At UFC Vegas 110, the Cuban won the fight by submission in the first round, confirming a sudden change in the odds of the fight in several betting houses around the world. The fight caught the attention of fans and media on social networks and resulted in the American's dismissal after the repercussions.
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In an interview with 'TMZ', White said he contacted Dulgarian even before the fight took place and made a point of making it clear that the organization, with the support of the FBI, will do everything possible to investigate and punish those involved in a rigorous and merciless manner.
“The company that monitors the betting told us about this fight, we called the fighter (Dulgarian) and his lawyer and asked if he was injured or if he owed money to anyone. He denied it. Literally, the first thing we did was call the FBI after the fight. I've already met with the FBI twice today. If you try to do this, we will be your worst enemies. We will go after you immediately with the FBI and do everything possible to ensure you go to prison,” he said.
Dana White broke his silence on the Isaac Dulgarian UFC betting scandal:
“Literally the first thing we did was call the FBI. I've met with the FBI twice today.
If you try to do this, we will be your worst enemy. We will immediately come after you with the FBI.”
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— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 5, 2025
This is not the first time the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has faced controversial situations related to betting companies. In 2020, former fighter and coach James Krause was banned from working as a cornerman at UFC events following a scandal involving athlete Darrick Minner. At the time, the veteran was accused of passing privileged information to bettors regarding an injury to his pupil, leading to a change in... odds for the fight against Shayilan Nuerdanbiekein November 2022.
James Krause has been investigated for alleged involvement with bookmakers. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
Dana White questioned fighters
D. White at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
When questioned about other UFC athletes who have publicly admitted to receiving offers to manipulate fights, the bald fighter appeared surprised and stated categorically that they will be required to participate in the investigation. Recently, Vince Morales, Vanessa Demopoulos e Lando vannata They confessed to incidents similar to the one being investigated.
“I see several fighters confessing online that they were approached. Seriously? Why didn’t you tell us this? Or better yet, why didn’t they talk to the law? They’re going to be approached by the FBI now,” concluded the Ultimate CEO, in his characteristic ironic tone.
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