Daniel Cormier recounts calling alleged fixed UFC fight: ‘How in the world is this kid so bad’ - MMA Fighting
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier shared his experience calling a fight that was later flagged for potential match-fixing. The incident highlights the UFC's ongoing collaboration with the FBI to monitor suspicious betting patterns.
Why it matters
The integrity of professional combat sports is under increased scrutiny as betting markets become more integrated with live events.
The UFC has stepped up efforts to derail any suspicious betting in the wake of several incidents that got the FBI involved to investigate potential fight fixing.
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier vividly remembers one particular fight that he was calling that ended up being flagged, although he had no idea at the time what was going on. Providing color commentary during the broadcast, Cormier noted that he was unloading on a fighter for failing to even attempt the most basic moves to stay out of trouble on the ground.
Later that night, Cormier got the next that the fighter involved was under investigation from the FBI for possible fight fixing claims.
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