The FBI is reportedly looking closely at the world’s leading combat sports organization after a strange fight ending this past weekend.
At UFC Vegas 110, Isaac Dulgarian was choked out in the first round by opponent Yadier del Valle. However before the fight numerous sportsbooks flagged suspicious betting activity on the matchup and many would later offer refunds on the fight.
Mobile customers with losing bets on the Dulgarian UFC fight will receive a cash credit within 24 hours (singles), or within 24 hours of the last leg being determined (Parlay/SGP/Super Parlay) should that bet have won without that leg included.
— Caesars Sportsbook Support (@CaesarsHelp) November 2, 2025
Leading up to the fight the odds for Dulgarian to win sat around -285, but just moments before the fight Dulgarian’s odds plummeted to -130 before he would eventually lose. Integrity Compliance 360, the UFC’s betting integrity partner, flagged unusual wagering on del Valle to win the fight in the first round which would end up the result.
Following the fight the UFC cut Dulgarian from their roster but maintain it was due to his performance, not the controversy since the fight.
The organization has since released a statement in which they say, “We take these allegations very seriously, and along with the health and safety of our fighters, nothing is more important than the integrity of our sport.” They also said that IC360 will be investigating the fight and wagering.
Since the fight, MMA journalist Ariel Helwani says he has spoken to numerous fighters who claim they were asked if they would throw a fight for money and has even brought up the possibility of a scheme so low level fighters can get bigger pay days by throwing fights.
Helwani claims the FBI has been notified and are investigating although to what extent is not yet known.
Are fixed fights becoming a bigger problem in MMA than people realize? 🤔 #HelwaniShow pic.twitter.com/gIKRb1TzeJ
— Uncrowned (@uncrownedcombat) November 3, 2025
