Fight fixing a ‘huge concern,’ admits UFC boss

The organization has been embroiled in a betting scandal in recent weeks

UFC President Dana White has stressed his “huge concern” over suspicions of fight fixing within the league as investigations continue into alleged impropriety relating to a bout promoted by his organization last month.

A November fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke remains under investigation for alleged insider betting after a suspicious surge in gambling activity in the hours before the contest, with heavy wagers being placed on Minner to lose within the first round.

Minner, who appeared to be injured when the fight began, was finished 67 seconds into the fight by Nuerdanbieke.

He was subsequently released by the promotion and his coach, James Krause was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission pending the findings of its investigation. Krause operates a betting tips website, which had close to 5,000 members before it was recently shut down.

There are no allegations of illegality concerning Nuerdanbieke.

Darrick Minner has now been cut from the UFC following the recent investigation with James Krause!