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UFC Orders Integrity Review After Suspicious Betting on Dulgarian–Del Valle as NSAC Withholds Purse

UFC’s integrity partner IC360 is examining wagering on the bout following irregular line movement and a rapid first‑round submission.

Overview

  • Caesars and William Hill issued refunds to customers who lost bets on the fight, while DraftKings pulled select props and said it is investigating.
  • Odds on Isaac Dulgarian fell from about -250 to roughly -160 in the hours before the bout, with sharp shifts on first‑round outcome props prompting sportsbook alerts.
  • The Nevada State Athletic Commission has withheld Dulgarian’s entire fight purse pending its inquiry, according to reporting by Ariel Helwani.
  • Dulgarian was reported released by the UFC within a day of the loss, though the promotion has not linked the roster move to the wagering concerns.
  • Prominent analysts, including Michael Chiesa, questioned Dulgarian’s defensive grappling, intensifying scrutiny, while social‑media claims of FBI involvement remain unconfirmed.