This is by far the first time that a gym or coach has gotten a blanket ban like that which considering the feuds that Dana White has had with multiple gyms, is saying something. Then again, none of those gyms have had allegations like this. I'm hoping that if Krause is cleared that the ban will be lifted.
UFC prohibits fighters trained by James Krause from competition amid betting investigations
Fighters training under James Krause will have to find a new team if they wish to continue to compete in the UFC.
The Las-Vegas based promotion will not allow athletes to step into the octagon if trained by Krause. UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell announced the news to the roster on Friday evening.
“Effective immediately, fighters who choose to continue to be coached by Krause or who continue to train in his gym, will not be permitted to participate in UFC events pending the outcome of the aforementioned government investigations,” Campbell wrote in a memo.
The ban of any fighter trained by Krause comes in the wake of ongoing investigations on potential insider betting and suspicious line movements surrounding a November bout between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke at UFC Fight Night 214.
Abnormal line activity was picked up hours before the fight, and Minner, who’s coached by Krause, quickly went down with an injury in the first round of the contest, which led many to believe he was injured entering the fight.
In the memo from Campbell, it was also revealed that Krause’s cornering license has been “suspended and would remain so while NSAC (Nevada State Athletic Commission) conducted an investigation into the matter.”
The UFC also announced that Minner has been released from the promotion.
Below is the full official statement of the UFC on Krause:
The Las-Vegas based promotion will not allow athletes to step into the octagon if trained by Krause. UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell announced the news to the roster on Friday evening.
“Effective immediately, fighters who choose to continue to be coached by Krause or who continue to train in his gym, will not be permitted to participate in UFC events pending the outcome of the aforementioned government investigations,” Campbell wrote in a memo.
The ban of any fighter trained by Krause comes in the wake of ongoing investigations on potential insider betting and suspicious line movements surrounding a November bout between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke at UFC Fight Night 214.
Abnormal line activity was picked up hours before the fight, and Minner, who’s coached by Krause, quickly went down with an injury in the first round of the contest, which led many to believe he was injured entering the fight.
In the memo from Campbell, it was also revealed that Krause’s cornering license has been “suspended and would remain so while NSAC (Nevada State Athletic Commission) conducted an investigation into the matter.”
The UFC also announced that Minner has been released from the promotion.
Below is the full official statement of the UFC on Krause:
“As per my communication to all athletes and mangers on October 17, 2022, the UFC Athlete Conduct Policy expressly prohibits UFC athletes from placing any wagers (directly or through a third party) on any UFC match, including placing wagers on themselves,” Campbell said in a written memo. “These same prohibitions against wagering also apply to an athlete’s coaches, managers, handlers, athletic trainers, and other individuals affiliated with the athletes or with UFC.
“This communication was an extension of UFC’s pre-existing (and since updated) fighter Code of Conduct as well as a recognition of various state, federal, and international laws and regulations expressly prohibiting conduct that threatens the integrity of the sport including, but not limited to, insider betting based on non-public information, fight-fixing, and other such misconduct.
Following a November 5 bout involving Darrick Minner, UFC was informed by sources that suspicious betting patterns had been observed on the fight. In the weeks following the fight, UFC has been cooperating with multiple ongoing government investigations into the facts and circumstances surrounding that contest. On November 18, the Nevada State Athletic Commission informed UFC and Minner’s coach, James Krause, that Krause’s license was suspended and would remain so while NSAC conducted an investigation into the matter.
UFC has since advised Krause, and the respective managers working with impacted fighters, that effective immediately, fighters who choose to continue to be coached by Krause or who continue to train in his gym, will not be permitted to participate in UFC events pending the outcome of the aforementioned government investigations.
Further, UFC has released Darrick Minner from the organization. Along with the safety and health of its fighters, UFC believes there is no more important component of professional mixed martial arts than the integrity of the sport. UFC will continue to take all necessary and appropriate steps to ensure compliance with and enforcement of its policies and those of the jurisdictions in which it operates.We appreciate your dedication to our sport and your efforts to ensure its integrity. If you have any questions about the UFC Athlete Conduct Policy, you may contact me.Please click here to review the full code of conduct, including prohibition on wagering.”
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Report: Ex-UFC fighter Tae Hyun Bang gets jail time for involvement in fight-fixing scheme
South Korean fighter Tae Hyun Bang was sentenced to 10 months in jail for taking thousands to throw a 2015 UFC fight.
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Tae Hyun Bang did 10 months in 2017 for similar accusations back when he fought Leo Kuntz.
In that case, they knew from betting lines leading up to the fight something was off.
I too think James Krause might be innocent here.
Darrick Minner fought on november 5th, 2022. Why did it take so long for them to say something if lines leading up to that fight were off.
Yeah something isn't right here.
The way Krause talked so openly about using multiple accounts to gamble, I thought he would definitely be smart enough to have all his bases covered.
But if he bet against the athletes he coached, as some are saying, he was only incriminating himself.
But if he bet against the athletes he coached, as some are saying, he was only incriminating himself.
Well isn't that more than a little screwed up!
Thanks for sharing this news about the UFC prohibiting fighters trained by James Krause from competition amid betting investigations. It's a concerning situation, and the UFC must take steps to ensure that the sport remains fair and free of any potential insider betting.
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Yeah, I wonder how Krause though he could get away with the whole thing.
Hey there, it's always sad to see fighters being prohibited from competing, primarily due to something outside their control. It's understandable why the UFC has taken this step, though, as they need to protect the integrity of the sport.
Yeah, there was a similar issue that happened towards the end of Strikeforce.
Hey there, it's always sad to see fighters being prohibited from competing, primarily due to something outside their control. It's understandable why the UFC has taken this step, though, as they need to protect the integrity of the sport. Fighters, coaches, and everyone involved in the sport must follow the rules and regulations to ensure a fair playing field for all athletes. Luckily, I didn't put a bet at Canlı Casino this time, as I would lose. I love betting there.
Of course this was Strikeforce under Zuffa ownership.
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