UFC will ban fighters associated with James Krause while the government completes its probe into Krause’s betting affairs
UFC is taking a strong stance toward MMA fighters and their continued relationship with James Krause.Friday in an email that all fighters that those who are still coached by Krause or still train at his gym will not be allowed to participate in UFC sanctioned events while the government completes its probe into Krause.
“UFC believes there is no more important component of professional mixed martial arts than the integrity of the sport,” the statement. “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.”
Currently, Minner faces a potential punishment for not revealing a leg injury that he was dealing with prior to losing the November bout. Even more, per theHours before the Minner-Nuerdanbieke fight, several sportsbooks indicated suspicious betting interest for Neurdanbieke to win by a knockout in the first round as well as for the fight to go fewer than 2.5 rounds.
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