Ex-UFC fighter Darrick Minner was suspended for 29 months by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Tuesday after he failed to report an injury prior to his fight in 2022 that eventually led to an investigation into betting irregularities involving his coach James Krause.
Minner was initially suspended alongside Krause back in December 2022, but he reached an adjudication agreement with the Nevada State Attorney General that was voted on and approved by the commission during a monthly meeting.
The 34-year-old veteran must also pay $235.56 in prosecution fees, but his suspension was made retroactive so he’s actually cleared to return to action as of March 26.
The investigation into betting irregularities started after Minner fought and lost to Shayilan Nuerdanbieke by first-round TKO at UFC Vegas 64 back in November 2022. Suspicions were raised after betting lines for the fight shifted dramatically just before the event kicked off with Minner becoming a massive underdog before ultimately losing the fight in just 67 seconds.
Minner and Krause were both suspended as the investigation began with several prominent sportsbooks actually refusing to take wagers on the UFC as a result.
Ex-UFC fighter Darrick Minner suspended 29 months after failing to report injury surrounding James Krause betting scandal
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