Dana White Confirms UFC Met with FBI Over Isaac Dulgarian Fight-Fixing Allegations

The UFC is once again facing controversy, this time involving featherweight fighter Isaac Dulgarian. UFC President Dana White has revealed that the organization met with the FBI following suspicious betting activity surrounding Dulgarian’s recent fight at UFC Vegas 110. According to White, the incident was flagged by the UFC’s integrity monitoring partners after unusual betting patterns emerged just hours before the bout, leading to immediate concern.

The betting lines reportedly shifted dramatically, with heavy money coming in on Dulgarian losing early — a scenario that ultimately unfolded when he was finished in the first round by Yadier Del Valle. This triggered an internal review and a swift report to the FBI, as White made it clear the promotion takes such matters extremely seriously. “We called the FBI right after the fight ended,” White said, adding that while Dulgarian has denied any wrongdoing, “it definitely doesn’t look good for him.”

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UFC’s Ongoing Integrity Battle

The situation echoes the 2022 case involving Darrick Minner and coach James Krause, which led to lifetime bans and stricter gambling regulations within the UFC. Since then, the promotion has taken proactive steps to monitor betting trends and ensure fighter compliance. Dana White reaffirmed that there are not “hundreds of fights under investigation,” but when something appears suspicious, the UFC will act “guns blazing.”

Dulgarian’s Future in Question

At this stage, Dulgarian’s future in the UFC appears uncertain. Reports suggest his purse has been withheld, and he may have been released pending the outcome of the investigation. While no official charges have been filed, the involvement of federal authorities signals that the matter is being taken very seriously.

Fight fixing remains one of the gravest threats to the credibility of combat sports. As the UFC continues to expand its global reach and betting markets grow, maintaining the integrity of competition will be vital. For Isaac Dulgarian, this investigation could determine whether he has a future in professional fighting—or becomes another cautionary tale in the sport’s ongoing war against corruption.