Jeff Molina suspended amid involvement allegations in James Krause betting scandal
Jeff Molina has reportedly been suspended amid investigations relating to his involvement in the UFC betting scandal continue. Fighters have been stopped from betting
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#14 UFC Flyweight contender, Jeff Molina has been suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. An investigation related to his head coach James Krause in relation to the UFC betting scandal revealed Molina’s involvement. The fighter was allegedly involved in “some substantial way,” as per the Deputy Attorney General.
Krause was also suspended in December 2022 after an investigation was carried out for a suspected betting scandal and match-fixing. At UFC Vegas 64, Darrick Minner lost the fight via KO/TKO in the first round. However, the betting odds on different sports books changed dramatically as the fight went on. Darrick Minner became a huge underdog by the time he got KO’d.
The investigation carried out by the Nevada State Athletic Commission later revealed that Minner failed to disclose a pre-existing injury before UFC Vegas 64 loss. Minner and Krause were later suspended by the Athletic Commission until further notice.
Further investigations have led to the latest suspension of Jeff Molina due to allegations and evidence suggesting the fighter’s involvement with Krause.
Twitter explodes after Jeff Molina’s suspension due to alleged involvement in the UFC betting scandal
On Tuesday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission officially suspended Jeff Molina until further notice. His teammate and coach, James Krause was suspended in December 2022. Twitter has been buzzing since this disclosure as edits and memes start to go viral.
The UFC chief business officer, Hunter Campbell announced a change in the code of conduct after the incident. The change included a prohibition on fighters, teammates, and coaches from placing bets on fights.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has further discovered Krause’s connection with offshore sportsbooks and odds makers. James Krause may have been suspected of being a small pawn in a larger scandal.
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