Whoops! Veteran Flyweight unknowingly admits he violated UFC’s strict betting rules, had friend bet on him to win (and proceeded to lose $7,000)
Posted by FightWire
This matters because UFC fighters are subject to strict betting rules, and Chairez’s reported comments could raise questions about compliance and possible consequences. It also keeps attention on how betting by fighters or people close to them can affect trust in MMA competition across promotions. Do you think fighters should face serious penalties for betting on their own fights, even if they bet on themselves to win?