Join the Miguel Delaney team: Inside Football Get exclusive insights and behind-the scenes access to the Miguel Delaney: inside newsletter Football Join the Miguel Delaney Inside newsletter Football NewsletterIsaac Dulgarian, who lost to Yadier del Valle in the featherweight match in Las Vegas Saturday, has been fired by the UFC, reports Uncrowned. Dulgarian’s loss sparked a debate on the internet. Dulgarian’s loss was the result of a sudden change in betting odds that raised suspicion among fans. Dulgarian had gone from being a significant favourite to a minor one. The American, 29, went from a -250 favourite to -154 just before the fight, which took place on the main card of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night at the promotion’s Apex venue in Las Vegas.Dulgarian tapped out to Cuba’s Del Valle, 29, due to a rear naked choke at the 3:41 mark of the first round. According to Uncrowned, he was released by the UFC. The Independent has contacted the promotion for comment.The result was deemed unlikely enough that certain bookies offered refunds to bettors who had picked Dulgarian to win.Caesars Sportsbook’s support account wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Mobile customers with losing bets on the Dulgarian UFC fight will receive a cash credit within 24 hours (singles), or within 24 hours of the last leg being determined (Parlay/SGP/Super Parlay) should that bet have won without that leg included. Retail customers should hold their tickets for now.”After failing a takedown attempt on Del Valle, Dulgarian was soon the victim of a rear naked choke – and was criticised by the UFC’s broadcast team for his efforts in defending the submission.“I’ve got to be honest here, that was an F- performance,” Michael Chiesa, a fighter and commentator. “It was absolute trash.”Del Valle’s victory kept him unbeaten as a professional at 10-0, while Dulgarian’s record fell to 7-2.
2025-11-03 17:44:39
UFC fighter Isaac Dulgarian reportedly released after controversial loss to Yadier del Valle
