MMA News Round-Up: UFC Betting-James Krause Situation Gets Heated; Ciryl Gane Shoots for Jon Jones; ONE Championship Fight Night 6 Weign-In Drama

We have some more updates from the existing news from the world of MMA. James Krause scandal has found a new controversy as a striking fact is found about the former UFC fighter and coach. Furthermore, Ciryl Gane has made a bold move and challenged former UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones. ‘Bon Gamin’ has supposedly snubbed a match against Francis Ngannou. Moreover, in ONE Fight Night 6 Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Anissa Meksen give their fans a scare at weigh-ins and hydration tests. More news follow-up as the MMA world is never out from one.

James Krause was an offshore gambling middleman

As per the ESPN reports, Krause was working as a middleman for offshore sportsbooks and bettors. Moreover, he worked for ABCBetting.ag. These are confirmed by some people who wagered back in 2019.

Krause also confessed to being a part of online betting groups that used tactics to circumvent betting limits. James Krause finds himself being investigated by several government agencies.

Furthermore, James Krause also opened up about gambling when he spoke in the “MMA Hour”. He said that he gambles on “just about every fight.”

Ciryl Gane has come out and challenged Jon Jones

With a much-anticipated return of Jon Jones in the heavyweight division on the horizon, he has started to get call-outs for a fight. Now, UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane wants a piece of the UFC Legend.

Gane took to Twitter to call out the former UFC light heavyweight champion. Moreover, Ciryl Gane also wants the fight to happen in March in Vegas.

Jones might be facing the current UFC heavyweight champion for the UFC gold. However, nothing is finalized yet and ‘Bon Gamin’ might have a shot against ‘Bones’ after all. Moreover, he may not be thinking about a fight against Francis Ngannou.

It remains to be seen what happens with the UFC Legend and his quest against UFC heavyweights.

Anissa Meksen and Rodtang Jitmuangnon give the fans a scare at the weigh-ins and hydration tests

Ric Auty, Senior director of competition, said after the closure of the official window, “Anissa Meksen has missed the weight and hydration testing window and therefore will not fight at ONE Fight Night 6.”

Her fight was scheduled with Stamp Fairtex who showed up with a tribute for the late Victoria Lee. However, it’s not clear why her opponent didn’t show up.

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Moreover from the event, Rodtang Jitmuangnon missed weight in his bout against Jiduo Yibu at flyweight. Nevertheless, the fight is set to happen after Jiduo Yibu agreed to fight at a catchweight of 136 pounds.

Some more news:

“Lazy King” Abdoul Abdouraguimov awaits a UFC call as he wants to learn fluent English, cut promos, and make exciting fights.

Zac Pauga and Jordan Wright meet in the middle at light heavyweight at UFC Fight Night 219 on Feb. 18 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

UFC veteran Anthony Rocco Martin allegedly faces an assault charge after allegedly threatening Florida cops.

Keith Lee, UFC fighter turned food critic has his TikTok audience crying over the Frankensons pizzeria review.

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