Oscar De La Hoya is basking in a moment of vindication. The longtime UFC antagonist and boxing promoter couldn’t resist piling on after the mixed martial arts giant became entangled in a betting controversy that has reportedly drawn FBI involvement.
Suspicious Betting Activity at UFC Vegas 110
The uproar began with the Isaac Dulgarian vs. Yadier Del Valle fight at UFC Vegas 110. Dulgarian, a heavy betting favorite, saw his odds plummet dramatically shortly before the fight. When Dulgarian delivered a strangely tentative performance, social media erupted with accusations of fight-fixing.
According to reports, the UFC contacted the FBI following the event to assist with an inquiry into potential corruption within betting markets. While the UFC itself is not under investigation, it has pledged to cooperate fully.
De La Hoya’s Scathing Instagram Rant
That distinction didn’t stop De La Hoya from unloading on UFC CEO Dana White.
“News came out this week that I cannot ignore, and one of my enemies is in boiling hot shit,” De La Hoya said on Instagram. “My friend Dana White and the UFC are being investigated by the FBI for allegedly fixing over 100 fights. I mean, wow! Was anybody really surprised? No!”
De La Hoya’s tirade included colorful imagery about “hot lava cow dung” and “FBI crawling up your ass,” clearly enjoying the moment after years of public feuding with White.
Dana White’s Response
White quickly denied claims that the UFC was under direct investigation or that “hundreds of fights” were being probed. He also clarified that his organization was assisting the FBI, not the target of a case. White told reporters that any individuals caught fixing fights would face maximum consequences:
“We’ll do everything we can to make sure you go to prison.”
De La Hoya Takes Aim at TKO and the Ali Act
Never missing an opportunity to widen the target, De La Hoya also blasted TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of both the UFC and WWE, accusing them of trying to reshape boxing laws for corporate gain.
“These TKO guys are scumbags,” De La Hoya said. “They’re trying to change the Muhammad Ali Act to f*** boxers over. Get the f*** out of our sport. Everything you touch turns to absolute shit.”
He went on to warn fighters against signing with any TKO-affiliated boxing venture, citing the company’s $400 million antitrust settlement with former UFC fighters and now “a federal investigation into illegal activity.”
Schadenfreude on Full Display
As the MMA world waits to see whether the FBI’s probe uncovers wrongdoing, De La Hoya seems to be savoring what he views as poetic justice.
“Dana’s shirt is definitely stressed at this point, and he’s having a terrible week,” De La Hoya said. “But guess what? I’m having a great week.”
The Bottom Line
While the extent of the betting scandal remains unclear, the optics are grim for the UFC and golden for Oscar De La Hoya, who’s turned the controversy into ammunition against his longtime rival and the broader TKO empire.
In the battle of boxing versus MMA, De La Hoya’s grin says it all: for once, Dana White’s empire is on the defensive.
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