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Isaac Dulgarian Released by UFC Amid Oddsmaking Controversy After UFC Vegas 110 Loss

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LAS VEGAS — Featherweight prospect Isaac Dulgarian has been released by the UFC following his first-round submission defeat to Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 110, a bout now under a cloud after dramatic, last-minute betting line swings toward del Valle.

The loss — and the line movement

Dulgarian was tapped in Round 1 in a lopsided finish. Hours before the fight, sportsbooks saw sharp movement: odds that had favored Dulgarian swung heavily toward del Valle, with some markets reporting 100+ point shifts late. The cause of the shift remains unexplained.

ud83dudea8 BREAKING: Isaac Dulgarian has been released by the UFC, per @arielhelwani

While the official reason cited is last night’s loss, the decision comes amid controversy after Dulgarian’s betting odds drastically changed just before his fight at #UFCVegas110 last night

Reported reason vs.