Report: James Krause Pulled from Miles Johns’ Corner Due to Betting Investigation

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James Krause was removed from Miles John’s corner ahead of UFC Fight Night 215 due to on ongoing gambling probe involving the Glory MMA & Fitness coach.

According to a report from ESPN, the UFC and the Nevada State Athletic Commission determined that Krause should not be cornering fighters while the UFC Fight Night 214 bout between Darrick Minner and Nuerdanbieke Shayilan — which he cornered — is still under investigation by betting integrity firm U.S. Integrity. However, Krause was not suspended by the UFC as Johns indicated in a post-fight interview.

Minner vs. Shayilan attracted attention when the betting line shifted significantly toward Shayilan in the hours leading up to the fight, including a significant amount of wagering on the Chinese fighter to win inside of a round. Shayilan won the Nov. 5 bout via first-round TKO 67 seconds into Round 1 after a hobbled Minner clutched at his left leg early in the fight. It was later revealed that Minner may have been injured going into the fight, something for which he may face discipline from the NSAC for not disclosing the ailment ahead of time.

In addition to U.S. Integrity, the Minner-Shayilan fight is under investigation by the UFC’s betting integrity partner.

"The wagering activity around the Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke bout from Nov. 5 remains under review by our betting integrity partner Don Best Sports," the UFC said in a statement to ESPN on Saturday. "At this time, we have no information that either of the athletes involved in the bout, or anyone associated with their teams, was involved in any wrongdoing.”

Krause is a person of interest in the investigation not only because of his role as Minner’s coach and cornerman, but because he is a prominent figure in the MMA gambling world with a wagering podcast and a Discord channel with betting tips.

According to the report, the New Jersey Division of Gambling Enforcement sent a notice to the state’s sports books instructing them not to offer betting on any fight involving Krause “as a coach, trainer, promoter or fighter.” Krause has not publicly commented on the situation.