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The storm around the UFC’s latest gambling controversy has claimed an unexpected victim, Factory X, one of the sport’s most respected gyms. Coach Marc Montoya’s Colorado-based camp has produced fighters who embody discipline and grit. But the same gym has now found itself dragged into a swirl of false allegations after reports claimed that the FBI had raided the facility over fight-fixing suspicions linked to the Isaac Dulgarian case. The claims spread like wildfire across social media. A post from journalist @HarryMac declared, “Breaking Update: The FBI has raided Factory X. No arrests at this time but they’ve confiscated phones and conducted interviews.” The rumor sent shockwaves through the MMA community, already on edge after the suspicious betting activity surrounding Dulgarian’s loss to Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 110. But just hours later, Factory X fired back! ADVERTISEMENT Factory X responds as UFC Vegas 110 controversy continues to shake up the MMA sphere In their response to the claims, the gym wrote, “This is 100% false. However, the FBI is welcome to stop in anytime. We have absolutely nothing to hide.” The post was later amplified by @RealKevinK on X, and it came with a heavier statement that revealed the human toll of the controversy. According to the gym’s official statement, “There is a false report circulating that Factory X has been raided by the FBI following the events of last weekend’s UFC event. This is not true. The allegations that our gym had or has any sort of involvement in fight-fixing last weekend- or ever- is both devastating and heartbreaking. This is a family owned gym that has been in good standing in our community for over 15 years.” The gym didn’t just deny the report, it opened its doors to scrutiny, vowing transparency and faith in the process as they continued, “We unequivocally stand by our innocence and at this point would welcome a visit from the FBI as we have absolutely nothing to hide. We understand and accept it is human nature to for opinions from the outside looking in given the available information. We have no doubt the truth will prevail, justice will be served, and our good name will be restored.” ADVERTISEMENT But how did things spiral this far? UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the FBI was indeed investigating the Dulgarian-del–Valle bout after IC360, the promotion’s betting integrity partner, reported “unusual action.” According to the UFC boss, massive shifts in the betting lines raised alarms just hours before the UFC Vegas 110 fight. Dulgarian, once the heavy favorite, was submitted in the first round by rear-naked choke. ADVERTISEMENT Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports As White told TMZ, “So what we did was, we called the fighter and his lawyer, and said, ‘What’s going on? There’s some weird action going on in your bet, some weird betting action going on with your fight. Are you injured? Do you owe anybody money? Has anybody approached you?’ And the kid said, ‘No, absolutely not. I’m going to kill this guy.” He further confirmed that he had met with the FBI “twice” on the same day, and as per reports, the investigation snowballed quickly, and Dulgarian’s ties to Factory X, as well as his previous stint at James Krause’s Glory MMA, the epicenter of a prior betting scandal, drew immediate suspicion. Later reports by MMA Junkie also confirmed that Dulgarian has been released from his UFC contract. As such, the story of Factory X isn’t just another chapter in the UFC’s gambling saga. It’s a sobering reminder of how quickly reputations can be tarnished in the digital age, as coach Marc Montoya has now come out with a bold statement! ADVERTISEMENT Marc Montoya stands firm against allegations as he cuts ties with Isaac Dulgarian Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Montoya didn’t mince words. His voice carried a mix of frustration and conviction as he addressed the storm surrounding his gym’s alleged link to the UFC Vegas 110 betting scandal. He shared, “My gym is being attacked, my integrity is being attacked, and I just want to first and foremost say, we have nothing to do with any of these allegations that are being brought upon us.” As mentioned earlier, the controversy began after Isaac Dulgarian’s shocking first-round loss to Yadier del Valle, a fight that drew heavy suspicion due to massive betting shifts in the hours before the bout. When Dulgarian, a heavy favorite, fell by submission, critics were quick to point fingers, but according to Montoya, “And with that said, we as a team, myself as a person, I’ve never been involved in any type of betting format. I’ve actually never even placed a sports bet in my entire life. I couldn’t tell you how to do it.” ADVERTISEMENT But beneath the coach’s calm words lies the weight of an uncomfortable truth: the situation is far from over. He confirmed that Factory X had parted ways with Dulgarian following the controversy and further shared, “Whether he’s guilty or he’s innocent, in my prediction, Isaac Dulgarian is not gonna fight again.” Still, the questions linger. Will the ongoing investigation into Isaac Dulgarian’s fight at UFC Vegas 110 uncover deeper layers to this already tangled scandal? Or will Factory X’s innocence prove what many in the MMA community hope, that not every shadow cast deserves suspicion? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
