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UFC’s Jeff Molina says illegal gambling suspension ‘insane,’ points to McGregor double standard

In short, UFC flyweight Jeff Molina doesn’t believe his punishment fits the crime.

In short, UFC flyweight [autotag]Jeff Molina[/autotag] doesn’t believe his punishment fits the crime.

On Tuesday, Molina and former UFC featherweight Darrick Minner received multiyear suspensions from the Nevada Athletic Commission for their roles in an illegal betting scheme involving former UFC fighter and coach James Krause. Molina and Minner were teammates at Krause’s Glory MMA gym in Missouri.

Authorities were tipped off by suspicious betting line movement leading up to Minner’s loss to Shayilan Nuerdanbieke in November 2022. During the fight, Minner was quickly hindered by a leg injury before losing by TKO due to strikes. A federal investigation revealed that Minner fought with a serious knee injury, which Molina had knowledge of and wagered on the fight.

The NAC suspended Minner 29 months after he “failed to disclose a serious injury he sustained to his knee” prior to the bout. Molina received a three-year suspension for failing to disclose Minner’s injury and then willingly placing a significant bet on the fight.

After receiving his punishment, Molina, in response to a user on X, called it “insane” while highlighting that UFC star Conor McGregor often flaunts his bets on social media without action being taken against him.

“My words were twisted here,” Molina wrote in a series of tweets. “I wagered on the entire card. It’s how I made extra money on the side when I wasn’t fighting and all I do is watch fights. I had wagers on both sides of the fight and my ‘significant’ bet was less than $500. The only thing I’m guilty of was continuing to wager on fights after the UFC emailed us telling us to stop. Getting a 3-year suspension for continuing to bet two weeks after getting an email that said to stop is insane. McGregor can post his million dollar bet slip every month on a main event as a fighter on the roster and no one blinks an eye. Def a double standard there.”

Molina took umbrage with the user’s suggestion that he should face a lifetime ban from the UFC, which isn’t uncommon for other major pro sports leagues such as the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball, which infamously banned Pete Rose for life and has kept him out of the Baseball Hall of Fame for decades.

“What I completely disagree with is saying I deserve a ‘lifetime ban’ for my $350 wagers I had on the entire card,” Molina wrote. “I made a mistake by continuing to wager no doubt and a 3 yr suspension is beyond suffice, but acting like 23-year-old me was this fight fixing mastermind making millions of dollars is comical. The fact is a fighter fought injured which happens literally all the time and obviously word got out.”

Molina’s suspension is retroactive and expires November 5, 2025.

When he resumes his career, Molina will try to extend his winning streak to 11 fights. He most recently won a split decision against Zhalgas Zhumagulov on June 4, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 207.

Jeff Molina, Darrick Minner receive multiyear suspensions after UFC gambling investigation

Two fighters implicated in the UFC illegal betting investigation involving James Krause have received their punishments.

LAS VEGAS – Two fighters connected to the federal investigation of an illegal betting scheme involving former UFC fighter and coach [autotag]James Krause[/autotag] have received formal sanctioning by the Nevada Athletic Commission.

At a monthly NAC meeting Tuesday, UFC flyweight [autotag]Jeff Molina[/autotag] and former UFC featherweight [autotag]Darrick Minner[/autotag] had disciplinary hearings before the commission where they both received multiyear suspensions.

Molina received a three-year suspension and was fined $235.56 in prosecution fees for failing to disclose his teammate Minner’s injury and then willingly placing a significant bet on the fight. Molina’s suspension expires November 5, 2025.

“Having direct knowledge of a serious injury sustained by a fellow fighter, Darrick Minner, Molina failed to inform the commission of the serious injury, violation of NAC 467.885, and instead of informing the commission, additionally placed a significant bet with a gaming entity on Minner’s fight,” attorney general representative Matthew Feely said.

Minner was suspended 29 months and fined $235.56 in prosecution fees after he “failed to disclose a serious injury he sustained to his knee” prior to a Nov. 5, 2022 bout. The suspension will be retroactive, meaning Minner is eligible to return to action March 26, 2025.

“(The failure came) specifically on his pre-fight medical questionnaire to the question, ‘Have you had any injuries to your elbows, hands, knees, ankles, or feet that need evaluation or examination?’ Minner responded by checking the box that stated no,” Feely said.

Feely said Molina admitted to his violation but also presented the commission with a letter explaining his side of the story. Contents of the letter were not made public.

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Molina had been suspended since January 2023 for what the commission deemed “substantial” involvement in the “gaming scheme” involving coach Krause. Minner, who was one-half of the bout that sparked investigations due to unusual betting line movements, was suspended in December 2022 for what the commission said was failure to disclose an injury.

Neither fighter has competed since Minner’s quick November 2022 loss to Shayilan Nuerdanbieke was flagged due to suspicious betting line movement. Minner appeared to quickly be hindered by a leg injury before he was finished by Nuerdanbieke strikes.

Shortly after the bout, U.S. Integrity launched an investigation and several gaming commissions disallowed UFC fights from being bet on. Weeks after the bout, Krause was pulled from cornering another one of his fighters, Miles Johns, in the UFC.

Days later, the UFC announced it was barring its athletes from training with Krause or at his gym. Krause was then suspended by the NAC.

UFC CEO Dana White, who had initially brushed off the issue, revealed things were more serious than he initially believed and added the FBI was involved in the investigation.

“Do you know what the outcome of this is? Like, if I penalize them, you get cut,” White said at the time. “They’re gonna go to f*cking federal prison. Federal. F*cking. Prison. If you’re that f*cking stupid and somebody else wants to do it, knock yourself out. There’s not enough money in it to ruin your life and, not go to jail, go to federal prison.”

According to a lengthy report by ESPN, Krause worked as an agent for offline sportsbook ABCBetting.ag where individuals could place bets through him. Krause offered a line of credit and referral kickbacks.

Minner was released by the UFC in December 2022. In a June 2024 interview with MMA History Podcast, Minner claimed he had not been contacted by any investigative body except the NAC.

Krause largely remained out of the public eye since the investigation launched, though recently began posting real estate advice on his Facebook page. He remains suspended by the NAC.

UFC gambling probe: Jeff Molina, Darrick Minner set for Nevada disciplinary hearings

It’s been more than two years since a federal investigation was launched into James Krause and a potential illegal UFC betting scheme.

Two fighters embroiled by the investigations into potential illegal wagering on UFC fights will go before the Nevada Athletic Commission after more than two years on temporary suspension.

UFC flyweight [autotag]Jeff Molina[/autotag] and former UFC featherweight [autotag]Darrick Minner[/autotag] are set for disciplinary hearings next Tuesday in Las Vegas, according to the NAC.

No further details were revealed, but typically hearings of this nature result in the announcement of sanctions, including suspensions or fines.

Molina has been suspended since January 2023 for what the commission deemed “substantial” involvement in the “gaming scheme” involving coach James Krause. Minner, who was one-half of the bout that sparked investigations due to unusual betting line movements, was suspended in December 2022 for what the commission said was failure to disclose an injury.

Neither fighter has competed since Minner’s quick November 2022 loss to Shayilan Nuerdanbieke was flagged due to suspicious betting line movement. Minner appeared to quickly be hindered by a leg injury before he was finished by Nuerdanbieke strikes.

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Shortly after the bout, U.S. Integrity launched an investigation and several gaming commissions disallowed UFC fights from being bet on. Weeks after the bout, Krause was pulled from cornering another one of his fighters, Miles Johns, in the UFC.

Days later, the UFC announced it was barring its athletes from training with Krause or at his gym. Krause was then suspended by the NAC.

UFC CEO Dana White, who had initially brushed off the issue, revealed things were more serious than he initially believed and added the FBI was involved in the investigation.

“Do you know what the outcome of this is? Like, if I penalize them, you get cut,” White said at the time. “They’re gonna go to f*cking federal prison. Federal. F*cking. Prison. If you’re that f*cking stupid and somebody else wants to do it, knock yourself out. There’s not enough money in it to ruin your life and, not go to jail, go to federal prison.”

According to a lengthy report by ESPN, Krause worked as an agent for offline sportsbook ABCBetting.ag where individuals could place bets through him. Krause offered a line of credit and referral kickbacks.

Minner was released by the UFC in December 2022. In a June 2024 interview with MMA History Podcast, Minner claimed he had not been contacted by any investigative body except the NAC.

Krause largely remained out of the public eye since the investigation launched, though recently began posting real estate advice on his Facebook page. He remains suspended by the NAC.

UFC turns to ProhiBet to assist insider betting crackdown, shares presentation with fighters

As the James Krause investigation continues, the UFC has announced new measures to combat illegal insider wagering.

The UFC’s efforts to crack down on unethical and illegal insider betting continues.

On Wednesday, the promotion announced its partnership with ProhiBet, which will monitor for potential violations to ensure policy compliance.

“ProhiBet offers a comprehensive solution for monitoring compliance with these regulatory requirements via an encrypted decentralized cross-monitoring and notification platform,” the UFC said in a statement.

Additionally, athletes and their teams received an 11-minute video presentation by U.S. Integrity describing and reinforcing protocols. The video, which MMA Junkie obtained a copy of Wednesday, is titled “2023 UFC Education Course on Sports Betting.” It highlights betting terminology, who classifies as a prohibited bettor, what behaviors are prohibited, and the protocol for reporting an incident.

“An athlete who becomes aware or has knowledge of any incident that constitutes athlete misconduct must immediately notify UFC by contacting the UFC legal department,” the video states. “Failure to report an incident will constitute conduct detrimental to the integrity of UFC and will be subject to sanctions under this UFC Athlete Conduct Policy.

“Additionally, athletes are strongly encouraged to notify UFC by contacting the UFC legal department with information related to facts and circumstances they believe to be suspicious or indicative of integrity concerns regarding any UFC match or event whether originating with insiders or other third parties. Confidentiality concerning any such communications will be maintained by UFC to the extent practical.”

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The course comes as the latest in string of memos sent over the past nine months by UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell following an investigation into Glory MMA & Fitness head coach [autotag]James Krause[/autotag].

Krause, who is pictured in the presentation, was suspended and banned from coaching UFC fighters after betting lines moved suspiciously for a Nov. 5, 2022 bout involving one of his fighters, [autotag]Darrick Minner[/autotag], who also was later suspended.

According to ESPN, an FBI investigation is still ongoing pertaining to Krause, who allegedly ran offshore betting accounts. Additionally, UFC flyweight [autotag]Jeff Molina[/autotag], a member of Glory MMA & Fitness, remains suspended for his potential involvement in insider wagering.

“USI also turned over all anonymous tips, including details of the illegal ‘bookie’ operation, to the appropriate authorities who issued subpoenas to all involved individuals,” one presentation slide reads.

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Krause isn’t the only one pictured in the presentation. UFC featherweight [autotag]Dennis Buzukja[/autotag] is also pictured.

“In June 2022, USI identified a fighter who placed a wager on himself to win a Dana White’s Contender Series event,” text below the photo reads. “The fighter placed a wager equal to their entire purse on themselves to win the fight.”

It continues, “While the ethics of betting on yourself can be debated, betting on athletic contests you are associated with or competing in is illegal in many jurisdictions under ‘Prohibited Bettor’ regulations.”

The presentation closes by reiterating a warning that violators will be caught and will likely severely damage their careers.

“U.S. Integrity has ample access to pertinent data sets. Our platform is robust and comprehensive,” it reads. “If something nefarious or malicious were to occur in relation to sports betting, we will find it and we highlight it to the appropriate parties and the relevant contacts.”

“… There’s no sum of money that’s worth it for any impropriety related to sports betting. Reputational harm alone will cost you a career and potentially result in criminal proceedings. It’s not worth it.”

UFC’s Jeff Molina comes out as bisexual after intimate video leaks; first open LGBTQ male fighter

Under less-than-ideal circumstances, Jeff Molina became first male UFC fighter to come out as being part of the LGBTQ community.

Under less-than-ideal circumstances, UFC flyweight [autotag]Jeff Molina[/autotag] has revealed that he is bisexual, making him the first male UFC fighter to come out as being part of the LGBTQ community.

Molina made the announcement Friday in a lengthy Twitter post in response to an intimate video of him being stolen and leaked online.

“TLDR: im bi,” Molina wrote. “Not the way I wanted to do this but the chance to do it when I was ready was taken from me. I’ve tried to keep my dating life private from social media.”

Molina opened up about his “suppressed feelings” growing up and as his combat sports career advanced. He also expressed concerns about coming out to a community of MMA fans and fighters who regularly express homophobic sentiment.

“I’m a pretty masculine dude and that bro-y banter and sus [sic] sense of humor has always been how I am,” Molina said. “The thought of my buddies, teammates, and ppl [sic] I look up to looking at me different let alone treating me different for something I can’t control was something I couldn’t fathom. In a sport like this where a majority of the fans being the homophobic c***suckers they are I didn’t see myself doing this during this part of my career. I wanted to be known for my skills and what I’ve dedicated the last 11 years of my life to and not the ‘bi UFC fighter’ that I’m sure would just be translated to ‘gay UFC fighter.'”

Molina, 25, unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight last June after he shared on social media that he was excited to wear the UFC’s Pride Month shorts for his fight against Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC Fight Night 207. Molina went on to win a split decision.

That was the last time Molina has competed in the octagon. He’s currently serving a suspension handed down by the Nevada Athletic Commission for his alleged role in a UFC betting scandal that his coach, James Krause, is at the center of.

Molina has been in the UFC since winning on Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2020. He’s 11-2 overall and 3-0 in the promotion, currently riding a 10-fight winning streak.

UFC’s Jeff Molina suspended for alleged ‘substantial’ involvement in ongoing James Krause investigation

“Evidence has come to light, leading to allegations that respondent Jeff Molina was involved in some substantial way in the gaming scheme currently under ongoing investigation related to James Krause,” a commission representative said.

(Editor’s note: Story updated at 8:35 p.m. ET to reflect new information from a UFC statement released to ESPN.)

UFC flyweight [autotag]Jeff Molina[/autotag] was formally suspended Tuesday by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) for allegations of “substantial” involvement in the “gaming scheme” that allegedly involved his coach, [autotag]James Krause[/autotag].

At a monthly meeting held in Las Vegas, Molina was handed a temporary suspension by the commission, which will continue until investigations conclude. An online database Tuesday showed Molina has been removed from the UFC’s fighter roster, however, he has not been released from the promotion pending the ongoing investigations, according to a statement released from the promotion to ESPN.

“Evidence has come to light, leading to allegations that respondent Jeff Molina was involved in some substantial way in the gaming scheme currently under ongoing investigation related to James Krause,” Nevada Attorney General’s Office representative Joel Bekker said. “Based on this evidence pursuant to NRS 467.117, executive director (Jeff) Mullen temporarily suspended the respondent’s license on Dec. 15, 2022. It is now being requested this suspension be continued pending the resolution of investigations and any subsequent disciplinary action.”

No further details were provided into the allegations pertinent to Molina’s involvement specifically. However, ESPN reported earlier this month Molina was quoted as encouraging members to join a betting group established and run by Krause.

“He’s trained w/ a lot of the fighters, lives and breathes this sport as a coach/fighter, & at times has the scoop on injuries — non-announced matchups — how fighters look like in camp, etc.,” Molina reportedly wrote in the group. “In stocks, this is called insider trading, in MMA betting it’s called James Krause. For the last 6 months, all my bills including mortgage and car note have been paid via Krause’s picks. Do yourself a favor and join the VIP.”

A former UFC fighter who transitioned into a coach for over a dozen UFC fighters, Krause was suspended weeks after significantly suspicious line movement occurred in the hours leading up to a fight that involvement one of his athletes, Darrick Minner.

On Dec. 2, the UFC issued a notice to all fighters restricting them from training under, or associating with, Krause. The same day, the promotion announced it released Minner from his contract.

Krause and Minner were both suspended by Nevada after they allegedly failed to disclose an injury. Minner suffered a leg injury early in the bout and was finished with strikes. The finish cashed much of the suspicious prop bet action. In the weeks that followed, several gaming commissions in North America issued restrictions on UFC wagering.

In late December, Molina was removed from a scheduled Jan. 14 bout and his license was listed as suspended in the official ABC database, MixedMartialArts.com, though there was no official word as to why until Tuesday.

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Report: Suspended coach James Krause allegedly worked for offshore online sportsbook

According to an ESPN report, UFC fighter Jeff Molina once wrote, ‘In stocks this is called insider trading in MMA betting it’s called James Krause.’

Former UFC fighter and Glory MMA & Fitness coach [autotag]James Krause[/autotag], a subject of an ongoing betting scandal investigation, worked as an intermediate for an offshore sportsbook, according to a new report.

Per a lengthy report published Thursday by ESPN, anonymous sources claimed they placed bets through Krause, who served as an agent for ABCBetting.ag since at least 2019. The sources claimed Krause offered a line of credit and referral kickbacks, and took payments through Venmo or Paypal.

Krause, as well as two of his UFC-rostered fighters, [autotag]Darrick Minner[/autotag] and [autotag]Jeff Molina[/autotag], were suspended indefinitely by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) in recent weeks after they failed to disclose an injury. Krause and Minner were suspended after a Nov. 5 bout was flagged for suspicious betting activity.

An unusual amount of bets came in on his opponent Shayilan Nuerdanbieke to finish the fight. Minner quickly appeared to injure his leg in Round 1. He was finished soon thereafter with strikes.

In the wake of the bout, multiple gaming commissions in North America halted wagering on UFC events, and multiple investigative agencies are now reportedly involved.

Minner was released from his contract, as the UFC in December banned its fighters from associating with Krause or training at his gym. Molina, who was scheduled for a Jan. 14 fight, was suspended weeks after.

Krause has yet to comment. When contacted by ESPN, Minner recently declined anything unusual happened pre-fight, though he admitted he suffered a minor knee injury prior to the fight. He declined to comment on Krause’s potential involvement with the sportsbooks.

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Prior to the implementation of anti-wagering language in the UFC’s fighter code of conduct, which was edited in October, Krause admitted to betting on fights, even those he was involved in (per The MMA Hour). Krause mentioned he took over other bettors’ accounts, seen as a potential method to evade betting limits.

Krause branded a podcast “1% Club,” which discussed picks, predictions and bets. He had a “1% Club” subscription-based chat group on the social platform Discord. According to the report Thursday, Molina was part of the Discord and encouraged others to join.

“He’s trained w/ a lot of the fighters, lives and breathes this sport as a coach/fighter, & at times has the scoop on injuries — non-announced matchups — how fighters look like in camp, etc.,” Molina reportedly wrote in the group. “In stocks, this is called insider trading, in MMA betting it’s called James Krause. For the last 6 months, all my bills including mortgage and car note have been paid via Krause’s picks. Do yourself a favor and join the VIP.”

The NAC has its next batch of hearings set for a monthly meeting Tuesday in Las Vegas. Molina, as well as an unnamed “confidential respondent,” are listed on the agenda.

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Report: UFC flyweight Jeff Molina the latest suspension amid betting scandal

The fallout from the investigation into suspicious betting patterns from a recent UFC fight continues.

The fallout from the investigation into suspicious betting patterns from a recent UFC fight continues.

UFC flyweight [autotag]Jeff Molina[/autotag] (11-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) shows as under suspension by the Nevada Athletic Commission in the mixedmartialarts.com fighter database. UFC broadcast partner ESPN reported that his suspension doesn’t have a reason attached to it, but is because he has been linked to an investigation around the Nov. 5 fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke.

Suspicious betting patterns were discovered in the hours leading up to that fight, which Minner lost by TKO quickly into the first round. Among the wagers that spiked the day of the fight included one that Nuerdanbieke would win by first-round knockout. It later was revealed that Minner entered the fight injured, but neither he nor Glory MMA & Fitness coach James Krause, a retired longtime UFC fighter, disclosed the injury to the NAC.

The UFC’s internal investigation found enough to release Minner from his contract, and not long after the promotion banned Krause from cornering fighters while the probe continues – and anyone who continues to be coached by Krause or train at his gym near Kansas City, Mo., no longer is welcome in the UFC.

The investigation into possible fight fixing now includes multiple federal government entities, including the FBI.

Molina was scheduled to fight Jimmy Flick on Jan. 14, but pulled out of that fight the day after the UFC’s announcement that Krause fighters are on the outs for now unless they change gyms and ditch him as a coach.

The Krause and Minner suspensions were extended by the NAC earlier this month and are based on the failure to disclose an injury, though Nevada deputy attorney general Joel Bekker said at the most recent NAC monthly meeting those suspensions could be extended if the investigation reveals additional violations.

The UFC currently counts online sportsbook DraftKings as one of its biggest sponsors, and betting odds are mentioned for every fight, either verbally or as part of on-screen graphics. In addition, the odds are a regular in-fight topic of conversation on the air among the broadcast crew.

For years, UFC fighters merely were told to distance themselves from betting on fights, including their own, as a suggestion. But more recently, they’ve been expressly forbidden to bet on their own fights, or any other UFC fight, in language that is part of their fighter code of conduct.

The 25-year-old Molina has trained for years with Krause. He won his way into the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2020 and has gone 3-0 in the promotion. In June, he took a split decision from Zhalgas Zhumagulov for his 10th straight win.

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Jeff Molina defiende los calzoncillos del Mes del Orgullo de la UFC y se vuelve viral

El prospecto de peso mosca de la UFC Jeff Molina está experimentando una recién encontrada fama que no ha logrado comprender. “Siento raro ser apreciado por algo que debería ser p**che decencia común”, le dijo Molina a “The MMA Hour” este lunes. …

El prospecto de peso mosca de la UFC Jeff Molina está experimentando una recién encontrada fama que no ha logrado comprender.

“Siento raro ser apreciado por algo que debería ser p**che decencia común”, le dijo Molina a “The MMA Hour” este lunes.

Tras su victoria por decisión dividida sobre Zhalgas Zhumagulov el sábado en la UFC Fight Night 207, Molina (11-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) se molestó por las críticas que recibió tras anunciar a mitad de la semana de peleas que estaba emocionado por usar los shorts designados para promover el Mes del Orgullo en apoyo a la comunidad LGBTQ.

Un video de los comentarios de Molina compartido por MMA Junkie se hizo viral y ha sido visto 1.1 millones de veces en Twitter, hasta el momento de esta publicación, y procovó un remolino de comentarios de casi 48 horas para el peleador de 24 años.

Traducción: Jeff Molina se molesta por los comentarios negativos que recibió por usar los calzoncillos del mes del orgullo de la UFC.
“Pensé que la gente del 2022 tendría la mente un poco más abierta, no que serían pedazos de mi**da. Pero supongo que me equivoqué”.

 

Molina indicó que la mayoría de los comentarios que ha recibido han sido positivos y que vienen de personas que generalmente no siguen a la MMA, pero que una parte sigue mostrando su peor cara.

“He recibido las dos posturas, y está bien. El odio no me molesta, es más sorprendente que nada”, dijo Molina.

Y añadió, “Siento que me están apreciando por algo por lo que no debería ser apreciado, si es que eso hace sentido… es como que te aplaudan por decir que el asesinato es malo. Debería ser simple sentido común: violar está mal, el racismo está mal, sentir odio hacia alguien por a quien deciden amar está mal. Al final del día, ¿a quién chin**dos le importa? Es lo único que hace que esta situación se sienta extraña.”

 

Artículo traducido por Ana Lucía Toledo

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Jeff Molina disappointed by fan backlash for wearing UFC’s Pride Month shorts: ‘It’s f*cking ridiculous’

Jeff Molina goes off at the criticism he received for wearing UFC’s Pride Month shorts at UFC Fight Night 207.

LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Jeff Molina[/autotag] is not happy with a portion of the MMA community.

The UFC flyweight prospect fought and won on Saturday night while wearing the rainbow-colored font fight shorts the UFC released in support of Pride Month. Molina (11-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC), who earned a split decision win over Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC Fight Night 207, said he received plenty of fan backlash in the lead up to the fight when he announced he’d be wearing the shorts come fight night at the UFC Apex.

The 24-year-old Molina was surprised to receive such a response.

“I was honestly shocked,” Molina told reporters at the post-fight news conference. “So I picked the colors because I thought it looked cool and then also it supports a good cause, you know. But I will support anything of a community that’s been oppressed and ostracized for some time now for something they can’t help. I’ll get behind any of that.

“I just thought in 2022 people will be a little more like open-minded and not pieces of sh*t. But, I guess I was wrong. It’s just crazy to me. Like, people were saying some, like crazy sh*t.”

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Not only was Molina surprised by the fan backlash, but also upset about it. He calls for more tolerance in the community.

“Dude, it’s f*cking ridiculous,” Molina said. “Man, who would have thunk that in 2022 people are still, who the f*ck cares, bro? Like honestly, it’s not even about being an ally. I’m not saying I’m not, but it’s like just be a f*cking decent person. Like just be a decent human being.

“Like judging someone and trying to justify with religion and saying all sorts of like just spiteful, hateful sh*t, it’s crazy, it’s crazy to me. It’s mind-boggling. It’s like who cares who someone wants to be with or like their sexual preference like and then trying to justify, the irony of trying to justify it by religion or something that’s supposed to be so accepting.”