Strengthening cooperation to protect MMA from betting-related corruption
11 August 2026: The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the LUX Fight League have signed an information sharing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on sports betting integrity and support the protection of mixed martial arts from betting-related corruption.
The LUX Fight League is one of Latin America’s leading mixed martial arts organisations, with a strong presence in Mexico and across the wider region. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to protecting athletes, competitions and fans by promoting integrity, transparency and effective monitoring in professional sport.
Under the MoU, IBIA and the LUX Fight League will explore opportunities for information-sharing, integrity education and operational cooperation. The agreement also supports IBIA’s wider strategy of strengthening partnerships with sports organisations, regulators and other stakeholders in key markets globally.
Joe Mendoza, CEO at LUX Fight League, said: “Protecting the integrity of our competitions is a priority for the LUX Fight League. This agreement with IBIA, the leading account-based monitoring body globally, greatly strengthens our ability to identify and respond to potential integrity risks and reflects our commitment to maintaining a fair and trusted environment for athletes, fans and partners.”
Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, said: “IBIA welcomes this agreement with the LUX Fight League. Combat sports are an important and growing part of the global sporting and betting landscape, and effective cooperation with sports organisations is essential to protecting competitions from betting-related corruption. This MoU reflects our continued commitment to working with trusted partners to strengthen integrity frameworks and support timely, evidence-based responses to suspicious betting activity.”
IBIA monitors over 1.5 million matches across more than 80 sports each year, with its operator intelligence playing a crucial role in supporting sporting, regulatory and law-enforcement investigations. Its recently published Q2 2026 Integrity Report recorded 76 suspicious betting alerts across 9 sports, demonstrating the continued importance of effective monitoring, information-sharing and cooperation between betting operators, sports bodies and other integrity stakeholders. The report is available here.
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About the International Betting Integrity Association
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) is a not-for-profit association funded by operators committed to safeguarding betting integrity. Its Global Monitoring & Alert Platform (Global MAP) uses operator intelligence from 90+ members to identify and share alerts on suspicious betting across regulated markets worldwide. Its collaboration model enables intelligence sharing between operators, sports governing bodies, regulators and law enforcement. It helps prevent the manipulation of sports and betting markets through athlete education, policy guidance and by promoting integrity standards.
About LUX Fight League
LUX Fight League is the leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation in Mexico and Latin America. The organisation promotes professional MMA events, develops elite athletic talent, and serves as the region's premier pathway to the world's top MMA promotions. With international broadcast distribution, betting partnerships, and a strong commitment to integrity and sporting excellence, LUX plays a key role in the continued growth and global recognition of mixed martial arts in Latin America.
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