Overview
- Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez was removed hours before the UFC 324 prelims after the promotion’s gaming-integrity partner alerted officials to suspicious wagering.
- Dana White confirmed the cancellation was tied to irregular betting patterns and noted federal investigators are already examining similar issues.
- Johnson’s manager, Dave Martin, said the team was disappointed but respects the UFC’s responsibility to protect competitive integrity and wants Johnson rebooked quickly.
- Betting lines reportedly swung toward Johnson from clear underdog levels to near even money as online oddsmakers flagged the bout and adjusted markets.
- It remains unclear whether the matchup will be rebooked, with the episode drawing comparisons to the recent Isaac Dulgarian case that is still under investigation.