IBIA and LUX Fight League sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation on integrity in betting.

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the LUX Fight League have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for information sharing, aimed at strengthening cooperation on integrity in sports betting and supporting the protection of mixed martial arts against betting-related corruption.

LUX Fight League is one of the leading mixed martial arts organizations in Latin America, with a strong presence in Mexico and throughout the region. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to protecting athletes, competitions, and fans, promoting integrity, transparency, and effective monitoring in professional sports.

Under the Memorandum of Understanding, IBIA and LUX Fight League will explore opportunities for information sharing, integrity education, and operational cooperation. The agreement also supports IBIA's broader strategy of strengthening partnerships with sports organizations, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders in key markets worldwide.

Joe Mendoza, CEO of LUX Fight League , stated: “Protecting the integrity of our competitions is a priority for LUX Fight League. This agreement with IBIA, the world’s leading account-based monitoring body, significantly strengthens our ability to identify and respond to potential integrity risks and reflects our commitment to maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment for athletes, fans, and partners.”

Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA , stated: “IBIA welcomes this agreement with LUX Fight League. Combat sports are an important and growing part of the global sports and betting landscape, and effective cooperation with sports organizations is essential to protect competitions from betting-related corruption. This memorandum of understanding reflects our ongoing commitment to working with trusted partners to strengthen integrity frameworks and support timely, evidence-based responses to suspected betting activity.”

As a non-profit association funded by its members, IBIA does not charge sports organizations for the suspicious betting reports, information, or integrity support it provides within the framework of its partnerships. The association's collaboration model is designed to strengthen the protection of sport through information sharing, education, and operational cooperation, at no cost to sports organizations.

IBIA monitors over 1,5 million matches across more than 80 sports annually, and its operational intelligence plays a crucial role in supporting sports, 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 among betting operators, sports entities, and other integrity stakeholders. The report is available here.

About IBIA

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) is a non-profit association funded by operators committed to protecting the integrity of betting. Its Global Monitoring and Alerting Platform (Global MAP) uses information from over 90 members to identify and share alerts about suspicious betting in regulated markets worldwide. Its collaborative model allows for information sharing between operators, sports regulators, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement authorities. IBIA helps prevent manipulation of sports and betting markets through athlete education, policy guidelines, and the promotion of integrity standards.

About the LUX Fight League

LUX Fight League is the leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization in Mexico and Latin America. The organization promotes professional MMA events, develops elite athletic talent, and serves as the region's primary gateway to the world's largest MMA organizations. With international broadcasting, partnerships with betting companies, 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.