The UFC has reached a $375 million settlement in its first antitrust case, pertaining to fighter wages from 2010 to 2017. The settlement was approved by Judge Boulware after rejecting an earlier offer due to procedural issues. Fighters represented in the case will receive compensation, with some eligible for over $1 million, although there will be no operational changes in UFC management practices. The case highlights ongoing disputes over fighter pay and the economic landscape of competitive mixed martial arts.
The UFC has settled an antitrust lawsuit for $375 million, granting final approval to the first case involving fighter pay from 2010 to 2017.
Judge Boulware rejected an earlier settlement of $335 million, noting it improperly combined two separate cases into one, ensuring that the current settlement was appropriate.
Payments will be made to the class from the Le case, with a few dozen fighters eligible for over $1 million, while others could receive around $50,000.
Despite the settlement, there will be no changes to the UFC's management of contracts or their business practices moving forward.
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