Nevada judge rejects $335m UFC antitrust lawsuit settlement; trial set for October 28.

A Nevada judge has rejected a $335m settlement in two UFC antitrust lawsuits filed by former fighters. The lawsuits claimed the UFC used anti-competitive tactics to suppress fighter compensation. A tentative trial date has been set for 28 October, after a judge found concerns with the settlement, including discrepancies between the agreed amount and the initial damages sought by the fighters. The plaintiffs, representing over 1,200 fighters, initially sought approximately $1.6bn in damages. UFC's response to the decision is unclear, as it may consider appealing the decision or proposing another settlement.

July 31, 2024
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