A federal judge has granted preliminary approval for a significant settlement between the (UFC) and nearly 2,000 current and former mixed martial artists who have accused the organization of underpayment. After nearly ten years of legal battles, the UFC is set to pay $260 million to these fighters, with payments expected to begin in June.
The settlement, which totals $375 million, was approved by
Judge Richard F. Boulware and aims to resolve the antitrust lawsuit known as Le, et al v Zuffa LLC. This case covers UFC fighters from the end of 2010 to the present. Additionally, there is another ongoing case, Johnson, et al v Zuffa LLC, which represents fighters who began their careers in the UFC after July 2017.
This development marks a significant milestone in the long-standing dispute between the UFC and its fighters, as the settlement seeks to address claims of unfair compensation practices within the organization.
Question 1: What is the total amount the UFC is set to pay to fighters as part of the settlement?
The UFC is set to pay a total of $260 million to fighters as part of the settlement from the decade-long lawsuit.
Question 2: Who granted preliminary approval for the settlement?
Federal judge Richard F Boulware granted preliminary approval for the negotiated settlement between the UFC and the fighters.
Question 3: What is the name of the lawsuit involved in this settlement?
The lawsuit involved in this settlement is titled Le, et al v Zuffa LLC.
Question 4: How many fighters are expected to receive payments from the settlement?
Almost 2,000 former and current professional mixed martial artists are expected to receive payments from the settlement.
Question 5: When are the payments from the settlement expected to begin?
The payments from the settlement are expected to begin in June of the following year.