UFC Fighters to Receive Compensation Ranging from $100,000 to Over $1 Million from Settlement

Fighters who competed in the UFC between 2010 and 2017 are set to receive compensation payments ranging from $100,000 to over $1 million, according to the law firm handling the case. The UFC agreed to pay £281 million as part of an antitrust lawsuit settlement.

The lawsuit claimed that the UFC suppressed athletes' ability to negotiate other promotional options, and it is estimated that 1,100 fighters were affected.

Of the total figure, 97% of them have applied to receive funds from the settlement, Berger Montague announced. The compensation breakdown is as follows: 35 fighters are anticipated to net over $1 million ($727,755); nearly 100 fighters would net over $500,000 ($364,000); more than 200 fighters would recover over $250,000 ($182,000); and over 500 fighters would net in excess of $100,000 ($73,000), according to a statement.

The UFC is currently facing another antitrust lawsuit, Johnson v. Zuffa, led by more of their former athletes, who are seeking damages and changes to the UFC's business practices.

The antitrust lawsuits had sought up to £1.25 billion ($1.6 billion) in damages. The UFC merged with the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) in 2023 to form the TKO Group.

The UFC's international fight week is currently underway in Las Vegas, with Ilia Topuria fighting Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight title at the T-Mobile Arena. Topuria, who was champion at featherweight, headlines alongside Oliveira, while in the co-main event, Alexandre Pantoja defends his flyweight title against Kai Kara-France.

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