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UFC Antitrust Settlement Awards Up to $1 Million Per Fighter After Decade-Long Battle

More than 1,100 former UFC fighters will share a $350 million antitrust settlement, with top individual payments exceeding $1 million. The landmark case, stemming from alleged wage suppression by UFC, was approved in early 2025 and covers athletes who fought between 2010 and 2017. The outcome marks an unprecedented step in sports pay equity.