Fighters To Cash In On UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Reaches 97%

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Robert LaMar | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 6:33 AM ET

Fighters will start receiving payouts soon. in the $375 million settlement from the first UFC antitrust lawsuit that was initially filed in 2014. This week Berger Montague the law firm representing the fighters in this antitrust lawsuit as well as three others currently happening in the courts. Revealed that “over 97 percent of the approximately 1100 class members submitted timely claims” to receive funds from the settlement.

The lawsuit brought into play by former UFC fighters, covered fighters who competed in the UFC between 2010 and 2017 with Judge Richard Boulware from the United States District Court for Nevada approving the settlement back this past February.

Berger Montague not only succeeded in securing a $375 million settlement of an antitrust lawsuit against the UFC, but the firm has also overseen an unprecedented participation rate from the class members in the settlement. @CramerEcramer https://t.co/PySTNEm0TC

— Berger Montague (@BergerMontague) June 26, 2025

Berger Montague

Berger Montague took on the lawsuit and has it in full motion with disbursements on the way. They released a statement regarding the matter.

That accounts for an estimated “99 percent of the total compensation earned by these UFC fighters during the relevant period.”

“It is anticipated that 35 fighters would net over $1 million; nearly 100 fighters would net over $500,000; more than 200 fighters would recover over $250,000; and over 500 fighters would net in excess of $100,000,” per a statement from the law firm.

“These claims rates are unprecedented in class action litigation even in the best of circumstances.” Eric Cramer, the lead attorney for the fighters said in a statement. “It is particularly rewarding to see the level of participation after our 10 battle for economic justice for the fighters.

“Berger Montague is extremely proud of these results and gratified by the near universal participation of fighters from around the world, including fighters from the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Japan, Russia, Latin America, and many other places.”

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