Anderson Silva to Receive Over $10 Million in UFC Antitrust Settlement

Breaking Down the Settlement

The lawsuit, originally filed by former UFC fighters, alleged that the promotion suppressed wages and monopolized the market between 2010 and 2017. Around 1,200 fighters were automatically included in the settlement class.

• Claims Administrator: Angeion Group

• Distribution Deadline: September 19, 2025

• Participation: 1,121 fighters mailed claim forms, with 1,088 valid submissions received

Key numbers from the report:

• Average fighter payout: $231,022.29

• Median payout: $86,034.65

• Highest individual payout: $10,334,240.72 (Silva)

• Lowest payout: $16,138.45

Each fighter’s settlement is based on 32.7% of their bout compensation during the class period plus a fixed $14,179.33 per fight.

Silva’s Windfall

Anderson Silva, a former middleweight champion who headlined some of the UFC’s most lucrative pay-per-view events unsurprisingly tops the list. His $10.3 million payout dwarfs the average and underscores both his drawing power and the volume of his activity during the class period.

For “The Spider,” this settlement serves as another financial milestone to accompany his already historic career.

The Bigger Picture

For the fighters involved, this marks a rare form of retroactive compensation in a sport often criticized for its uneven pay structure. While some will see modest five-figure checks, others particularly champions and headliners from 2010–2017 are looking at life changing payouts.

The UFC, meanwhile, avoids further trial risks by settling, but the case has already amplified conversations about fighter pay, leverage, and antitrust law in combat sports.