{"id":577120,"date":"2026-04-02T09:36:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T09:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/577120\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:36:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T09:36:10","slug":"attorneys-on-why-ufc-fighter-settlement-payouts-are-stalled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/577120\/","title":{"rendered":"Attorneys On Why UFC Fighter Settlement Payouts Are Stalled"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Attorneys<\/p>\n

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Lawyers for the plaintiffs in the UFC antitrust settlement confirmed that most of the $375 million fund have been paid.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over 90% of the eligible roster has been compensated, although small group of fighters remains in \u201climbo.\u201d The settlement\u2014which specifically addresses the Le v. Zuffa class of athletes who fought for the promotion between 2010 and 2017\u2014was officially greenlit in March 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are working around the clock to distribute settlement payments to the remaining claimants,\u201d Berger Montague said<\/a><\/p>\n

The lead law firm, Berger Montague, provided a detailed breakdown of the capital that has already left the settlement escrow: $237,386,515.53 has been officially paid out to date, covering 984 fighters in 44 different countries. Approximately 35 elite claimants are set to receive individual payouts exceeding $1 million at an average of $250,000. Despite this being the case, the following factors have impacted payouts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Issues<\/p>\n

Sanctions (OFAC): Seventeen fighters are currently unable to receive their funds because they reside in nations under U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lien and Divorce Disputes: Ten fighters are currently locked in internal legal battles that could be liens filed by the IRS.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Estate & Inheritance Issues: Because the lawsuit was filed way back in 2014, several eligible fighters have unfortunately passed away.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Unpaid Child Support: A number of payouts are being manually reviewed due to outstanding child support obligations.<\/p>\n

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Implications<\/p>\n

The payout confirms that the legal strategy worked on the most part. By compensating 984 fighters across 44 countries, the settlement proves that a mass class action can work. For many \u201cjourneyman\u201d fighters who competed between 2010 and 2017, these checks may represent more than their entire career earnings combined.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Finally, the sheer scale of the capital leaving escrow\u2014over $237 million already paid\u2014serves as a financial warning to other sports promotions. Emerging promotions like the PFL or ONE Championship may look at this $375 million figure and realize that aggressive long-term exclusivity contracts, if found to be anti-competitive, are a possible liability.<\/p>\n

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