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Fight Doctors Call for “Curved-Finger MMA Glove Design” to Reduce Eyepokes

December 23, 2024

From time to time the Association of Ringside Physicians (“ARP”) publish position statements on crucial health and safety issues in combative sports. Their latest position statement covers all things eye health from pre fight examinations, disqualifying medical conditions and post bout care. In addition to this the statement calls for use of curved MMA gloves. … More Fight Doctors Call for “Curved-Finger MMA Glove Design” to Reduce Eyepokes

New Settlement Proposed For UFC Antitrust Lawsuit

September 26, 2024

Today it was revealed that a new deal was reached in one of the antitrust lawsuits against the UFC. In an SEC filing the following was revealed: As previously disclosed, TKO Operating Company, LLC (f/k/a Zuffa Parent, LLC) (“TKO OpCo”), a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), and/or certain of its affiliates, including … More New Settlement Proposed For UFC Antitrust Lawsuit

Zero Eligible UFC Fighters Asked To Opt Out of Class Action Lawsuit

February 6, 2024

In a court filing this week in the UFC antitrust lawsuit it was revealed that not a single eligible fighter asked to be removed from the lawsuit. By way of context several fighters started a proposed class action against the UFC arguing they are operating an unlawful monopsony which economically exploits fighters. The lawsuit was certified … More Zero Eligible UFC Fighters Asked To Opt Out of Class Action Lawsuit

UFC Fighters Given Until January 24, 2024 to Opt Out of Antitrust Class Action

December 12, 2023

Earlier this year a class action was certified against the UFC for alleged antitrust violations. The certification expanded the lawsuit from a handful of fighters to about 1,200. The case is set for jury trial in Las Vegas on April 8, 2024. The “class” of fighters caught by certification are as follows: “All persons who … More UFC Fighters Given Until January 24, 2024 to Opt Out of Antitrust Class Action