UFC releases statement in response to ‘unusual step of denying’ antitrust settlement denial

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has responded to the news that the antitrust lawsuit settlement was denied by Judge, Richard Boulware.

UFC and the fighters challenging it in the case agreed to a proposed settlement of $335 million in March 2024. That agreement had seemingly had many expecting this would be the end of the fight against the promotion and better fighter rights, pay, etc.

Instead, Judge Boulware denied the proposal and UFC responded with the following statement via press release.

changing fighter benefits for the better.