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Phil Davis Takes a Stand: Veteran Fighter Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against UFC, Alleges Monopolistic Practices

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Las Vegas, Nevada — Mixed martial artist Phil Davis has filed a new lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), alleging that the promotion engages in monopolistic practices that adversely impact fighter compensation and suppress competition in the sport. The lawsuit, submitted on Thursday in the U.S. District Court of Nevada, seeks to hold the UFC accountable for stifling rival promotions and limiting opportunities for fighters. Davis, who competed in the UFC from 2010 to 2015 before joining Bellator MMA, is represented by the law firm Berger Montague. This firm recently achieved a notable victory … Read more

Controversial Victory: Mairon Santos Secures Split Decision Over Francis Marshall at UFC 313

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LAS VEGAS – In a surprising outcome at UFC 313, Mairon Santos secured a split decision victory against Francis Marshall at the T-Mobile Arena, leaving fans and commentators debating the judges’ decision. The fight, which took place on the preliminary card, ended with judge scores of 27-30, 29-28, and 29-28, tipping in Santos’ favor despite widespread expectation of Marshall’s win. Santos, with this victory, improved his MMA record to 15-1, and maintained his undefeated status in the UFC at 2-0. Conversely, Marshall’s record now stands at 8-3 in MMA and 2-3 in the UFC. Notably … Read more

Controversial Judging at UFC 305 Leads to Immediate Removal of Judge After Shocking Scorecard

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Perth, Australia — In a surprising turn of events at UFC 305, a judge was removed from his duties mid-event due to what many considered a disputable decision in a key fight. The controversy unfolded after Howie Booth issued a 30-27 scorecard favoring Tai Tuivasa, despite the general consensus that Jairzinho Rozenstruik had dominated the bout. The discrepancy in Booth’s scoring, starkly contrasting with his fellow judges who favored Rozenstruik, sparked immediate backlash among fans and officials. The Western Australian Combat Sports Commission, overseeing the event, acted swiftly, relieving Booth of his judging responsibilities for … Read more

Parent Company of UFC Settles Antitrust Lawsuits with Former Fighters for $335 Million

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Las Vegas, Nevada – TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC, has agreed to pay $335 million to settle two class-action lawsuits brought by former UFC fighters accusing the MMA promoter of violating antitrust laws. The lawsuits alleged that Zuffa, the predecessor entity that owned and operated UFC, underpaid fighters and engaged in anticompetitive behavior. The lawsuits, originally filed between 2014 and 2015, were consolidated into a single action in 2015. An additional lawsuit was filed in 2021. TKO reached an agreement to settle all claims in these lawsuits on March 13, 2024. The … Read more