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Former UFC fighters detail struggles in letters supporting proposed antitrust settlement

BAD MMA News — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:51:55 +0000

Over 50 former UFC fighters submitted letters of support for the proposed settlement agreement in the Le vs. Zuffa antitrust class-action lawsuit. According to online records, the letters were filed Monday by plaintiffs as part of a memorandum in support of settlement

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Former UFC fighters support proposed antitrust settlement in letters detailing struggles

BAD MMA News — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:27:54 +0000

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Plaintiffs strike key win in UFC antitrust lawsuit after judges deny defendant’s appeal

BAD MMA News — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 01:43:57 +0000

A pair of judges have denied the UFC’s request to appeal class certification in its ongoing antitrust lawsuit. In August, the lawsuit filed in 2014 by former UFC fighters seeking damages from the promotion was granted “bout class” certification in the U.S. District Court in Las Vegas.

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Video: What’s the latest in the UFC’s antitrust lawsuit?

BAD MMA News — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 13:38:15 +0000

Since 2014, former UFC fighters have been seeking damages in an antitrust lawsuit against the promotion. This week, there was a major development in the case as federal judge Richard F. Boulware granted “bout class” certification , which means fighters under Zuffa from Dec. 16, 2010 until June 30, 2017, can collectively file suit against the UFC for potential violations of antitrust laws. Former UFC fighters leading the charge include Jon Fitch , Cung Le , and Brandon Vera , among others. The latest development is a big step for the former competitors, although the promotion’s legal team intends to appeal the decision

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Antitrust lawsuit against UFC takes next key step: class certification officially granted

BAD MMA News — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:38:32 +0000

Nearly a decade after an antitrust lawsuit was filed by former UFC fighters seeking damages from the promotion, a federal judge officially has granted class certification. According to an 80-page opinion document acquired by MMA Junkie, federal judge Richard F. Boulware granted the “bout class” certification Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. The “bout class” certification means 1,200 fighters who fought for Zuffa from Dec.

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Bellator free fight: Neiman Gracie submits Jon Fitch at Bellator 246

BAD MMA News — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 03:12:40 +0000

Neiman Gracie ’s relentless pursuit of a submission finish eventually proved successful, as he finished Jon Fitch in the co-main event of Bellator 246 to claim a notable scalp in the promotion’s talent-rich welterweight division. Faced with seasoned veteran Fitch, Gracie found it tough to put away the longtime contender, who defended admirably to stem the ceaseless tide of submission attempts from the Brazilian in Round 1. But, eventually, Gracie found a crack in Fitch’s defenses and exploited it.

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UFC antitrust lawsuit moves forward with judge granting class-action status

BAD MMA News — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:14:06 +0000

In a big win for the plaintiffs in the years-long UFC antitrust lawsuit, U.S. District Judge Richard Boulware has certified it with class-action status. Boulware, who made the announcement Thursday, granted certification for the bout class but did not grant the same for the identity class. The decision was expected after Boulware tipped his hand back in September .

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After defeating ‘one of the best ever’ at Bellator 246, Neiman Gracie eyes end-of-year title shot

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:06 +0000

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – As far as Neiman Gracie is concerned, he just beat the No. 1 welterweight contender at Bellator 246

Retired Jon Fitch reflects on his career: ‘I’m very proud of what I’ve done’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 08:56:36 +0000

UNCASVILLE, CONN. — Jon Fitch always prided himself on doing things his way. So it should come as no surprise he’s ending his MMA career on his own terms. The 42-year old out of San Jose, Calif. announced his retirement on Saturday night, following his second-round submission loss to Neiman Gracie in the co-feature bout of Bellator 246

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Bellator 246 results: Neiman Gracie submits Jon Fitch, who retires after loss

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 05:11:16 +0000

Jon Fitch is one of the finest minds at adapting wrestling for MMA usage the sport has ever produced. But even the knowledge gained by a long career’s worth of experience could only fend off a submission artist like Neiman Gracie for so long. Gracie (10-1 MMA, 8-1 BMMA) basically spent the entirety of their Bellator 246 co-main event welterweight fight hunting for a submission, and he finally got the nod at the 4:47 mark of the second round. After the fight, Fitch (32-8-2 MMA, 1-1-1 BMMA) put his gloves down to symbolize his retirement.