US EditionFormer UFC Fighters File Lawsuits, Alleging the MMA Promotion Restricts Their Earning Potential
- In May 2025, former UFC fighters Phil Davis and Mikhail Cirkunovs initiated antitrust lawsuits against the UFC, filing their cases in a federal court located in Nevada.
- These lawsuits follow a history of litigation including a $375 million class-action settlement in 2024 and a 2021 lawsuit by Kajan Johnson, whose case is referenced but faces standing challenges.
- The complaints claim that the UFC holds monopoly power that limits fighters’ opportunities to increase their earnings, impacting even those who are not currently signed with the organization.
- Cirkunovs seeks $75,000 in damages, while Davis did not specify an amount, and the UFC states it is confident that the facts and law support its position opposing these claims.
- The lawsuits highlight ongoing disputes over fighters’ earnings and legal rights, suggesting continued legal opposition to UFC’s business practices amid arbitration agreements by many fighters.
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MMA fighters Phil Davis and Misha Cirkunov file antitrust lawsuits against UFC
LAS VEGAS — Two former UFC fighters have filed antitrust lawsuits against the mixed-martial arts behemoth, alleging it operates as a monopoly that restricts their ability to maximize earnings.
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