UFC antitrust lawsuit developments explained | Ep. 22

Описание: This week, the UFC antitrust lawsuit finally got class certification. Judge Boulware awarded the certification to the plaintiffs (the fighters), then gave his written statement, which was brutally honest. John Nash is back to break down the judge’s statements, what they mean, and how he views the impact of the UFC’s market power over the athletes.





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Here’s a list of the major points discussed:


Lawsuit's class-action status could affect thousands of fighters


Who is included in the "bout class"?


Contracts and compensation


The class-action suit targets the UFC, not the revenue


Market power & the UFC's tremendous share


The UFC has a monopoly, not the 'special sauce'


Barriers of entry: How the UFC maintains dominance


UFC purchased rival promotions to keep fighter pay low


The Sherman Act and its consequences for the UFC


The Stephen Thompson situation is a real-time example


Wage share and its potential for combat sports


Injunctive relief and its consequences for the UFC


Injunctive relief could potentially change the course of MMA contracts


The outcome of this suit, and when it might be reached


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