Former UFC competitors are urged to act quickly as the deadline approaches to claim their share of a multimillion-dollar antitrust settlement.
The class action settlement, which applies to athletes who competed between December 16, 2010, and June 30, 2017, is now in the claims processing phase, but concerns have emerged that many eligible fighters may miss out on their compensation.
The claims administrator began accepting claim forms on May 2, 2025, with a final submission deadline of June 16. While over a thousand fighters have pre-registered their information, this alone does not guarantee payment.
“If you pre-registered, good for you, but you’re not done,” explained combat sports lawyer Erik Magraken. “You still have to get and return the claims form.”
Several issues have been identified that could prevent fighters from receiving their rightful compensation. Many athletes mistakenly believe pre-registration was sufficient to secure their payment. Others have reported that claim forms were automatically filtered into email spam or junk folders, causing them to miss important communications.
Most concerning are the dozens of fighters who never pre-registered at all, making it impossible for the claims administrator to contact them directly.
The settlement represents one of the largest payouts in combat sports history, stemming from an antitrust case against the UFC. All eligible former competitors are entitled to a portion of the settlement funds, but they must complete the necessary paperwork before the June deadline.
Former athletes who haven’t received claim forms or never pre-registered should contact the claims administrator immediately to ensure they don’t forfeit their compensation.
As the June 16 deadline approaches, the message to former UFC competitors is clear: check email folders thoroughly, complete all required documentation, and don’t leave money on the table.
