The UFC antitrust lawsuit reached a landmark conclusion in 2025 with a $375 million settlement — the largest in combat sports history. But the money alone doesn’t tell the full story. Over 1,100 fighters spent a decade in court proving what insiders had known for years: the UFC operates as a monopoly that systematically suppresses…
UFC fighter pay is one of the most controversial topics in combat sports — and for good reason. While UFC events generate hundreds of millions in revenue, the fighters doing the actual fighting often walk away with a fraction of what athletes in the NFL, NBA, or even boxing earn as a share of total…
TLDR: Herb Dean, known as one of the best referees in MMA history, had a brief but notable fighting career before transitioning to officiating. This blog post explores his early fights, techniques, and the circumstances that led to his successful career as a referee in the UFC. In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA),…
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