Class Action Lawsuit Against UFC to Be Followed by Major Move as Lobbying for Muhammad Ali Expansion Act Set in Place Against Dana White Led Promotion

The world’s biggest MMA promotion was officially granted class certification in an antitrust lawsuit dating back to 2014. The U.S. District Court’s Judge Richard F. Boulware approved the case, started by close to 1,200 fighters in 2020, to go on as a class action lawsuit. Now, the promotion is currently caught up in a lawsuit that accuses them of trying to dominate the fighters unfairly. The lawsuit tries to highlight the organization’s possible tough tactics to prevent fighters from becoming free agents during their MMA careers.

The people suing, including ex-UFC fighters Cung Le and Jon Fitch, point out the unacceptable actions of UFC president Dana White and company. White and Co. put forward certain rules that established complete control over a fighter. Currently, Attorney Rob Maysey has explained more about the class action lawsuit that works in favor of the fighters. Let’s dive deeper to find out more about it.

UFC has new challenges on its way

In an interview with MMA Uncensored, former UFC fighter Cung Lee and Attorney Rob Maysey spoke in detail about the class action lawsuit. They assured the viewers that it worked for the rights of the fighters. Maysey even detailed their further plans that would help fighters secure their rights and have a great MMA career. He said, “We’re also working on the Ali expansion act. That’s why we are in DC lobbying Congress and Senate to expand that act to cover fighters. That act essentially works because it requires disclosure to the fighters of the revenues their events generate. So the next time they negotiate with that promoter they know here’s what dollars my events bring in.”

The Attorney made it clear that they are working on the Muhammad Ali Expansion Act for the benefit of fighters. Later, he added, “It works for that reason and it works because it separates rank and title from the promoter. That’s really the UFC mechanism of control. They dictate title ascension. Whereas in a sport, titles independent of promoter have different paths to get to the top, so if you’re treating me like an as*hole I can leave you and go somewhere else.” From the words of the attorney, it is clear that the UFC boss would be forced to change the rules of the promotion.

Jake Paul calls out Dana White

Recently, sensational boxer Jake Paul called out White’s business tactics that put some fighters in a tough spot. The 54-year-old might be on good terms with Logan Paul, but the story is different with his sibling. The 26-year-old has had ongoing disagreements with White regarding how much fighters earn. On a recent episode of ‘Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson’, ‘The Problem Child’ voiced concerns about the UFC President’s approach to the lesser-known fighters.

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It’s widely recognized that top-tier UFC fighters earn well. Yet the sensational boxer suggests that the lesser-known fighters aren’t paid fairly. He mentioned they get as little as $12,500, but he feels the organization should aim to offer them a minimum of $50,000. Paying fighters less has always been a big issue in the UFC, along with how he controls a fighter’s career. Now, it seems that the methods followed by the president might undergo some changes. What are your thoughts about Dana White’s treatment of the fighters? Let us know in the comments below.

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