Judge Denies Preliminary UFC Antitrust Settlement Approval In a significant development in the ongoing UFC antitrust lawsuit, U.S. District Judge Richard Boulware has denied preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that would have resulted in a $335 million payout to current and former UFC athletes. This decision means the lawsuit, which was initially filed in 2014, will continue, with a status conference scheduled for August and a tentative trial date set for October 28th in the District of Nevada. #UFC #DanaWhite #MMA Credit: https://www.youtube.com/@ErikMagraken/videos Judge's Decision Judge Boulware's denial of the settlement was made late Tuesday, and he is expected to provide further details on his reasoning at a later date. The settlement had been reached between the UFC and a group of fighters, who alleged that the UFC engaged in anti-competitive practices that suppressed fighter wages. The lawsuit will now proceed to trial, although the trial date is likely to be push