Breaking: The fighters are suing the UFC

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  1. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    BloodyElbow is reporting that a number of current and former UFC fighters are in the process of preparing a 9-figure lawsuit against the promotion for antitrust violations, claiming the UFC has crippled the free market. This is not a response to the recent Reebok deal but that announcement will factor into the suit. The parties have not been revealed.
     
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    "Crippled the free market" - how exactly?

    Buying up promotions that were broke and going out of business anyway? Signing fighters to exclusive contracts?
     
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    Mamba The King is Back Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Didn't these fighters sign the contract?
     

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