Zuffa's motion to deny class certification in US antitrust case rejected
( August 29, 2025, 22:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A Nevada federal judge rejected a motion to deny class certification by Zuffa — the Ultimate Fighting Championship's parent company — in litigation accusing it of eliminating competition from other mixed martial arts promoters. US District Judge Richard Boulware said Zuffa's motion was premature. "At its core, it argues that the Named Plaintiffs cannot serve as class representatives because they did not sign arbitration agreements or class-action waivers," Boulware said. "But Plaintiffs are currently challenging these provisions as unconscionable." See full docket entry below. ...
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