UFC's parent company TKO will pay $335 million to settle class action lawsuits with former fighters over antitrust and wage suppression allegations, saving itself from a potentially higher $1.6 billion trial. The settlement will be paid out periodically and will be tax-deductible. More than 1,200 fighters were involved in the lawsuits, which accused UFC of maintaining a monopoly and suppressing wages. Investment firm Guggenheim Securities sees the settlement as a positive outcome for TKO, expecting potential shareholder returns. The news has so far increased TKO’s stock by more than 7%. Fighter pay has been a contentious issue, with top-ranked fighters reported to earn handsomely, in contrast to others who have struggled financially. This settlement, therefore, represents a significant development for the UFC. The settlement has been met with positive feedback from the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association and could potentially impact fighters' future earnings.