UFC lawsuit settlement? Zuffa, fighters now in 'private mediation'

Will the UFC lawsuit(s) be settled soon?

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There's an interesting development from the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the UFC.

In the start of February, the defendant (UFC) and plaintiffs (fighters) were ordered to have a settlement conference on March 4, 2024 to discuss any possible agreement ahead of their planned trial that's set for April. This has since been cancelled after the latest development.

Parties in UFC lawsuit now "engaged in private mediation"

According to the latest filing in the UFC antitrust lawsuit, that settlement conference won't be necessary as both Zuffa and the fighters' representatives are currently "engaged in private mediation."

The latest filing in the Le vs. Zuffa case was from Monday and is as follows:

Will there be a settlement soon?

Will the UFC lawsuit be settled? How much would that settlement be?