Cung Le, et al. v. Zuffa, LLC d/b/a Ultimate Fighting Championship and UFC Settlement Fund Distribution Update

United States District Court for the District of Nevada
Case No. 2:15-cv-01045-RFB-BNW

SETTLEMENT FUND DISTRIBUTION UPDATE
February 4, 2026

This is an update on the status of the ongoing process of distributing the net settlement funds to the 1088 Class members who made claims relating to the settlement of this case. This distribution has been complicated and time-consuming in part because of the amounts each Class member is receiving; the manner in which claimants have elected to be paid (mainly electronic transfers), and the fact that the Class members are located in 40 different countries around the world, each with different tax and banking laws and procedures. To date, payments from the Net Settlement Fund totaling $226,957,700.90 have been issued to 942 claimants in 40 countries. This sum amounts to more than 90% of the available funds distributed to over 85% of the claimants. Importantly, we sent over 70% of the distributions via electronic fund transfers. Despite those complications, and the risk of fraud or error, all of the distributed funds have been sent to the correct accounts as requested by the claimants.

We are working around the clock to distribute settlement payments to the remaining claimants. If you are one of the remaining claimants, the below information summarizes the main issues causing delay.

First, there are 37 claimants whose distributions have been delayed due to processing issues beyond our control. These issues typically arise when the claimant’s bank demands additional information after we try to send the payment. We are simultaneously working with each of these banks, while reaching out to the impacted claimants to obtain the additional information needed to reprocess their payments.

Second, there are 70 claimants whose distributions have not been sent due to outstanding issues with ACH and wire instructions provided by those claimants. The delay here is typically the result of an error in providing the account information, the claimant changing the account that will receive the distribution, missing information, and similar problems. We have been actively communicating with the affected claimants to resolve these problems so these distributions can be processed correctly. If difficulties in obtaining accurate ACH or wire instructions continue, we will offer these claimants the option to receive their payments by check.

Third, there are 10 claimants whose distributions have not been issued due to outstanding legal issues, including competing claims on the distribution amounts (from spouses or taxing authorities), or it is unclear who is the rightful recipient of some or all of the funds. The most common examples arise when a claimant has died without a will, or the Class Member is divorced, or there are legal child support obligations. It is important that we have all necessary information to comply with the applicable laws governing these issues, which typically differ from state-to-state and country-to-country. We are working with Class Counsel to resolve these matters. Given the importance and complexity of these issues, the timing for a resolution for these claims is slow will occur toward the end of the distribution process. Sending these funds may need court intervention.

Fourth, there are 28 Class Members whose distributions have not been issued because these Class Members reside in countries that are subject to a sanctions scheme governed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States. There are strict prohibitions on sending funds to residents of countries on the “OFAC list.” To comply with the regulations promulgated for a country subject to OFAC sanction, we must carefully review the relevant facts and circumstances. This review has delayed the process of distributing settlement payments to affected claimants. We are working with Class Counsel to address these matters, but due to the complexity of OFAC regulations, the timing for a resolution for these claims is uncertain and will likely require court intervention.

If you have questions, please e-mail us at Info@UFCFighterClassAction.com or call us at 1-866-955-5564.

Regards,
UFC Fighter Class Action Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
E-mail: info@UFCFighterClassAction.com
Phone: 1-866-955-5564