Leslie Smith’s Labor Complaint Against UFC Suffers a Setback

According to MMA Junkie, Leslie Smith’s fight against the UFC appeared was headed in the right direction. Smith and her attorney, Lucas Middlebrook, Region 4 of the National Labor Relations Board found that her claim against the UFC has merit. However, Middlebrook tweeted hours later that her case was put on hold and accused the UFC of pulling political strings in Washington, DC.

Late today Reg. 4 informed us it had been instructed, post-decision, to send case to D.C for review. Opinion: UFC, unable to prevail on merits, pulled political strings to delay responsibility. Blatant delay tactic-Leslie will take all legal means to ensure Reg. 4 decision stands

Smith’s case will now go through the NLRB’s Division of Advice before any decisions are made about whether to proceed. Smith’s claim accuses the UFC of violating the National Labor Relations Act when it released her in April as part of what she alleged was a retaliatory move against her for organizing efforts through Project Spearhead to unionize fighters.