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Is Ronda Rousey & the other principal fighters on the Netflix card sending a unified message to UFC fighters that MVP is the place to go for freedom and bigger purses? What happens if Saudi money dries up in the combat sports space? @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss in today's ep. 1/2

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Matchroom finances are out showing that revenue is down, but they've got a bigger picture that's a lot brighter than the surface details. @heynottheface.bsky.social & I go over it in detail, as well as UFC's miserable night at the Miami gate. 1/2

Can TNT and MVP compete with TKO? | Ep. 241 We're discussing MVP's possible long term foray into MMA and if TNT's alliance with DAZN can give TKO a run for their money in boxing.

Can TNT's partnership w/ DAZN be a real lifeline for boxing? Can MVP be a successful MMA promotion while TKO rules the roost? Is Dominance MMA trying to profit off the Plaintiffs during their battle over antitrust discovery? @heynottheface.bsky.social

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"Why can't we just come together and do the right thing" is the most naive question in American history, and yet enormous numbers of people from the center to the left rest their politics on this very phrase without asking how we got here in the first place or who "we" even is.

This Day in Labor History: April 8, 1952. President Harry Truman nationalized the steel industry in order to forestall a strike scheduled the next day that would have shut down steel production during the Korean War. This action was in solidarity with the steelworkers. Employers were horrified!

Exclusive interview with Luke Thomas | Ep. 240 We're sitting down with sports and political commentator Luke Thomas in an exclusive interview.

Check out our interview exclusive with @lukethomas.bsky.social where he and @heynottheface.bsky.social discussed everything from the threat TKO/Zuffa Boxing poses to boxing all the way to the journey the UFC has taken into the right wing, and more.

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Exclusive interview with Luke Thomas | Ep. 240 We're sitting down with sports and political commentator Luke Thomas in an exclusive interview.

On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! we have as a guest @lukethomas.bsky.social to discuss the UFC’s relationship to the Trump administration, why boxing may be underestimating the threat posed by Zuffa, and his foray into political coverage. open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...

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Just how far can ONE stretch their dwindling money? What cost-cutting measure are they utilizing that defy sensibility? How much of their business is barter? These are just a few questions @heynottheface.bsky.social & I look at in today's episode. And yes, we discuss Artemis II. 1/2

How long can ONE Championship keep losing money? | Ep. 239 We're looking at ONE's latest filings and their financial health. We also discuss why 10% of the Le v. Zuffa settlement hasn't been paid out.

On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social & I discuss Mayweather’s breach of contract, why 10% of the fighters haven’t received their settlement & behind the paywall we do a deep dive into ONE Championship’s newly released finances.
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Jon Fitch told Nash that only a handful of fighters bothered to thank him for the successful outcome of the antitrust lawsuit. I would bet a paycheque that more fighters thanked Dana White when they went to him for permission to take the lawsuit money than Jon Fitch.

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Just how bad was it in the end for ESPN & UFC? Can MVP make a legitimate run at the UFC? What do PFL's survival chances look like? Does Conor McGregor have a balloon payment waiting at the end of his contract? @heynottheface.bsky.social & I go over all this in today's episode. 1/2

I interviewed UFC antitrust plaintiff Jon Fitch about his class action, the 3 current cases, the Ali Act (which he has been trying to expand to MMA) and the new bill supported by TKO, and how hard it is to get fighters involved. heynottheface.substack.com/p/exclusive-...

The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act offers the worst of both boxing and MMA The original Ali Act introduced guardrails into the sport of boxing that have massively protected fighters in the 26 years since. Soon, that could be all wiped away in a single vote.

The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act offers the worst of both boxing and MMA
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The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act offers the worst of both boxing and MMA The original Ali Act introduced guardrails into the sport of boxing that have massively protected fighters in the 26 years since. Soon, that could be all wiped away in a single vote.

The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act offers the worst of both boxing and MMA
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There's been a lot of skullduggery where TKO is concerned and @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss it in today's episode. From Ari Emanuel calling in favors on behalf of Ticketmaster to UFC skirting athletic commissions for the White House card. 1/2

Summary of TKO's recent skullduggery | Ep. 236 Ari Emanuel has his thumb on the scale with the new Revival Act bill, the ABC, Live Nation-Ticketmaster, and more.

On today's episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I go over the new version of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act the House will be voting on tomorrow, how the war might impact combat sports, the ABC's potential new role, and more. heynottheface.substack.com/p/summary-of...

Heads up - HR 4624 (Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026) is scheduled for consideration for a vote in the House next week, under suspension of the rules (limit of 40 minutes for debate, no amendments are allowed, and needs a 2/3 vote to pass.)

Did the UFC 'make' Ronda Rousey? | Ep. 235 UFC fighters like Sean O'Malley and Jorge Masvidal claim the UFC 'made' Ronda Rousey, but did they really?

On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I discuss Top Rank on ESPN and MMA on Netflix, how much were the top stars “made” by the UFC, and why fighters sign 8-fight contracts. heynottheface.substack.com/p/did-the-uf...

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Fighters everywhere are looking for a solution to low pay but is Eddie Hearn the one they should turn to? @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss this on today's episode. 1/2

Is Eddie Hearn the savior of fighters? | Ep. 234 Eddie Hearn says that more than 1000 fighters have contacted him about management, but is he really the savior of combat sports athletes?

On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I go over the committee report for the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, ask if Eddie Hearn is the savior for UFC fighters, and discuss whether legacy or money is more important.
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Dear UFC fighters,

If you're not happy with your current pay structure, you have options. @heynottheface.bsky.social & I talk about them on today's episode. You should listen. You can help yourself and your fellow fighters. 1/2

What fighters should do if they're not satisfied with their pay | Ep. 233 UFC fighters are not happy that Conor Benn is getting a $15M purse for one fight, but what can they do if they're not satisfied with their pay?

On today's episode of Hey Not The Face! @CrooklynMMA and I discuss Judge Boulware's order regarding Dominance MMA in the UFC antitrust case, IBF v Zuffa Boxing, Matchroom managing MMA fighting, Ngannou fighting on MVP's Rousey v Carano card, and more. heynottheface.substack.com/p/what-fight...

My uncle used to own a massage parlor next to that place.

Antitrust experts say UFC engaging in spoliation shenanigans | Ep. 232 Experts for the plaintiffs in the UFC antitrust cases say the defendants (UFC) engaged in spoliation shenanigans.

Mark Shapiro's commentary at the Morgan Stanley Tech Conference left plenty open to interpretation, so @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discussed it at length in today's episode. There's a lot more & you can listen at the link. 2/2

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Someone is suing UFC over subpar events and monopolization but will their suit go anywhere? @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss this in today's episode, as well as the latest filings in the antitrust cases that are asking for sanctions on UFC over spoliation of evidence. 1/2

Finally! Someone is suing the UFC for inferior cards | Ep. 231 A new complaint has been filed seeking class action status on behalf of fans that paid for bad UFC events.

On today's episode of Hey Not The Face! we discuss the Plaintiffs in the UFC antitrust cases motion for sanctions against the Defendants, the new class action complaint against the UFC on behalf of fans, TKO's 2025 SEC filings, Frank Warren's suit & more.
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Plaintiffs in the UFC antitrust cases have filed a motion for sanction against the Defendant, alleging an "ongoing pattern of discovery violations" and the intentional destruction of critical evidence.

Did Plaintiffs defame Dominance MMA in UFC antitrust case? | Ep. 230 Dominance MMA claims a video posted by one of the Plaintiffs led to fighter criticism of the company.

On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I discuss the reaction to Conor Benn’s purse, Rousey claiming she’s bringing competition to the biz, the White House card’s price tag & Dominance MMA’s opposition to being held in contempt. open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...

Amongst Dominance's concerns cited was when a Plaintiff publicly shared a video to a fighters chat about the discovery ruling. This led to substantial criticism from fighters on the chat.