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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 22h

The CSAC is meeting tomorrow at 10 AM PST for "Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act (H.R.4624).” For anyone wishing to witness the meeting or participate during public comments follow the instructions: www.dca.ca.gov/csac/meeting...

John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 22h

On today's episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social & I discuss how we should view the Le settlement now that payments are going out, what to expect at the CSAC meeting on the new Ali Act legislation, and BTIG's positive report on TKO & UFC's finances.

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Judge signs off on UFC antitrust case; the checks are finally in the mail | Ep. 196

Today's episode features discussion about the UFC antitrust cases, Pat English's newest open letter and BTIG's research report on TKO.

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pud333.bsky.social @pud333.bsky.social · 8d

The GLF news is the laugh I needed. There's more chance of me training 6 months of sprawling and then becoming a UFC champ than on GLF ever putting on an actual fight event.

John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 8d

On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social & I discuss Judge Boulware signing the settlement distribution, Alex Pereira’s star power & how much that plays in their the White House card plans, and a potential Matchroom sale to the Saudis
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Has Alex Pereira surpassed McGregor as UFC's most valuable fighter? | Ep. 194

Today's episode features discussion about how important Alex Pereira is to the UFC right now and whether he's surpassed Conor McGregor in that regard.

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 8d

On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social & I discuss Judge Boulware signing the settlement distribution, Alex Pereira’s star power & how much that plays in their the White House card plans, and a potential Matchroom sale to the Saudis
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Has Alex Pereira surpassed McGregor as UFC's most valuable fighter? | Ep. 194

Today's episode features discussion about how important Alex Pereira is to the UFC right now and whether he's surpassed Conor McGregor in that regard.

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 8d

1088 of the 1121 eligible put in a claim.

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 8d

Three new names added as cosponsors to the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. Steven Horsford, [D-NV-4] Haley Steven [D-MI-11] Shomari Figures, [D-AL-2]. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 8d

I’m not sure enough people have thought through the full implications - true or not - of that statement.

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 8d

Update on Le v Zuffa: Judge Boulware has signed the Motion for Disbursement of the Net Le v Zuffa Settlement Fund. (Was signed Friday but was only posted to the Court today.) So checks should start going out to fighters any day now.

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Bryan Fonseca 🇵🇷 @bryanfonseca.bsky.social · 11d

Something’s shifting in boxing, and it matters more than people think.

I asked John S. Nash (@heynottheface.bsky.social) -- who understands the business better than most -- if fans should care.

Here’s what he said...

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Stephie Haynes @crooklyn.bsky.social · 15d

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 15d

On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I discuss Zuffa Boxing’s Paramount deal announcement, Dana White’s various media appearances, and if he could conceivably run for President? heynottheface.substack.com/p/is-trumps-...

Is Trump's heir apparent Dana White? | Ep. 192

Listen now | Today's episode features discussion about whether TKO and their associates might be grooming Dana White for a future GOP presidential run.

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Stephie Haynes @crooklyn.bsky.social · 19d

These are just some of the questions @heynottheface and I go over on today's episode. Check it out. 2/2

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Stephie Haynes @crooklyn.bsky.social · 19d

How close does Conor get to that $100M he's asking for? Could the Paramount+ purchase of TikTok end up being a platform to push agendas for TKO? Was Tom Brown's letter still a draft when it was released? Why is TKO targeting a specific committee for the new Ali Act bill? 1/2

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Jack @jackflash.bsky.social · 20d

One of my favorite WWI articles is @heynottheface.bsky.social's look into the unarmed combat systems developed for fighting in the trenches. www.cagesideseats.com/2012/11/17/3...

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 21d

One of my fondest memories

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Stephie Haynes @crooklyn.bsky.social · 22d

These questions plus a few more are the topics of discussion for me and @heynottheface.bsky.social on today's episode. Check it out. 2/2

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Stephie Haynes @crooklyn.bsky.social · 22d

What's the deal with the TKO-Saudi partnership? Who's really pulling the strings? Why is Andy Foster dodging @heynottheface.bsky.social ? What's going on with the Le v. Zuffa antitrust payouts? Why are republicans the only ones signing onto the new Ali Act bill since the original 2 signees? 1/2

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 22d

On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I go over new filings in UFC antitrust case, new cosponsors for TKO’s Ali Act bill, the Guardian revealing some details about TKO-Saudi business deal, and more. heynottheface.substack.com/p/mainstream...

Mainstream media highlights new details in TKO-Saudi partnership | Ep. 190

Today's episode features discussion of The Guardian's article on the TKO-Saudi partnership, new developments in the Ali Act bill, antitrust updates, and more.

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 26d

On today's episode of Hey Not The Face! @CrooklynMMA and I discuss a former UFC's fighters views on the industry, Dana White's comments about boxer & MMA pay, Netflix viewership numbers possibly being inflated, and more heynottheface.substack.com/p/is-netflix...

Is Netflix inflating the number of viewers for their boxing events? | Ep. 189

Today's episode features discussion of wage share for boxing vs. UFC, Netflix possibly inflating their numbers, Paul-Davis being moved, and more.

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · 26d

Decided to do my homework when comparing boxing and mma pay sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/...

Do boxers really earn more than UFC fighters? We did the homework on the great pay debate

UFC CEO Dana White spent much of the lead-up to Canelo-Crawford pushing back against the narrative that boxers earn dramatically more than MMA fighters. So we followed his advice and dove into the num...

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Stephie Haynes @crooklyn.bsky.social · 29d

In today's episode, @heynottheface.bsky.social & I weigh in on those questions as well as Eddie Hearn's interview w/ Helwani, Inoue's free fight card, & Topuria's faith in Dana letting him go to boxing for big $$. Listen here:

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We're analyzing the business aspects of Canelo-Crawford | Ep. 188

Today's episode features comprehensive discussion about the business of Canelo vs. Crawford.

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · Sep 13

If I remember right there was some question if he knew karate or was just using it as an excuse to cheat.

John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · Sep 13

I remember he use to come out with nunchucks & wearing a gi in the AWA. Did he use that gimmick elsewhere?

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · Sep 12

On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I discuss recent Dana White & Mark Shapiro interviews where they discuss Zuffa boxing & fighter pay, and do our “homework” when examining whether it’s a myth that boxers make more.
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Dana White supports new Ali Act bill, cites TKO stock price | Ep. 187

Today's episode features discussion about the interviews Dana White gave this week, Mark Shapiro's comments from the tech conference, and more.

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John S. Nash @heynottheface.bsky.social · Sep 12

On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I discuss recent Dana White & Mark Shapiro interviews where they discuss Zuffa boxing & fighter pay, and do our “homework” when examining whether it’s a myth that boxers make more.
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Dana White supports new Ali Act bill, cites TKO stock price | Ep. 187

Today's episode features discussion about the interviews Dana White gave this week, Mark Shapiro's comments from the tech conference, and more.

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