Can TKO get the Ali passed? | Ep. 268

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACTIn today’s episode, we’re looking at the latest UFC antitrust case(s) updates. In our main topic, we discuss how a purse bid works, and why it’s so very important to boxers. We also examine why free agency is the single most important mechanism to the health of a sport, and how Salahdine Parnasse is in the very enviable position of having three promotions vying for him because of it. There’s a lot more, so make sure to follow along with our outline as you listen:*We urge you to pick up a paid subscription, as it helps us keep the show going and allows you access to paywalled content* Episode 268 Outline* Are there any new filings or updates to the UFC antitrust cases?* Nico Ali Walsh made a tweet yesterday saying he’d spoken to senators and “changes were coming” to the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. What changes would you like to see?* Haney-Keyshawn purse bid will be live streamed on WBO socials July 27th. Explain what a purse bid is, how it works, and why it’s so important to boxers.* With DAZN directly signing boxers, is there anything a promoter can do for them that DAZN can’t?* It looks like Eddie Hearn is going to sign Paulo Costa to his talent agency. I saw a NY Times article about Eddie possibly dipping his toes into MMA promotion, with him being quoted thusly: “It gives me the opportunity to learn the industry, understand the sport before we inevitably move into that space. But I’m not going to move into MMA knowing nothing about it. I don’t think that’s right because it’s just like, again, I’ve got to stop having pops, and a lot of my pops are sarcastic”. How do you think that plays out?* Nassourdine Imavov hasn’t been offered a fight since his last one which was in September of 2025. He’s on a 5-fight win streak. What do you think is going on there?* Dana White told Barstool Sports that the producers of the ultra-popular crime drama, Mobland, wanted to get Paddy Pimblett on the show. Is Paddy’s star rising faster than we at first anticipated?* Salahdine Parnasse is being sought by three different promotions (UFC, MVP, PRIME). He’s one of, if not the most sought after free agent in MMA right now. Is free agency the most important tool an athlete can have?* Parnasse’s management said that they will choose the offer that has the “best deal possible for Salahdine’s future”. Of those three entities, which one do you think that would be?* Scott Coker announced his PRIME promotion will hold its first event in early 2027 and it will be in France. Why do you think he chose France?*Johnson v. Zuffa order*Endeavor motion to seal*Zuffa TKO motion to seal