Does the UFC Really Have To Offer 3 Fights a Year? | Video

Thanks for stopping by the Hey Not The Face! Podcast, a listener-supported publication. We’d appreciate it if you could help us spread word of this episode by sharing it far and wide.In today’s episode, John does a deep dive on Dana White’s claims that UFC has to offer fighters three bouts per year. He examines current situations with shelved fighters (Paulo Costa and Nassourdine Imavov), what other UFC execs say, and what the contract language says. He also makes comparisons between a boxing contract and a UFC contract, and gives a thorough explainer on how UFC contracts really work and what the remedy is for a breach of contract. 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 273 Outline* Intro* Nassourdine Imavov and Paulo Costa situations* What Dana White says about “3 fights a year”* What other UFC execs and Judge Boulware say* What UFC contracts say* What boxing promotional agreements say* How UFC contracts really work* Medical examinations and visa requirements* When do the terms of a contract start?* How long do the terms of a contract last, and when do they have to offer a fight?* How to remedy a breach of contract* What leads to the tolling of contract terms?* Comparing the changes in sunset clauses* For what reasons can the UFC terminate the agreement?* Examples of extreme scenarios* Comparison of MMA promotional agreements to boxingThe Hey Not the Face! Podcast is an independent publication. Please consider a paid subscription to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support us. With all forms of news media crumbling, especially in the combat sports space, we could really use your help. Thank you. We appreciate all of you.Thank you for checking out the Hey Not The Face! Podcast, a listener-supported publication. We’d be eternally grateful if you could help us by purchasing a subscription for access to all our paywalled content. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heynottheface.substack.com/subscribe