Exclusive Interview: UFC antitrust Litigant Jon Fitch | Ep. 237

SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACTIn today’s episode, John interviews UFC antitrust litigant Jon Fitch. The sprawling conversation covers a variety of questions with topics like AKA’s image rights, when he decided to sign on to the antitrust lawsuit, his thoughts on the new lawsuits, and his take on current fighters’ complaints about their pay. 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* Episode 237 Outline* What he has been up to lately* His feelings about the lawsuit settlement* Fighter’s reaction/did anyone thank him?* Earlier reactions to first settlement* Reaction to earlier information* His career before becoming a top contender* The AKA image rights situation* Why didn’t fighters stand up at that time/why didn’t he sign up with the MMAFA then?* When did he decide to sign on to the class action lawsuit?* What was it like being a named plaintiff?* Thoughts on the new lawsuits* Thoughts on fighters reactions to the new lawsuits* Thoughts on fighters reactions to Zuffa boxing pay?* Thoughts on the new American Boxing Revival Act?* Do you think boxing underestimates the risk?* Reasons for wanting to expand Ali Act to MMA?* What would he like to see happen in the sport?* Why do you think it’s so hard for fighters to work together?The 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 and spreading word of this episode by sharing it far and wide. 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