Episodes
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A conversation with Paul Magno on the state of Boxing | Ep. 289
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Does Zuffa Boxing offer anything to the sport? | Ep. 288
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How important are UFC titles? | Ep. 287
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How UFC Fighters can help get another big antitrust settlement | Ep. 286
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Day 2: Details from UFC antitrust evidentiary hearing | Ep. 285
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Details from UFC antitrust evidentiary hearing | Ep. 284
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. In today’s episode, John sits down with our field reporter, Ed Vidri, who attended...
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Is the UFC antitrust lawsuit funded by a competitor? | Ep. 283
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Will the Hearn-White feud derail Fury-Joshua? | Ep. 282
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Have we seen boxing’s best days? | Ep. 281
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Paulo Costa should take UFC to arbitration | Ep. 280
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Nico Ali-Walsh was wrong about the new Ali Act bill | Ep. 279
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Can TKO pass the Ali Act amendment bill this year? | Ep. 278
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The UFC might not need a trial to lose this case | Ep. 277
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Special Edition: Update from Johnson v. Zuffa Status Conference
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Is Kevin Holland overpaid? | Ep. 276
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UFC, major league of MMA still pays like the minor league | Ep. 275
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Weighing in on Eddie Hearn’s reported demands for AJ vs. Fury | Ep. 274
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Is there a conflict of interest with WME clients McAfee and Rogan? | Ep. 273
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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...
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Like a broken clock, Sean Strickland was right | Ep. 272
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How long can an aging Dana White be the UFC's biggest star? | Ep. 271
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the newly released TKO financials and discussing their quarterly earnings call. We discuss whether they actually lost money on UFC Freedom…
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Analyzing the Senate's version of the new Ali Act bill | Ep. 270
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How important is Nico Ali-Walsh to TKO? | Ep. 269
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at boxing as our primary topic. We discuss last weekend’s fights, the full weekend Nico Ali-Walsh had, and the Zuffa Boxing card. We weigh in on...
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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 ACT In 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...
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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's earnings are insane | Ep. 267
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the latest UFC antitrust case(s) updates. In our main topic, we discuss boxing. We examine the latest revealed financial filings of Anthony...
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Oh yes, that crippled Irishman | Ep. 266
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the latest UFC antitrust case(s) updates. In our main topic, we discuss Conor McGregor’s disastrous return at UFC 329. We analyze what his...
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Our unsanitized coverage of Conor McGregor's career | Ep. 265
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the latest UFC antitrust case(s) updates and a new case that was filed by a former employee. In our main discussion topic, we look at Conor...
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Did the court-appointed expert just save the UFC's bacon? | Ep. 264
SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, John flew solo to break down the three days of the spoliation hearings in the UFC antitrust cases. There was a major bombshell revealed when Judge Boulware struck from the record all testimony from the expert witness. There was also more sworn...
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Who does the UFC actually compete with? | Ep. 263
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UFC is still raking in the cash from the White House card | Ep. 262
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Managers swear Dana White doesn't negotiate contracts | Ep. 261
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking back at the latest UFC antitrust case(s) updates. We discuss how managers swore under threat of perjury that Dana White doesn’t negotiate...
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Why did the UFC oversell their viewer numbers? | Ep. 260
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT We’re discussing viewership numbers from UFC Freedom 250 and why the estimates were so inflated compared to what they were in reality. We also look at the backlash to Conor...
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Unpacking the massive revenue and corruption of UFC Freedom 250 | Ep. 259
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking back at the White House card now that it’s happened. We discuss the sponsors, the political motivations, the questionable actions of in-fight...
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UFC Corruption 250 | Ep. 258
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Is there a case to stop the UFC Freedom 250 card? | Ep. 257
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT We’re discussing the lawsuit filed against the Trump administration that looks to stop the UFC White House event from moving forward. We analyze the complaints and the odds that...
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Could the White House card backfire on the UFC? | Ep. 255
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at how the White House card could end up backfiring for the UFC. We discuss Donald Trump’s investment in TKO, as well as the military troops the...
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Why Dana White's 'We offer 3 fights a year' is a lie | Ep. 254
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking Dana White’s latest media rounds. We discuss his comments on comparisons to WNBA base pay, and his false claim that UFC offers three fights per...
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What is Scott Coker actually trying to do? | Ep. 253
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MVP MMA debut from top to bottom | Ep. 252
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the status conference held for the UFC antitrust cases regarding the possible spoliation by UFC officials. We’re also discussing the MVP MMA...
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Should WWE talent unionize? | Ep. 251
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Dana White said what? | Ep. 250
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the many comments Dana White has made during interviews and press conferences over the last several days. We discuss his comments on fighters...
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UFC revenue went up but did fighter pay go up too? | Ep. 249
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the latest updates to the UFC antitrust cases, and the latest TKO financials that were revealed in their latest SEC filing. We also discuss...
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PFL puts all their international leagues up as collateral for new loan | Ep. 248
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the latest updates to the UFC antitrust cases, and the Florida case that’s been moved to Vegas under Judge Boulware’s purview. We also…
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Porn case may reveal reasoning behind special UFC contract provision | Ep. 247
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the latest updates to the UFC antitrust cases and Nick Khan’s 17-page version of his opening statement from last week’s Senate hearing on the...
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What's the story with Aljamain Sterling's Funk Harbor Rum? | Ep. 246
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the latest updates to the UFC antitrust cases surrounding the feud between the Plaintiffs and Dominance MMA. We also discuss WWE’s plethora…
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Thorough examination of the Senate hearing for TKO's boxing bill proposal | Ep. 244
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the latest updates to the UFC antitrust cases and the Senate hearing for the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. We discuss how the...
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Is Ronda Rousey trying to send a message to UFC fighters? | Ep. 243
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the latest updates to the UFC antitrust cases and the Senate hearing for the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. We also discuss the...
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Matchroom revenue down, but is that the whole story? | Ep. 242
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the latest filings for Matchroom’s finances, UFC’s rough night at the Miami gate, and POTUS’ UFC pep rallies. We also discuss Dana White…
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Can TNT and MVP compete with TKO? | Ep. 241
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, we’re looking at the Ali Act Preservation Alliance, the announcement that DAZN and TNT have formed a broadcast partnership for boxing, and the effects that…
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Exclusive interview with Luke Thomas: Audio only with FREE preview | Ep. 240
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com SUPPORT EXPANDING THE ALI ACT In today’s episode, John interviews longtime sports pundit, Luke Thomas, who has recently entered the political commentary landscape. There was a wide range of topics including:...