Hey Not The Face! Podcast

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about the steep rise in TKO stocks and why they’re experiencing such a big uptick, why the MMAFA is putting together a petition, and if WWE’s Night of Champions will be moved from Saudi Arabia due to the war between Iran and Israel. We also take a look at Jon Jones’ reti...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about the unveiling of ZUFFA Boxing as TKO’s boxing arm, if they’ll be able to fill Allegiant Stadium amid ICE raids, Top Rank’s future, and PBC rumors. We also look at Jon Jones’ latest comments on fighting, UFC lack of stars with drawing power, and site fees. Finally,...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about the conflict in the Middle East and if it could affect the UFC’s ability to put on events there. We also break down UFC Atlanta’s earnings, from the fighters to the promotion itself. Additionally, we analyze ONE’s latest financials and the economic impact report th...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about the Canelo-Crawford fight and the Netflix connection, updates on the antitrust cases, where Nick Khan fits into TKO, as well as the problems with the competitive levels of UFC and its fighter pay. We also take a listener question about UFC contract structure. Follo...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about UFC possibly letting Jones-Aspinall hype reach a fever pitch before booking so that they get their mega fight. We’re also taking a look at how Francis Ngannou is doing with PFL, the rumors swirling that he’s open to a UFC return, and if the UFC would ever co-promot...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about Tuesday’s antitrust complaints hearing. Since he was there in person, John gives a more detailed summary of events and explains what each point of interest means. We also tackle PFL’s latest moves to keep themselves afloat with a new app and “fan-friendly” pricing....

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about Noche UFC’s problems and solutions, whether Dana White is spreading himself too thin between UFC and boxing, as well as UFC’s media rights hurdles. We also talk about Turki Alalshikh’s volatility with star boxers and the possibility of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Jake Paul....

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about two new lawsuits that were filed against the UFC over the last few days. We go over all the particulars of the complaints, why the attorneys are asking for a specific judge, and more. We also talk about potential moves the fighters could make, what the UFC may do t...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about the quarter 1 financials of the UFC and why investors aren’t jumping for joy over them, Dana White’s energy drink collaboration, PFL Africa, and Triller’s extensive money problems. We also cover some Saudi boxing news and the fact that yet another lawsuit was filed...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about the health of the MMA landscape, from UFC all the way to the regional scene. We also discuss the predatory attorneys that are targeting desperate fighters in efforts to buy their settlement claims for less than the claim is actually worth. And finally, we discuss s...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about the lawsuit against Karate Combat, the latest UFC financials and the growth of their revenue, the latest with TKO/Saudi boxing, what’s happening with the Canelo-Crawford card and whether UFC is willing to reconcile with MGM Grand. We also address PFL’s release of P...

With the news that TKO Holdings was looking to get Congress to amend the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act as part of their plan of a boxing “league” venture with Turki Alashikh, I thought it might be a good time to do a deep dive on the Ali Act. In this video I: * discuss the legislative history that led up to the passage of the Ali Act * go over the reasoning for the bil * go over each of the provi...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about the problems combat sports is experiencing and possible remedies for them. Luke Thomas joined us for the conversation and opined on a variety of topics. It should be noted that this was supposed to be a conversation between Luke and John, and I would moderate the q...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about the issues with PFL’s tournaments and recent Paris cancellation, whether we believe Alex Pereira’s social media was hacked, the shocking details around the second UFC antitrust case(Johnson v. Zuffa), and Shawn Merriman’s comments on why B-league promotions can’t t...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about the issues with this past weekend’s Fatal Fury boxing cards, Top Rank’s ability to save the weekend with their Inoue-Cardenas event, ONE Championship’s cancelled U.S. event, and how much Tyson Fury made from a handful of fights. We also touched briefly on the big r...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about all the suitors for UFC’s broadcast rights deal—including their PPV model, Eddie Hearn’s take on TKO Boxing, the buy rate for Eubank vs. Benn, and why the UFC likely didn’t approve a 4-man BMF tourney. Finally, we touched on PFL’s litigiousness, and answered a list...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about how TKO’s budget cuts are sucking the fun out of the UFC. This latest cut is wearing the guise of Bespoke, in the form of custom walkout music for the fighters rather than their chosen songs. Imagine Dustin Poirier not walking out to James Brown. We also looked at...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about why domestic promotions like PFL don’t do as well as KSW, Oktagon and Rizin, the purchase of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide by TKO, Netflix’ statement on UFC broadcast rights, where Jake Paul’s boxing promotion (MVP) lies in the boxing hierarchy, and more. We also addre...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about Ilia Topuria’s refusal to fight unless it’s for the belt, how BKFC became collateral for a $10M convertible note, Turki’s expensive double PPV, GFL’s wild antics behind the scenes, and more. We also address a listener question at the end. Follow along with our outl...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode features discussion about GFL’s probable demise following an outrageous idea for a “non-profit” card, TKO’s path to getting the Ali Act amended, the consequences that could arise if TKO gets it done, and the possible issues UFC could have for constantly trotting out the Trump cabinet at eve...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode is a three-pronged show. The first segment breaks down the GFL’s cancelation of their first two event dates and takes a look at the signs that were there from the start with some troubling details that we found in their fighter bout agreements. The second portion covers the Association of B...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode covers Conor McGregor’s latest catstrophe—this time a failed meme coin—and whether he may have burned through his generational wealth. We also take a look at new problems arising between Turki Alalsheikh and some prominent boxers, Matchroom’s latest financial filings, how TKO may be doing n...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s episode covers the bigger business headlines of the last week. We’re discussing the stock market dips and how they could affect UFC/TKO, if PFL is facing a doomsday scenario, the financial statements of Boxxer Limited (3rd largest European boxing promotion), and a host of other topics. Follow along...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This week’s hodge-podge mainly focuses on UFC topics, especially around fighter pay and contract situations. We also take a look at a new upstart boxing promotion looking for big seed money and our retro question details the differences in monopoly and monopsony power and why it’s a bad thing for combat sports...