It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the world of MMA business and finance, but we tried to cover all the most pertinent topics. Front and center is the new filings that came out last week on the UFC’s first half of the year. We also discuss the latest rumblings of a Bellator buyout by the PFL and what that could look like in the future. Here’s a list of the points of conversation we covered in this week’s episode:

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* Breakdown of the latest UFC financials

* Comparison of distributions to the UAW strike

* Fees (management fees)

* WWE cuts

* Comments from members within TKO Holdings that state apprehension and concern about Vince McMahon’s prominent role in the company

* Vince’s shares may be for sale

* How much Endeavor has profited over the years (distributions)

* Ari Emanuel’s incredible deal

* Latest PFL/Bellator rumors

* Outlook after buying Bellator

* Performance institutes (international locations)

* Ticket prices for UFC 295

* Drawing potential of Covington vs. Strickland vs. O’Malley

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