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In today’s episode, we’re looking at new updates to the antitrust cases, things people are missing about the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, and Top Rank’s new deal with ESPN. We’re also discussing the comments of Sean O’Malley and Jorge Masvidal saying that the UFC ‘made’ Ronda Rousey, and O’Malley predictably walking back his annoyance with TKO/Zuffa Boxing’s $15M purse to Conor Benn. We examine the latest addition of Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry to the MVP Rousey vs. Carano card, Anderson Silva’s offer to be on it, and Alex Pereira’s new, 8-fight UFC contract. There’s a lot more, so make sure to follow along with our outline as you listen:

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Episode 235 Outline

* Are there any updates to the UFC antitrust cases?

* The Revival Act bill is inching closer to getting passed. What do you think is the most significant thing that people are getting wrong about it?

* Top Rank and ESPN have reached a new broadcast rights deal. What do you think of it?

* Is it the kind of deal that will save them?

* Gareth Davies reported that Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua has been verbally agreed upon and will air on Netflix. Considering Netflix’ comments about wanting to be the home for the biggest combat sports events around the world, do they pose any threat to TKO?

* Speaking of Netflix, Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry will be on the Rousey-Carano card. What’s your take on that?

* What do you think of Ronda waging war with Hunter Campbell?

* What do you think about Colby Covington’s comments on Hunter giving no options to fighters in who they fight?

* What about what he said in regards to fighters not making “a dime” off the UFC games?

* Sean O’Malley and Jorge Masvidal both opined that UFC made Ronda Rousey. What do you make of their comments?

* Sean kind of insinuated that the UFC makes all its stars including Conor McGregor, sort of walking back his previous annoyances over Conor Benn’s $15M purse. You predicted he would do this. Do you have any additional thoughts on it?

* Anderson Silva said Nakisa Bidarian offered him a fight on the Rousey-Carano card but he turned it down, saying he only has a couple fights left in him and they would be boxing matches. Do you have thoughts on that?

* Alex Pereira just signed a new, 8-fight deal with the UFC, and said they treated him so good that he just left it open for them to do whatever they wanted with his contract. Considering he was just complaining last year about pay, what do you make of this?

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* How much help have MMA managers given to the UFC that contributed to their near complete dominance of the sport, whether intentionally or inadvertently?

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