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In today’s episode, we’re looking at new motions for sanctions filed by the plaintiffs in the UFC antitrust cases, as well as a brand new, unrelated complaint seeking class action on behalf of fans that paid for subpar UFC events. We also discuss TKO’s latest earnings statement and their monthly earnings call. We analyze the available information about Connor Benn vs. Regis Prograis, and we take a listener question. There’s a lot more, so make sure to follow along with our outline as you listen:

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Episode 231 Outline

* Have there been any new filings in the UFC antitrust cases?

* Has there been any movement with the Ali Revival Act bill?

* A new earnings report was released about TKO’s finances. What did we learn from them?

* There was an earnings call where Mark Shapiro discussed site fees and the White House card. What notable things did you derive from it?

* They also discussed Zuffa Boxing. What was their take on it?

* Why is Frank Warren’s Queensberry promotion exchanging legal letters with TKO and Sela?

* News came out yesterday about Connor Benn vs. Regis Prograis as the co-main event for a Tyson Fury fight on Netflix, promoted by Ring. There seems to be some confusion about how this is all happening and if Zuffa Boxing will be promoting. Can you enlighten us about the details?

* Terence Crawford was recently on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Was there anything significant that stood out to you?

* Listener question from Eric Hamidi: Given the Conor Benn signing, what are starting salaries for the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL? Do you know and have the source of that info?

*Notice of related cases, Class action complaint, Motion for sanctions*