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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 to settle the cases, and how much these new suits could impact the ongoing media rights negotiations the UFC is currently embroiled in. Follow along with our outline as you listen:

Ep. 159 Outline

* Who is suing the UFC now?

* Can you give us a quick summary of the two complaints?

* Let’s talk about the first complaint Cirkunovs v. Zuffa, what is his complaint?

* Why did they need to file this suit?

* Why do they want the suit assigned to Judge Boulware?

* Would this be helpful in amending the Johnson v. Zuffa complaint regarding class members?

* Why did Judge Boulware deny the earlier effort to amend the Johnson v. Zuffa complaint?

* Will this be a class action suit?

* Explain the arbitration agreements and why they hurt fighters under UFC contract.

* Based on what we know right now, do you think this suit will be successful in what it’s trying to achieve?

* Let’s discuss the Davis suit now. What exactly is his complaint against the UFC?

* Who are the members for this potential class action?

* If they are not UFC fighters what are they asking for?

* Is this possible?

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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 against Karate Combat. Follow along with ou…

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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 some boxing: Claressa Shields’ claim that MVP…

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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 Patchy Mix and rate how the well the Bellator…

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 provisions

* discuss what each of them were intended to and why they succeed or fail in that purpose

* and also discuss what additional amendments have been proposed to improve on the current Ali Act.

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For those wishing to follow along here are documents I use during the video.

* Text of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act

* Title 15 Chapter 89 of the United States Code: Professional Boxing Safety Act

* Senate Report Accompanying the Ali Act

* House of Representatives Report Accompanying the Ali Act

* GAO Report on Issues Related to the Protection of Boxers' Health, Safety, and Economic Interests

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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 questions, but a few minutes into the show, J…

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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 thrive or survive while UFC is taking all the…

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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 round of WWE roster cuts. Follow along with o…

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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 listener question. We’ve included some PDFs of s…

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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 TKO’s site fees, tax credits and the economi…