Hey Not The Face! Podcast

John S. Nash & Stephie Haynes
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Hey Not The Face! Podcast

A newsletter and podcast covering the business of face-punching! heynottheface.substack.com

  1. 1 HR. AGO

    Conor McGregor's star power & marketability likely unaffected after rape verdict | Ep. 112

    Yesterday, the civil trial that Conor McGregor has been embroiled in came to its conclusion. The courts found that McGregor was civilly liable for the rape of Nikita Hand. Horrific details came to light during the case which had previously been withheld due to privacy reasons from the criminal trial that took place a few years ago. McGregor has been ordered to pay Ms. Hand around $258K. He has vowed to appeal the decision. Now that the verdict has been issued, we decided to examine the business implications and impact the verdict could have on UFC in broadcast negotiations and to his own business interests. Follow along with our outline as you listen: Ep. 112 Outline * How important was Conor McGregor to the last broadcast deal? * How much do you think his losses affected his star power and marketability? * How much do you think inactivity and partying behavior have affected his star power and marketability? * What do you think this verdict will do to his star power and marketability? * How much can UFC leverage Conor in broadcast deal negotiations now? * Can UFC affect future purses in any way going forward, should he actually take a fight? * If you were to predict Conor’s future business opportunities, how limited would you estimate they’d be? ATTN: UFC Fighters (current & past) *Please note that we’ll be updating the pertinent information for current and former UFC fighters on what’s happening with the antitrust case for the foreseeable future. We will also continue leaving the information links, numbers and emails here in case anyone wants to use it on their own for updates. For additional information, including any updates relating to any settlement or the settlement approval process, visit: https://www.ufcclassaction.com/ Toll-free number: 1-866-955-5564 You may also write to the Class Action Administrator by mail: UFC Fighter Class Actionc/o Class Action Administrator1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or email: info@UFCFighterClassAction.com The Hey Not the Face! Podcast is an independent publication. Please consider a paid subscription to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support us. With all forms of news media crumbling, especially in the combat sports space, we could really use your help. Thank you. We appreciate all of you. Thank you for checking out the Hey Not The Face! Podcast, a listener-supported publication. We’d be eternally grateful if you could help us by purchasing a subscription and spreading word of this episode by sharing it far and wide. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heynottheface.substack.com/subscribe

    21 min
  2. New UFC contract details show significant changes | Ep. 111

    1 DAY AGO

    New UFC contract details show significant changes | Ep. 111

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com Earlier this year, UFC enacted some changes to their contracts, but recently, some bigger changes were implemented and unsurprisingly, they’re not in the fighters’ best interests. While we are unable to post screenshots of the contracts themselves due to confidentiality reasons, we will be providing the pertinent language from them relating to the new c…

    22 min
  3. Jon Jones' leverage with UFC has dwindled considerably | Ep. 110

    4 DAYS AGO

    Jon Jones' leverage with UFC has dwindled considerably | Ep. 110

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com This past weekend saw a lot of action in the combat sports space. With Jake Paul fighting Mike Tyson on Friday night, then UFC 309 happening on Saturday night, Texas and New York saw some pretty big gates and record numbers of viewers for the Paul-Tyson fight. In this episode, we dissect the business side of both events, as well as what we think will ha…

    23 min
  4. Is Ngannou vs. Paul the freakshow fight PFL needs? | Ep. 109

    NOV 15

    Is Ngannou vs. Paul the freakshow fight PFL needs? | Ep. 109

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com PFL has been referred to as the Number 2 promotion behind UFC for the last couple years, but they lag so far behind that the idea of being second or dead last becomes virtually identical—to use Mike Goldberg’s terminology. So, what can they do to get that elusive win? Is it a mixed rules bout between Ngannou and Deontay Wilder? A co-promotion with ONE C…

    14 min
  5. What is the Global Fight League? | Ep. 108

    NOV 12

    What is the Global Fight League? | Ep. 108

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com With UFC having the vast majority of top tier fighters, a lock on big budget sponsors and the best broadcast deals, it’s hard to imagine anyone at all giving them reasonable competition. But that’s what the GFL (Global Fight League) hopes to do. In today’s episode, we take a look at the promotional deck John was sent to determine if we think there’s any…

    24 min
  6. Why the other UFC antitrust case is in a perilous position | Ep. 107

    NOV 8

    Why the other UFC antitrust case is in a perilous position | Ep. 107

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com Tuesday night, we saw Donald Trump elected President once again. With his election will come sweeping changes to some government offices that have done remarkable work over the last four years for the workforce. In this episode, we look at what the election results will mean for the UFC and for the fighters under its banner, especially since the second …

    20 min
  7. The politics of the UFC | Ep. 106

    NOV 5

    The politics of the UFC | Ep. 106

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com Tonight, after the polling locations are closed, the fate of the United States will be determined, as a new president will be appointed, barring anything extraordinary happening. Throughout this election cycle, we’ve watched UFC do a dramatic about face, going from once supporting Obama in his second bid for presidency back in 2012 to becoming one of Tr…

    27 min

  8. OCT 29

    Video interview exclusive: Lead attorneys Eric Cramer & Michael Dell'Angelo

    In this episode, we were fortunate enough to have the lead attorneys from the UFC antitrust case stop by for a thorough, video interview. Eric Cramer and Michael Dell’Angelo (from the law offices of Berger Montague) answered all our questions, clarified facts, dispelled misconceptions, and gave advice for UFC fighters from the Le class on how to get their settlement money. Follow along with our outline as you listen. *This is the video version of our earlier post* Ep. 105 Outline * Who is a member of Le class? * How much will fighters get from this settlement? * Why are the attorneys getting so much? * How do the attorneys determine what they get and how will the Judge decide to approve the amount? * How will it be determined how much each fighter gets? * When will the fighters get paid? * Why do the attorneys get paid first? * What do fighters have to do to make sure they get their settlement claim? * How difficult will the process be for fighters? * What happens if a fighter doesn’t get a claim made by the time the money is dispersed? * Do fighters need to pay anyone to make a claim? * What are the steps remaining between now and the money getting dispersed? * Why didn’t you take it to trial? * Why was injunctive relief dropped? * What can a fighter do if he or she disagrees with the settlement? * What is the status of the Johnson v Zuffa suit? * Can the class action waivers be challenged? ATTN: UFC Fighters (current & past) *Please note that we’ll be updating the pertinent information for current and former UFC fighters on what’s happening with the antitrust case for the foreseeable future. We will also continue leaving the information links, numbers and emails here in case anyone wants to use it on their own for updates. For additional information, including any updates relating to any settlement or the settlement approval process, visit: http://UFCClassAction.com Toll-free number: 1-866-955-5564 You may also write to the Class Action Administrator by mail: UFC Fighter Class Actionc/o Class Action Administrator1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or email: info@UFCFighterClassAction.com The Hey Not the Face! Podcast is an independent publication. Please consider a paid subscription to keep up with our best work and learn how you can support us. With all forms of news media crumbling, especially in the combat sports space, we could really use your help. Thank you. We appreciate all of you. Thank you for checking out the Hey Not The Face! Podcast, a listener-supported publication. We’d be eternally grateful if you could help us by purchasing a subscription and spreading word of this episode by sharing it far and wide. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heynottheface.substack.com/subscribe

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