Can TKO pass the Ali Act amendment bill this year? | Ep. 278

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit heynottheface.substack.com 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 for access to all our paywalled content. In today’s episode, we’re looking at TKO’s amendment to the Ali Act and whether it can get passed this year now that Ted Cruz has introduced it for markup this coming Wednesday. We discuss why the IATSE is backing the bill and what extraordinary circumstances would be necessary for it to pass this year. We also weigh in on Zuffa Boxing’s weekend and the slick techniques they use to maximize gate sales. There’s a lot more, so make sure to follow along with our outline as you listen: *We urge you to pick up a paid subscription, as it helps us keep the show going and allows you access to paywalled content* Episode 278 Outline * Are there any new updates or filings in the UFC antitrust cases? * What’s going on with the proposed amendment to the Ali Act? * What happens after the markup? * Why is the The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (known as IATSE) backing TKO’s bill? * Mark Shapiro talked about athlete and talent pay for the UFC and WWE saying TKO “resized” it for each. What did he mean? * Garcia vs. Benn was last night. What did you think of Zuffa Boxing’s promotion of that card? * Our friend Fred Garvin noted that they were up to their same tricks with ticketing for the event. Can you explain what went on there? * Can Zuffa Boxing be as successful with their ticketing strategy in boxing as they are with UFC ticketing? * What is going on with AJ vs. Fury? * With everything going on with the war in the Middle East, what do you think of Zuffa Boxing’s future? *Defendant’s Motion for Clarification