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In today’s episode, we’re looking at the Ali Act Preservation Alliance, the announcement that DAZN and TNT have formed a broadcast partnership for boxing, and the effects that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is having on combat sports. We also discuss Donald Trump’s upcoming appearance at UFC 327, and MVP’s intent to take a serious stab at promoting MMA. There’s a lot more, so make sure to follow along with our outline as you listen:
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Episode 241 Outline
* Are there new updates or filings to the UFC antitrust cases?
* What is the Ali Act Preservation Alliance?
* Is it too late for something like this to impact TKO’s efforts to push the Revival Act through?
* TNT Sports and DAZN Boxing have forged an alliance. What details do we have on it?
* Do you think this could provide meaningful competition to Zuffa Boxing?
* With the Saudi connection to DAZN, isn’t this counterproductive to Zuffa Boxing?
* There are folks that think the Saudis may be ready to pull the plug on their boxing interests. Do you think that’s possible?
* Ryan Garcia and Arman Tsarukyan discussed UFC and boxing pay. Did anything stand out to you?
* Dana White announced that Donald Trump will be in attendance at Saturday night’s UFC 327 card. Why do you think that is considering the war and other political turmoil happening right now?
* PFL announced they’ve postponed their May 8 Saudi Arabia card. They noted they will refund any purchased tickets and just keep moving along with their schedule. That sounds more like a cancellation than a postponement, right?
* Do you think UFC will change their tune on postponing or cancelling their Middle East events?
* It looks like MVP is serious about getting into the MMA business long term if next month’s Rousey-Carano card is a success. Do you think the way they established themselves over the last several years with influencer boxing has set them up better for success than upstart promotions just diving in with no buildup?*Exhibits A, B, C, D, E, and F regarding Plaintiff’s request for Dominance MMA to pay attorney fees*
