John S. Nash
@heynottheface.bsky.social
Covering the financial side of face punching. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed; everything else is public relations."
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Can boxing be saved? A conversation with Kurt Emhoff (video) | Ep. 206
Podcast Episode · Hey Not The Face! Podcast · 11/19/2025 · 1h 48m
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On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social & I talk to Kurt Emhoff @boxing-esq.bsky.social about the current state of boxing and what “fixes” we’d like to see made instead of the TKO crafted bill.
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On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social & I talk to Kurt Emhoff @boxing-esq.bsky.social about the current state of boxing and what “fixes” we’d like to see made instead of the TKO crafted bill.
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Can boxing be saved? A conversation with Kurt Emhoff (video) | Ep. 206
Podcast Episode · Hey Not The Face! Podcast · 11/19/2025 · 1h 48m
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November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social & I talk to Kurt Emhoff @boxing-esq.bsky.social about the current state of boxing and what “fixes” we’d like to see made instead of the TKO crafted bill.
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On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I discuss recent Johnson v Zuffa filings where the Plaintiffs claim the UFC has somehow lost thousands of messages, go over TKO’s recent SEC filings, and rebut Sonnen’s claim Rousey wasn’t a star
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Will Judge Boulware punish UFC for deleting documents? | Ep. 204
Who here hasn't deleted six years of text messages and contract negotiations?!
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November 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I discuss recent Johnson v Zuffa filings where the Plaintiffs claim the UFC has somehow lost thousands of messages, go over TKO’s recent SEC filings, and rebut Sonnen’s claim Rousey wasn’t a star
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These are some of the things @heynottheface.bsky.social & I cover in today's podcast. #Polymarket says what? 2/2
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November 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
These are some of the things @heynottheface.bsky.social & I cover in today's podcast. #Polymarket says what? 2/2
heynottheface.substack.com/p/ufc-is-gam...
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On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I give an update on what’s going on with the UFC antitrust cases & new Ali Act bill, plus what Ploymarket means for MMA fans and degenerate gamblers (which at this point might redundant.) open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
UFC is gambling there isn't a sports betting bubble | Ep. 205
UFC's partnership with Polymarket is the talk of the town. We're looking at from all angles.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I give an update on what’s going on with the UFC antitrust cases & new Ali Act bill, plus what Ploymarket means for MMA fans and degenerate gamblers (which at this point might redundant.) open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I discuss recent Johnson v Zuffa filings where the Plaintiffs claim the UFC has somehow lost thousands of messages, go over TKO’s recent SEC filings, and rebut Sonnen’s claim Rousey wasn’t a star
open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
Will Judge Boulware punish UFC for deleting documents? | Ep. 204
Who here hasn't deleted six years of text messages and contract negotiations?!
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I discuss recent Johnson v Zuffa filings where the Plaintiffs claim the UFC has somehow lost thousands of messages, go over TKO’s recent SEC filings, and rebut Sonnen’s claim Rousey wasn’t a star
open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
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This Day in Labor History: November 10, 1933. Workers at the Hormel plant in Austin, Minnesota sat down on the job. The win these workers achieved helped set up the labor militancy of the New Deal era that revolutionized the lives of American labor!!!!
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
This Day in Labor History: November 10, 1933. Workers at the Hormel plant in Austin, Minnesota sat down on the job. The win these workers achieved helped set up the labor militancy of the New Deal era that revolutionized the lives of American labor!!!!
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On today's episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I welcome the legendary Lou DiBella to discuss the current state of boxing, its potential future and what went wrong in the past that led us to where we are today. open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
Conversation with legendary boxing promoter Lou DiBella (audio) | Ep. 203
Today's episode features discussion with legendary boxing promoter Lou DiBella about the Ali Act, the proposed changes to it, and the problems in the sport.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
On today's episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I welcome the legendary Lou DiBella to discuss the current state of boxing, its potential future and what went wrong in the past that led us to where we are today. open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
Plaintiffs in Johnson (as well as Davis & Cirkunovs) v Zuffa want the Judge to know the Defendants are missing documents. For example, Dana White & Tracy Long have apparently lost years of text messages and emails even though they should have been preserving all docs since 2014.
November 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Plaintiffs in Johnson (as well as Davis & Cirkunovs) v Zuffa want the Judge to know the Defendants are missing documents. For example, Dana White & Tracy Long have apparently lost years of text messages and emails even though they should have been preserving all docs since 2014.
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I just finished this and it's hilarious.
New drinking game: Take a shot every time Lou DiBella says he's not losing sleep or he doesn't care. You will probably die of alcohol poisoning.
New drinking game: Take a shot every time Lou DiBella says he's not losing sleep or he doesn't care. You will probably die of alcohol poisoning.
On today's episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I welcome the legendary Lou DiBella to discuss the current state of boxing, its potential future and what went wrong in the past that led us to where we are today. open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
Conversation with legendary boxing promoter Lou DiBella (audio) | Ep. 203
Today's episode features discussion with legendary boxing promoter Lou DiBella about the Ali Act, the proposed changes to it, and the problems in the sport.
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I just finished this and it's hilarious.
New drinking game: Take a shot every time Lou DiBella says he's not losing sleep or he doesn't care. You will probably die of alcohol poisoning.
New drinking game: Take a shot every time Lou DiBella says he's not losing sleep or he doesn't care. You will probably die of alcohol poisoning.
On today's episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I welcome the legendary Lou DiBella to discuss the current state of boxing, its potential future and what went wrong in the past that led us to where we are today. open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
Conversation with legendary boxing promoter Lou DiBella (audio) | Ep. 203
Today's episode features discussion with legendary boxing promoter Lou DiBella about the Ali Act, the proposed changes to it, and the problems in the sport.
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
On today's episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I welcome the legendary Lou DiBella to discuss the current state of boxing, its potential future and what went wrong in the past that led us to where we are today. open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
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On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I go over some of the implications of the UFC betting scandal, the importance of Zuffa’s motion to dismiss the Phil Davis complaint & the ongoing Jake Paul opponent sweepstakes.
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How UFC fighters will take the brunt of the gambling scandal | Ep. 202
Today's episode features discussion about UFC's fight-fixing scandal, Jake Paul's dilemma in finding another fight before the end of the year, and more.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I go over some of the implications of the UFC betting scandal, the importance of Zuffa’s motion to dismiss the Phil Davis complaint & the ongoing Jake Paul opponent sweepstakes.
heynottheface.substack.com/p/how-ufc-fi...
heynottheface.substack.com/p/how-ufc-fi...
On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I go over some of the implications of the UFC betting scandal, the importance of Zuffa’s motion to dismiss the Phil Davis complaint & the ongoing Jake Paul opponent sweepstakes.
heynottheface.substack.com/p/how-ufc-fi...
heynottheface.substack.com/p/how-ufc-fi...
How UFC fighters will take the brunt of the gambling scandal | Ep. 202
Today's episode features discussion about UFC's fight-fixing scandal, Jake Paul's dilemma in finding another fight before the end of the year, and more.
heynottheface.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I go over some of the implications of the UFC betting scandal, the importance of Zuffa’s motion to dismiss the Phil Davis complaint & the ongoing Jake Paul opponent sweepstakes.
heynottheface.substack.com/p/how-ufc-fi...
heynottheface.substack.com/p/how-ufc-fi...
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These are some of the topics @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss in today's episode. Check it out and subscribe. 2/2
heynottheface.substack.com/p/how-ufc-fi...
heynottheface.substack.com/p/how-ufc-fi...
How UFC fighters will take the brunt of the gambling scandal | Ep. 202
Today's episode features discussion about UFC's fight-fixing scandal, Jake Paul's dilemma in finding another fight before the end of the year, and more.
heynottheface.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
These are some of the topics @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss in today's episode. Check it out and subscribe. 2/2
heynottheface.substack.com/p/how-ufc-fi...
heynottheface.substack.com/p/how-ufc-fi...
On today's episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social & I discuss the importance of the upcoming hearing in Davis v Zuffa, why some former UFC fighters are defending the original Ali Act, why Aspinall having 2 fights left might not mean much & more. open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
Can TKO skirt the Ali Act even if the new bill doesn't pass? | Ep. 201
Today's episode features discussion about Zuffa Boxing possibly holding events in Abu Dhabi, new action in the UFC antitrust cases, Matt Brown's complaints, and more.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:47 AM
On today's episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social & I discuss the importance of the upcoming hearing in Davis v Zuffa, why some former UFC fighters are defending the original Ali Act, why Aspinall having 2 fights left might not mean much & more. open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
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Why is Aspinall (or any UFC fighter looking to cross over) likely never to make "big boxing money"? How can Zuffa Boxing skirt the Ali Act if their bill doesn't pass? Can Ari Emanuel work his magic to get brother Rahm elected in 2028? @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss this & more. 1/2
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October 31, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Why is Aspinall (or any UFC fighter looking to cross over) likely never to make "big boxing money"? How can Zuffa Boxing skirt the Ali Act if their bill doesn't pass? Can Ari Emanuel work his magic to get brother Rahm elected in 2028? @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss this & more. 1/2
For Johnson v Zuffa “[PROPOSED] JOINT SCHEDULING ORDER REGARDING DOMINANCE MMA’S PRODUCTION IN RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS’ SUBPOENA”
October 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
For Johnson v Zuffa “[PROPOSED] JOINT SCHEDULING ORDER REGARDING DOMINANCE MMA’S PRODUCTION IN RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS’ SUBPOENA”
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Congrats to @heynottheface.bsky.social and @crooklyn.bsky.social for the 200th episode. That's an accomplishment! Also, it's 2025 and we are still discussing eye pokes. Some things just never change. 😆
October 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Congrats to @heynottheface.bsky.social and @crooklyn.bsky.social for the 200th episode. That's an accomplishment! Also, it's 2025 and we are still discussing eye pokes. Some things just never change. 😆
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Are boxing promoters underestimating the power that Zuffa Boxing will wield if/when the new Ali Act bill passes? @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss it & how @lukethomas.bsky.social is correct about UFC intentionally being right wing, & more.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Are boxing promoters underestimating the power that Zuffa Boxing will wield if/when the new Ali Act bill passes? @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss it & how @lukethomas.bsky.social is correct about UFC intentionally being right wing, & more.
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On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social discuss if boxing promoters are taking Zuffa too lightly, what kind of impact Lina Khan discussing combat sports can have, bad arguments about the Ali Act & more
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Are boxing promoters underestimating the threat of TKO and Zuffa Boxing? | Ep. 199
Today's episode features discussion about the power TKO could wield if the new Ali Act changes are implemented and how boxing promoters are likely underestimating it.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social discuss if boxing promoters are taking Zuffa too lightly, what kind of impact Lina Khan discussing combat sports can have, bad arguments about the Ali Act & more
heynottheface.substack.com/p/are-boxing...
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Regardless of what I think of this Revival Act, I gotta say, it is crafted really well. Super sneaky Trojan Horse stuff. They really know what they're doing. Which is why I only have the worst case scenario in my head for how boxing will get monopolized if this gets passed. They're too good at it.
No paywall for today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! as @crooklyn.bsky.social and I go over Andy Foster’s statements on the MMA Hour regarding his support of the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
Response to Andy Foster interview with Ariel Helwani | Ep. 198
Today's episode features our discussion about Ariel Helwani's interview with CSAC head, Andy Foster.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Regardless of what I think of this Revival Act, I gotta say, it is crafted really well. Super sneaky Trojan Horse stuff. They really know what they're doing. Which is why I only have the worst case scenario in my head for how boxing will get monopolized if this gets passed. They're too good at it.
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Hey yo!
@heynottheface.bsky.social & I have got a brand new episode breaking down our thoughts on Andy Foster's interview with Ariel Helwani. Did I mention there's no paywall? That's right, folks, it's FREE!
heynottheface.substack.com/p/response-t...
@heynottheface.bsky.social & I have got a brand new episode breaking down our thoughts on Andy Foster's interview with Ariel Helwani. Did I mention there's no paywall? That's right, folks, it's FREE!
heynottheface.substack.com/p/response-t...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Hey yo!
@heynottheface.bsky.social & I have got a brand new episode breaking down our thoughts on Andy Foster's interview with Ariel Helwani. Did I mention there's no paywall? That's right, folks, it's FREE!
heynottheface.substack.com/p/response-t...
@heynottheface.bsky.social & I have got a brand new episode breaking down our thoughts on Andy Foster's interview with Ariel Helwani. Did I mention there's no paywall? That's right, folks, it's FREE!
heynottheface.substack.com/p/response-t...
No paywall for today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! as @crooklyn.bsky.social and I go over Andy Foster’s statements on the MMA Hour regarding his support of the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
Response to Andy Foster interview with Ariel Helwani | Ep. 198
Today's episode features our discussion about Ariel Helwani's interview with CSAC head, Andy Foster.
open.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
No paywall for today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! as @crooklyn.bsky.social and I go over Andy Foster’s statements on the MMA Hour regarding his support of the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. open.substack.com/pub/heynotth...
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On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I go over Wednesday’s CSAC meeting on the American Boxing Revival Act and ask if the CSAC sold out boxing? (That is a rhetorical question.) heynottheface.substack.com/p/did-csac-s...
Did CSAC sell out boxing to TKO? | Ep. 197
Today's episode features discussion about the CSAC's support of the new Ali Act bill proposal, specifically, how damaging it is to boxing and how helpful it is to TKO.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
On today’s episode of Hey Not The Face! @crooklyn.bsky.social and I go over Wednesday’s CSAC meeting on the American Boxing Revival Act and ask if the CSAC sold out boxing? (That is a rhetorical question.) heynottheface.substack.com/p/did-csac-s...
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