Stephie Haynes

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Staff Writer and Podcaster at Bloody Elbow

Writer/Podcaster/Editor since 2005. Haterous. I got a gold nameplate that says 'I wish you would' #TeamLH #F1🏎 Follow @Ninjaneer1

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TWO new lawsuits filed against the UFC could be gamechangers for fighters | Ep. 159

1 week ago | heynottheface.substack.com | Stephie Haynes

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -23:43Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. 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.
Why aren't investors excited with UFC's big Q1 numbers? | Ep. 158

1 week ago | heynottheface.substack.com | Stephie Haynes

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -31:20Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. 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.
The health of MMA in a UFC world | Ep. 157

2 weeks ago | heynottheface.substack.com | Stephie Haynes

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -28:21Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. 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.
Why Karate Combat is being sued | Ep. 156

2 weeks ago | heynottheface.substack.com | Stephie Haynes

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -27:40Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. 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.
Who's going into the woodchipper? | Ep. 154

4 weeks ago | heynottheface.substack.com | Stephie Haynes

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -25:26Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. 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.
Glue Factory Hours in Iowa | Ep. 362

1 month ago | levelchangepodcast.substack.com | Victor Rodriguez |Stephie Haynes

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -28:30Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Well, this is an odd predicament. Stephie isn’t feeling this card too much, Victor is kinda liking the vibe. Where does this lead? I dunno, we just break down the card and address how some of the old-timers are being fed into the woodchipper here. Also, Victor’s forays into aging and mortality continue in new and terrifying ways.
Is UFC going to eliminate the PPV model? | Ep. 152

1 month ago | heynottheface.substack.com | Stephie Haynes

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -26:25Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. 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.
Is TKO sucking all the fun out of the UFC? | Ep. 151

1 month ago | heynottheface.substack.com | Stephie Haynes

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -32:33Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. 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.
Why do KSW, Rizin, Oktagon do better than other non-UFC promotions? | Ep. 150

1 month ago | heynottheface.substack.com | Stephie Haynes

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -22:19Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. This week’s episode features discussion about why domestic promotions like PFL don’t do as well as KSW, Oktagon and Rizin, the purchase of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide by TKO, Netflix’ statement on UFC broadcast rights, where Jake Paul’s boxing promotion (MVP) lies in the boxing hierarchy, and more. We also address a listener question at the end.
Is Ilia Topuria playing a dangerous game with UFC? | Ep. 149

1 month ago | heynottheface.substack.com | Stephie Haynes

This week’s episode features discussion about Ilia Topuria’s refusal to fight unless it’s for the belt, how BKFC became collateral for a $10M convertible note, Turki’s expensive double PPV, GFL’s wild antics behind the scenes, and more. We also address a listener question at the end. Follow along with our outline as you listen:Ilia Topuri…Listen to this episode with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Hey Not The Face! to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.