#  @FightOpinion Fight Opinion
Fight Opinion posts on X about ufc, $dan, in the, business the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.
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### Social Influence
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**Social topic influence**
[ufc](/topic/ufc) 36.43%, [$dan](/topic/$dan) 25%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 10.71%, [business](/topic/business) 9.64%, [japan](/topic/japan) 6.07%, [white](/topic/white) 6.07%, [media](/topic/media) 5%, [data](/topic/data) 4.29%, [ali](/topic/ali) 3.93%, [espn](/topic/espn) 3.93%
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**Top assets mentioned**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Judge Boulware asking Tracy Long about her awareness of missing text messages. Long said she had to sit on hold for Verizon for three hours. Billed to her husband monthly. Zuffa used to reimburse but not any longer. Madden is asking about BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019178200522453312) 2026-02-04T22:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tracy Long says she doesn't use Instagram other than workouts. Not used for UFC business. Used WhatsApp to talk to two managers. "Not something I look at." Asked about her retention settings on apps Ryan Palmer of UFC IT helped"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019178720117055909) 2026-02-04T22:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Once an agreement is reached between AEW & WBD all I ask for is the writers who pushed AEW TV deal stories to publish the actual contract from start to finish. No selective leaks or half-truths. You've spent an inordinate amount of time helping a billionaire negotiate publicly"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1835930572226785751) 2024-09-17T06:35Z [----] followers, 29.1K engagements
"I remember a year ago discussing with one of my most trusted friends (and smartest people in the fight business) that Ari Emanuel was obsessed with the LA [--] Olympics and would find some way some how to gain control. What fortuitous timing with Casey Wasserman/Jeffrey Epstein"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2021804032961269948) 2026-02-12T04:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"There is a new generation of MMA fans that had no idea about how big MMA was on New Year's Eve in Japan and what it meant to everyone in the world"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1601164898104659968) 2022-12-09T10:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"When Katsuyori Shibata had his fateful match with Kazuchika Okada in [----] Mr. Shibata revealed he had been counting down the days before retiring from wrestling. After the severe injury it re-ignited his desire to get back into wrestling shape by pushing training boundaries"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1731165560334110781) 2023-12-03T04:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In two minutes Oscar de la Hoya managed to somehow a) underestimate the threat of extinction the Ali Revival Act presents to Golden Boy b) give public relations cover to TKO c) pretend KSA is going to keep funding all sides and d) give legitimacy to Hearn/Dana "feud." Oscar De La Hoya reacts to the growing tension between Eddie Hearn and Dana White: "Eddie shouldn't worry about it whatsoever. What Zuffa is doing is totally separate from what we're gonna do or what we've been doing. You're having precious contenders who I know can become https://t.co/EL8P8AIZ9F Oscar De La Hoya reacts to the"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1980357017358450834) 2025-10-20T19:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The true value of RIZIN is that it's managed to create an insulated ecosystem that UFC struggles to interfere with. The way UFC rushed Kai Asakura right into the meat grinder was as huge a mistake diplomatically as it was substantively. I could write [-----] words about it. RIZIN sold out Saitama super arena with 37K people on a new years eve. Yet Dana couldn't sell out 20k capacity in T-Mobile arena This is what happens when you overprice tickets can't make decent posters and can't promote except for making an instagram reel with "WHATS UP GUYS" https://t.co/GKP0eXXlgq RIZIN sold out Saitama"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2006545974366515494) 2026-01-01T02:00Z [----] followers, 26.5K engagements
"A new class-action lawsuit has been filed against Endeavor Group Holdings regarding their $27.50/share take-private transaction. The suit claims California jurisdiction because EDR is in Beverly Hills and Silver Lake in Menlo Park. Very detailed 93-page filing includes this:"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2013836556709040339) 2026-01-21T04:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I mentioned earlier the Altshares class action lawsuit against Endeavor over their take-private stock transaction. Who cares about billionaires making hundreds of millions on TKO You might care if you realize what part your fan support is playing in this larger-than-life world"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2016026933331689658) 2026-01-27T05:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I challenge you to read some of this Altshares court lawsuit document against Endeavor. Never in a million years could you ever imagine that world leaders dictators and Silicon Valley would be fighting to suck out cash over combat sports. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72157370/altshares-event-driven-etf-v-endeavor-group-holdings-inc/ https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72157370/altshares-event-driven-etf-v-endeavor-group-holdings-inc/"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2016027294889062404) 2026-01-27T05:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Type in "Martin Edelman" or "Marty Edelman" in the DOJ Epstein Library search and discover e-mails including one from Andrew Farkas about a high-interest "rescue capital" Dubai fund. Don't know Marty Edelman A big player in UFC and Trump's history. https://www.themmadraw.com/p/ufcs-bizarre-connection-to-trumps https://www.themmadraw.com/p/ufcs-bizarre-connection-to-trumps"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2017725009620512903) 2026-01-31T22:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Seems like Jeffrey Epstein & assistant Lesley Groff mentioned Marty Edelman's name in various e-mails (as published by the DOJ). Here's an Andrew Farkas e-mail about prospective Edelman ownership in a Dubai distressed $ fund. Frank & Lorenzo Fertitta introduced Edelman to Ari"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2017725010832724109) 2026-01-31T22:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This item is about a recent bankruptcy filing in Florida and claims/counterclaims between Jarrell Miller and his old promoter Dmitry Salita. What the BK ruling demonstrates is the kind of power a BK court can have regarding how long matching rights can extend after BK is filed. More on exclusive negotiating windows matching rights rights of last refusal etc. Recent opinion (January 2026) for an adversary proceeding (fighter filed for bk). The bankruptcy adds a wrinklethe promotional agreement was an executory contract. The case is: 25-01111-EPK. https://t.co/EZ9VjeNZ2g More on exclusive"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2018252898019471434) 2026-02-02T09:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The larger problem for those arguing against the current TKO structure is that nobody: a) wants to say the names of those in charge b) address the underpinning financial and political institutions supporting it c) discuss how UFC is utilized in context of global governance The fighter pay debate isnt new and it isnt going away anytime soon. Great perspective from @benfowlkesMMA on why we continue to bring it up Fighters live such a mayfly existence. So much of a careers arc happens in just a few years really. As a result it feels like https://t.co/0WFYLVQsUV The fighter pay debate isnt new"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2018765115374653494) 2026-02-03T19:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"For example our recent MMA Draw article on Marty Edelman and Trump's new Board of Peace. How many writers know who Marty Edelman is How many are even willing to say his name or address his ties to the Fertittas and Ari We are living in a new world. https://www.themmadraw.com/p/ufcs-bizarre-connection-to-trumps https://www.themmadraw.com/p/ufcs-bizarre-connection-to-trumps"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2018765116767191542) 2026-02-03T19:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The much larger question that should be asked and analyzed is why TKO has decided that Dana White in [----] is their most worthy corporate brand ambassador. Doesn't go to all the UFC fights doesn't sell fights particularly well and isn't very persuasive on the media circuit. What Kellerman said about MMA rules changes is BS. Yes Zuffa ran to regulation but SEG's UFC was already regulated by New Jersey after California passed the rules that became the backbone of modern MMA. So Max sounds very stupid here. #zuffamythneverdie What Kellerman said about MMA rules changes is BS. Yes Zuffa ran to"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2018808785939370329) 2026-02-03T22:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Judge Boulware now asking questions of Dana White. Night and day difference between Boulware and Dell'Angelo. Dana admits communicating with fighters on phone and text message. Instagram is his primary communication and uses WhatsApp this year since joining META board"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019106353898483764) 2026-02-04T17:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Dana White said he didn't talk business on Instagram. Judge Boulware brings up Conor McGregor messages. Dana said Instagram wasn't his primary mode of talking with fighters"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019106645071261841) 2026-02-04T17:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""It would start with Hunter Campbell." Since WME sale "we have a lot of lawyers now" regarding new UFC contract terms added. Judge Boulware asked Dana if he reviewed or approved new written contracts and Dana said no"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019156766161055859) 2026-02-04T21:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Why would you be communicating with Conor McGregor on Instagram" Dana said it was more a personal thing but Conor did reach out to him to fight on the White House card. Dana said some other fighters hit him up on Instagram yes. Denies UFC business conducted on IG"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019157015088726079) 2026-02-04T21:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Dell'Angelo mentions Kevin Iole's name to Dana White in regards to UFC coverage. Dana asked about talking to Iole. "Possibly yeah." Dell'Angelo is extremely slow and stiff in questioning"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019161124667850820) 2026-02-04T21:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo producing e-mail from Johnson litigation from Hunter Campbell. Subject line was Tony Ferguson. February [--] [----]. Dana said Tony hit him up and he forwards it to "the boys" to handle it. Dell'Angelo establishing Dana had communications with fighters after 2017"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019161845148622918) 2026-02-04T21:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware is asking Tracy Long about missing information regarding her phone. She said she was made aware of this either the end of '25 or early '26 regarding missing messages"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019176972170240029) 2026-02-04T22:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware asking Tracy Long about requesting messages from Verizon. Prior to last year did she ever request from Verizon her past messages Tracy said her phone was frequently turned over to Colby (Williams). Boulware asked if a UFC employee did the same Ryan Palmer IT"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019177554733879370) 2026-02-04T22:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tracy Long told Judge Boulware that her phone was "always under a lit(igation) hold." "Did you ever direct anyone to download or to separately save your text message or communications" "I have not.""
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019179312214413394) 2026-02-04T22:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware is asking Tracy Long if Ryan Palmer from UFC IT did anything other than establish app settings on her phone. Patrick Madden is trying to establish what Palmer did for information transfer versus what a Verizon store did"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019179725944483994) 2026-02-04T22:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Patrick Madden is trying to establish a chain-of-custody matter regarding Tracy Long's past and present phone usage in relation to UFC legal and Zuffa's retention policy. Judge Boulware asking about what contents Tracy didn't consent to give to UFC regarding litigation. Sidebar"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019182400559829261) 2026-02-04T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Patrick Madden asking about nuances regarding Zuffa retention policy for employee phones in regular use vs. those under litigation hold. Tracy Long can read her UFC office emails on her phone via Outlook. She did not check retention settings on her phones Ryan Palmer did"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019183707597496607) 2026-02-04T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In June [--] [----] exchange with Hunter Campbell Tracy Long is asked about Ilia Topuria. Hunter directed her to call Malki (FRM). Boulware asking her how many fighters FRM manages. "Chat with Malki Kawa." June [--] [----]. Discussing negotiations with Hunter"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019185920608727476) 2026-02-04T23:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Missed Dana White's testimony today in the UFC antitrust case in Judge Richard Boulware's courtroom Lots of weird and wacky items including a supposed last-minute contractual hold-up involving Ilia Topuria before his fight with Charles Oliveira. https://www.themmadraw.com/p/dana-white-breaks-kayfabe-under-oath https://www.themmadraw.com/p/dana-white-breaks-kayfabe-under-oath"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019252798257525043) 2026-02-05T03:32Z [----] followers, 546.7K engagements
"We are on the call for Day [--] of the evidence spoliation hearings in Judge Richard Boulware's courtroom for UFC antitrust litigation. Audio is live on Zoom from Judge Boulware's federal district courtroom in Nevada. #UFC antitrust testimony coming up. Follow @fightopinion too. Hunter Campbell to testify today. https://t.co/KRYu0euwzg Audio is live on Zoom from Judge Boulware's federal district courtroom in Nevada. #UFC antitrust testimony coming up. Follow @fightopinion too. Hunter Campbell to testify today. https://t.co/KRYu0euwzg"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019457495249666364) 2026-02-05T17:06Z [----] followers, 26.5K engagements
"Judge Boulware declares that UFC's handling of older phones is sanctionable conduct. "I am deeply concerned about this process." Judge will wait until the motion for sanctions hearing before a final determination. His number one priority is obtain the phone information"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019486473339236520) 2026-02-05T19:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell admits under oath that Mick Maynard was upset about turning over his phone for UFC data/retention collection"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019496260777246994) 2026-02-05T19:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Judge Boulware asking Hunter Campbell about who is responsible for determining UFC fighter compensation. From [----] to [----] who was involved Hunter Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard. Who decided the final contract terms The three of them. Hunter with ultimate approval authority"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019514843712356856) 2026-02-05T20:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell said he oversees six or seven departments at UFC including matchmaking. He sees himself as the GM. Sean and Mick are focused on talent development. In Top [--] or Top [--] or title fights Hunter's heavily involved. Venues locations site fees plans card structure"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019515237410697457) 2026-02-05T20:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked if UFC reported Ari Emanuel's relative to the police for Dana White's phone being stolen Not that Hunter is aware of. Boulware asked if there were other phones in the area where Dana White's phone was stolen There were other phones in the area"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019534905173291123) 2026-02-05T22:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked Hunter if he used his old phone number for conducting UFC business. Hunter said he may have during his first year transition into his new job at UFC. Exhibit [--] introduced (Hunter comms. to Audie Attar and Tracy Long.) Feb [--] [----] e-mail. Older signature block"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019543247081906242) 2026-02-05T22:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo introduced Exhibit [--] from UFC-produced discovery. Text message between Hunter and Nate Diaz (April [--] 2022). [--] number in signature block. Dell'Angelo establishing that Hunter was continuing UFC business on his [--] number"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019543897115140607) 2026-02-05T22:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Dell'Angelo attempting to establish Hunter used multiple phone numbers in UFC-related communication and had an obligation to preserve records on all devices. June [----] text chain. Someone (Dana) said "They're taking my phone too and they can suck a big fat expletive.""
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019548114315788752) 2026-02-05T23:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell asked if he was responsible for sending litigation holds when the Kajan Johnson lawsuit was filed. Hunter said someone else would be in charge of drafting and sending such a letter"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019549660675993854) 2026-02-05T23:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Colby Williams asking about Ari Emanuel's relative ("the runner") and UFC office theft. Colby setting up Hunter to talk about other phones that may have been stolen. Hunter tells Judge Boulware about Ron Williams (security) and Ryan Palmer (UFC IT). Unopened cell phone recovered"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019550044106699183) 2026-02-05T23:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware moves on to Tracy Long's testimony and asks Hunter about where the copies of those contracts are saved. Is there at UFC digitally a fighter file for each fighter that would contain all the fight contracts they have signed Hunter said he deals with hard copies"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019552861689114845) 2026-02-05T23:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware asked Hunter about what happens to the draft regarding fighter negotiations is it saved to the file Hunter mentions country-specific draft changes to Alexander Volkanovski's new deal. Mark-up path via e-mail or text. Hunter mentioning day to day complications"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019553616835801195) 2026-02-05T23:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"My big takeaway from this development is that America250 the troubled governmental commission might not have been able to grab enough money via Appropriations to pay for all the things Trump wants to do for 4th of July. Hence Freedom250. SCOOP: @Freedom250 the group launched by Trump to oversee projects including the @UFC fight on the WH lawn & his arch overlooking DC is offering access to him for donors who give $1M. For $2.5M donors can speak at the national July [--] celebration. https://t.co/kcp0RNqLl1 SCOOP: @Freedom250 the group launched by Trump to oversee projects including the @UFC"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2020630908756545709) 2026-02-08T22:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1999 was a fever dream for Choshu in New Japan. He basically married himself to Onita (Kensuke fireball Chono driving a hummer at the Tokyo Dome) a couple of years after humiliating UWF & Big Japan. Tenryu damaged his neck vs. Muto. Inoki had his venture with Hashimoto & Ogawa. There's this myth that goes around that all Japanese fans are quiet and polite and only react with clapping at pro wrestling events. Nothing could be further from the truth. Atsushi Onita was so damn hated in early [----] in New Japan he brought out the worst in these fans. Here https://t.co/x4j7KWtytN There's this myth"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2020648791372890590) 2026-02-08T23:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@robnashville Going to be a rough night for Dana White's bottom line after this Super Bowl"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2020709101869920701) 2026-02-09T03:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@robnashville @heynottheface The same Live Nation that Ari Emanuel & Mark Shapiro were former board members before Biden's DOJ signaled antitrust concerns https://deadline.com/2021/06/ari-emanuel-resigns-live-nation-doj-antitrust-1234778605/ https://deadline.com/2021/06/ari-emanuel-resigns-live-nation-doj-antitrust-1234778605/"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2020790937631215984) 2026-02-09T09:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Pancrase [----] events on UFC Fight Pass. PANCRASEUFC Fight Pass8🔥🔥🔥 PANCRASE BLOOD.9LIVE📡💥 2026UFC Fight Pass https://t.co/BIw40e3BGi #pancraseblood9 🗓211(/) 🏟 @UNEXT_fight https://t.co/O9y5p5QgBk PANCRASEUFC Fight Pass8🔥🔥🔥 PANCRASE BLOOD.9LIVE📡💥 2026UFC Fight Pass https://t.co/BIw40e3BGi #pancraseblood9 🗓211(/) 🏟 @UNEXT_fight https://t.co/O9y5p5QgBk"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2021097553811603793) 2026-02-10T05:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is why Judge Richard Boulware (long ago) made a determination that he was the last man standing to confront UFC/TKO on antitrust. Ari & company remain all-in on UFC White House. It's how they navigate Life After Trump that is the next big story. The No. [--] at DOJ antitrust just quit. Lots of turnover as tensions simmer between line trustbusters and Trump brass https://t.co/yhbWbakCsc The No. [--] at DOJ antitrust just quit. Lots of turnover as tensions simmer between line trustbusters and Trump brass https://t.co/yhbWbakCsc"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2021138799598964893) 2026-02-10T08:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@WrestleGraphs There are very few institutional players backing TKO who believe that *any* consequence will flow from Judge Richard Boulware's courtroom against UFC. And even if injunctive relief happens who's positioned to take advantage of it I don't necessarily agree with this though"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2021380451898884187) 2026-02-11T00:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"TKO going ahead with Zuffa Boxing title belts before the Ali Revival Act gets passed. UFC legal team largely confident that Judge Boulware can't find a way to get to Level [--] sanctions under FRCP Rule 37e for missing evidence in antitrust. Mark & Ari gloating Super Bowl week"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2021385855345311993) 2026-02-11T00:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If you are curious how Judge Boulware may find a pathway to initiate Level [--] FRCP Rule 37e sanctions on UFC over missing evidence in UFC antitrust case I lay out this possible scenario on the latest MMA Draw podcast. https://www.themmadraw.com/p/nate-and-zach-review-judge-boulware https://www.themmadraw.com/p/nate-and-zach-review-judge-boulware"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2021386332694774099) 2026-02-11T00:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A key component to Judge Boulware's sanctions determination under FRCP Rule 37(e) is whether or not the plaintiffs have aggressively pursued discovery they can't obtain directly from UFC through third parties. Those third parties include Ali Abdelaziz and Iridium. Buckle up. After an apparently "revolt" by Ali Abdelaziz Dominance MMA is refusing to comply with discovery requests in Johnson v Zuffa. Plaintiffs are asking court to hold Dominance in contempt compel production and order Dominance to pay legal fees. https://t.co/YLdycI2H9X After an apparently "revolt" by Ali Abdelaziz Dominance"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2021399021907214389) 2026-02-11T01:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Maybe Dana White can tell Judge Boulware all about this UFC White House meeting after it is completed. Or will be that covered by Executive Privilege Dana White on IG Live just now: I am now heading into matchmaking for the White House. Starts right now. #UFC #UFCWhiteHouse Dana White on IG Live just now: I am now heading into matchmaking for the White House. Starts right now. #UFC #UFCWhiteHouse"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2021408628159459565) 2026-02-11T02:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@FredGarvinReal The Small case reflected pre-2015 Ninth Circuit standards on Rule 37(e) threshold versus post-2015 standards. Amendment to Rule 37(e) in [----] brought the new intent to deprive standard. I think there is a pathway that exists to meet that burden"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2021473067193741706) 2026-02-11T06:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@FredGarvinReal Dana White matchmaking claims were skillfully left alone by Plaintiffs during Judge Boulware's questioning last week especially with non-stop hype for UFC White House. It was too easy. The bigger question is whether the Court declares Colby Williams a fact witness DQ'ing him"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2021523255497265196) 2026-02-11T09:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Quick update on Vergil Ortiz lawsuit vs. Golden Boy in Las Vegas Federal court: GB filed three motions on Wednesday (motion to compel arbitration motion to dismiss TRO). This is separate from their California state court lawsuit vs. Rick Mirigian. Didn't show up for Congressional hearing on Ali Revival Act. Office foreclosure in LA. Vergil Ortiz lawsuit. DAZN negotiations. Swerve TV deal. Not only is Golden Boy fighting for survival it seems Oscar doesn't even know what kind of asymmetrical fight he is facing with TKO. Didn't show up for Congressional hearing on Ali Revival Act. Office"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2021896616157098195) 2026-02-12T10:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Eric Cramer (of Berger Montague) was correct in his assessment that if there is any movement on US antitrust that it will be firms like his - and Joe Saveri's - who will be doing the heavy lifting. The problem is speed. The Mike Davis DC drama is highlighting this ugly truth"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2022156320103968987) 2026-02-13T03:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@roylucier Looks like the copyright cookie monster got a hold of it"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2022625117181022677) 2026-02-14T10:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"All of a sudden from TKO's orbit it's the same "boxing is dying" sales pitch to market whatever venture they're in next. Here's Mike Tyson pushing his own amateur boxing invitational in Las Vegas. https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/47923679/tyson-troubled-state-boxing-starts-amateur-invitational https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/47923679/tyson-troubled-state-boxing-starts-amateur-invitational"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2022474839404191771) 2026-02-14T00:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What's interesting about this Tyson invitational in Las Vegas in mid-March is that I do not see anything about this event scheduling in the latest Nevada Athletic Commission meeting agenda document"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2022476447420682346) 2026-02-14T01:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@allan_cheapshot Shinpei was a guest commentator for the SWS 12/12/1991 Tokyo Dome event. For those who remember watching that WOWOW video he was sporting a neck brace and joked about receiving a double lariat. Shinpei loved Ultimo Dragon. He was there for Tenryu vs. Hogan"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2023050336362222004) 2026-02-15T15:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Hunter Campbell asking Judge Boulware about what he can say regarding legal communications with Colby Williams. Hunter brought up a chat with Elliott Howard about finding the phone prior to Dana switching to a new device. "Dana White is not political despite the way it looks.""
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019502408821535211) 2026-02-05T20:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell talking about Dana White's phone switch from November [----] and the need to switch numbers because Dana was receiving random text messages related to politics due to proximity of President Trump's election win"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019502604875887083) 2026-02-05T20:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Judge Boulware steps in to halt further mentioning about any legal communications with Colby Williams by Hunter Campbell. Sidebar"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019502843158470696) 2026-02-05T20:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Back from [--] minute sidebar. Dell'Angelo asked Hunter about what steps he took to try to recover Dana's missing phone data after he met with Elliott Howard and Dana White. Hunter met them both in person find the previous phone and assumed everything missing was on old phone"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019507015098462692) 2026-02-05T20:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell said there is an area at UFC office where there is a storage area that just contains phones (as old as [--] years old). They could not find Dana's old phone. Searched his old office closets bathrooms legal file cabinet Tracy Long's office. Could not find phone"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019507427285299277) 2026-02-05T20:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell said he went to Dana White's house including his movie room and Hunter's own house to try to find Dana's missing phone. Judge Boulware says there are several years of missing data so did you find other older Dana phones"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019507710245630147) 2026-02-05T20:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Where there other iPhones for Mr. White in that cabinet" Hunter said the older phones were smaller in scale. Boulware is trying to pin down on Hunter Campbell that there was more than one missing phone (or two) with older UFC data given 5-7 years of missing text messages"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019508013183431163) 2026-02-05T20:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Judge Boulware asking Hunter Campbell if older UFC phones were labeled. Hunter said some might be. "Have you looked at them recently" No organization of older phones in drawer Hunter tried to find phones based on older models. He doesn't know how many older Dana phones"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019508658594541757) 2026-02-05T20:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking Hunter if Dana's old missing phone was found. Not found. Dell'Angelo pinning Hunter down about how long Dana's phone data may be missing or potentially missing data time frames. Hunter said Dana's Wed testimony was when he learned about missing [----] contacts"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019509126368489798) 2026-02-05T20:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking Hunter about instructing Dana to preserve his data & taking his phone to vendor. Any other steps to ensure Dana preserved phone data "Not that I'm aware of." What other steps did Dana take to preserve phone data "No. I don't know what he did.""
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019509746957709723) 2026-02-05T20:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hunter Campbell playing the "technophobe" card saying he doesn't have an Instagram. Relied on Eric Yee and Elliott Howard for Dana White's phone data preservation. Upgraded new apps downloaded they were responsible. Dana or Hunter relied on them to navigate social media"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019510314468057107) 2026-02-05T20:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell name drops Nichole Durand Dana White's assistant. When they moved to new UFC office Dana had a separate assistant at that time. She could have (or Elliott Howard giving Dana's phone to her) put Dana's phone into storage drawer but it's assuming/understanding"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019510951045959922) 2026-02-05T20:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"UFC fighter contract template has been modified over the years. Who's responsibility is it to potentially change it Hunter asked Boulware to repeat the question. It would be a combination of people in-house and outside counsel. Ultimate authority for approval is Hunter"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019512883365966206) 2026-02-05T20:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hunter Campbell says Dana White never sees the contract template and he doesn't care. Judge Boulware says he finds it hard to believe Dana never saw fighter contracts. He never saw or looked at or approved any of the contracts "Never once." "Dana is a very unique individual.""
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019513115638137183) 2026-02-05T20:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Were any contract terms ever discussed with Dana" Boulware asking about what did Dana understand on UFC contract terms. "He never cared or had discussions or interactions." Trusted Lorenzo or lawyers or you (Hunter) to get UFC deals done. "That's not what he does.""
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019513526491181491) 2026-02-05T20:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Boulware asked Hunter questions about Dana White's role in fighter pay and negotiations. Previous record indicated that he had been heavily involved in fighter negotiations. "Early on it is my understanding that he was heavily involved." Hunter became matchmaker '17-'18"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019513816405668118) 2026-02-05T20:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When Hunter Campbell walked into UFC in [----] Dana White was ready to transition on from duties. From day Hunter got there the transition was immediate and within a short period of time that he wanted zero involvement whatsoever with any of those processes"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019514080487514304) 2026-02-05T20:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell said Dana White want to be focused on UFC creative and production to take it to another level but not getting involved in how many fighters are left or fights on deals. Boulware is not fully buying into these claims. Hunter said Dana trusted him and Lorenzo"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019514346712494399) 2026-02-05T20:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell said on the stand that Dana White is the greatest fight promoter ever. "He's not interested in selling a product he doesn't believe in." He never once cared with me about contract terms or changing deals. Only concerned if we were in a good place"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019514596504326566) 2026-02-05T20:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell says UFC fighter compensation and contract terms is not Dana White's focus. From 2018-forward if Dana White communicated with fighters or managers would Hunter know about this Hunter would know if Dana (or managers) told him otherwise he would not know"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019516010014077009) 2026-02-05T20:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell discussing Dana White's voluminous media obligations. Mentions [--] Minutes and CBS Morning shows. Massive time obligations. As he moved to that area it became his focus and Hunter handled fight business stuff"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019516625578573839) 2026-02-05T21:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking Hunter Campbell about Dana White's role in fighter pay and negotiation. He mentioned two exceptions such as if a fighter lost a great fight to pay the fighter his win money. "I want to take care of great people." But day to day business it's Hunter"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019517037421424795) 2026-02-05T21:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Since [----] has Dana White participated in any aspect of UFC matchmaking and developing a fight card Providing input "Yes." Any role in decision whether or not to give a contract to a fighter (Pause.) Fighter under roster or not currently on roster Hunter mentions DWCS"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019517420487188686) 2026-02-05T21:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo trying to pin down Hunter on whether Dana White signed free agent fighters to UFC. Dana said if someone like GSP reached out he would tell the matchmakers to sign or take a look at a guy. If the UFC matchmakers had an objection "do whatever you want.""
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019517945735688215) 2026-02-05T21:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Lunch break. Court adjourned"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019518176615362827) 2026-02-05T21:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"We are back in session in Judge Boulware's courtroom with Hunter Campbell back on the stand testifying. Dell'Angelo asked Hunter if Dana has the right to approve who is on a UFC card. The answer is yes. Card review. Dana has review for a fighter being on main vs. undercard"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019533565634245111) 2026-02-05T22:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Does Dana White have the right to give Hunter direction to sign a fighter to UFC Yes. The right to direct Hunter or others at UFC to give a fight to a fighter who is already under contract Decision making ability "Very rarely but yes.""
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019533802725691735) 2026-02-05T22:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Does Dana White have decision making ability to release a UFC fighter Does he have the authority to tell Hunter to hire or fire a fighter Yes"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019533925052486091) 2026-02-05T22:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Does Dana White have authority (2018-on) when to announce UFC fights Yes. Authority to decide location of fight Yes. Has that authority been used "I'm trying to recall. Yes I would say he probably would have.""
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019534253118353422) 2026-02-05T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking Hunter Campbell about Dana White's missing phone and storage drawer. Bringing up Dana White's testimony about possibility of Ari Emanuel's relative stealing phone. When did Hunter first learn of this Whenever he was asked to really try to find the phone"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019534463747908061) 2026-02-05T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware asked Hunter Campbell if he oversaw UFC IT department. Hunter mentions Lawrence Epstein (COO). When Hunter switched iPhones he retained the old phone and stored it in a drawer with other phones in the office area"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019539619797430321) 2026-02-05T22:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked Hunter about what older phones looked like. Hunter used clear cases Dana used black rubberized phone case. How many old phones in old drawer At least two. Older iPhones in drawer. Still there Yes. Within last two or three months. No other drawer Second box"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019540243976986733) 2026-02-05T22:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hunter explaining to Judge Boulware there is an old drawer for UFC phones some combination of his and/or Dana White's phones. A few other people have access to the drawer. Boulware said you asked Dana to keep his phone so where were they placed Can't recall if its flip phones"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019540779430252892) 2026-02-05T22:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Colby Williams is asking the Court why there is focus on Hunter Campbell's [--] phone number when there likely isn't missing data from it. Judge Boulware replied that he wants phone security in anticipation of anything sent from Mr. White to Mr. Campbell"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019541846624735403) 2026-02-05T22:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked Hunter Campbell what other messaging apps he used on his phone (i.e. Signal). Hunter says he talks to his brother in the military on Signal. There is an Instagram set up by Eric Yee to view reels. He primarily uses text messaging"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019542215970963899) 2026-02-05T22:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked Hunter if he understands his obligation to preserve data from his other phone(s). The [--] phone is Android (Samsung). Does it have a cloud back-up Doesn't know. Has had two phones on [--] number since joining Zuffa. That phone is still registered to old law firm"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019542807673991616) 2026-02-05T22:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking Hunter about texting Dana White with his [--] number. Frequency Multiple times a day. From 2018-present how many times "Considerable." Text Dana from [--] number "Probably have but I don't remember." [----] text messages from Oct [--] [----] through Oct [--] 2025"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019544354764059082) 2026-02-05T22:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking about text volume between Hunter and Dana. Three times as many text messages on [--] number as [--] number. "It's possible." Did he ever turn over that phone for imaging "I don't know Judge to be honest with you." Hunter has no objection turning over that phone"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019544655520735590) 2026-02-05T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking Hunter about Mick Maynard's "consistent reservations" turning over his UFC phone. Hunter says Maynard believe it's an invasion of privacy and First Amendment violation. "I was very expressive to him that he needed to do that." (Turn phone over for imaging.)"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019544914607190182) 2026-02-05T22:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo introduces Exhibit [--] text chain produced by UFC in discovery. June [--] [----]. Text between Hunter Dana Shelby and Maynard. Example of matchmaker text thread "Could be." Hunter doesn't know gmail address on it. [--] pages"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019545846552097284) 2026-02-05T22:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware scolding Dell'Angelo (again) about spending so much time on certain things. [--] page text chain between Hunter Dana Shelby Maynard. Hunter is reading it for context. Dell'Angelo asked about comment that seemingly indicated Dana & Hunter imaged after Azerbaijan"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019546229202645161) 2026-02-05T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked Hunter if he had a conversation with Mick Maynard about the collection of his phone. "Yes you need to do it. We all do." Hunter affirms accuracy. "The fight business is a little bit different than everything else.""
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019546501475975494) 2026-02-05T22:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked Hunter if anyone collected his or Dana's phone after June [--] [----]. Judge Boulware asking if Hunter had direct contact with vendor who collected UFC phones. Don't recall meeting with vendor but thought it was directed towards Mick Maynard"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019546980507349058) 2026-02-05T23:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking more questions about June [--] [----] group text chain. Text from Mick Maynard asking if he had a company phone separate from personal phone it would be off limits from data preservation Hunter's old law firm phone number was conversation he used for clients"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019547417163792605) 2026-02-05T23:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Colby asking Hunter about WhatsApp knowledge and settings. No changes to default settings. Colby asking Hunter to establish what Dana White does now at UFC. "The UFC is a global business and what Mr. White is really focused on is growth and strategy." Noche White House China"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019550519065563211) 2026-02-05T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hunter Campbell says Dana White is completely and totally obsessed with UFC production lighting grids trailers cameras the part the public doesn't see and doesn't talk about. Those are his obsessions today than "running the fight business.""
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019550730617778607) 2026-02-05T23:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Colby asking Hunter about Dana White signing fighters largely through DWCS Ultimate Fighter etc. Talent development is what Dana is obsessed with. Hunter giving the sales pitch about Dana scouting the next generation of talent"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019550938445627709) 2026-02-05T23:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter says 40% of the UFC roster is from DWCS and that Dana wants to be part of the early identification of new UFC fighters. Judge Boulware asked Hunter about competition. Hunter mentions boxing Jake Paul etc. Growth and strategy conversations what did you say about rivals"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019551323155493169) 2026-02-05T23:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Boulware asking Hunter if he and Dana specifically talk about other promoters in regards to signing fighters. Hunter mentions a Polish fighter from KSW and met with him twice to get him to go to UFC and he decided not to sign. He told Dana he had to change a main card as a result"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019551713146106149) 2026-02-05T23:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Boulware asking Hunter if he and Dana have conversations about moving into international markets for UFC's growth. (Yes.) Hunter said UFC's success is because they don't focus on just one market. "Martial arts exist in every country in the world.""
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019551987961053517) 2026-02-05T23:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Boulware trying to learn more about Hunter's communications with Dana for UFC's growth strategy. Hunter names Rico Verhoeven - he tried to sign him for UFC in January. Seeking a million dollars. Other options like boxing on Netflix or in Saudi Arabia. Names Misfits as competition"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019552561980920263) 2026-02-05T23:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Judge Boulware asking Hunter Campbell about LOAs (Letters of Agreement). Document exists with Bout Agreement and Promotional Agreement outlining responsibilities and compensation is broken down. Who is responsible for keeping digital or hard copies Everything runs through Tracy"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019553841407213785) 2026-02-05T23:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware asking Hunter about compensation data by bout. Understanding that UFC keeps data on who gets paid what over lifetime. Who is in charge of keeping and maintaining that data Hunter works with his finance team directly. Mark Cowan. Hunter's testimony is over"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019554612400013358) 2026-02-05T23:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Proved to be a rough day for UFC in court. Transcript might be less forgiving. Dell'Angelo did marginally better. Probably scored more points on the transcript for discrepancies but live court performance was subpar"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019555172876464421) 2026-02-05T23:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Pretty much Hunter Campbell's summation of Dana White today in Judge Boulware's courtroom for the UFC antitrust evidence spoliation hearing. Judge Boulware and Michael Dell'Angelo pierced through this however in highlighting Dana's ongoing authority. (Read my court thread.) Dana White: The only shit that I really focus on on a day to day basis is finding new talent building new talent the live television you know in-house show and the live television production. If we don't fuck that up you can't fuck this thing up. It's the key to the Dana White: The only shit that I really focus on on a day"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019558198508941694) 2026-02-05T23:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Judge Boulware wants Colby Williams to resolve the issue of UFC phones - past present passwords security and the plan to access digital data. Determine how many phones there are in the office cabinet and ability to access them. What is the plan"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019567196775805311) 2026-02-06T00:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware raises a key issue presented in sidebar with Colby Williams and Chris Yates for Team UFC. "I want to figure out how to address that issue as soon as possible." A mystery swerve develops"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019567515119301020) 2026-02-06T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware wants to know about the chain of process for UFC phones being provided. What data may or may not be missing. "That's a real issue in this piece because I'm getting pieces of information what happened when." Judge Boulware wants an established timeline"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019567886847914390) 2026-02-06T00:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"UFC attorneys requesting a time extension to answer interrogatories. "I think we're fine with a two week extension your honor" responded Michael Dell'Angelo. Extension approved by Judge Boulware. Court is adjourned. Next hearing is Wednesday the 11th at [--] AM"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019568618233909387) 2026-02-06T00:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If you want to understand the heart of Judge Richard Boulware's evidence spoliation hearings in UFC antitrust litigation involving Hunter Campbell and Dana White this right here is a quick and dirty summary. (For a longer summary in easy-to-understand format link is in reply.)"
[X Link](https://x.com/FightOpinion/status/2019619081922703859) 2026-02-06T03:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Scott Coker is running out of reasons for NOT making a fight between Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez happen. Get it done. #mma"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/28368880297) 2010-10-22T03:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"On ESPN Dana White just acted like his dog died"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/665783724072505345) 2015-11-15T06:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Kimbo Slice needed a heart transplant but was allowed to fight by the Texas athletic commission a couple of months ago Investigate"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/740378458514018304) 2016-06-08T03:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"1) Lesnar failed USADA test 2) before Mark Hunt fight 3) but disclosed after #ufc200 4) while company ca$hed out 5) and brushes Hunt away"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/754135036408889344) 2016-07-16T02:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Oh dear Jesus the angry hot debate sports morning talk shows are pushing the Conor McGregor/Floyd Mayweather angle again. Help us all"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/798194703631945732) 2016-11-14T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"ESPN killed Friday Night Fights to promote Al Haymon's hedge-fund backed PBC. That imploded. What makes you think they can pay/promote UFC"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/857345581999509504) 2017-04-26T21:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"ESPN is on the ropes. They needed big stars programs. ESPN gave away their boxing position to Al Haymon. What a massive failure in the end"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/857431303527870465) 2017-04-27T03:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"From start to finish tonight's ESPN telecast of the Top Rank #PacquiaoHorn fight is why UFC needs to stay with Fox and away from Bristol. https://x.com/lthomasnews/status/881378811195121664 "You don't see this in the UFC." - Stephen A. Smith essentially admitting he doesn't watch MMA or UFC. https://x.com/lthomasnews/status/881378811195121664 "You don't see this in the UFC." - Stephen A. Smith essentially admitting he doesn't watch MMA or UFC"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/881380504938754049) 2017-07-02T05:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The UFC legacy of Jon Jones: the only man who could ever stop Jon Jones was Jon Jones himself. Daniel Cormier should sue the hell out of him"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/900158732063068160) 2017-08-23T00:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Amazing what USADA era in UFC has shown. Cormier and Bisping were screwed repeatedly against UFC cheaters. Both champs yet fans groan on DC"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/900197254350360576) 2017-08-23T03:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Bob Bennett is a worse executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission than Keith Kizer ever was. How the hell did that happen https://x.com/steveucnlive/status/909265526601400320 118-110 Canelo 115-113 GGG 114-114 a draw. honestly can't complain all that much. But Adelaide Byrd good grief LOL #boxing https://x.com/steveucnlive/status/909265526601400320 118-110 Canelo 115-113 GGG 114-114 a draw. honestly can't complain all that much. But Adelaide Byrd good grief LOL #boxing"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/909266600573857792) 2017-09-17T04:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Andre Ward: great all-time boxer all-time box office bust. Putting the screws to Dan Goossen was disgraceful. http://www.fightopinion.com/2017/09/21/andre-ward-boxing-legacy-box-office-bust-dan-goossen-james-prince http://www.fightopinion.com/2017/09/21/andre-ward-boxing-legacy-box-office-bust-dan-goossen-james-prince"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/910991890954063873) 2017-09-21T22:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Al Haymon's companies received notice of depositions today from attorneys in the Kansas shareholder lawsuit against hedge funds backing him"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/913272229873332224) 2017-09-28T05:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Wally Yamaguchi just like the late Don Arakawa was *the* hustler (ref booker photog) in the Japanese fight business. Wally JR Paul Heyman and Jim Cornette were the true glue guys who sacrificed to make everything work. Pro"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/941533365672349696) 2017-12-15T05:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Once an agreement is reached between AEW & WBD all I ask for is the writers who pushed AEW TV deal stories to publish the actual contract from start to finish. No selective leaks or half-truths. You've spent an inordinate amount of time helping a billionaire negotiate publicly"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1835930572226785751) 2024-09-17T06:35Z [----] followers, 29.1K engagements
"Tonight was a perfect example why Tony Khan and AEW will never be able to consistently recruit blue chip sponsors. Going to be some interesting discussions in WBD circles on Monday and rightfully so"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1832634302707777736) 2024-09-08T04:17Z [----] followers, 102.6K engagements
"There is a great article by Toshiaki Kawada former All Japan champion-turned-ramen master about his response to the image perpetuated about him as a Japanese version of Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi". Why Kawada's ramen shop is famous for its House Rules 1/x https://gendai.media/articles/-/68237 https://gendai.media/articles/-/68237"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1587633266424573952) 2022-11-02T02:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This match in PRIDE at the Tokyo Dome forever changed the history and direction of the MMA business. It impacted the psychology of the UFC office. Dana lost his bet. Management backstage exploded for PRIDE. Business divorces that would cause a permanent civil war. Nov9.2003 Quinton Jackson spoils Chuck Liddell's plans to win the PRIDE Grand Prix when he finishes Liddell at PRIDE Final Conflict https://t.co/G7gIKbCLOA Nov9.2003 Quinton Jackson spoils Chuck Liddell's plans to win the PRIDE Grand Prix when he finishes Liddell at PRIDE Final Conflict https://t.co/G7gIKbCLOA"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1723215994724986906) 2023-11-11T05:48Z [----] followers, 24.4K engagements
"Nov9.2003 Quinton Jackson spoils Chuck Liddell's plans to win the PRIDE Grand Prix when he finishes Liddell at PRIDE Final Conflict"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1722790257978933659) 2023-11-10T01:36Z 145.9K followers, 175.3K engagements
"Masahiro Chono says that New Japan should focus on gaining market share in Asia rather than focusing on America because AEW & WWE are deep-pocketed black ships. WEB https://t.co/uBMd83WKV5 WEB https://t.co/uBMd83WKV5"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1805120730180292953) 2024-06-24T06:08Z [----] followers, 21.1K engagements
"WEB https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/307043 https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/307043"
[X Link](https://x.com/tospo_battle/status/1804874952304431321) 2024-06-23T13:51Z 26K followers, 10.9K engagements
"Wally Yamaguchi just like the late Don Arakawa was *the* hustler (ref booker photog) in the Japanese fight business. Wally JR Paul Heyman and Jim Cornette were the true glue guys who sacrificed to make everything work. Pro"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/941533365672349696) 2017-12-15T05:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Shit I thought it was entertaining. I was happy to see it." - Derrick Lewis on FS1 after Khabib/Conor #ufc229 brawl"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1048807542090948609) 2018-10-07T05:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The first ten minutes of this video update from @erichterrr and @JakeAryehMMA is very telling regarding UFC's future with ESPN & Netflix. In the reply to this post I'll point you to an article from The MMA Draw to skim and pay close attention to. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=dEdKhN3VY3c https://www.youtube.com/watchv=dEdKhN3VY3c"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1900676880468242766) 2025-03-14T22:34Z [----] followers, 446K engagements
"For those who follow the machinations of the MMA industry especially commissions there is going to be quite a story breaking on Saturday involving some high-profile regulator names and a cover-up regarding medical records"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1048052830123130880) 2018-10-05T03:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kawada's ramen shop has a cult following because the customer process reflects heavily on his personality. The same mentality that made him a famously stubborn and masochistic wrestler is what has created his iconoclastic image as a restaurateur with his own House Rules. END"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1587635563229609984) 2022-11-02T02:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"This match was from the WWF Mania [----] Japan tour at Osaka Castle Hall. The fans in Japan felt Yokozuna could kill Tenryu for real so Mean Gene had to lay it in extra thick to get the fans believing in him. The re-match a year later was a sad reminder of Yoko's dying future. Yokozuna vs. Genichiro Tenryu. Probably one of the hardest hitting WWF matches of the 90s. (5.9.1994) 🌟 https://t.co/hizRBlB6tm Yokozuna vs. Genichiro Tenryu. Probably one of the hardest hitting WWF matches of the 90s. (5.9.1994) 🌟 https://t.co/hizRBlB6tm"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1687564895624273920) 2023-08-04T20:43Z [----] followers, 21.6K engagements
"Yokozuna vs. Genichiro Tenryu. Probably one of the hardest hitting WWF matches of the 90s. (5.9.1994) 🌟"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1687323826261196800) 2023-08-04T04:45Z 76.1K followers, 111.1K engagements
"ABEMA (CyberAgent/Asahi) said they're overwhelmed by PPV buys for #MutoFinal. They declared NOAH's Tokyo Dome event was their biggest wrestling box office. Record PPV social mass media numbers. Muto changed the game with the G-1 & now with ABEMA. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2269001/full/ https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2269001/full/"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1628692624227069952) 2023-02-23T09:45Z [----] followers, 12.2K engagements
"@Murphs56 The reaction in Japan has been universal praise for Giulia's WWE introduction. It really is crazy to see how many Japanese fans are wanting her to become Ichiro or Ohtani. This is a much different feeling of home expectations and pressure than any of the other Japanese talents"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1830493583289295349) 2024-09-02T06:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"An update on #UFC310 ticket sales for T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas: they're really bad. Markdowns are already happening. $1200 seats down to $1000. $1000 seats down to $750. Even with papering this could get real ugly. The erosion of the Vegas market for UFC is a big story"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1859043073118105974) 2024-11-20T01:16Z [----] followers, 164.9K engagements
"According to @heynottheface the following fighters filed UFC antitrust claims (estimated amounts in USD): Jon Jones $6.5M Brock Lesnar $3.4M Ronda Rousey (over $6M) Anderson Silva (over $10M) Conor McGregor $9M GSP $6M https://heynottheface.substack.com/p/fighters-who-were-prepared-to-testify https://heynottheface.substack.com/p/fighters-who-were-prepared-to-testify"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1940037545246826685) 2025-07-01T13:19Z [----] followers, 17.2K engagements
"This interview with Genichiro Tenryu & Katsuyori Shibata is very interesting and reveals some unknown news items. I will summarize them as best as I can. Details regarding New Japan AEW Chris Jericho Shinsuke Nakamura and the future. 1/x Number WebUP [--] https://t.co/WN13ls4rw3 Number WebUP [--] https://t.co/WN13ls4rw3"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1731165554172637626) 2023-12-03T04:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Number WebUP [--] https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/859760 https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/859760"
[X Link](https://x.com/horie_gantz/status/1731132812693221389) 2023-12-03T02:06Z 15.6K followers, 63.7K engagements
"Google Trends is indicating that interest in #UFC300 is approximately [--] times higher than Wrestlemania XL last week which did record numbers on Peacock"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1779308810605342886) 2024-04-14T00:40Z [----] followers, 17.2K engagements
"Kawada instituted a policy of not having customers photograph him while he is in the kitchen working. If you want a picture with him you have to buy a t-shirt. And he does photos in one setting in order to avoid start-and-stop interruptions for cooking. Efficiency is key. 5/x"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1587635007438192641) 2022-11-02T02:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I want to focus heavily on this internal UFC e-mail regarding the PRIDE asset purchase. I lived this story directly on the front lines when Ed Fishman Dick Clark's business partner put up a very legitimate offer. He made an incredible offer contingent on due diligence. 1/x Email between Zuffa officials and their attorneys on not skipping due diligence in order to acquire Pride so that no one else can do so. Honestly one of the more damning pieces of evidence regarding their intent. https://t.co/metriFEZcJ Email between Zuffa officials and their attorneys on not skipping due diligence in order"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1730824767723438163) 2023-12-02T05:42Z [----] followers, 15.3K engagements
"Email between Zuffa officials and their attorneys on not skipping due diligence in order to acquire Pride so that no one else can do so. Honestly one of the more damning pieces of evidence regarding their intent"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1730786301417492646) 2023-12-02T03:09Z 11.1K followers, 163.8K engagements
"RIZIN is running the stadium version of Saitama Super Arena. It is amazing to see how quiet the interest is in the non-Japanese press for this event"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1816973700417417449) 2024-07-26T23:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Kawada notes how 80% of new ramen shops close within [--] years. He opened a ramen shop wrote a book about the restaurant business and released it right before the COVID lockdowns hit. It burnished his lifelong image as a masochist fully stubborn and determined to succeed. 2/x"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1587633828251586561) 2022-11-02T02:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Every wrestling gadfly keeps promising that $WBD is going to give record cash to AEW for rights renewal. You know what the NBA NFL NCAA and even the WNBA offer The ability to attract sponsorship because of the right demographics. AEW has no broad appeal to sponsors. None"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1832638074091622811) 2024-09-08T04:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A no-holds-barred look at the new Ali Act amendment that would create the conditions for an inevitable TKO/Zuffa Boxing monopoly. The Zuffa Myth all over. It's as ugly as you can imagine. Here's what the Endeavor-flavored US sports media won't discuss. https://www.themmadraw.com/p/tko-and-ufc-are-ready-for-congress https://www.themmadraw.com/p/tko-and-ufc-are-ready-for-congress"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1948119351124770901) 2025-07-23T20:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"All you need to know about Endeavor's media control is that they sent out TKO talking points to major outlets about the Ali Act amendment before the act text of legislation is introduced in Congress. This legislation will reportedly let promoters control their rank and titles. Like the UFC does. Independent rank and title is the biggest protection that lets boxers earn so much more than MMA fighters. This legislation will reportedly let promoters control their rank and titles. Like the UFC does. Independent rank and title is the biggest protection that lets boxers earn so much more than MMA"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1948070551924416985) 2025-07-23T17:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This legislation will reportedly let promoters control their rank and titles. Like the UFC does. Independent rank and title is the biggest protection that lets boxers earn so much more than MMA fighters"
[X Link](https://x.com/erikmagraken/status/1948052675783987367) 2025-07-23T16:08Z 10.6K followers, 12.3K engagements
"The UFC legacy of Jon Jones: the only man who could ever stop Jon Jones was Jon Jones himself. Daniel Cormier should sue the hell out of him"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/900158732063068160) 2017-08-23T00:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Kawada's ramen shop classified as a "celebrity ramen" spot gained headlines for its House Rules. Customers must state in advance how many ramen orders they want before entering. He wants ramen orders in order to avoid non-ramen orders involving cheap side dishes/desserts. 3/x"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1587634327394734080) 2022-11-02T02:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"My only comment on the GFL implosion: Whoever got paid will eventually be outed in discovery if future litigation is filed. Especially if you are a podcaster or media writer. Come clean now. A paid relationship is not protected journalistic speech. That's a business transaction"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1910427914040205462) 2025-04-10T20:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"You're about to find out what the online MMA fan base has been arguing about for years with UFC: the more the profits grow the less most of the talent gets paid in proportion to company growth. And I would fully expect tight arbitration clauses in new deals. WWE is fucking crazy if they fumble first Mercedes Mon and now Drew Galloway because of money issues. For a company worth billion dollars why are they not paying their top guys/women properly WWE is fucking crazy if they fumble first Mercedes Mon and now Drew Galloway because of money issues. For a company worth billion dollars why are"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1644655707940347904) 2023-04-08T10:57Z [----] followers, 37K engagements
"WWE is fucking crazy if they fumble first Mercedes Mon and now Drew Galloway because of money issues. For a company worth billion dollars why are they not paying their top guys/women properly"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1644553262958514176) 2023-04-08T04:10Z 69.8K followers, 142K engagements
"In order to prevent frequent start-and-stop picture interruptions in his ramen shop Kawada is increasing the frequency of fan meet-and-greet sessions at his ramen shop. There are different themed events with different dishes to match the occasions. 6/x"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1587635252431708161) 2022-11-02T02:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The amount of people who don't know that Ari Emanuel runs UFC is staggering. About 99.99% of the population has no clue that the Fertittas & Ari have extracted billions of dollars from banks by loaning against UFC as an asset to pay themselves & friends. Total fear in media. @heynottheface Not only are they cash profitable they raised debt to pay senior management bonuses while stagnating athlete wages I know you already know But this really puts their financial position in perspective for people that are unaware @heynottheface Not only are they cash profitable they raised debt to pay senior"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1858543782037496108) 2024-11-18T16:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@heynottheface Not only are they cash profitable they raised debt to pay senior management bonuses while stagnating athlete wages I know you already know But this really puts their financial position in perspective for people that are unaware"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1858541596926484862) 2024-11-18T16:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Kawada said he instituted the ramen order requirement in order to speed up customer service and increase turnout. He noted this is a very different strategy from other ramen shops that rely on the psychology of long waiting lines in order to create an image of high demand. 4/x"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1587634652654600194) 2022-11-02T02:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"This Power Slap live stream is a big deal for Rumble. They have been really aggressive in grabbing content creators and tying up with Dana White and UFC is exactly the kind of digital footprint they needed for awareness. Fits right into their political & cultural vibe"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1634792523012120578) 2023-03-12T05:44Z [----] followers, 12.4K engagements
"On ESPN Dana White just acted like his dog died"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/665783724072505345) 2015-11-15T06:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Scott Coker is running out of reasons for NOT making a fight between Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez happen. Get it done. #mma"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/28368880297) 2010-10-22T03:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Saitama prosecutors are seeking a two year prison sentence for Enson Inoue over "drug candy" (chocolates). The defense is arguing that Enson is not a drug addict and was eating the special candy due to physical pain. A determination for sentencing will happen on October 3rd. 2() https://t.co/RNcDbtbgKi 2() https://t.co/RNcDbtbgKi"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1828616856871096813) 2024-08-28T02:13Z [----] followers, 31.9K engagements
"2() https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/bcc86dd6297471a42c2002211a915a56ec1dfbbfsource=sns&dv=pc&mid=other&date=20240828&ctg=loc&bt=tw_up https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/bcc86dd6297471a42c2002211a915a56ec1dfbbfsource=sns&dv=pc&mid=other&date=20240828&ctg=loc&bt=tw_up"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1828585145068310973) 2024-08-28T00:07Z 67.7K followers, 147.5K engagements
"Ren Hiramoto is denying the doping allegations leveled against him. Here he is accompanied with his two attorneys at the Monday night press conference. [--] https://t.co/OX7DHwzWSP [--] https://t.co/OX7DHwzWSP"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1830537748224037322) 2024-09-02T09:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Oh goodness. "Many MMA fans just care about fighters and fights." They're called CUSTOMERS. Try attracting some"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1901401616244482216) 2025-03-16T22:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This is why $TKO is becoming a full-fledged government contractor w/ UFC & WWE events. Politicians can buy off voters with events & not leave fingerprints like an ugly stadium rotting [--] years later. It's also why people need to wake up on the Texas "trade secrets" lawsuit NOW. Paul Levesque at the press conference says he'll be looking heavily into Italy hinting at a PLE in the future there. He mentions London Mayor Sadiq Khan's re-election. Levesque says "We should talk." Paul Levesque at the press conference says he'll be looking heavily into Italy hinting at a PLE in the future there. He"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1786884818938343928) 2024-05-04T22:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Paul Levesque at the press conference says he'll be looking heavily into Italy hinting at a PLE in the future there. He mentions London Mayor Sadiq Khan's re-election. Levesque says "We should talk.""
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1786856453992481245) 2024-05-04T20:32Z 30.8K followers, 28K engagements
"RIZIN issuing a warning to anyone on social media that they will contact the police if you upload clips from today's Nagoya PPV event on social media. 🚨🚨 RIZINYouTubeSNS 9/24RIZIN.44 🚨🚨 RIZINYouTubeSNS 9/24RIZIN.44"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1708329514848358447) 2023-10-01T03:54Z [----] followers, 58.4K engagements
"🚨🚨 RIZINYouTubeSNS 9/24RIZIN.44 RIZIN FF https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct4_L5Ar3fpyf1UE99ol3m9fvILvi3-GvSDHcHwEsha6DR9A/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct4_L5Ar3fpyf1UE99ol3m9fvILvi3-GvSDHcHwEsha6DR9A/viewform"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1708323865448108263) 2023-10-01T03:32Z 440.9K followers, 654.3K engagements
"Andre Ward: great all-time boxer all-time box office bust. Putting the screws to Dan Goossen was disgraceful. http://www.fightopinion.com/2017/09/21/andre-ward-boxing-legacy-box-office-bust-dan-goossen-james-prince http://www.fightopinion.com/2017/09/21/andre-ward-boxing-legacy-box-office-bust-dan-goossen-james-prince"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/910991890954063873) 2017-09-21T22:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"If you want to show some support to @lennehardt then head over to her account to read about her husband's battle with cancer and how you can help out. Oh shit they got Lenne Hardt with the RIZIN music Oh shit they got Lenne Hardt with the RIZIN music"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1865638683992621082) 2024-12-08T06:04Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements
"Oh shit they got Lenne Hardt with the RIZIN music"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1865635053667033460) 2024-12-08T05:50Z 95.3K followers, 23.3K engagements
"Everyone's willing to spin claims about the new AEW/WBD deal but no one actually wants to publish the contract and/or options provisions within it. The same writers who won't show their homework are clinging on trying to sell the remnants of "the chase" they marketed for [--] years WOR: AEW is now getting $3.6 Million a week from their new media rights deal with WBD. https://t.co/3ZzDTdWHOy WOR: AEW is now getting $3.6 Million a week from their new media rights deal with WBD. https://t.co/3ZzDTdWHOy"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1874991010419478546) 2025-01-03T01:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"WOR: AEW is now getting $3.6 Million a week from their new media rights deal with WBD"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1874871668126191925) 2025-01-02T17:33Z 69.8K followers, 438.6K engagements
"Don't call TKO a government contractor or else you'll get labeled a conspiracy theorist. Do you have a proven ability to translate business objectives into effective government relations strategies A deep network of relationships with state and federal elected officials Awareness of labor relations issues TKO needs you. https://t.co/zLmdSmugMQ https://t.co/sQFvEXAU70 Do you have a proven ability to translate business objectives into effective government relations strategies A deep network of relationships with state and federal elected officials Awareness of labor relations issues TKO needs"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1979522162454364234) 2025-10-18T12:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Do you have a proven ability to translate business objectives into effective government relations strategies A deep network of relationships with state and federal elected officials Awareness of labor relations issues TKO needs you. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4308506014 https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4308506014"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1979316037003940062) 2025-10-17T22:38Z 30.8K followers, 19.2K engagements
"41 years ago at Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo the New Japan debut of Tiger Mask Sayama. Amazing. [----] https://t.co/NB3TuQlEJj [----] https://t.co/NB3TuQlEJj"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1518115431575261184) 2022-04-24T06:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The RIZIN steroid controversy isn't like an old fashioned yakuza scandal. It's not even a fight fixing problem. The complete lack of knowledge about steroid and fight culture is blowing up because RIZIN has a newer social media-based audience with Breaking Down"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1830343286482952394) 2024-09-01T20:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Katsuyori Shibata said that his stint in America taught him to do what you love in wrestling and to keep moving forward. He indicated that AEW was his big chance to wrestle again but as far as wrestling again in New Japan it seems uncertain. END"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1731166178058600465) 2023-12-03T04:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Kimbo Slice needed a heart transplant but was allowed to fight by the Texas athletic commission a couple of months ago Investigate"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/740378458514018304) 2016-06-08T03:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
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Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @fredgarvinreal @davidmiz282 @heynottheface @robnashville @erichterrr @jakearyehmma @mlb @ufcs @vintagepuro @davemeltzerwon @fumihikodayo @pound4our4pound @scottbarrettufc @lcombatsports @benfowlkesmma @fightopinion @freedom250 @ufc @unextfight @wrestlegraphs
Top assets mentioned Dana Incorporated (DAN) Toko Token (TKO)
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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Judge Boulware asking Tracy Long about her awareness of missing text messages. Long said she had to sit on hold for Verizon for three hours. Billed to her husband monthly. Zuffa used to reimburse but not any longer. Madden is asking about BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tracy Long says she doesn't use Instagram other than workouts. Not used for UFC business. Used WhatsApp to talk to two managers. "Not something I look at." Asked about her retention settings on apps Ryan Palmer of UFC IT helped"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Once an agreement is reached between AEW & WBD all I ask for is the writers who pushed AEW TV deal stories to publish the actual contract from start to finish. No selective leaks or half-truths. You've spent an inordinate amount of time helping a billionaire negotiate publicly"
X Link 2024-09-17T06:35Z [----] followers, 29.1K engagements
"I remember a year ago discussing with one of my most trusted friends (and smartest people in the fight business) that Ari Emanuel was obsessed with the LA [--] Olympics and would find some way some how to gain control. What fortuitous timing with Casey Wasserman/Jeffrey Epstein"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"There is a new generation of MMA fans that had no idea about how big MMA was on New Year's Eve in Japan and what it meant to everyone in the world"
X Link 2022-12-09T10:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"When Katsuyori Shibata had his fateful match with Kazuchika Okada in [----] Mr. Shibata revealed he had been counting down the days before retiring from wrestling. After the severe injury it re-ignited his desire to get back into wrestling shape by pushing training boundaries"
X Link 2023-12-03T04:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In two minutes Oscar de la Hoya managed to somehow a) underestimate the threat of extinction the Ali Revival Act presents to Golden Boy b) give public relations cover to TKO c) pretend KSA is going to keep funding all sides and d) give legitimacy to Hearn/Dana "feud." Oscar De La Hoya reacts to the growing tension between Eddie Hearn and Dana White: "Eddie shouldn't worry about it whatsoever. What Zuffa is doing is totally separate from what we're gonna do or what we've been doing. You're having precious contenders who I know can become https://t.co/EL8P8AIZ9F Oscar De La Hoya reacts to the"
X Link 2025-10-20T19:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The true value of RIZIN is that it's managed to create an insulated ecosystem that UFC struggles to interfere with. The way UFC rushed Kai Asakura right into the meat grinder was as huge a mistake diplomatically as it was substantively. I could write [-----] words about it. RIZIN sold out Saitama super arena with 37K people on a new years eve. Yet Dana couldn't sell out 20k capacity in T-Mobile arena This is what happens when you overprice tickets can't make decent posters and can't promote except for making an instagram reel with "WHATS UP GUYS" https://t.co/GKP0eXXlgq RIZIN sold out Saitama"
X Link 2026-01-01T02:00Z [----] followers, 26.5K engagements
"A new class-action lawsuit has been filed against Endeavor Group Holdings regarding their $27.50/share take-private transaction. The suit claims California jurisdiction because EDR is in Beverly Hills and Silver Lake in Menlo Park. Very detailed 93-page filing includes this:"
X Link 2026-01-21T04:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I mentioned earlier the Altshares class action lawsuit against Endeavor over their take-private stock transaction. Who cares about billionaires making hundreds of millions on TKO You might care if you realize what part your fan support is playing in this larger-than-life world"
X Link 2026-01-27T05:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I challenge you to read some of this Altshares court lawsuit document against Endeavor. Never in a million years could you ever imagine that world leaders dictators and Silicon Valley would be fighting to suck out cash over combat sports. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72157370/altshares-event-driven-etf-v-endeavor-group-holdings-inc/ https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72157370/altshares-event-driven-etf-v-endeavor-group-holdings-inc/"
X Link 2026-01-27T05:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Type in "Martin Edelman" or "Marty Edelman" in the DOJ Epstein Library search and discover e-mails including one from Andrew Farkas about a high-interest "rescue capital" Dubai fund. Don't know Marty Edelman A big player in UFC and Trump's history. https://www.themmadraw.com/p/ufcs-bizarre-connection-to-trumps https://www.themmadraw.com/p/ufcs-bizarre-connection-to-trumps"
X Link 2026-01-31T22:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Seems like Jeffrey Epstein & assistant Lesley Groff mentioned Marty Edelman's name in various e-mails (as published by the DOJ). Here's an Andrew Farkas e-mail about prospective Edelman ownership in a Dubai distressed $ fund. Frank & Lorenzo Fertitta introduced Edelman to Ari"
X Link 2026-01-31T22:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This item is about a recent bankruptcy filing in Florida and claims/counterclaims between Jarrell Miller and his old promoter Dmitry Salita. What the BK ruling demonstrates is the kind of power a BK court can have regarding how long matching rights can extend after BK is filed. More on exclusive negotiating windows matching rights rights of last refusal etc. Recent opinion (January 2026) for an adversary proceeding (fighter filed for bk). The bankruptcy adds a wrinklethe promotional agreement was an executory contract. The case is: 25-01111-EPK. https://t.co/EZ9VjeNZ2g More on exclusive"
X Link 2026-02-02T09:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The larger problem for those arguing against the current TKO structure is that nobody: a) wants to say the names of those in charge b) address the underpinning financial and political institutions supporting it c) discuss how UFC is utilized in context of global governance The fighter pay debate isnt new and it isnt going away anytime soon. Great perspective from @benfowlkesMMA on why we continue to bring it up Fighters live such a mayfly existence. So much of a careers arc happens in just a few years really. As a result it feels like https://t.co/0WFYLVQsUV The fighter pay debate isnt new"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"For example our recent MMA Draw article on Marty Edelman and Trump's new Board of Peace. How many writers know who Marty Edelman is How many are even willing to say his name or address his ties to the Fertittas and Ari We are living in a new world. https://www.themmadraw.com/p/ufcs-bizarre-connection-to-trumps https://www.themmadraw.com/p/ufcs-bizarre-connection-to-trumps"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The much larger question that should be asked and analyzed is why TKO has decided that Dana White in [----] is their most worthy corporate brand ambassador. Doesn't go to all the UFC fights doesn't sell fights particularly well and isn't very persuasive on the media circuit. What Kellerman said about MMA rules changes is BS. Yes Zuffa ran to regulation but SEG's UFC was already regulated by New Jersey after California passed the rules that became the backbone of modern MMA. So Max sounds very stupid here. #zuffamythneverdie What Kellerman said about MMA rules changes is BS. Yes Zuffa ran to"
X Link 2026-02-03T22:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Judge Boulware now asking questions of Dana White. Night and day difference between Boulware and Dell'Angelo. Dana admits communicating with fighters on phone and text message. Instagram is his primary communication and uses WhatsApp this year since joining META board"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Dana White said he didn't talk business on Instagram. Judge Boulware brings up Conor McGregor messages. Dana said Instagram wasn't his primary mode of talking with fighters"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""It would start with Hunter Campbell." Since WME sale "we have a lot of lawyers now" regarding new UFC contract terms added. Judge Boulware asked Dana if he reviewed or approved new written contracts and Dana said no"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Why would you be communicating with Conor McGregor on Instagram" Dana said it was more a personal thing but Conor did reach out to him to fight on the White House card. Dana said some other fighters hit him up on Instagram yes. Denies UFC business conducted on IG"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Dell'Angelo mentions Kevin Iole's name to Dana White in regards to UFC coverage. Dana asked about talking to Iole. "Possibly yeah." Dell'Angelo is extremely slow and stiff in questioning"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo producing e-mail from Johnson litigation from Hunter Campbell. Subject line was Tony Ferguson. February [--] [----]. Dana said Tony hit him up and he forwards it to "the boys" to handle it. Dell'Angelo establishing Dana had communications with fighters after 2017"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware is asking Tracy Long about missing information regarding her phone. She said she was made aware of this either the end of '25 or early '26 regarding missing messages"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware asking Tracy Long about requesting messages from Verizon. Prior to last year did she ever request from Verizon her past messages Tracy said her phone was frequently turned over to Colby (Williams). Boulware asked if a UFC employee did the same Ryan Palmer IT"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tracy Long told Judge Boulware that her phone was "always under a lit(igation) hold." "Did you ever direct anyone to download or to separately save your text message or communications" "I have not.""
X Link 2026-02-04T22:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware is asking Tracy Long if Ryan Palmer from UFC IT did anything other than establish app settings on her phone. Patrick Madden is trying to establish what Palmer did for information transfer versus what a Verizon store did"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Patrick Madden is trying to establish a chain-of-custody matter regarding Tracy Long's past and present phone usage in relation to UFC legal and Zuffa's retention policy. Judge Boulware asking about what contents Tracy didn't consent to give to UFC regarding litigation. Sidebar"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Patrick Madden asking about nuances regarding Zuffa retention policy for employee phones in regular use vs. those under litigation hold. Tracy Long can read her UFC office emails on her phone via Outlook. She did not check retention settings on her phones Ryan Palmer did"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In June [--] [----] exchange with Hunter Campbell Tracy Long is asked about Ilia Topuria. Hunter directed her to call Malki (FRM). Boulware asking her how many fighters FRM manages. "Chat with Malki Kawa." June [--] [----]. Discussing negotiations with Hunter"
X Link 2026-02-04T23:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Missed Dana White's testimony today in the UFC antitrust case in Judge Richard Boulware's courtroom Lots of weird and wacky items including a supposed last-minute contractual hold-up involving Ilia Topuria before his fight with Charles Oliveira. https://www.themmadraw.com/p/dana-white-breaks-kayfabe-under-oath https://www.themmadraw.com/p/dana-white-breaks-kayfabe-under-oath"
X Link 2026-02-05T03:32Z [----] followers, 546.7K engagements
"We are on the call for Day [--] of the evidence spoliation hearings in Judge Richard Boulware's courtroom for UFC antitrust litigation. Audio is live on Zoom from Judge Boulware's federal district courtroom in Nevada. #UFC antitrust testimony coming up. Follow @fightopinion too. Hunter Campbell to testify today. https://t.co/KRYu0euwzg Audio is live on Zoom from Judge Boulware's federal district courtroom in Nevada. #UFC antitrust testimony coming up. Follow @fightopinion too. Hunter Campbell to testify today. https://t.co/KRYu0euwzg"
X Link 2026-02-05T17:06Z [----] followers, 26.5K engagements
"Judge Boulware declares that UFC's handling of older phones is sanctionable conduct. "I am deeply concerned about this process." Judge will wait until the motion for sanctions hearing before a final determination. His number one priority is obtain the phone information"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell admits under oath that Mick Maynard was upset about turning over his phone for UFC data/retention collection"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Judge Boulware asking Hunter Campbell about who is responsible for determining UFC fighter compensation. From [----] to [----] who was involved Hunter Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard. Who decided the final contract terms The three of them. Hunter with ultimate approval authority"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell said he oversees six or seven departments at UFC including matchmaking. He sees himself as the GM. Sean and Mick are focused on talent development. In Top [--] or Top [--] or title fights Hunter's heavily involved. Venues locations site fees plans card structure"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked if UFC reported Ari Emanuel's relative to the police for Dana White's phone being stolen Not that Hunter is aware of. Boulware asked if there were other phones in the area where Dana White's phone was stolen There were other phones in the area"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked Hunter if he used his old phone number for conducting UFC business. Hunter said he may have during his first year transition into his new job at UFC. Exhibit [--] introduced (Hunter comms. to Audie Attar and Tracy Long.) Feb [--] [----] e-mail. Older signature block"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo introduced Exhibit [--] from UFC-produced discovery. Text message between Hunter and Nate Diaz (April [--] 2022). [--] number in signature block. Dell'Angelo establishing that Hunter was continuing UFC business on his [--] number"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Dell'Angelo attempting to establish Hunter used multiple phone numbers in UFC-related communication and had an obligation to preserve records on all devices. June [----] text chain. Someone (Dana) said "They're taking my phone too and they can suck a big fat expletive.""
X Link 2026-02-05T23:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell asked if he was responsible for sending litigation holds when the Kajan Johnson lawsuit was filed. Hunter said someone else would be in charge of drafting and sending such a letter"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Colby Williams asking about Ari Emanuel's relative ("the runner") and UFC office theft. Colby setting up Hunter to talk about other phones that may have been stolen. Hunter tells Judge Boulware about Ron Williams (security) and Ryan Palmer (UFC IT). Unopened cell phone recovered"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware moves on to Tracy Long's testimony and asks Hunter about where the copies of those contracts are saved. Is there at UFC digitally a fighter file for each fighter that would contain all the fight contracts they have signed Hunter said he deals with hard copies"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware asked Hunter about what happens to the draft regarding fighter negotiations is it saved to the file Hunter mentions country-specific draft changes to Alexander Volkanovski's new deal. Mark-up path via e-mail or text. Hunter mentioning day to day complications"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"My big takeaway from this development is that America250 the troubled governmental commission might not have been able to grab enough money via Appropriations to pay for all the things Trump wants to do for 4th of July. Hence Freedom250. SCOOP: @Freedom250 the group launched by Trump to oversee projects including the @UFC fight on the WH lawn & his arch overlooking DC is offering access to him for donors who give $1M. For $2.5M donors can speak at the national July [--] celebration. https://t.co/kcp0RNqLl1 SCOOP: @Freedom250 the group launched by Trump to oversee projects including the @UFC"
X Link 2026-02-08T22:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1999 was a fever dream for Choshu in New Japan. He basically married himself to Onita (Kensuke fireball Chono driving a hummer at the Tokyo Dome) a couple of years after humiliating UWF & Big Japan. Tenryu damaged his neck vs. Muto. Inoki had his venture with Hashimoto & Ogawa. There's this myth that goes around that all Japanese fans are quiet and polite and only react with clapping at pro wrestling events. Nothing could be further from the truth. Atsushi Onita was so damn hated in early [----] in New Japan he brought out the worst in these fans. Here https://t.co/x4j7KWtytN There's this myth"
X Link 2026-02-08T23:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@robnashville Going to be a rough night for Dana White's bottom line after this Super Bowl"
X Link 2026-02-09T03:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@robnashville @heynottheface The same Live Nation that Ari Emanuel & Mark Shapiro were former board members before Biden's DOJ signaled antitrust concerns https://deadline.com/2021/06/ari-emanuel-resigns-live-nation-doj-antitrust-1234778605/ https://deadline.com/2021/06/ari-emanuel-resigns-live-nation-doj-antitrust-1234778605/"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Pancrase [----] events on UFC Fight Pass. PANCRASEUFC Fight Pass8🔥🔥🔥 PANCRASE BLOOD.9LIVE📡💥 2026UFC Fight Pass https://t.co/BIw40e3BGi #pancraseblood9 🗓211(/) 🏟 @UNEXT_fight https://t.co/O9y5p5QgBk PANCRASEUFC Fight Pass8🔥🔥🔥 PANCRASE BLOOD.9LIVE📡💥 2026UFC Fight Pass https://t.co/BIw40e3BGi #pancraseblood9 🗓211(/) 🏟 @UNEXT_fight https://t.co/O9y5p5QgBk"
X Link 2026-02-10T05:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is why Judge Richard Boulware (long ago) made a determination that he was the last man standing to confront UFC/TKO on antitrust. Ari & company remain all-in on UFC White House. It's how they navigate Life After Trump that is the next big story. The No. [--] at DOJ antitrust just quit. Lots of turnover as tensions simmer between line trustbusters and Trump brass https://t.co/yhbWbakCsc The No. [--] at DOJ antitrust just quit. Lots of turnover as tensions simmer between line trustbusters and Trump brass https://t.co/yhbWbakCsc"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@WrestleGraphs There are very few institutional players backing TKO who believe that any consequence will flow from Judge Richard Boulware's courtroom against UFC. And even if injunctive relief happens who's positioned to take advantage of it I don't necessarily agree with this though"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"TKO going ahead with Zuffa Boxing title belts before the Ali Revival Act gets passed. UFC legal team largely confident that Judge Boulware can't find a way to get to Level [--] sanctions under FRCP Rule 37e for missing evidence in antitrust. Mark & Ari gloating Super Bowl week"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"If you are curious how Judge Boulware may find a pathway to initiate Level [--] FRCP Rule 37e sanctions on UFC over missing evidence in UFC antitrust case I lay out this possible scenario on the latest MMA Draw podcast. https://www.themmadraw.com/p/nate-and-zach-review-judge-boulware https://www.themmadraw.com/p/nate-and-zach-review-judge-boulware"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A key component to Judge Boulware's sanctions determination under FRCP Rule 37(e) is whether or not the plaintiffs have aggressively pursued discovery they can't obtain directly from UFC through third parties. Those third parties include Ali Abdelaziz and Iridium. Buckle up. After an apparently "revolt" by Ali Abdelaziz Dominance MMA is refusing to comply with discovery requests in Johnson v Zuffa. Plaintiffs are asking court to hold Dominance in contempt compel production and order Dominance to pay legal fees. https://t.co/YLdycI2H9X After an apparently "revolt" by Ali Abdelaziz Dominance"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Maybe Dana White can tell Judge Boulware all about this UFC White House meeting after it is completed. Or will be that covered by Executive Privilege Dana White on IG Live just now: I am now heading into matchmaking for the White House. Starts right now. #UFC #UFCWhiteHouse Dana White on IG Live just now: I am now heading into matchmaking for the White House. Starts right now. #UFC #UFCWhiteHouse"
X Link 2026-02-11T02:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@FredGarvinReal The Small case reflected pre-2015 Ninth Circuit standards on Rule 37(e) threshold versus post-2015 standards. Amendment to Rule 37(e) in [----] brought the new intent to deprive standard. I think there is a pathway that exists to meet that burden"
X Link 2026-02-11T06:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@FredGarvinReal Dana White matchmaking claims were skillfully left alone by Plaintiffs during Judge Boulware's questioning last week especially with non-stop hype for UFC White House. It was too easy. The bigger question is whether the Court declares Colby Williams a fact witness DQ'ing him"
X Link 2026-02-11T09:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Quick update on Vergil Ortiz lawsuit vs. Golden Boy in Las Vegas Federal court: GB filed three motions on Wednesday (motion to compel arbitration motion to dismiss TRO). This is separate from their California state court lawsuit vs. Rick Mirigian. Didn't show up for Congressional hearing on Ali Revival Act. Office foreclosure in LA. Vergil Ortiz lawsuit. DAZN negotiations. Swerve TV deal. Not only is Golden Boy fighting for survival it seems Oscar doesn't even know what kind of asymmetrical fight he is facing with TKO. Didn't show up for Congressional hearing on Ali Revival Act. Office"
X Link 2026-02-12T10:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Eric Cramer (of Berger Montague) was correct in his assessment that if there is any movement on US antitrust that it will be firms like his - and Joe Saveri's - who will be doing the heavy lifting. The problem is speed. The Mike Davis DC drama is highlighting this ugly truth"
X Link 2026-02-13T03:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@roylucier Looks like the copyright cookie monster got a hold of it"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"All of a sudden from TKO's orbit it's the same "boxing is dying" sales pitch to market whatever venture they're in next. Here's Mike Tyson pushing his own amateur boxing invitational in Las Vegas. https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/47923679/tyson-troubled-state-boxing-starts-amateur-invitational https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/47923679/tyson-troubled-state-boxing-starts-amateur-invitational"
X Link 2026-02-14T00:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What's interesting about this Tyson invitational in Las Vegas in mid-March is that I do not see anything about this event scheduling in the latest Nevada Athletic Commission meeting agenda document"
X Link 2026-02-14T01:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@allan_cheapshot Shinpei was a guest commentator for the SWS 12/12/1991 Tokyo Dome event. For those who remember watching that WOWOW video he was sporting a neck brace and joked about receiving a double lariat. Shinpei loved Ultimo Dragon. He was there for Tenryu vs. Hogan"
X Link 2026-02-15T15:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Hunter Campbell asking Judge Boulware about what he can say regarding legal communications with Colby Williams. Hunter brought up a chat with Elliott Howard about finding the phone prior to Dana switching to a new device. "Dana White is not political despite the way it looks.""
X Link 2026-02-05T20:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell talking about Dana White's phone switch from November [----] and the need to switch numbers because Dana was receiving random text messages related to politics due to proximity of President Trump's election win"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Judge Boulware steps in to halt further mentioning about any legal communications with Colby Williams by Hunter Campbell. Sidebar"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Back from [--] minute sidebar. Dell'Angelo asked Hunter about what steps he took to try to recover Dana's missing phone data after he met with Elliott Howard and Dana White. Hunter met them both in person find the previous phone and assumed everything missing was on old phone"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell said there is an area at UFC office where there is a storage area that just contains phones (as old as [--] years old). They could not find Dana's old phone. Searched his old office closets bathrooms legal file cabinet Tracy Long's office. Could not find phone"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell said he went to Dana White's house including his movie room and Hunter's own house to try to find Dana's missing phone. Judge Boulware says there are several years of missing data so did you find other older Dana phones"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Where there other iPhones for Mr. White in that cabinet" Hunter said the older phones were smaller in scale. Boulware is trying to pin down on Hunter Campbell that there was more than one missing phone (or two) with older UFC data given 5-7 years of missing text messages"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Judge Boulware asking Hunter Campbell if older UFC phones were labeled. Hunter said some might be. "Have you looked at them recently" No organization of older phones in drawer Hunter tried to find phones based on older models. He doesn't know how many older Dana phones"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking Hunter if Dana's old missing phone was found. Not found. Dell'Angelo pinning Hunter down about how long Dana's phone data may be missing or potentially missing data time frames. Hunter said Dana's Wed testimony was when he learned about missing [----] contacts"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking Hunter about instructing Dana to preserve his data & taking his phone to vendor. Any other steps to ensure Dana preserved phone data "Not that I'm aware of." What other steps did Dana take to preserve phone data "No. I don't know what he did.""
X Link 2026-02-05T20:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hunter Campbell playing the "technophobe" card saying he doesn't have an Instagram. Relied on Eric Yee and Elliott Howard for Dana White's phone data preservation. Upgraded new apps downloaded they were responsible. Dana or Hunter relied on them to navigate social media"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell name drops Nichole Durand Dana White's assistant. When they moved to new UFC office Dana had a separate assistant at that time. She could have (or Elliott Howard giving Dana's phone to her) put Dana's phone into storage drawer but it's assuming/understanding"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"UFC fighter contract template has been modified over the years. Who's responsibility is it to potentially change it Hunter asked Boulware to repeat the question. It would be a combination of people in-house and outside counsel. Ultimate authority for approval is Hunter"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hunter Campbell says Dana White never sees the contract template and he doesn't care. Judge Boulware says he finds it hard to believe Dana never saw fighter contracts. He never saw or looked at or approved any of the contracts "Never once." "Dana is a very unique individual.""
X Link 2026-02-05T20:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Were any contract terms ever discussed with Dana" Boulware asking about what did Dana understand on UFC contract terms. "He never cared or had discussions or interactions." Trusted Lorenzo or lawyers or you (Hunter) to get UFC deals done. "That's not what he does.""
X Link 2026-02-05T20:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Boulware asked Hunter questions about Dana White's role in fighter pay and negotiations. Previous record indicated that he had been heavily involved in fighter negotiations. "Early on it is my understanding that he was heavily involved." Hunter became matchmaker '17-'18"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When Hunter Campbell walked into UFC in [----] Dana White was ready to transition on from duties. From day Hunter got there the transition was immediate and within a short period of time that he wanted zero involvement whatsoever with any of those processes"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell said Dana White want to be focused on UFC creative and production to take it to another level but not getting involved in how many fighters are left or fights on deals. Boulware is not fully buying into these claims. Hunter said Dana trusted him and Lorenzo"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell said on the stand that Dana White is the greatest fight promoter ever. "He's not interested in selling a product he doesn't believe in." He never once cared with me about contract terms or changing deals. Only concerned if we were in a good place"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell says UFC fighter compensation and contract terms is not Dana White's focus. From 2018-forward if Dana White communicated with fighters or managers would Hunter know about this Hunter would know if Dana (or managers) told him otherwise he would not know"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter Campbell discussing Dana White's voluminous media obligations. Mentions [--] Minutes and CBS Morning shows. Massive time obligations. As he moved to that area it became his focus and Hunter handled fight business stuff"
X Link 2026-02-05T21:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking Hunter Campbell about Dana White's role in fighter pay and negotiation. He mentioned two exceptions such as if a fighter lost a great fight to pay the fighter his win money. "I want to take care of great people." But day to day business it's Hunter"
X Link 2026-02-05T21:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Since [----] has Dana White participated in any aspect of UFC matchmaking and developing a fight card Providing input "Yes." Any role in decision whether or not to give a contract to a fighter (Pause.) Fighter under roster or not currently on roster Hunter mentions DWCS"
X Link 2026-02-05T21:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo trying to pin down Hunter on whether Dana White signed free agent fighters to UFC. Dana said if someone like GSP reached out he would tell the matchmakers to sign or take a look at a guy. If the UFC matchmakers had an objection "do whatever you want.""
X Link 2026-02-05T21:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Lunch break. Court adjourned"
X Link 2026-02-05T21:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"We are back in session in Judge Boulware's courtroom with Hunter Campbell back on the stand testifying. Dell'Angelo asked Hunter if Dana has the right to approve who is on a UFC card. The answer is yes. Card review. Dana has review for a fighter being on main vs. undercard"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Does Dana White have the right to give Hunter direction to sign a fighter to UFC Yes. The right to direct Hunter or others at UFC to give a fight to a fighter who is already under contract Decision making ability "Very rarely but yes.""
X Link 2026-02-05T22:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Does Dana White have decision making ability to release a UFC fighter Does he have the authority to tell Hunter to hire or fire a fighter Yes"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Does Dana White have authority (2018-on) when to announce UFC fights Yes. Authority to decide location of fight Yes. Has that authority been used "I'm trying to recall. Yes I would say he probably would have.""
X Link 2026-02-05T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking Hunter Campbell about Dana White's missing phone and storage drawer. Bringing up Dana White's testimony about possibility of Ari Emanuel's relative stealing phone. When did Hunter first learn of this Whenever he was asked to really try to find the phone"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware asked Hunter Campbell if he oversaw UFC IT department. Hunter mentions Lawrence Epstein (COO). When Hunter switched iPhones he retained the old phone and stored it in a drawer with other phones in the office area"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked Hunter about what older phones looked like. Hunter used clear cases Dana used black rubberized phone case. How many old phones in old drawer At least two. Older iPhones in drawer. Still there Yes. Within last two or three months. No other drawer Second box"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hunter explaining to Judge Boulware there is an old drawer for UFC phones some combination of his and/or Dana White's phones. A few other people have access to the drawer. Boulware said you asked Dana to keep his phone so where were they placed Can't recall if its flip phones"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Colby Williams is asking the Court why there is focus on Hunter Campbell's [--] phone number when there likely isn't missing data from it. Judge Boulware replied that he wants phone security in anticipation of anything sent from Mr. White to Mr. Campbell"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked Hunter Campbell what other messaging apps he used on his phone (i.e. Signal). Hunter says he talks to his brother in the military on Signal. There is an Instagram set up by Eric Yee to view reels. He primarily uses text messaging"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked Hunter if he understands his obligation to preserve data from his other phone(s). The [--] phone is Android (Samsung). Does it have a cloud back-up Doesn't know. Has had two phones on [--] number since joining Zuffa. That phone is still registered to old law firm"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking Hunter about texting Dana White with his [--] number. Frequency Multiple times a day. From 2018-present how many times "Considerable." Text Dana from [--] number "Probably have but I don't remember." [----] text messages from Oct [--] [----] through Oct [--] 2025"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking about text volume between Hunter and Dana. Three times as many text messages on [--] number as [--] number. "It's possible." Did he ever turn over that phone for imaging "I don't know Judge to be honest with you." Hunter has no objection turning over that phone"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking Hunter about Mick Maynard's "consistent reservations" turning over his UFC phone. Hunter says Maynard believe it's an invasion of privacy and First Amendment violation. "I was very expressive to him that he needed to do that." (Turn phone over for imaging.)"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo introduces Exhibit [--] text chain produced by UFC in discovery. June [--] [----]. Text between Hunter Dana Shelby and Maynard. Example of matchmaker text thread "Could be." Hunter doesn't know gmail address on it. [--] pages"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware scolding Dell'Angelo (again) about spending so much time on certain things. [--] page text chain between Hunter Dana Shelby Maynard. Hunter is reading it for context. Dell'Angelo asked about comment that seemingly indicated Dana & Hunter imaged after Azerbaijan"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked Hunter if he had a conversation with Mick Maynard about the collection of his phone. "Yes you need to do it. We all do." Hunter affirms accuracy. "The fight business is a little bit different than everything else.""
X Link 2026-02-05T22:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asked Hunter if anyone collected his or Dana's phone after June [--] [----]. Judge Boulware asking if Hunter had direct contact with vendor who collected UFC phones. Don't recall meeting with vendor but thought it was directed towards Mick Maynard"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dell'Angelo asking more questions about June [--] [----] group text chain. Text from Mick Maynard asking if he had a company phone separate from personal phone it would be off limits from data preservation Hunter's old law firm phone number was conversation he used for clients"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Colby asking Hunter about WhatsApp knowledge and settings. No changes to default settings. Colby asking Hunter to establish what Dana White does now at UFC. "The UFC is a global business and what Mr. White is really focused on is growth and strategy." Noche White House China"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hunter Campbell says Dana White is completely and totally obsessed with UFC production lighting grids trailers cameras the part the public doesn't see and doesn't talk about. Those are his obsessions today than "running the fight business.""
X Link 2026-02-05T23:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Colby asking Hunter about Dana White signing fighters largely through DWCS Ultimate Fighter etc. Talent development is what Dana is obsessed with. Hunter giving the sales pitch about Dana scouting the next generation of talent"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hunter says 40% of the UFC roster is from DWCS and that Dana wants to be part of the early identification of new UFC fighters. Judge Boulware asked Hunter about competition. Hunter mentions boxing Jake Paul etc. Growth and strategy conversations what did you say about rivals"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Boulware asking Hunter if he and Dana specifically talk about other promoters in regards to signing fighters. Hunter mentions a Polish fighter from KSW and met with him twice to get him to go to UFC and he decided not to sign. He told Dana he had to change a main card as a result"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Boulware asking Hunter if he and Dana have conversations about moving into international markets for UFC's growth. (Yes.) Hunter said UFC's success is because they don't focus on just one market. "Martial arts exist in every country in the world.""
X Link 2026-02-05T23:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Boulware trying to learn more about Hunter's communications with Dana for UFC's growth strategy. Hunter names Rico Verhoeven - he tried to sign him for UFC in January. Seeking a million dollars. Other options like boxing on Netflix or in Saudi Arabia. Names Misfits as competition"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Judge Boulware asking Hunter Campbell about LOAs (Letters of Agreement). Document exists with Bout Agreement and Promotional Agreement outlining responsibilities and compensation is broken down. Who is responsible for keeping digital or hard copies Everything runs through Tracy"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware asking Hunter about compensation data by bout. Understanding that UFC keeps data on who gets paid what over lifetime. Who is in charge of keeping and maintaining that data Hunter works with his finance team directly. Mark Cowan. Hunter's testimony is over"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Proved to be a rough day for UFC in court. Transcript might be less forgiving. Dell'Angelo did marginally better. Probably scored more points on the transcript for discrepancies but live court performance was subpar"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Pretty much Hunter Campbell's summation of Dana White today in Judge Boulware's courtroom for the UFC antitrust evidence spoliation hearing. Judge Boulware and Michael Dell'Angelo pierced through this however in highlighting Dana's ongoing authority. (Read my court thread.) Dana White: The only shit that I really focus on on a day to day basis is finding new talent building new talent the live television you know in-house show and the live television production. If we don't fuck that up you can't fuck this thing up. It's the key to the Dana White: The only shit that I really focus on on a day"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Judge Boulware wants Colby Williams to resolve the issue of UFC phones - past present passwords security and the plan to access digital data. Determine how many phones there are in the office cabinet and ability to access them. What is the plan"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware raises a key issue presented in sidebar with Colby Williams and Chris Yates for Team UFC. "I want to figure out how to address that issue as soon as possible." A mystery swerve develops"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Judge Boulware wants to know about the chain of process for UFC phones being provided. What data may or may not be missing. "That's a real issue in this piece because I'm getting pieces of information what happened when." Judge Boulware wants an established timeline"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"UFC attorneys requesting a time extension to answer interrogatories. "I think we're fine with a two week extension your honor" responded Michael Dell'Angelo. Extension approved by Judge Boulware. Court is adjourned. Next hearing is Wednesday the 11th at [--] AM"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If you want to understand the heart of Judge Richard Boulware's evidence spoliation hearings in UFC antitrust litigation involving Hunter Campbell and Dana White this right here is a quick and dirty summary. (For a longer summary in easy-to-understand format link is in reply.)"
X Link 2026-02-06T03:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Scott Coker is running out of reasons for NOT making a fight between Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez happen. Get it done. #mma"
X Link 2010-10-22T03:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"On ESPN Dana White just acted like his dog died"
X Link 2015-11-15T06:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Kimbo Slice needed a heart transplant but was allowed to fight by the Texas athletic commission a couple of months ago Investigate"
X Link 2016-06-08T03:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"1) Lesnar failed USADA test 2) before Mark Hunt fight 3) but disclosed after #ufc200 4) while company ca$hed out 5) and brushes Hunt away"
X Link 2016-07-16T02:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Oh dear Jesus the angry hot debate sports morning talk shows are pushing the Conor McGregor/Floyd Mayweather angle again. Help us all"
X Link 2016-11-14T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"ESPN killed Friday Night Fights to promote Al Haymon's hedge-fund backed PBC. That imploded. What makes you think they can pay/promote UFC"
X Link 2017-04-26T21:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"ESPN is on the ropes. They needed big stars programs. ESPN gave away their boxing position to Al Haymon. What a massive failure in the end"
X Link 2017-04-27T03:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"From start to finish tonight's ESPN telecast of the Top Rank #PacquiaoHorn fight is why UFC needs to stay with Fox and away from Bristol. https://x.com/lthomasnews/status/881378811195121664 "You don't see this in the UFC." - Stephen A. Smith essentially admitting he doesn't watch MMA or UFC. https://x.com/lthomasnews/status/881378811195121664 "You don't see this in the UFC." - Stephen A. Smith essentially admitting he doesn't watch MMA or UFC"
X Link 2017-07-02T05:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The UFC legacy of Jon Jones: the only man who could ever stop Jon Jones was Jon Jones himself. Daniel Cormier should sue the hell out of him"
X Link 2017-08-23T00:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Amazing what USADA era in UFC has shown. Cormier and Bisping were screwed repeatedly against UFC cheaters. Both champs yet fans groan on DC"
X Link 2017-08-23T03:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Bob Bennett is a worse executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission than Keith Kizer ever was. How the hell did that happen https://x.com/steveucnlive/status/909265526601400320 118-110 Canelo 115-113 GGG 114-114 a draw. honestly can't complain all that much. But Adelaide Byrd good grief LOL #boxing https://x.com/steveucnlive/status/909265526601400320 118-110 Canelo 115-113 GGG 114-114 a draw. honestly can't complain all that much. But Adelaide Byrd good grief LOL #boxing"
X Link 2017-09-17T04:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Andre Ward: great all-time boxer all-time box office bust. Putting the screws to Dan Goossen was disgraceful. http://www.fightopinion.com/2017/09/21/andre-ward-boxing-legacy-box-office-bust-dan-goossen-james-prince http://www.fightopinion.com/2017/09/21/andre-ward-boxing-legacy-box-office-bust-dan-goossen-james-prince"
X Link 2017-09-21T22:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Al Haymon's companies received notice of depositions today from attorneys in the Kansas shareholder lawsuit against hedge funds backing him"
X Link 2017-09-28T05:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Wally Yamaguchi just like the late Don Arakawa was the hustler (ref booker photog) in the Japanese fight business. Wally JR Paul Heyman and Jim Cornette were the true glue guys who sacrificed to make everything work. Pro"
X Link 2017-12-15T05:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Once an agreement is reached between AEW & WBD all I ask for is the writers who pushed AEW TV deal stories to publish the actual contract from start to finish. No selective leaks or half-truths. You've spent an inordinate amount of time helping a billionaire negotiate publicly"
X Link 2024-09-17T06:35Z [----] followers, 29.1K engagements
"Tonight was a perfect example why Tony Khan and AEW will never be able to consistently recruit blue chip sponsors. Going to be some interesting discussions in WBD circles on Monday and rightfully so"
X Link 2024-09-08T04:17Z [----] followers, 102.6K engagements
"There is a great article by Toshiaki Kawada former All Japan champion-turned-ramen master about his response to the image perpetuated about him as a Japanese version of Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi". Why Kawada's ramen shop is famous for its House Rules 1/x https://gendai.media/articles/-/68237 https://gendai.media/articles/-/68237"
X Link 2022-11-02T02:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This match in PRIDE at the Tokyo Dome forever changed the history and direction of the MMA business. It impacted the psychology of the UFC office. Dana lost his bet. Management backstage exploded for PRIDE. Business divorces that would cause a permanent civil war. Nov9.2003 Quinton Jackson spoils Chuck Liddell's plans to win the PRIDE Grand Prix when he finishes Liddell at PRIDE Final Conflict https://t.co/G7gIKbCLOA Nov9.2003 Quinton Jackson spoils Chuck Liddell's plans to win the PRIDE Grand Prix when he finishes Liddell at PRIDE Final Conflict https://t.co/G7gIKbCLOA"
X Link 2023-11-11T05:48Z [----] followers, 24.4K engagements
"Nov9.2003 Quinton Jackson spoils Chuck Liddell's plans to win the PRIDE Grand Prix when he finishes Liddell at PRIDE Final Conflict"
X Link 2023-11-10T01:36Z 145.9K followers, 175.3K engagements
"Masahiro Chono says that New Japan should focus on gaining market share in Asia rather than focusing on America because AEW & WWE are deep-pocketed black ships. WEB https://t.co/uBMd83WKV5 WEB https://t.co/uBMd83WKV5"
X Link 2024-06-24T06:08Z [----] followers, 21.1K engagements
"WEB https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/307043 https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/307043"
X Link 2024-06-23T13:51Z 26K followers, 10.9K engagements
"Wally Yamaguchi just like the late Don Arakawa was the hustler (ref booker photog) in the Japanese fight business. Wally JR Paul Heyman and Jim Cornette were the true glue guys who sacrificed to make everything work. Pro"
X Link 2017-12-15T05:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
""Shit I thought it was entertaining. I was happy to see it." - Derrick Lewis on FS1 after Khabib/Conor #ufc229 brawl"
X Link 2018-10-07T05:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The first ten minutes of this video update from @erichterrr and @JakeAryehMMA is very telling regarding UFC's future with ESPN & Netflix. In the reply to this post I'll point you to an article from The MMA Draw to skim and pay close attention to. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=dEdKhN3VY3c https://www.youtube.com/watchv=dEdKhN3VY3c"
X Link 2025-03-14T22:34Z [----] followers, 446K engagements
"For those who follow the machinations of the MMA industry especially commissions there is going to be quite a story breaking on Saturday involving some high-profile regulator names and a cover-up regarding medical records"
X Link 2018-10-05T03:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kawada's ramen shop has a cult following because the customer process reflects heavily on his personality. The same mentality that made him a famously stubborn and masochistic wrestler is what has created his iconoclastic image as a restaurateur with his own House Rules. END"
X Link 2022-11-02T02:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"This match was from the WWF Mania [----] Japan tour at Osaka Castle Hall. The fans in Japan felt Yokozuna could kill Tenryu for real so Mean Gene had to lay it in extra thick to get the fans believing in him. The re-match a year later was a sad reminder of Yoko's dying future. Yokozuna vs. Genichiro Tenryu. Probably one of the hardest hitting WWF matches of the 90s. (5.9.1994) 🌟 https://t.co/hizRBlB6tm Yokozuna vs. Genichiro Tenryu. Probably one of the hardest hitting WWF matches of the 90s. (5.9.1994) 🌟 https://t.co/hizRBlB6tm"
X Link 2023-08-04T20:43Z [----] followers, 21.6K engagements
"Yokozuna vs. Genichiro Tenryu. Probably one of the hardest hitting WWF matches of the 90s. (5.9.1994) 🌟"
X Link 2023-08-04T04:45Z 76.1K followers, 111.1K engagements
"ABEMA (CyberAgent/Asahi) said they're overwhelmed by PPV buys for #MutoFinal. They declared NOAH's Tokyo Dome event was their biggest wrestling box office. Record PPV social mass media numbers. Muto changed the game with the G-1 & now with ABEMA. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2269001/full/ https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2269001/full/"
X Link 2023-02-23T09:45Z [----] followers, 12.2K engagements
"@Murphs56 The reaction in Japan has been universal praise for Giulia's WWE introduction. It really is crazy to see how many Japanese fans are wanting her to become Ichiro or Ohtani. This is a much different feeling of home expectations and pressure than any of the other Japanese talents"
X Link 2024-09-02T06:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"An update on #UFC310 ticket sales for T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas: they're really bad. Markdowns are already happening. $1200 seats down to $1000. $1000 seats down to $750. Even with papering this could get real ugly. The erosion of the Vegas market for UFC is a big story"
X Link 2024-11-20T01:16Z [----] followers, 164.9K engagements
"According to @heynottheface the following fighters filed UFC antitrust claims (estimated amounts in USD): Jon Jones $6.5M Brock Lesnar $3.4M Ronda Rousey (over $6M) Anderson Silva (over $10M) Conor McGregor $9M GSP $6M https://heynottheface.substack.com/p/fighters-who-were-prepared-to-testify https://heynottheface.substack.com/p/fighters-who-were-prepared-to-testify"
X Link 2025-07-01T13:19Z [----] followers, 17.2K engagements
"This interview with Genichiro Tenryu & Katsuyori Shibata is very interesting and reveals some unknown news items. I will summarize them as best as I can. Details regarding New Japan AEW Chris Jericho Shinsuke Nakamura and the future. 1/x Number WebUP [--] https://t.co/WN13ls4rw3 Number WebUP [--] https://t.co/WN13ls4rw3"
X Link 2023-12-03T04:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Number WebUP [--] https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/859760 https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/859760"
X Link 2023-12-03T02:06Z 15.6K followers, 63.7K engagements
"Google Trends is indicating that interest in #UFC300 is approximately [--] times higher than Wrestlemania XL last week which did record numbers on Peacock"
X Link 2024-04-14T00:40Z [----] followers, 17.2K engagements
"Kawada instituted a policy of not having customers photograph him while he is in the kitchen working. If you want a picture with him you have to buy a t-shirt. And he does photos in one setting in order to avoid start-and-stop interruptions for cooking. Efficiency is key. 5/x"
X Link 2022-11-02T02:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I want to focus heavily on this internal UFC e-mail regarding the PRIDE asset purchase. I lived this story directly on the front lines when Ed Fishman Dick Clark's business partner put up a very legitimate offer. He made an incredible offer contingent on due diligence. 1/x Email between Zuffa officials and their attorneys on not skipping due diligence in order to acquire Pride so that no one else can do so. Honestly one of the more damning pieces of evidence regarding their intent. https://t.co/metriFEZcJ Email between Zuffa officials and their attorneys on not skipping due diligence in order"
X Link 2023-12-02T05:42Z [----] followers, 15.3K engagements
"Email between Zuffa officials and their attorneys on not skipping due diligence in order to acquire Pride so that no one else can do so. Honestly one of the more damning pieces of evidence regarding their intent"
X Link 2023-12-02T03:09Z 11.1K followers, 163.8K engagements
"RIZIN is running the stadium version of Saitama Super Arena. It is amazing to see how quiet the interest is in the non-Japanese press for this event"
X Link 2024-07-26T23:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Kawada notes how 80% of new ramen shops close within [--] years. He opened a ramen shop wrote a book about the restaurant business and released it right before the COVID lockdowns hit. It burnished his lifelong image as a masochist fully stubborn and determined to succeed. 2/x"
X Link 2022-11-02T02:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Every wrestling gadfly keeps promising that $WBD is going to give record cash to AEW for rights renewal. You know what the NBA NFL NCAA and even the WNBA offer The ability to attract sponsorship because of the right demographics. AEW has no broad appeal to sponsors. None"
X Link 2024-09-08T04:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A no-holds-barred look at the new Ali Act amendment that would create the conditions for an inevitable TKO/Zuffa Boxing monopoly. The Zuffa Myth all over. It's as ugly as you can imagine. Here's what the Endeavor-flavored US sports media won't discuss. https://www.themmadraw.com/p/tko-and-ufc-are-ready-for-congress https://www.themmadraw.com/p/tko-and-ufc-are-ready-for-congress"
X Link 2025-07-23T20:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"All you need to know about Endeavor's media control is that they sent out TKO talking points to major outlets about the Ali Act amendment before the act text of legislation is introduced in Congress. This legislation will reportedly let promoters control their rank and titles. Like the UFC does. Independent rank and title is the biggest protection that lets boxers earn so much more than MMA fighters. This legislation will reportedly let promoters control their rank and titles. Like the UFC does. Independent rank and title is the biggest protection that lets boxers earn so much more than MMA"
X Link 2025-07-23T17:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This legislation will reportedly let promoters control their rank and titles. Like the UFC does. Independent rank and title is the biggest protection that lets boxers earn so much more than MMA fighters"
X Link 2025-07-23T16:08Z 10.6K followers, 12.3K engagements
"The UFC legacy of Jon Jones: the only man who could ever stop Jon Jones was Jon Jones himself. Daniel Cormier should sue the hell out of him"
X Link 2017-08-23T00:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Kawada's ramen shop classified as a "celebrity ramen" spot gained headlines for its House Rules. Customers must state in advance how many ramen orders they want before entering. He wants ramen orders in order to avoid non-ramen orders involving cheap side dishes/desserts. 3/x"
X Link 2022-11-02T02:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"My only comment on the GFL implosion: Whoever got paid will eventually be outed in discovery if future litigation is filed. Especially if you are a podcaster or media writer. Come clean now. A paid relationship is not protected journalistic speech. That's a business transaction"
X Link 2025-04-10T20:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"You're about to find out what the online MMA fan base has been arguing about for years with UFC: the more the profits grow the less most of the talent gets paid in proportion to company growth. And I would fully expect tight arbitration clauses in new deals. WWE is fucking crazy if they fumble first Mercedes Mon and now Drew Galloway because of money issues. For a company worth billion dollars why are they not paying their top guys/women properly WWE is fucking crazy if they fumble first Mercedes Mon and now Drew Galloway because of money issues. For a company worth billion dollars why are"
X Link 2023-04-08T10:57Z [----] followers, 37K engagements
"WWE is fucking crazy if they fumble first Mercedes Mon and now Drew Galloway because of money issues. For a company worth billion dollars why are they not paying their top guys/women properly"
X Link 2023-04-08T04:10Z 69.8K followers, 142K engagements
"In order to prevent frequent start-and-stop picture interruptions in his ramen shop Kawada is increasing the frequency of fan meet-and-greet sessions at his ramen shop. There are different themed events with different dishes to match the occasions. 6/x"
X Link 2022-11-02T02:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The amount of people who don't know that Ari Emanuel runs UFC is staggering. About 99.99% of the population has no clue that the Fertittas & Ari have extracted billions of dollars from banks by loaning against UFC as an asset to pay themselves & friends. Total fear in media. @heynottheface Not only are they cash profitable they raised debt to pay senior management bonuses while stagnating athlete wages I know you already know But this really puts their financial position in perspective for people that are unaware @heynottheface Not only are they cash profitable they raised debt to pay senior"
X Link 2024-11-18T16:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@heynottheface Not only are they cash profitable they raised debt to pay senior management bonuses while stagnating athlete wages I know you already know But this really puts their financial position in perspective for people that are unaware"
X Link 2024-11-18T16:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Kawada said he instituted the ramen order requirement in order to speed up customer service and increase turnout. He noted this is a very different strategy from other ramen shops that rely on the psychology of long waiting lines in order to create an image of high demand. 4/x"
X Link 2022-11-02T02:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"This Power Slap live stream is a big deal for Rumble. They have been really aggressive in grabbing content creators and tying up with Dana White and UFC is exactly the kind of digital footprint they needed for awareness. Fits right into their political & cultural vibe"
X Link 2023-03-12T05:44Z [----] followers, 12.4K engagements
"On ESPN Dana White just acted like his dog died"
X Link 2015-11-15T06:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Scott Coker is running out of reasons for NOT making a fight between Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez happen. Get it done. #mma"
X Link 2010-10-22T03:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Saitama prosecutors are seeking a two year prison sentence for Enson Inoue over "drug candy" (chocolates). The defense is arguing that Enson is not a drug addict and was eating the special candy due to physical pain. A determination for sentencing will happen on October 3rd. 2() https://t.co/RNcDbtbgKi 2() https://t.co/RNcDbtbgKi"
X Link 2024-08-28T02:13Z [----] followers, 31.9K engagements
"2() https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/bcc86dd6297471a42c2002211a915a56ec1dfbbfsource=sns&dv=pc&mid=other&date=20240828&ctg=loc&bt=tw_up https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/bcc86dd6297471a42c2002211a915a56ec1dfbbfsource=sns&dv=pc&mid=other&date=20240828&ctg=loc&bt=tw_up"
X Link 2024-08-28T00:07Z 67.7K followers, 147.5K engagements
"Ren Hiramoto is denying the doping allegations leveled against him. Here he is accompanied with his two attorneys at the Monday night press conference. [--] https://t.co/OX7DHwzWSP [--] https://t.co/OX7DHwzWSP"
X Link 2024-09-02T09:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Oh goodness. "Many MMA fans just care about fighters and fights." They're called CUSTOMERS. Try attracting some"
X Link 2025-03-16T22:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This is why $TKO is becoming a full-fledged government contractor w/ UFC & WWE events. Politicians can buy off voters with events & not leave fingerprints like an ugly stadium rotting [--] years later. It's also why people need to wake up on the Texas "trade secrets" lawsuit NOW. Paul Levesque at the press conference says he'll be looking heavily into Italy hinting at a PLE in the future there. He mentions London Mayor Sadiq Khan's re-election. Levesque says "We should talk." Paul Levesque at the press conference says he'll be looking heavily into Italy hinting at a PLE in the future there. He"
X Link 2024-05-04T22:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Paul Levesque at the press conference says he'll be looking heavily into Italy hinting at a PLE in the future there. He mentions London Mayor Sadiq Khan's re-election. Levesque says "We should talk.""
X Link 2024-05-04T20:32Z 30.8K followers, 28K engagements
"RIZIN issuing a warning to anyone on social media that they will contact the police if you upload clips from today's Nagoya PPV event on social media. 🚨🚨 RIZINYouTubeSNS 9/24RIZIN.44 🚨🚨 RIZINYouTubeSNS 9/24RIZIN.44"
X Link 2023-10-01T03:54Z [----] followers, 58.4K engagements
"🚨🚨 RIZINYouTubeSNS 9/24RIZIN.44 RIZIN FF https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct4_L5Ar3fpyf1UE99ol3m9fvILvi3-GvSDHcHwEsha6DR9A/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct4_L5Ar3fpyf1UE99ol3m9fvILvi3-GvSDHcHwEsha6DR9A/viewform"
X Link 2023-10-01T03:32Z 440.9K followers, 654.3K engagements
"Andre Ward: great all-time boxer all-time box office bust. Putting the screws to Dan Goossen was disgraceful. http://www.fightopinion.com/2017/09/21/andre-ward-boxing-legacy-box-office-bust-dan-goossen-james-prince http://www.fightopinion.com/2017/09/21/andre-ward-boxing-legacy-box-office-bust-dan-goossen-james-prince"
X Link 2017-09-21T22:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"If you want to show some support to @lennehardt then head over to her account to read about her husband's battle with cancer and how you can help out. Oh shit they got Lenne Hardt with the RIZIN music Oh shit they got Lenne Hardt with the RIZIN music"
X Link 2024-12-08T06:04Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements
"Oh shit they got Lenne Hardt with the RIZIN music"
X Link 2024-12-08T05:50Z 95.3K followers, 23.3K engagements
"Everyone's willing to spin claims about the new AEW/WBD deal but no one actually wants to publish the contract and/or options provisions within it. The same writers who won't show their homework are clinging on trying to sell the remnants of "the chase" they marketed for [--] years WOR: AEW is now getting $3.6 Million a week from their new media rights deal with WBD. https://t.co/3ZzDTdWHOy WOR: AEW is now getting $3.6 Million a week from their new media rights deal with WBD. https://t.co/3ZzDTdWHOy"
X Link 2025-01-03T01:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"WOR: AEW is now getting $3.6 Million a week from their new media rights deal with WBD"
X Link 2025-01-02T17:33Z 69.8K followers, 438.6K engagements
"Don't call TKO a government contractor or else you'll get labeled a conspiracy theorist. Do you have a proven ability to translate business objectives into effective government relations strategies A deep network of relationships with state and federal elected officials Awareness of labor relations issues TKO needs you. https://t.co/zLmdSmugMQ https://t.co/sQFvEXAU70 Do you have a proven ability to translate business objectives into effective government relations strategies A deep network of relationships with state and federal elected officials Awareness of labor relations issues TKO needs"
X Link 2025-10-18T12:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Do you have a proven ability to translate business objectives into effective government relations strategies A deep network of relationships with state and federal elected officials Awareness of labor relations issues TKO needs you. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4308506014 https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4308506014"
X Link 2025-10-17T22:38Z 30.8K followers, 19.2K engagements
"41 years ago at Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo the New Japan debut of Tiger Mask Sayama. Amazing. [----] https://t.co/NB3TuQlEJj [----] https://t.co/NB3TuQlEJj"
X Link 2022-04-24T06:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The RIZIN steroid controversy isn't like an old fashioned yakuza scandal. It's not even a fight fixing problem. The complete lack of knowledge about steroid and fight culture is blowing up because RIZIN has a newer social media-based audience with Breaking Down"
X Link 2024-09-01T20:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Katsuyori Shibata said that his stint in America taught him to do what you love in wrestling and to keep moving forward. He indicated that AEW was his big chance to wrestle again but as far as wrestling again in New Japan it seems uncertain. END"
X Link 2023-12-03T04:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Kimbo Slice needed a heart transplant but was allowed to fight by the Texas athletic commission a couple of months ago Investigate"
X Link 2016-06-08T03:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
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