Fight Business Podcast: Khamzat Chimaev Drama, Big PFL & ONE Updates

Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts.

On this week's episode, Auger looks at how Khamzat Chimaev's failed weight cut could impact his relationship with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the fans.

Also covered: Ari Emmanuel's recent comments regarding the UFC's revenue streams; Hasbulla signs with UFC; Professional Fighters League inks more top talent and One Championship to host 52 fight cards (one every weekend) in 2023, with a focus on becoming the dominant promotion in muay thai. Finally, it seems as if Triller will no longer be putting on any combat sports events.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro
(01:05) Khamzat misses weight at UFC 279: How does it effect UFC x Khamzat relationship and his marketability?
(25:30) Ari Emmanuel (Endeavor) talks UFC plans: Charging city councils to host UFC events in their area?
(38:57) Quick Hits: Hasbulla signs with UFC/PFL signs Thiago Santos, Marlon Moraes and other UFC fighters/ONE to host 52 events in 2023.
(45:15) Triller quitting the combat sports industry
(53:55) Outro