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Welcome to The Hurt Business Podcast with Fares Sharari. Tune in for the latest news and insights on upcoming combat sports events locally and globally, plus exclusive interviews with current fighters, coaches, and other influential figures in MMA and boxing. Whether you're a casual fan or die-hard enthusiast, join Fares as he takes you inside the world of combat sports.
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- Volk's GOAT Case, Yan's Revenge & Is Foster P4P Ready? · 37 min · Episodio 288In today's episode, Fares shares a MASSIVE life update (0:59) before breaking down UFC 333. Did Alexander Volkanovski just cement his GOAT status (2:19)? Petr Yan puts on an…
- Daniel Dubois Is the BEST Active Heavyweight? Fundora Controversy & UFC Edmonton Recap · 25 min · Episodio 287In today's episode, Fares reacts to all the action from last weekend! Starting with the heavyweights, Daniel Dubois KO's Fabio Wardley in just two rounds (0:49), followed by…
- Inoue vs Bam Getting COMPLICATED… & UFC's Middleweight SAVIOR? · 21 min · Episodio 286On today's episode, Fares breaks down the latest news in the Fight world, starting with Naoya Inoue's recent comments and what they could mean for a future super fight against…
- Nassourdine HUNTS Sean Down, Strickland vs UFC & The Boxing Fight We NEED · 13 min · Episodio 285Sean Strickland is speaking out about UFC fighter pay, and we break down his latest criticism of how fighters are compensated (0:35). We also discuss Nassourdine Imavov’s latest…
- Why Was UFC 332 One of the Best Cards of the Year? · 33 min · Episodio 284In todays ep, we break down the biggest winners, losers, and storylines coming out of the night. We kick things off with the possibility of Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes…
- UFC 332 Must-Watch Card, Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua Press Conf & More · 26 min · Episodio 283We kick things off with a breakdown of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua press conference (0:00) before getting into The Max Kellerman YAP Problem (0:50). Fury and Joshua finally…
- The Greatest DWCS Card Ever? Fury vs Joshua & Sean Strickland's Accident · 18 min · Episodio 282Mid-week reaction to what’s been a fun week in combat sports following UFC 331. We kick things off with one of the most entertaining DWCS cards EVER, breaking down everything…
- UFC 331 Breakdown: Joshua Van, Arman Tsarukyan & Sean Sharaf | UFC 334 + Boxing News · 56 min · Episodio 281In today’s episode, Fares breaks down all the big action from the world of fight sports last weekend. UFC 331: Joshua Van proves he IS the champ (0:58). Arman stamps himself as…
- Ryan Garcia vs. Benn Card & UFC Noche: The Biggest Fights of the Weekend · 53 min · Episodio 280In todays epsiode, Fares reacts to all the big action from last weekend. Starting with Ryan Garcia as he smokes Conor Benn in both their Zuffa Boxing Debuts (0:50), and Garcia's…
- Why everyone is talking about UFC Paris & Katie Taylor · 43 min · Episodio 279In today’s episode, Fares reacts to all the action from the fight world over the weekend. We start with the biggest moment of the weekend as Irish boxing legend Katie Taylor…
- Zach Converse on his evolution ahead of Cage Titans 78 · 32 min · Episodio 278Zach Converse is back on The Hurt Business ahead of his upcoming Cage Titans fight on September 12th. We kick things off with the latest on the stache (0:21) before getting into…
- The Truth About UFC Shanghai & Moses Itauma’s Loss · 51 min · Episodio 277Fares reacts to all the biggest action and storylines from the combat sports world, starting with Umar Nurmagomedov and what happened after UFC Shanghai (0:45), Song Yadong’s…
- Robocop’s Ceiling?! Fluffy Falls at Home?! UFC Sacramento + Teo’s BACK · 48 min · Episodio 276In today’s episode, Fares reacts to last weekend’s biggest fights and everything happening across the world of combat sports. Starting with UFC Sacramento, Gregory “Robocop”…
- UFC 330 REACTION! Islam vs Ian Garry? Van vs Pantoja 2? UFC 333 ANNOUNCED! · 56 min · Episodio 275In today’s episode, Fares reacts to the latest in combat sports, starting with UFC 330 and the Early Prelims featuring Jeremiah Wells (0:48), Neil Magny (2:22), and Lucas…
- Jeffrey “Black Shark” Cetoute on His Fighting Journey & Combat Zone 93 Rematch · 37 min · Episodio 274In today’s episode, Fares is joined by amateur fighter Jeffrey “Black Shark” Cetoute. Starting with how he got his fighter nickname (0:30), Jeffrey talks about his current team…
- Quillan Salkilld TOP 5 Ready, UFC 330 Preview & Irish Boxing Is Back! · 36 min · Episodio 273In today’s episode, Fares reacts to last weekend’s action across the fight world and looks ahead to what’s in store this weekend. Quillan Salkilld shows up and DOMINATES Mateusz…
- Julian Connerton on Moving to Boston, Amateur Career Lessons & His Pro Debut · 27 min · Episodio 272In today's episode, Fares sits down with Julian "Jiggy" Connerton ahead of his highly anticipated pro debut. They discuss the highs and lows of his amateur career (0:22), what…
- Romani Alicea on Upcoming WBC Title Fight, Move to Florida & New Gym · 32 min · Episodio 271In today's episode, Fares is joined by Muay Thai fighter Romani Alicea ahead of his WBC 168 Amateur National Title fight on August 8. We kick things off by discussing Romani's…
- Is Dricus Next for Strickland? | UFC OKC & Cage Titans 77 Recap · 34 min · Episodio 270In today's episode, Fares reacts to all the biggest moments from last weekend in combat sports. Starting with UFC Oklahoma City, Dricus du Plessis puts on a dominant performance…
- Andrew Valdina on Fight Camp, Food Noise & Preparing for His 9th Pro Fight · 13 min · Episodio 269In today's episode, Fares heads to Cage Titans 77 Media Day and catches up with professional MMA fighter Andrew "The Gladiator" Valdina ahead of the ninth fight of his…
- UFC 329 Reactions: Is Conor Done? What's Next for Max, Paddy & More · 1 h 12 min · Episodio 268In today's episode, Fares is joined by Tom Surette to break down all the action from UFC 329. Did Saturday night mark the end of Conor McGregor's comeback (0:28)? What's next for…
- Jarrod "The Wolverine" St. Jean on His Pro MMA Career, Life in MMA & What's Next · 28 min · Episodio 267In today's episode, Fares sits down with professional MMA fighter Jarrod "The Wolverine" St. Jean for a conversation about his career, mindset, and life outside the cage. They…
- Boots New King at 154? Did Zayas Quit? UFC Baku Reactions · 35 min · Episodio 266In Today's episode, Fares reacts to Jaron "Boots" Ennis' latest performance (0:31) before discussing who should be next for the unified champion (6:53). Xander Zayas' "quit"…
- Zayas vs Boots Ennis Showdown, UFC Baku Predictions & Manel Kape Earns Title Shot · 41 min · Episodio 265In today's episode, Fares previews a busy weekend in combat sports and reacts to the biggest stories from last week. Xander Zayas vs. Jaron "Boots" Ennis is set to shake up the…
- UFC Freedom 250: Gaethje Shocks Topuria, Gane Stops Pereira & Bam Rodriguez Makes History · 33 min · Episodio 264In today's episode, Fares reacts to the action from UFC Freedom 250: Fights at the White House. Justin Gaethje shocks the world by finishing Ilia Topuria (0:35). In the co-main…
- UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje, Pereira's Shot at History, & Bam Rodriguez Returns · 30 min · Episodio 263In today's episode, Fares breaks down all the big combat sports action taking place this weekend. First, he previews pound-for-pound superstar Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez vs. former…
- Foster's Big Win, Bivol's Future, Bonfim-Belal & UFC Macau Recap · 35 min · Episodio 262In today's episode, Fares recaps his recent trip to Houston (0:34), where Oshaquie Foster defended his world title against Raymond Ford (2:56). Following the fight, Shakur…
- Usyk’s Reign Reaches Rico, Bivol Return, Foster/Ford & UFC Macau · 46 min · Episodio 261In today's episode, Fares kicks things off by discussing Turki Alalshikh's impact on Boxing (0:40). From there, we dive into the crossover spectacle between Oleksandr Usyk and…
- Ronda in 17 Seconds?! MVP MMA Card Debrief & Usyk/Verhoeven · 43 min · Episodio 260In today’s episode, Fares reacts to last weekend’s action across the fight world. Ronda Rousey returns and submits Gina Carano in just 17 seconds (1:03). The MVP payouts are…
- Sean Strickland’s Shocks the World, Van/Taira WAR & UFC 328 Reactions · 39 min · Episodio 259In today’s episode, Fares returns to break down the latest in combat sports, starting with last weekend’s UFC 328. Sean Strickland shocks the world once again — this time against…
- UFC 323 Drama, Seasonal Press Conference & PBC Boxing Recap · 48 min · Episodio 258In today’s episode, Fares breaks down the latest news and reactions in the combat sports world. Starting with the UFC Season Press Conference from last Friday, which delivered…
- Ian Barrett on His Upcoming RingTitans 2 Bout, Fight Camp, and Goals for 2026 · 26 min · Episodio 257In today's episode, Fares is joined by Ian Barrett — “The War Elephant” — as he prepares for his second Muay Thai appearance under Ring Titans. We get into the origins and…
- Thanksgiving UFC Bombshells: Paddy–Gaethje, Nunes Returns & Shakur vs Teo News · 25 min · Episodio 256In today's episode, Fares breaks down the latest Thanksgiving announcements courtesy of the UFC. Matchups for the first two major cards of 2026 have been revealed — and they’re…
- UFC Qatar Storylines + Riyadh’s Four Title Fight Outcomes · 37 min · Episodio 255In today's episode, Fares breaks down a wild weekend in the world of combat sports. Starting with UFC Qatar, the Co-main sees Belal Muhammad suffer two eye pokes before getting…
- This Weekend’s Fights: UFC Qatar Breakdown + Massive Riyadh Boxing Card · 19 min · Episodio 254In today’s episode, Fares runs you through everything happening in the ring and the octagon this weekend. He kicks things off with UFC Qatar, headlined by Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan…
- UFC 322: Biggest Winners/Losers, Islam Goes Champ-Champ & Complicated Welterweight Landscape · 39 min · Episodio 253In today’s episode, Fares recaps a wild UFC 322 card live from MSG. He kicks things off with MMA’s favorite troll, Dillon Danis (0:47). Islam Makhachev becomes a two-division…
- Aaron “Short Fuse” Hughes: Fight Week, Life Perspectives & UFC 322 Picks · 22 min · Episodio 252In this episode, Aaron "Short Fuse" Hughes joins us ahead of his fight this Saturday, November 15, in Plymouth under the Cage Titans banner. We dive into his unique dual role as…
- UFC 322 Champ Champ Previews, State of Boxing, & Big Winners from Apex · 39 min · Episodio 251In today’s episode, Fares breaks down the big winners from last weekend’s UFC Apex card — starting with Gabriel Bonfim taking on Randy Brown (2:28). A strange result follows for…
- Isaac Dulgarian Drama, Waldo Cortes-Acosta Wins & Big News in Combat Sports · 34 min · Episodio 250In today’s episode, Fares reacts to and breaks down the biggest controversies shaking up the MMA world. Starting with the weekend’s top story — what really happened with Isaac…
- UFC 321 Chaos Recap: Aspinall Eye Poke & Dern’s Title Win · 34 min · Episodio 249In today’s episode, a moment in history is made — Fares’ first-ever solo show. He breaks down everything happening in the world of combat sports, starting with the controversial…
- Pereira’s Back on Top, Oliveira Delivers Again, and the Middleweight Mess Continues (w/ Tom S.) · 56 min · Episodio 248In today’s episode, Fares is joined by fellow UFC fanatic — and first-time guest — Tom Surette! The two recap an action-packed month of fights, starting with UFC 319 where Alex…
- RDR Dominates, Petr Yan Delivers Another Classic — Full UFC Etihad Recap · 43 min · Episodio 247In today’s episode, Fares and Josh react to last weekend’s UFC fights from Etihad Arena. They kick things off with the main event, where Reinier de Ridder made a statement…
- UFC 318: Max Blessed Again, Costa’s Return, and Usyk’s Still Him · 1 h 16 min · Episodio 245In today’s episode, Fares returns from Mexico (0:32) as the duo reunites to break down everything that went down in the combat sports world this past weekend. They kick things…
- UFC Atlanta: Buckley’s Breakout? Usman, Namajunas, Garbrandt... One Last Run? · 42 min · Episodio 244In today’s episode, Fares and Josh share their thoughts on the upcoming UFC Atlanta card, headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley. Does Kamaru still have enough left to…
- Post UFC 316 Thoughts: Merab 135lb GOAT? Kayla's Reign Officially Begins · 60 min · Episodio 243In today’s episode, Fares and Josh react to everything that went down in the combat sports world this past weekend. Starting with boxing, they cover Jai Opetaia’s dominant win…
- What Erin Blanchfield Said & UFC 316 Preview · 28 min · Episodio 242In today’s episode, Fares and Josh react to last weekend’s UFC Apex card. With the main event falling through due to health issues, they start by addressing Erin Blanchfield's…
- Ilia vs Charles? Islam at 170? + Jon Jones Petition Heats Up · 45 min · Episodio 240Fares and Josh break down the latest drama in the MMA world. They kick things off with a deep look at the potential Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira matchup (2:19), then ask: Is…
- Sandhagen vs Figueiredo Preview, Eubank vs Benn Reactions, Canelo, Garcia & Haney Fight Weekend · 1 h 0 min · Episodio 239In today's epdisode, Fares and Josh recap last weekends stacked weekend in the combat sports world and previewed this weekends fights. Begining in the UFC, as Ian Garry put on a…
- UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes, Chandler vs. Paddy & Bivol’s Trilogy Call · 44 min · Episodio 238In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to the latest boxing news as Dmitry Bivol chooses to pursue a fight with Artur Beterbiev over David Benavidez. What does this mean for…
- Post UFC Mexico, Moreno's Dominance, & What's Next for the Flyweights? · 28 min · Episodio 237In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to last weekends UFC Mexico City card. As Brandon Moreno dominated the young Steve Erceg and thoughts from the rest of the exciting card…
