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The Hurt Business

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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All Episodes

28:10

EMERGENCY POD: Belal’s Next Test, UFC 314 Revealed,...

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2025/04/01

Dana White just dropped BOMBSHELL fight announcements on IG Live, and Fares & Josh are here to break it all down. UFC 315's main event: Belal Muhammad defends his belt against Jack Della Maddalena (0:57), with Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot in the co-main (4:25). But that’s just the beginning—UFC 314’s full card is revealed (6:35). Why did Ilia Topuria vacate? (7:16) Plus, Paddy Pimblett gets a huge test vs. Michael Chandler (13:04), Yair Rodriguez takes on Patricio Pitbull (16:21)...

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68:08

UFC Apex Recap, UFC Seattle Preview & Beterbiev vs....

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2025/02/20

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh break down last weekend’s action from the UFC Apex Center. Jared Cannonier handled business (2:32), Youssef Zalal cracked the top 10 (8:42), and we share our thoughts on performances from Edmen Shahbazyan, Nazim Sadykhov, and Andre Petroski (10:34). Then, we look ahead to this weekend’s fights, as the UFC heads to Seattle with Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong headlining (18:22). Plus, a banger of a rematch between Brendan Allen and Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez (2...

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40:16

Adesanya Falls in Saudi, DDP Rises at UFC 312 & UFC...

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2025/02/14

Fares and Josh are back after a short break to catch you up on everything happening in the world of combat sports! First, we break down UFC Saudi Arabia's Fight Night, where Israel Adesanya suffered a shocking loss to Nassourdine Imavov (0:48). Sticking with the middleweights, Dricus Du Plessis silenced the doubters with a huge win over Sean Strickland at UFC 312 (7:08). What else went down at UFC 312? We dive into all the action (16:11). Looking ahead, this weekend's UFC Apex card features a...

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57:19

UFC 311 Recap, McGregor's Bus Moment, and UFC 313...

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2025/02/13

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh kick things off by discussing the recent TikTok drama and its near-deletion (2:25), plus the viral footage of Conor McGregor rubbing shoulders with Jake and Logan Paul on a bus (4:36). Then, they dive into the latest UFC 313 announcements, including Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev (7:25) and Justin Gaethje’s return against Dan Hooker (11:56). Next, they break down last weekend’s UFC 311 card, starting with overall impressions (13:21). Payton Talbot’s toug...

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49:15

First UFC PPV of the Year: UFC 311 Preview Picks

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2025/01/18

In the first episode of the new year, Fares and Josh kick things off by sharing their thoughts on the year so far (0:32), before diving into the bombshell that shook the MMA world: Arman Tsarukyan is out of the main event, courtesy of a last-minute shakeup from Dana White (7:11).P4P king Islam Makhachev now faces the charismatic "Money" Renato Moicano in a must-see main (13:43). In the co-main event, reigning champ Merab Dvalishvili defends his title against the undefeated phenom Umar Nurmago...

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49:37

2024 Annual MMA Award Show

The Hurt Business ·

2024/12/29

In today’s special episode, Fares and Josh reflect on the best moments from this past year in the UFC, highlighting their top picks in categories such as Fighter of the Year (3:20), Fight of the Year (9:31), Knockout of the Year (15:36), Submission of the Year (20:11), Moment of the Year (24:57), Favorite Rivalry of the Year (30:01), Favorite New Fighter of the Year (35:32), and the Most Anticipated Fight heading into 2025 (40:43) https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

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57:09

Buckley Dominates Colby, UFC Tampa Recap & Usyk vs....

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2024/12/20

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh break down all the action from last weekend’s UFC Tampa card. Starting with the main event, Joaquin Buckley delivered a stunning KO against Colby Covington (2:01). Plus, Sean Brady teases a potential fight with Leon Edwards in the UK for 2025 (9:02). In the co-main event, Cub Swanson rolls back the years with a victory over Billy Q (12:02), while Manel Kape proves he’s a top contender at flyweight (16:13). They also recap all the other big moments from UFC T...

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35:23

Romani Alicea on His Support System, Journey to Muay...

The Hurt Business ·

2024/12/08

In today's episode, Fares is joined by young Muay Thai champ Romani Alicea. The conversation begins with the story behind his fighter nickname (0:40) and his first steps into martial arts (1:37), leading to his transition from Karate to Muay Thai (4:01). Romani opens up about what it means to represent Brockton, MA (6:21) and the role his support system has played in shaping him as an athlete (10:17). He shares how his coaches at Hard Knocks have pushed him to new heights (16:40) and reflects...

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64:15

Alex Pereira & Jamahal Hill's Encounter, UFC 311...

The Hurt Business ·

2024/12/08

In today's episode, Fares and Josh break down the latest happenings in the UFC. They kick things off by discussing the recent encounter at the UFC Performance Institute between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill (1:39). The conversation then moves to the exciting announcements for UFC 311 (9:56), including Merab Dvalishvili’s title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov (10:15) and the highly anticipated main event featuring Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan (17:11).Next, they dive into this weekend’...

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43:15

Petr Yan Outlasts Figgy, Sunny vs. Galal Preview, &...

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2024/11/27

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh break down last weekend’s UFC card from Macao, China (0:00). They start with the main event, where Petr Yan set a relentless pace against Deiveson Figueiredo (0:59). Next, they dive into the co-main event as Yan Xiaonan delivered a dominant performance against the rising Tabatha Ricci (16:37). Muslim Salikhov’s jaw-dropping KO of the night—possibly the year? (19:19)—also gets its spotlight. Plus, Carlos Ulberg’s impressive win propels him into the top 10 (26...

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59:55

UFC 309 Recap, Jon Jones’ GOAT Status, Oliveira’s...

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2024/11/19

In today's episode, Fares and Josh dive into the latest UFC 310 updates, starting with the Welterweight shuffle as Shavkat Rakhmonov is now set to face Ian Garry (0:45). They also share their thoughts on Kai Asakura's championship debut against Flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja (7:10).Next, they break down Jon Jones' dominant victory over Stipe Miocic, solidifying his status as the 'GOAT' (11:06). What's next for Jones—Pereira or Aspinall? (20:21)The duo also discuss Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveir...

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26:12

Finally Jon Jones vs Stipe, Oliveria vs Chandler...

The Hurt Business ·

2024/11/13

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh dive into the highly anticipated UFC 309 card for Saturday, November 16. Headlining the event is one of the sport’s all-time greats, Jon Jones, defending his crown against the most decorated heavyweight ever, Stipe Miocic (3:44). Then, we break down the fire in the co-main event rematch, with Charles Oliveira looking to bounce back against Michael Chandler (18:52) HBP MERCHHBP IG https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

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43:32

Kyle Boller on the Origins of 'Magic Man,' Journey...

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2024/11/08

In today’s episode, Fares is joined by Kyle ‘Magic Man’ Boller, who shares how he earned his nickname (0:42), reflects on his early days getting into sports (11:16), and talks about his first taste of fight training (15:33). Kyle opens up about the journey land emotions heading to his upcoming kickboxing match on November 9th for RFC Promotions (32:07), and we explore what a win would mean to him at this point in his career (35:19).Follow Kyle on IG: Click meFollow the Podcast on IGGet your M...

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58:02

Ilia Topuria Fighter of the Year Should Khamzat Jump...

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2024/10/31

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh break down last weekend’s UFC 308 card. They kick things off with Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway (1:10), followed by a look at the co-main event where Khamzat Chimaev finishes Rob in one round. Should Khamzat skip Strickland and face DDP instead? (17:26). Finally, they preview the upcoming weekend, headlined by top flyweights Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi (40:51).InstagramMerchhttps://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

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46:13

UFC Apex's Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira & Artur...

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2024/10/12

In today's episode, Fares and Josh break down this weekend's fights, starting with UFC Apex's main event featuring Brandon Royval vs. Japan's Tatsuro Taira (1:12). Next, they dive into the MASSIVE light heavyweight undisputed bout between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol (14:47), along with the rest of the undercard action from Saudi Arabi.HBP Merch HBP IGhttps://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

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23:24

What really happened in Daniel Dubois vs Anthony Joshua?

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2024/09/24

In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to the last weekends heavyweight showdown between Daniel Dubois and Anthony JoshuaHBP Merch:https://shophbp.com/FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/@thehurtbusinesspodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

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55:10

Adesanya vs. Du Plessis UFC 305 Preview, Vergil...

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2024/08/15

In today's episode, Fares and Josh kick things off by breaking down last weekend's instant classic, where Vergil Ortiz defeated Serhii Bohachuk (3:50). Next, they dive into this weekend's UFC 305 card from Perth, where Dricus Du Plessis is set to defend his gold against Israel Adesanya (10:00). The boys also share their picks for the full main card (29:49). To wrap up the show, they discuss the highly anticipated Craig Jones Jiu-Jitsu Invitational happening this Saturday (49:19).HBP Mer...

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38:05

Canelo vs Berlanga Pressers, Turki Al Shaki’s...

The Hurt Business ·

2024/08/08

In today's episode, Fares and Josh delve into the latest mysteries and controversies shaking up the combat sports world. First, they unpack the explosive Canelo vs Berlanga press conference and what secrets were revealed this week (1:37). Then, they dissect Turki Al Shaki's provocative tweet that's causing waves (8:14). They expose the story of the 2024 Olympics women's boxing saga and how the media dropped the ball (12:48). The episode also brings you recent news on UFC Paris Main and Co-Mai...

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56:29

Combat Weekend Recap: Terrence Crawford Does It...

The Hurt Business ·

2024/08/05

In today's episode, Fares and Josh discuss the well-crafted Riyad Season Boxing Card from Los Angeles. As Terrence Crawford successfully moving up and defeating Madrimov (1:31). Jose "El Rayo" Valenzuela puts on the moment of the weekend, shocks the world, and becomes the NEW champion (10:28). Closing thoughts on the card (13:50). Then, we head to Fight Island for the UFC card, where Umar Nurmagomedov faced #2 Cory Sandhagen (22:57), Figgy's Bantamweight rise continues (34:46), and perh...

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40:30

Belal Dominates Leon, Tom Aspinall Calls Out Bones &...

The Hurt Business ·

2024/07/30

In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to this past weekend's UFC 304 card from Manchester, England. Belal Muhammed proves the world wrong and beats Leon Edwards (2:52). Tom Aspinall KOs Curtis Blaydes in the first round (12:22). Paddy 'The Baddy' finishes King Green early—why'd you shoot, Bobby? (19:40). Arnold Allen scores a unanimous decision in his return to the octagon (28:39). A strange outcome to the Muhammed Mokeav story—what does his future look like? (31:45). To close the sh...

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