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.
The Hurt Business
Ilia vs Charles? Islam at 170? + Jon Jones Petition Heats Up
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Fares Sharari
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Episode 240
Fares 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 Islam Makhachev too small for JDM and the welterweights? (7:36). They also unpack the ongoing Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall saga and the viral 120K-signature petition that’s putting pressure on the UFC (12:58).
Later in the episode, they preview this weekend’s UFC Apex card (21:44), react to Dan Hooker’s wild $50K backyard brawls (30:34), and close the show with a hilarious pancake story you won’t want to miss (34:46)
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