The Hurt Business
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281 episodes
UFC 332 Must-Watch Card, Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua Press Conf & More
We 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 face off as we break down the moment and what it me...
The Greatest DWCS Card Ever? Fury vs Joshua & Sean Strickland's Accident
Mid-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 from the first fight (0:23) to a potential Fight of the Year be...
UFC 331 Breakdown: Joshua Van, Arman Tsarukyan & Sean Sharaf | UFC 334 + Boxing News
In 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 the next man up for Gaethje (9:57), painting the perfect pic...
Ryan Garcia vs. Benn Card & UFC Noche: The Biggest Fights of the Weekend
In 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 future after the big win (3:03). Conor Benn's drastic weight cut (...
Why everyone is talking about UFC Paris & Katie Taylor
In 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 calls it a career in front of 83,000 fans at home, and break dow...
Zach Converse on his evolution ahead of Cage Titans 78
Zach 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 how Zach first found his way into combat sports (3:58), the impact...
The Truth About UFC Shanghai & Moses Itauma’s Loss
Fares 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 gameplan (2:46), and Usman’s reaction (4:41) before breaking down the...
Robocop’s Ceiling?! Fluffy Falls at Home?! UFC Sacramento + Teo’s BACK
In 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” Rodrigues defeats Anthony Hernandez after five grueling rounds (...
UFC 330 REACTION! Islam vs Ian Garry? Van vs Pantoja 2? UFC 333 ANNOUNCED!
In 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 Fernando (4:14).The Prelims continue with Tresean Gore (5:25), Don...
Jeffrey “Black Shark” Cetoute on His Fighting Journey & Combat Zone 93 Rematch
In 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, Gym RaJasi Muay Thai (1:29), and how he got into the fight g...
Quillan Salkilld TOP 5 Ready, UFC 330 Preview & Irish Boxing Is Back!
In 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 Gamrot (0:32), thoughts on the rest of the card from the APE...
Julian Connerton on Moving to Boston, Amateur Career Lessons & His Pro Debut
In 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 went into preparing for his professional debut (7:47), the imp...
Romani Alicea on Upcoming WBC Title Fight, Move to Florida & New Gym
In 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 recent move to Florida (1:00) and what goes into finding the r...
Is Dricus Next for Strickland? | UFC OKC & Cage Titans 77 Recap
In 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 against Kamaru Usman (0:30). What's next for "The Nig...
Andrew Valdina on Fight Camp, Food Noise & Preparing for His 9th Pro Fight
In 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 professional career. We cover topics from fight week food noise (1:45)...
UFC 329 Reactions: Is Conor Done? What's Next for Max, Paddy & More
In 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 the Blessed Express, Max Holloway (11:49)? Paddy "The Baddy...
Jarrod "The Wolverine" St. Jean on His Pro MMA Career, Life in MMA & What's Next
In 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 discuss how Jarrod earned his fighter nickname (0:40), why jou...
Boots New King at 154? Did Zayas Quit? UFC Baku Reactions
In 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" comments (11:58), Emiliano Vargas' continued rise (15:15), Ben W...
Zayas vs Boots Ennis Showdown, UFC Baku Predictions & Manel Kape Earns Title Shot
In 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 154-pound division (0:45). Thoughts on the rest of the Barcla...
UFC Freedom 250: Gaethje Shocks Topuria, Gane Stops Pereira & Bam Rodriguez Makes History
In 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 event, Ciryl Gane introduces Alex Pereira to heavyweight power (10:...
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje, Pereira's Shot at History, & Bam Rodriguez Returns
In 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 Olympian and current world champion Antonio Vargas (0:54), before re...
Foster's Big Win, Bivol's Future, Bonfim-Belal & UFC Macau Recap
In 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 Stevenson had words for the champion—what should be next for Foster? (4:...
Usyk’s Reign Reaches Rico, Bivol Return, Foster/Ford & UFC Macau
In 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 Rico Verhoeven, including the shocking knockout moment (2:05), Rico’...
Ronda in 17 Seconds?! MVP MMA Card Debrief & Usyk/Verhoeven
In 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 revealed following the event (5:40). Mike Perry smashes Nate Dia...
Sean Strickland’s Shocks the World, Van/Taira WAR & UFC 328 Reactions
In 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 the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (1:55). Joshua Van and Tatsuro Tai...