The Hurt Business
Episodes
272 episodes
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...
UFC 323 Drama, Seasonal Press Conference & PBC Boxing Recap
In 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 major headlines, big moments, and massive fight announcements (0:52)...
Ian Barrett on His Upcoming RingTitans 2 Bout, Fight Camp, and Goals for 2026
In 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 meaning behind his nickname (0:18), the early moments that sparked...
Thanksgiving UFC Bombshells: Paddy–Gaethje, Nunes Returns & Shakur vs Teo News
In 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 already stirring controversy. We start with the fighters who should...
UFC Qatar Storylines + Riyadh’s Four Title Fight Outcomes
In 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 outpointed by Ian Garry (1:43). Arman Tsarukyan...
This Weekend’s Fights: UFC Qatar Breakdown + Massive Riyadh Boxing Card
In 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 Hooker (0:36). Could the winner be next for Ilia? Then onto...
UFC 322: Biggest Winners/Losers, Islam Goes Champ-Champ & Complicated Welterweight Landscape
In 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 champion with a dominant performance (1:49), and with so much movemen...
Aaron “Short Fuse” Hughes: Fight Week, Life Perspectives & UFC 322 Picks
In 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 both cornerman and fighter (0:24), explore the weight cutting proc...
UFC 322 Champ Champ Previews, State of Boxing, & Big Winners from Apex
In 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 the other Bonfim brother (6:15), and the flashy Chris Leroy Duncan...
Isaac Dulgarian Drama, Waldo Cortes-Acosta Wins & Big News in Combat Sports
In 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 Dulgarian, and thoughts on “throwing fights” (1:32)? Another heavywe...