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.
Episodes
256 episodes
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)...
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Episode 258
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47:53
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...
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Episode 257
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25:50
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...
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Episode 256
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24:57
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...
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Episode 255
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37:23
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...
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Episode 254
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18:58
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...
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Episode 253
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38:30
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...
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Episode 252
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22:22
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...
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Episode 251
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38:44
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...
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Episode 250
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34:28
UFC 321 Chaos Recap: Aspinall Eye Poke & Dern’s Title Win
In 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 ending to UFC 321’s main event, where Tom Aspinall suffered...
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Episode 249
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34:29
Pereira’s Back on Top, Oliveira Delivers Again, and the Middleweight Mess Continues (w/ Tom S.)
In 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 Pereira regained his light heavyweight title (1:08). They break dow...
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Episode 248
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56:15
RDR Dominates, Petr Yan Delivers Another Classic — Full UFC Etihad Recap
In 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 against former champ Rob Whittaker (1:53), and discuss what’s next...
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Episode 247
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43:22
UFC 318: Max Blessed Again, Costa’s Return, and Usyk’s Still Him
In 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 off with UFC 318, where the BMF title was on the line. Max Hol...
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Episode 245
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1:16:18
UFC Atlanta: Buckley’s Breakout? Usman, Namajunas, Garbrandt... One Last Run?
In 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 handle one of the next gen’s best in Buckley? (2:04) They also ...
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Episode 244
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42:10
Post UFC 316 Thoughts: Merab 135lb GOAT? Kayla's Reign Officially Begins
In 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 (2:58), followed by breaking news as Vasyl Lomachenko announces his ...
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Episode 243
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59:39
What Erin Blanchfield Said & UFC 316 Preview
In 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 comments about Maycee Barber (0:53). The conversation then shifts to...
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Episode 242
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27:37
Ilia vs Charles? Islam at 170? + Jon Jones Petition Heats Up
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). ...
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Episode 240
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44:46
Sandhagen vs Figueiredo Preview, Eubank vs Benn Reactions, Canelo, Garcia & Haney Fight Weekend
In 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 master performance against Carlos Prates(2:04). Then to this weeke...
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Episode 239
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1:00:02
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes, Chandler vs. Paddy & Bivol’s Trilogy Call
In 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 the division? (1:10)Then it's on to this weekend’s UFC pay-pe...
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Episode 238
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43:57
Post UFC Mexico, Moreno's Dominance, & What's Next for the Flyweights?
In 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
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Episode 237
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27:51
EMERGENCY POD: Belal’s Next Test, UFC 314 Revealed, and Ilia Vacates?!
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...
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Episode 236
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28:10
UFC Apex Recap, UFC Seattle Preview & Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Showdown
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, Naz...
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Episode 235
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1:08:08
Adesanya Falls in Saudi, DDP Rises at UFC 312 & UFC Apex Preview!
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)....
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Episode 234
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40:16
UFC 311 Recap, McGregor's Bus Moment, and UFC 313 Fireworks Ahead
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...
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Episode 233
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57:19
First UFC PPV of the Year: UFC 311 Preview Picks
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-mi...
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Episode 232
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49:15