Hosted by Fares Sharari · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 259 episodes
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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.
Fares Sharari hosts The Hurt Business, a sports show with 259 episodes published.
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
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 t
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
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
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 knock
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 Perr
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). Jo
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 fi
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 mo
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
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 Tsaru
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 f
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),
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
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 f
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”
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
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 titl
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 d
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
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