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 is a sports podcast hosted by Fares Sharari, with 279 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Fares Sharari hosts The Hurt Business, a sports show with 279 episodes published.

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  Episode #282

  DWCS, Fury vs Joshua, Sean Strickland & More | Mid-Week Combat Sports Reaction

  Sep 24, 202618 min

  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 between Piero Guaylupo and Callum Connor (2:03). During the card, Carlos Prates dropped some BIG hints about what could be next (5:45), while Alvi Dasuyev lived up to the hype (7:14). Plus, Sean Strickland gets into an accident outside the gym (9:19), the Paulo Costa vs. UFC feud continues to build (10:47), and some HUGE boxing news: Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is officially happening — with the location and date announced (12:45). And finally, the fights I’ll be watching this weekend (15:27). Follow the podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

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  Episode #281

  UFC 331 Breakdown: Joshua Van, Arman Tsarukyan & Sean Sharaf | UFC 334 + Boxing News

  Sep 21, 202656 min

  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 picture at the top of the lightweight division (14:35). Sean Sharaf is the HERO of the card (16:27). Pitbull delivers a vintage performance (20:43). Alonzo Menifield shows levels to the dawg inside (21:59). Plus, thoughts from the prelims (24:47). UFC 334:The MSG card is officially announced (33:57). Then, looking ahead to this weekend as Raul Rosas Jr. takes on Robelis Despaigne in the Apex (41:48). BOXING: Pitbull Cruz defends his interim title against Puerto Rico’s Nestor Bravo in a strange clash (43:07). Jesus Ramos Jr. pulls out (47:11). More boxing news as Hamzah Sheeraz vacates (49:56), plus some highly anticipated returns on the horizon (52:46). Follow the podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

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  Episode #280

  Ryan Garcia vs. Benn Card & UFC Noche: The Biggest Fights of the Weekend

  Sep 14, 202653 min

  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 (5:05). Benn's Future (7:17). Teofimo Lopez vs Security & Is that the best unification fight (9:13)? Co-Main Jai Opetea KO's Niko Mikaelian (12:03) Jai and David Benivedes come face to face (15:35) News in Boxing as Sherrez vs Janibek heads to purse bids this week..(18:57) and another Tyson Fury Rant (20:05) UFC Noche, Jean Silva Defends top spot vs Jose Delagado (20:06). Jose's Future (25:34), Brandon Moreno gets hand raised (27:18). People's main event, Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki promise and deliver WAR (28:51), former champ Grasso boxing (34:37). Rest of the Noche Card (36:08) Tom Aspinall Vacates..what does this mean? (37:33) To close the show, we prereview the UFC 331 Card this weekend headlined by Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja (43:43) https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

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  Episode #279

  Why everyone is talking about UFC Paris & Katie Taylor

  Sep 8, 202643 min

  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 down the historical significance of the event (2:06). Then, we head to the other major boxing card as Andy Ruiz Jr.’s return is spoiled by Damian Knyba (10:49), followed by Vito Mielnicki Jr.’s dogfight against “Ammo” Williams (13:23). UFC Paris delivered BIG finishes EVERYWHERE. We break down Salahdine Parnasse's statement performance (21:12), MVP getting cut off from a win? (25:05), and the rest of the card’s biggest winners (28:24). UFC 332 gets announced and… it’s stinky poopy (32:56). Finally, we close out the show with a preview of Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn (36:03). Follow the podcast on IG- https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

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  Episode #278

  Zach Converse on his evolution ahead of Cage Titans 78

  Sep 4, 202632 min

  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 his coaches have had on his development (6:44), and the reality of making the transition into MMA (11:17). We also talk about the sports Zach grew up playing (15:54), the dangers of overtraining during fight camp (20:29), and his mindset heading into his next MMA fight (27:49). Then we wrap things up with a little fast fire (29:19) — because we can't have a serious fight conversation without getting a few random questions in there. A good mix of fight camp, MMA, coaching, training, and the personality behind the fighter. Zach is always a fun one to have on, and this one gets into both sides of the game — the work that goes into preparing for a fight and everything that comes with it outside the cage. Follow Zach on IG: HERE Follow the podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

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