The Hurt Business

In todays episode, Fares and Josh react to all of the boxing news from this week. With the announcement of matchups like Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia, and Tank vs Frank Martin.  News broke that David Benavidez isn't waiting around for the Canelo fight anymore, he now aims at Light Heavyweight as his next fight destination. Then to Mexico for the UFC Fight Night headlined by Brandon Moreno and B...

In today’s episode, Fares is joined by Mo Al Kinani, ahead of his upcoming fight versus Jacob Bohn at Combat Zone 83. All sorts of topics were covered, from fighter nicknames to teammates, to camp and mental preparation. Mo is one of the most entertaining fighters to watch on the regional scene and a fascinating guest. Hope you enjoy.. Don’t miss the chance to watch him get in the cage and throw d...

In today's epsiode, Fares and Josh share their thoughts on the recent news regarding UFC 300 Main Event. Then into the banger of a card, UFC 298 didn't disappoint.  Opening the talk with some of those early prelim fights that caught our eyes,  performances by Zhang Mingyang, Danny Barlow & Amanda Lemos. Then into the main card. Merab's dominance over Henry Cejudo, what is next f...

In today's episode, Fares and Josh break down the Main Card to upcoming UFC 298. Opening up the show with the main event Alexander "the Great" Volkanovski looking to defend is featherweight championship against Georgian's own Ilia "El Matador" Topuria. Then into the co-main with former Middleweight champ Robert Whittaker taking on Brazil's Paulo Costa. What is ah...

In today's episode, Fares and Josh preview the upcoming Top Rank Card taking place in the fight capital Las Vegas. Headlined by two-weight world champion Teofimo Lopez taking on Massachusetts's very own Jermaine Ortiz. Per usual, Teo has pulled some interesting lead-up tactics, from eating hot dogs & chicken wings on fight week to reading a book during the press conference. Who will...

Join Fares and special guest Rick Caldwell, Matchmaker for CombatFC, in today's episode as they get you geared up for the upcoming card on UFC Fight Pass this Friday, February 9. The show kicks off with a candid discussion about a recent main event change, giving you the inside scoop on how it all unfolded. Rick shares his highs and lows as a matchmaker, revealing his favorite and not-so-favo...

In this episode, Fares is joined by Chris DiCarlo, a friend of the show and host of the CagedIn Podcast, to dive into the exciting world of Cage Titans 63. The Main Card delivered non-stop action, with not a single fight reaching the last bell. The episode kicks off with the headline bout, featuring NE Cartel's Mitch Raposo taking on CT's own Justin Valentin for the CT Flyweight Champion...

In today's episode, Fares and Josh reflect on this past weekend's UFC 297. Dricuss Du Plessis got the nod from 2 of the 3 judges after a 5-round war with Sean Strickland. What is next for the new champ? The Women's bantamweight division crowns a new champ as OG Raquel 'Rocky' Pennington outclasses Mayra Bueno Silva. Is Julianna Pena vs. Raquel finally going to happen? Neil...

In today's epsiode, Fares and Josh open with the one sided masterclass Artur Beterbiev put on last weekend. Then into picks and storylines for Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis and the rest of the fights on the main card.  Follow the Podcast on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

In today's monumental episode, Fares is joined by the legendary head trainer, Firas Zahabi. We open the show by discussing Firas' upbringing in Canada and his entry into the world of sports. We delve into what it was like for him to coach one of the most iconic MMA athletes of all time, George St. Pierre. The conversation then shifts to what Coach would do if he were head coaching some o...

In today's episode, Fares and Josh open up the show with Naoya Inoue putting on another fantastic performance in Japan last week. Then into the MASSIVE Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight announcement from this week. What does this fight do for AJ? Francis? UFC has been on fire with their announcements, the boys react to Poirier vs Saint Denis and Arman vs Charles.. What will be the bette...

In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to all of the major fights from this past weekend, starting with Leon Edwards defending his Welterweight championship against Colby Covington and the rest of the great fights from the UFC 296 card. Then, they dive into the Unification matchup between Sunny Edwards and Jesse 'Bam Bam' Rodriguez. Follow the podcast on Instagram... https://www.i...

In today's episode, Fares and Josh breakdown all the major performances from this past weekend in the combat sports world. Starting with Devin Haney's 12 round masterclass against Regis Prograis. Then reacting to the Main and Co-Main from the UFC Apex. Khalil's video game like finish against Anthony Smith & Song Yadong's 5rd sweep against Chris Gutierrez.. Follow the Podcas...

In today's episode, Fares and Josh preview this weekend's big fights! We kick things off at the UFC Apex with a headline bout featuring Song Yadong and Chris Gutierrez. The co-main event showcases former title challenger Anthony Smith against Khalil Rountree. Next, we head to the Bay Area for a massive matchup, as Undisputed champ Devin Haney moves up to challenge Regis Prograis for his...

In today's episode, Fares is joined by a friend of the pod and the host of The Caged In Podcast, Chris DiCarlo. The two break down all the big fights taking place this weekend in the world of Combat Sports, starting with UFC Austin headlined by Beneil Dariush and Arman Tsarukyan. Jalin Turner steps in on 9-days' notice against veteran Bobby Green in the Co-main. New England's very o...

In today's episode, Fares is joined by Coach, Gym Owner and Retired Fighter, Shaun Shubert.  https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

In today's episode, Fares is joined by the New England Cartel's standout fighter, Tom Pags, as he gears up for his first professional title shot in the Featherweight Championship Fight this Saturday at Combat Zone. Tom dives into the highs and lows of his journey, sharing insights into the sacrifices and dedication that have brought him to this pivotal moment. With an undeniable confiden...

In this exciting episode, Fares is joined by the owner of an impressive 3-fight win streak, the dynamic Aaron "Short Fuse" Hughes. Get ready for his upcoming showdown at Cage Titans 62, taking place on Saturday, November 11th, at the historic Plymouth Memorial Hall. We delve into a wide range of subjects, from his rigorous training camp and mental preparation to Aaron's personal top...

In todays Episode, Fares is joined by Julian “Jiggy” Connerton ahead of his Interim Featherweight Championship fight for Art of Scrap in Indiana October 7th! From his preparation for his fight, to what keeps him motivated and what got him in the sport. That and a whole bunch more!!  More of Jiggy on Instagram:  More of the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

In today’s episode, Fares is joined by the Canadian badass, Michael Dufort. Dove into a bunch of topics ahead of his Cage Titans 61 lightweight championship match against Joe Giannetti. From his preparation, to what he expects on the night. This was a fun one with a fascinating character in the sport.  Don’t miss out on Cage Titans 61 on Saturday September 23!! More of Michael on Ig: https://insta...

In today's episode, Fares and Josh open the show with Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. Then they dive into the exciting UFC 293 card from Sydney, Australia. They kick things off by reacting to the fun moments from the press conference. Next up is the main event, where the self-proclaimed greatest middleweight of all time, Israel Adesanya, looks to defend the throne against Xtreme Couture'...

In todays episode, Fares & Josh unpack the exciting UFC card from Paris over the past weekend. Ciryl Gane masterful performance against Sergei Spivak. Then, Manon dominated Rose. & Is Saint-Denis the next thing for France..? That and much more!  More of the Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

In this episode, Fares teams up with Chris DiCarlo, the host of CagedIn, for an engaging discussion covering a wide array of subjects. They delve into diverse topics ranging from the showdown between Max Holloway and Korean Zombie to insights about Usyk, Jared Anderson, and the heavyweight boxing scene. Additionally, they explore the anticipation surrounding the upcoming significant event in Paris...

In today's epsiode, Fares & Josh open the show with the Heavyweight Boxing picture. What does a matchup with Usyk and Daniel Dubois really do for the heavyweight divison? How far are we from a Usyk vs Fury fight? The bafoonary of the Prime Card's press conference was brefily talked about. Then to UFC Signapore! How does a Holloway vs Zombie matchup play out? Fun main card ahead of us...

In today's episode, Fares teams up with  Ben Lindsay to break down all the electrifying moments from UFC 292 in Boston. Sean O'Malley's jaw-dropping knockout of Aljamain Sterling left us all speechless – but where does this leave both fighters and the division? Plus, Wheli Zhang smashes records with her title defense against Amanda Lemos, Ian Garry backs up his smack talk, and Chito...