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The Hurt Business

The Hurt Business

Written by: Fares Sharari
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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.

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Combat Sports & Self-Defence
Episodes
  • Who's Next for Boots Ennis? UFC Baku Reactions & July 4 Boxing Preview
    Jun 30 2026

    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 Whittaker's US Debut (16:06), and Jahi Tucker's war (18:01).

    Oleksandr Usyk vacates his world titles and what that means for the future of boxing's biggest names (19:07). Looking ahead, this weekends July 4th boxing card featuring Abdullah Mason and Shu Shu Carrington making their first defenses (21:38).

    To close the show, UFC Baku Recap (24:04), including Rafael Fiziev's impressive second-round finish of Manuel Torres (24:30), discuss what's next for Shara Bullet (27:52), Camilo vs Sadykhov's stoppage (29:31), react to Asu Almabayev's rare submission win (31:18), and finish with Abus Magomedov's highlight-reel and one of the best finishes of the night (32:21).

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    11 mins
  • Boots New King at 154? Did Zayas Quit? UFC Baku Reactions
    Jul 1 2026

    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 Whittaker's US Debut (16:06), and Jahi Tucker's war (18:01).

    Oleksandr Usyk vacates his world titles and what that means for the future of boxing's biggest names (19:07). Looking ahead, this weekends July 4th boxing card featuring Abdullah Mason and Shu Shu Carrington making their first defenses (21:38).

    To close the show, UFC Baku Recap (24:04), including Rafael Fiziev's impressive second-round finish of Manuel Torres (24:30), discuss what's next for Shara Bullet (27:52), Camilo vs Sadykhov's stoppage (29:31), react to Asu Almabayev's rare submission win (31:18), and finish with Abus Magomedov's highlight-reel and one of the best finishes of the night (32:21).

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    35 mins
  • Zayas vs Boots Ennis Showdown, UFC Baku Predictions & Manel Kape Earns Title Shot
    Jun 24 2026

    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 Barclays Center card, including Emiliano Vargas, Ben Whittaker, and Jahi Tucker (8:45). Plus, are Tank Davis and Devin Haney finally next (11:41), and is Shakur Stevenson headed to Zuffa Boxing (14:59)?

    The UFC returns to Baku with Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres (19:34). Fares also reacts to the UFC's new AI rankings system (25:14) and shares his thoughts on UFC 6 (26:42).

    Last weekend, Manel Kape earned a title shot with a TKO win over Kyoji Horiguchi (30:35). Plus, reactions to the rest of the Apex card and Massachusetts adding another Top 15 UFC fighter (37:18).

    To close the show, thoughts on the World Cup so far (39:34)

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    41 mins
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