The Hurt Business

In today's episode, Fares and Josh open the show with Anthony Joshua's viral knockout over Francis Ngannou(1:13). Reactions to the recent news that Jake Paul is fighting the 57-year old Mike Tyson and a potential Manny Pacman return. Then into the Steller card that was UFC 299 from Miami. Starting with the main event of the evening Suga Sean O'Malley vs Chito Vera (20:35) and thoughts from the rest of the card!

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In today's episode, Fares and Josh dissect the action-packed weekend of fights ahead. First up is the boxing scene in Saudi Arabia, featuring Anthony Joshua squaring off against former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou. Then, we head to Miami for UFC 299(16:10), where Suga Sean aims to defend his bantamweight championship against Marlon Chito Vera. In the co-main event, Benoit Saint-Denis seeks to break into the top 5 as he takes on the seasoned veteran Dustin Poirier. Plus,  MVP's highly anticipated UFC debut against fan-favorite Kevin Holland, Gilbert Burns defending his ranking against the rising star Jack Della Maddalena, and Petr Yan's monumental return against the power puncher from China, Song Yadong.

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In today's episode, Fares and Josh recap to the highlights from the recent UFC Card in Mexico City. They dive into the breakout performance by Daniel Zellhuber against Francisco Prado, Brian Ortega's impressive 3rd round submission victory over Yair Rodriguez, and Brandon Royval's stunning win in enemy territory against Brandon Moreno. What's next for these fighters? Tune in to find out.

A sleeper of a card taking place this weekends fights from the UFC Apex center, card headlined by Jair Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev  (22:12).  Must watch fighters on the card: Muhammed Mokaev, Umar Nurmagomedov, Matt Schnell, Steve Erceg, Javid Basharat and more!

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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 Brandon Royval. Co-main is the rematch between Yair Rodriguez and Bryan Ortega. Enjoy the fights this weekend!

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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 down this weekend!

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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 for them both? Rob Whittaker returns in prime fashion with a decision victory over a game Paulo Costa. Did Rob earn himself another Title Shot? Ilia shocks the MMA community by putting arguably the greatest featherweight we've seen away in the second round in impressive fashion becoming the NEW CHAMP!

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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 ahead for the winner? And Picks from the rest of the main card.

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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 shine bright under the brightest light? Then to Keyshawn Davis as he takes on his toughest test to date in former world champion Jose Pedraza. Will 'The Businessman' handle business on Saturday and prove he belongs with the best in his weight class?

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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-favorite parts of the job. Curious about the fights that have caught his eye on the upcoming card? Rick spills the beans on his top picks and why they're must-watch.

 
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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 Championship. We then, delve into the first-ever OG championship fight and provide a comprehensive breakdown of the remaining matchups from the card. Join us as we discuss the highlights, share our insights, and speculate on potential matchups for the future..

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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 Magny shocks the world, Chris Cutris' walk down, and a featherweight BANGER on this Main card from Toronto. ALL that and more!

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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. 

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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 of today's biggest stars, offering insights on how he would advise figures like Israel Adesanya, Kamaru Usman, and Francis Ngannou. To close the show, Coach Zahabi shares information about TimTam's industry-leading products and hints at some exciting new releases we may see later this year.

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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 better matchup? To close the show, Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker headline a Fight Night, going down this weekend at the UFC Apex.

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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.

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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..

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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 140lb WBC Championship

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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 own, Captain of the Cartel Rob Font, returns against Deiveson Figueiredo. Many more fun matchups in store for Austin.

Then into the world of Boxing as Ryan Garcia moves back up to 140 to challenge Oscar Duarte. After the final press conference, many questions came up. Mainly, where does the relationship between Ryan and Golden Boy stand?

Finally, Mike Perry, the King of BKFC, returns against the Underground King Eddie Alvarez. Does this fight crown the most violent man in Bare Knuckle?

 

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In today's episode, Fares is joined by Coach, Gym Owner and Retired Fighter, Shaun Shubert. 

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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 confidence reminiscent of a seasoned champion, Tom discusses the strategic nuances and mental fortitude required for success in the upcoming battle. 

Join us for an exclusive look into the life of a fighter on the verge of a breakthrough, poised to make a significant impact in the world of mixed martial arts. This Saturday marks a defining chapter in Tom Pags' career as he steps into the cage, ready to claim the Featherweight Championship and ascend to new heights in the sport.

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