Best Fares Sharari Podcasts (2025)

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RDR Dominates, Petr Yan Delivers Another Classic — Full UFC Etihad Recap 43:22

3d ago43:22

43:22

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 discuss what’s next for RDR (10:00). Petr Yan gave Marcus McGhee a brutal welcome to the division’s top tier (14:17). Fan favorite …

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UFC 318: Max Blessed Again, Costa’s Return, and Usyk’s Still Him 1:16:18

11d ago1:16:18

1:16:18

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 the line. Max Holloway’s dominance at lightweight continues (5:14), followed by a look back at favorite Dustin Poirier moments (1…

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UFC Atlanta: Buckley’s Breakout? Usman, Namajunas, Garbrandt... One Last Run? 42:10

2M ago42:10

42:10

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh share their thoughts on the upcoming UFC Atlanta card, headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley. Does Kamaru still have enough left to handle one of the next gen’s best in Buckley? (2:04) They also dive into the return of former flyweight champ Rose Namajunas as she welcomes Miranda Maverick into the top 10 (…

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Post UFC 316 Thoughts: Merab 135lb GOAT? Kayla's Reign Officially Begins 59:39

2M ago59:39

59:39

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh react to everything that went down in the combat sports world this past weekend. Starting with boxing, they cover Jai Opetaia’s dominant win (2:58), followed by breaking news as Vasyl Lomachenko announces his retirement (7:58). Then it’s over to MMA, beginning with the latest in the Jon Jones saga (12:18). The mai…

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What Erin Blanchfield Said & UFC 316 Preview 27:37

2M ago27:37

27:37

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh react to last weekend’s UFC Apex card. With the main event falling through due to health issues, they start by addressing Erin Blanchfield's comments about Maycee Barber (0:53). The conversation then shifts to much more exciting territory as the UFC gears up for a stacked UFC 316 card in New Jersey. They begin wit…

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Ilia vs Charles? Islam at 170? + Jon Jones Petition Heats Up 44:46

2M ago44:46

44:46

Fares and Josh break down the latest drama in the MMA world. They kick things off with a deep look at the potential Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira matchup (2:19), then ask: Is Islam Makhachev too small for JDM and the welterweights? (7:36). They also unpack the ongoing Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall saga and the viral 120K-signature petition that’s …

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Sandhagen vs Figueiredo Preview, Eubank vs Benn Reactions, Canelo, Garcia & Haney Fight Weekend 1:00:02

3M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

In today's epdisode, Fares and Josh recap last weekends stacked weekend in the combat sports world and previewed this weekends fights. Begining in the UFC, as Ian Garry put on a master performance against Carlos Prates(2:04). Then to this weekends fights from Iowa headlined by Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo(10:10). Bo Nickal in the co-main …

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UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes, Chandler vs. Paddy & Bivol’s Trilogy Call 43:57

4M ago43:57

43:57

In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to the latest boxing news as Dmitry Bivol chooses to pursue a fight with Artur Beterbiev over David Benavidez. What does this mean for the division? (1:10) Then it's on to this weekend’s UFC pay-per-view in Miami, Florida. At the top of the card, Alexander Volkanovski takes on Diego Lopes for the vacant 145l…

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Post UFC Mexico, Moreno's Dominance, & What's Next for the Flyweights? 27:51

4M ago27:51

27:51

In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to last weekends UFC Mexico City card. As Brandon Moreno dominated the young Steve Erceg and thoughts from the rest of the exciting card https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/By Fares Sharari

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EMERGENCY POD: Belal’s Next Test, UFC 314 Revealed, and Ilia Vacates?! 28:10

4M ago28:10

28:10

Dana White just dropped BOMBSHELL fight announcements on IG Live, and Fares & Josh are here to break it all down. UFC 315's main event: Belal Muhammad defends his belt against Jack Della Maddalena (0:57), with Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot in the co-main (4:25). But that’s just the beginning—UFC 314’s full card is revealed (6:35). Why did I…

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UFC Apex Recap, UFC Seattle Preview & Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Showdown 1:08:08

5M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh break down last weekend’s action from the UFC Apex Center. Jared Cannonier handled business (2:32), Youssef Zalal cracked the top 10 (8:42), and we share our thoughts on performances from Edmen Shahbazyan, Nazim Sadykhov, and Andre Petroski (10:34). Then, we look ahead to this weekend’s fights, as the UFC heads to…

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Adesanya Falls in Saudi, DDP Rises at UFC 312 & UFC Apex Preview! 40:16

6M ago40:16

40:16

Fares and Josh are back after a short break to catch you up on everything happening in the world of combat sports! First, we break down UFC Saudi Arabia's Fight Night, where Israel Adesanya suffered a shocking loss to Nassourdine Imavov (0:48). Sticking with the middleweights, Dricus Du Plessis silenced the doubters with a huge win over Sean Strick…

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UFC 311 Recap, McGregor's Bus Moment, and UFC 313 Fireworks Ahead 57:19

6M ago57:19

57:19

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh kick things off by discussing the recent TikTok drama and its near-deletion (2:25), plus the viral footage of Conor McGregor rubbing shoulders with Jake and Logan Paul on a bus (4:36). Then, they dive into the latest UFC 313 announcements, including Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev (7:25) and Justin Gaethje’s ret…

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First UFC PPV of the Year: UFC 311 Preview Picks 49:15

7M ago49:15

49:15

In the first episode of the new year, Fares and Josh kick things off by sharing their thoughts on the year so far (0:32), before diving into the bombshell that shook the MMA world: Arman Tsarukyan is out of the main event, courtesy of a last-minute shakeup from Dana White (7:11). P4P king Islam Makhachev now faces the charismatic "Money" Renato Moi…

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2024 Annual MMA Award Show 49:37

7M ago49:37

49:37

In today’s special episode, Fares and Josh reflect on the best moments from this past year in the UFC, highlighting their top picks in categories such as Fighter of the Year (3:20), Fight of the Year (9:31), Knockout of the Year (15:36), Submission of the Year (20:11), Moment of the Year (24:57), Favorite Rivalry of the Year (30:01), Favorite New F…

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Buckley Dominates Colby, UFC Tampa Recap & Usyk vs. Fury 2 Preview! 57:09

8M ago57:09

57:09

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh break down all the action from last weekend’s UFC Tampa card. Starting with the main event, Joaquin Buckley delivered a stunning KO against Colby Covington (2:01). Plus, Sean Brady teases a potential fight with Leon Edwards in the UK for 2025 (9:02). In the co-main event, Cub Swanson rolls back the years with a vi…

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Romani Alicea on His Support System, Journey to Muay Thai, Representing Brockton & Goals for 2025 35:23

8M ago35:23

35:23

In today's episode, Fares is joined by young Muay Thai champ Romani Alicea. The conversation begins with the story behind his fighter nickname (0:40) and his first steps into martial arts (1:37), leading to his transition from Karate to Muay Thai (4:01). Romani opens up about what it means to represent Brockton, MA (6:21) and the role his support s…

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Alex Pereira & Jamahal Hill's Encounter, UFC 311 Announcements, and UFC 310 Storylines & Picks! 1:04:15

8M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

In today's episode, Fares and Josh break down the latest happenings in the UFC. They kick things off by discussing the recent encounter at the UFC Performance Institute between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill (1:39). The conversation then moves to the exciting announcements for UFC 311 (9:56), including Merab Dvalishvili’s title defense against Umar …

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Petr Yan Outlasts Figgy, Sunny vs. Galal Preview, & What's Ryan Garcia Up To? 43:15

8M ago43:15

43:15

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh break down last weekend’s UFC card from Macao, China (0:00). They start with the main event, where Petr Yan set a relentless pace against Deiveson Figueiredo (0:59). Next, they dive into the co-main event as Yan Xiaonan delivered a dominant performance against the rising Tabatha Ricci (16:37). Muslim Salikhov’s ja…

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UFC 309 Recap, Jon Jones’ GOAT Status, Oliveira’s Domination & More! 59:55

9M ago59:55

59:55

In today's episode, Fares and Josh dive into the latest UFC 310 updates, starting with the Welterweight shuffle as Shavkat Rakhmonov is now set to face Ian Garry (0:45). They also share their thoughts on Kai Asakura's championship debut against Flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja (7:10). Next, they break down Jon Jones' dominant victory over Stipe Mio…

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Finally Jon Jones vs Stipe, Oliveria vs Chandler Rematch & all UFC 309 Thoughts 26:12

9M ago26:12

26:12

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh dive into the highly anticipated UFC 309 card for Saturday, November 16. Headlining the event is one of the sport’s all-time greats, Jon Jones, defending his crown against the most decorated heavyweight ever, Stipe Miocic (3:44). Then, we break down the fire in the co-main event rematch, with Charles Oliveira look…

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Kyle Boller on the Origins of 'Magic Man,' Journey into Combat Sports, and His Upcoming Title Fight! 43:32

9M ago43:32

43:32

In today’s episode, Fares is joined by Kyle ‘Magic Man’ Boller, who shares how he earned his nickname (0:42), reflects on his early days getting into sports (11:16), and talks about his first taste of fight training (15:33). Kyle opens up about the journey land emotions heading to his upcoming kickboxing match on November 9th for RFC Promotions (32…

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Ilia Topuria Fighter of the Year Should Khamzat Jump Strickland? & Moreno vs. Albazi Breakdown 58:02

9M ago58:02

58:02

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh break down last weekend’s UFC 308 card. They kick things off with Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway (1:10), followed by a look at the co-main event where Khamzat Chimaev finishes Rob in one round. Should Khamzat skip Strickland and face DDP instead? (17:26). Finally, they preview the upcoming weekend, headlined by top…

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UFC Apex's Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira & Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 46:13

10M ago46:13

46:13

In today's episode, Fares and Josh break down this weekend's fights, starting with UFC Apex's main event featuring Brandon Royval vs. Japan's Tatsuro Taira (1:12). Next, they dive into the MASSIVE light heavyweight undisputed bout between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol (14:47), along with the rest of the undercard action from Saudi Arabi. HBP Mer…

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What really happened in Daniel Dubois vs Anthony Joshua? 23:24

10M ago23:24

23:24

In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to the last weekends heavyweight showdown between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua HBP Merch:https://shophbp.com/ FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/ Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/@thehurtbusinesspodcast https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/By Fares Sharari

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Adesanya vs. Du Plessis UFC 305 Preview, Vergil Ortiz's Win, & Craig Jones Invitational 55:10

12M ago55:10

55:10

In today's episode, Fares and Josh kick things off by breaking down last weekend's instant classic, where Vergil Ortiz defeated Serhii Bohachuk (3:50). Next, they dive into this weekend's UFC 305 card from Perth, where Dricus Du Plessis is set to defend his gold against Israel Adesanya (10:00). The boys also share their picks for the full main card…

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Canelo vs Berlanga Pressers, Turki Al Shaki’s Controversial Tweet, & Vergil Ortiz's Next KO? 38:05

12M ago38:05

38:05

In today's episode, Fares and Josh delve into the latest mysteries and controversies shaking up the combat sports world. First, they unpack the explosive Canelo vs Berlanga press conference and what secrets were revealed this week (1:37). Then, they dissect Turki Al Shaki's provocative tweet that's causing waves (8:14). They expose the story of the…

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Combat Weekend Recap: Terrence Crawford Does It AGAIN, UFC Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Cory Sandhagen & more! 56:29

12M ago56:29

56:29

In today's episode, Fares and Josh discuss the well-crafted Riyad Season Boxing Card from Los Angeles. As Terrence Crawford successfully moving up and defeating Madrimov (1:31). Jose "El Rayo" Valenzuela puts on the moment of the weekend, shocks the world, and becomes the NEW champion (10:28). Closing thoughts on the card (13:50). Then, we head to …

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Belal Dominates Leon, Tom Aspinall Calls Out Bones & UFC 304 Takeaways 40:30

1y ago40:30

40:30

In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to this past weekend's UFC 304 card from Manchester, England. Belal Muhammed proves the world wrong and beats Leon Edwards (2:52). Tom Aspinall KOs Curtis Blaydes in the first round (12:22). Paddy 'The Baddy' finishes King Green early—why'd you shoot, Bobby? (19:40). Arnold Allen scores a unanimous decision …

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UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammed, Aspinall vs. Blaydes, and Canelo's Next Opponent 1:10:11

1y ago1:10:11

1:10:11

"In today's episode, Fares and Josh break down the upcoming UFC 304 card in Manchester, England. They start with the heated main event, where Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards faces #2 contender Belal Muhammed. They discuss the build-up, what excites them most about the matchup, and who they think will take home the gold (0:39). Next, they dive in…

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Cage Titans 66 Recap w/ Chris DiCarlo 1:02:38

1y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

In today's episode, Fares is joined by Chris DiCarlo, host of the CagedIn Podcast, to recap last Saturday's Cage Titans 66 card. They start with the exciting build-up (1:24), then dive into the main event where Slippery Pete became the new lightweight champion (5:16). In the co-main event, The Gladiator, Andrew Valdina took on Tyler Smythe (14:13).…

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Bam Rodriguez's "I'm HIM" Performance, Alex Pereira defends & UFC 303 Thoughts 51:36

1y ago51:36

51:36

In today's episode, Fares and Josh return from a two-week hiatus to cover last weekend's stacked night of fights. They start by catching up on the Celtics' recent championship (1:16) and then discuss Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez's dominant win against former pound-for-pound staple Juan Estrada (6:48). Finally, they move on to UFC 303, where Alex Pereira h…

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UFC Fight Night Card, UFC Middleweight Division, & Latest Boxing News 52:35

1y ago52:35

52:35

In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to last Saturday's fights and the latest in combat sports news. They start with Savannah Marshall's PFL debut (0:56), then move to Louisville for the UFC Fight Night card headlined by Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov, discussing what's next for the UFC middleweights (8:32). They also cover recent UFC 3…

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Ross Levine talks Karate Combat 38, Retirement & What's Next! 8:28

1y ago8:28

8:28

In today's episode, Fares is joined by 3X Karate Combat Middleweight Champion and Point Karate World Champion Ross "Turbo" Levine. They discuss his viral second-round head kick KO (0:43), his game plan leading up to the fight (5:37), and celebrating his knockout with the legendary Joe Rogan (9:20). Ross also shares his thoughts on his emotional ret…

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Unpacking UFC 302, Islam beats Poirier & Queensbury vs Matchroom 5v5 Outcomes! 56:23

1y ago56:23

56:23

In today's episode, Fares and Josh discuss Islam Makhachev's exciting title defense against Dustin Poirier (1:53) and speculate on what's next for both fighters. In the co-main event, Sean Strickland wins a split decision against Paulo Costa in a lackluster bout (13:52), and they review the rest of the card from Newark, NJ. Later, they cover the Ma…

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Ryan Garcia's Test Results, Taylor vs Catteral 2, & Other News! 31:31

1y ago31:31

31:31

In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to the latest Ryan Garcia drug test results and discuss what’s next for him (1:28). Then, we dive into the biggest boxing fight of the weekend, as Josh Taylor takes on Jack Catterall (11:55). We also explore the rumors about Errol Spence moving up in weight (22:05). To close the show, we cover the latest new…

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Evan 'The Judge' Judkins Interview: From Touchdowns to Teeps.. 25:54

1y ago25:54

25:54

In today's episode, Fares is joined by young striker Evan Judkins as he prepares for his kickboxing bout in NYC under the RFC banner this Saturday, May 24 Tune in as we explore the journey from playing quarterback in childhood (0:32) to competing in Florida's WAKO tournament (4:44), and traveling to Vegas for Coach Karate Combat Champ Ross Turbo's …

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Usyk NEW Undisputed Champ, Again & UFC 304 Announcements 35:40

1y ago35:40

35:40

In today's episode, Fares and Josh open the show with the biggest moment from the weekend. With Oleksandr Usyk defeating Undefeated champ Tyson Fury (0:42). Is he P4P now..? Then into the latest in the MMA world with the recent UFC 304 announcements (22:57). To close the show, Khalil Rountree news (30:49). HBP Shop Follow the podcast on IG: https:/…

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Debate, Loma/Kambosos & Fight News Reactions 33:42

1y ago33:42

33:42

In today's episode, Fares and Josh delve into the electrifying world of boxing. They kick things off with their lively reactions to last weekend's IBF lightweight championship showdown between Vasyil Lomachenko and George Kambosos (1:42). Then, they turn their attention to the highly anticipated Heavyweight Unification battle set for this weekend, …

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Inoue P4P King? Loma vs Kambosos Jr. & UFC St. Louis Preview 41:21

1y ago41:21

41:21

In today's episode, hosts Fares and Josh start by unpacking Naoya Inoue's impressive victory over Luis Nery (0:47). Next on the agenda is the upcoming IBF Lightweight Championship Fight between Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr (16:29). Plus, they delve into the latest buzz about Drake vs. Kendrick (26:28). To close, they provide a preview …

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Inoue vs Nery Preview, Canelo beats Munguia & UFC 301 Reactions 50:40

1y ago50:40

50:40

In today's episode, Fares and Josh open with the recent news of Ryan Garcia testing positive for PEDs (1:03). Next up, they dive into Monday Morning's Undisputed bout featuring Japanese Superstar Naoya Inoue defending against Luis Nery (8:50). Then, Undisputed king Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez defends his belts on Cinco De Mayo weekend against Jaime Mungu…

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Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia, & Our Low UFC 301 Expectations 55:12

1+ y ago55:12

55:12

In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to the latest news about Floyd Mayweather not being allowed to leave Saudi Arabia. Then, they preview this weekend's fights, opening with the massive Mexican vs. Mexican Cinco de Mayo weekend, as undisputed champ Canelo Alvarez takes on Jaime Munguia (4:24). Then, it's off to Brazil for UFC 301, headlined by…

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Mike Joilcoeur Ahead of Third Amateur Championship Fight 35:06

1+ y ago35:06

35:06

In today's episode, Fares is joined by Mike 'Woodz' Jolicuer ahead of his Amateur Championship fight for Dead Serious MMA in Poughkeepsie, NY, THIS Saturday, May 4th, 2024. A boatload of topics were discussed, from going to enemy territory to capture gold, fighting on Cinco De Mayo Weekend, to traveling to Vegas for training. Don't miss him throwin…

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Ryan Dominates Devin, Crawford Moving up? & UFC Fight Night 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

38:27

In today's episode, Fares and Josh are back to discuss the epic surprises from last weekend's Junior Welterweight Championship fight, where Ryan Garcia dominated Devin Haney. Then, they dive into the exciting announcement of this summer's blockbuster card, headlined by Terrence Crawford moving up to 154 to take on Israil Madrimov. With names like I…

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Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia: What is going on? 27:28

1+ y ago27:28

27:28

In today’s episode, Fares and Josh share their thoughts on the upcoming Devin Haney versus Ryan Garcia fight taking place this weekend in the Barclays center. Follow the podcast on IG; https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/By Fares Sharari

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Brian Ferguson on Addiction, Nostos MMA, and Upcoming NEF Fight! 25:54

1+ y ago25:54

25:54

In today's episode, Fares is joined by amateur fighter Brian Ferguson ahead of his upcoming NEF Fight. They explore Brian's path to fighting (1:23), touching on his journey from addiction to sobriety (5:18), and representing Nostos MMA (11:52). Don't miss Brian as he steps into the ring this Saturday, April 20th, for New England Fights in Bangor, M…

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Reacting to UFC 300, Alex KO's Jamahal, & Max New BMF! 56:58

1+ y ago56:58

56:58

In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to the instant classic UFC 300 card. They kick off with the main event, where Alex Pereira secures a first-round finish against Jamahal Hill. Then, they delve into the co-main event featuring Weili Zhang defending her title against fellow Chinese fighter Yan Xianonan. They discuss the viral and mind-blowing …

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UFC 300 Preview: The Biggest Card in History 1:04:37

1+ y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

In today's episode, Fares and Josh kick off the show by sharing their reactions to the latest weekend of boxing, highlighting Skye Nicolson and Richard Hitchins' triumphant capture of their first world championships (0:52). Then, they delve into the Historical UFC 300 card, starting with the main event where champ Alex Pereira faces former champ Ja…

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Dune 2 Review, UFC Atlantic City Storylines, & Whittaker/Khamzat Fight Announcement! 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

42:43

In today's episode, Fares and Josh open the show talking about the Movie of 2024, Dune 2 (0:28). Then, they dive into the UFC Fight Night Card taking place in Atlantic City, New Jersey (2:59). The headlining bout is an important one for the Women's Flyweight Division, as rising French star Manon Fiorot takes on Jersey's own Erin Blanchfield (4:32).…

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Brendon 'Motor' Boates on Upcoming Fight at CT64, & Favorite Coaching Moments! 20:32

1+ y ago20:32

20:32

In today's episode, Fares is joined by the dynamic Ammy fighter, Brendon Boates from South Shore Sportfighting, as he gears up for his upcoming bout at Cage Titans 64. Boates brings an electrifying fight style to the ring and is known for his colorful persona. We delve into the origins of his nickname, followed by his experiences as a collegiate so…

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