MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the entire MK crew is back on a Monday to go over the latest headlines in the world of combat sports. President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters in Iowa on Friday he was intending to host UFC fights on the lawn of the White House for July 4th celebrations next year. The fellas ponder if it's a good idea. Fresh off of his loss to Jake Paul, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. was detained by ICE and is set for deportation to Mexico, where he is reportedly wanted for activity related to the Sinaloa Cartel. Various reports suggest he might've acted as something of an enforcer for the cartel. While these charges are serious, why was the fight between Paul and Chavez allowed to go forward if this information was known? Plus, the guys react to ONE Championship's continuous decline, talk boxing with David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde set for November and Tyson Fury coming out of retirement yet again. BC and LT also look ahead to the rest of 2025 and go over what they want to see in combat sports for the remainder of the year. There's no better way to start your week than waking up with Morning Kombat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

In a special Thursday edition of MK, the fellas have a loaded show. Who is next for Ilia Topuria sweepstakes? Ilia Topuria moved to the top spot in the UFC P4P rankings, But if Islam Makhachev defeats Jack Della Maddalena, doesn't he move back into that spot? Switching into boxing, after his victory over Julio Caesar Chavez, Jr., Jake Paul has been ranked no. 14 in the cruiserweight division by the World Boxing Association (WBA). Asked simply, should Paul have been ranked by WBA? Finally, there's been an update in the appeals portion of the Conor McGregor civil trial. The guys react to the latest bit of news.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

On Monday's edition of Morning Kombat, the guys unpack all of the action from UFC 317. Ilia Topuria became the first unbeaten, 2-division champ with brutal KO1 of Charles Oliveira, Alexandre Pantoja dominated Kai Kara-France, and Joshua Van outdueled No. 1 Brandon Royval on 3-week turnaround to leapfrog the division and secure a title shot. Plus, the guys recap Jake Paul's win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and preview the upcoming Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano Trilogy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

The fellas are back with special guest Chuck Mindenhall to break down everything UFC 317. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Two years after Tom Aspinall said he would retire Jon Jones without even fighting him, that's exactly what happened as UFC president Dana White relayed the news of Jones' exit at the UFC Baku postfight press conference. Less than one hour later, reports surfaced of a criminal summons filed in Albuquerque Metro Court accusing Jones of a misdemeanor charge of fleeing the scene of an accident in February. What does it say about Jones' true legacy that the end of such an unrivaled 17-year pro career would come in the most Jon Jones way possible? Minutes after announcing fans could expect double the amount of Dana White Contender Series cards in their next broadcasting deal, White quickly shot down any thought of Tom Aspinall vs. Francis Ngannou by disparaging Ngannou's integrity. How big would an Ngannou return be to repair all that was lost in Jones' title reign for the heavyweight division? Khalil Rountree Jr. dominated Jamahal Hill over five tactical rounds in a headlining bout to decide who's coming and who's going in the light heavyweight title picture. Rountree showed off the evolution of his maturity following a title loss to Alex Pereira by patiently picking apart Hill en route to three knockdowns and a wide victory by unanimous decision. How impressive was Rountree's performance? Plus, Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford embark upon a global press tour. And the fellas break down UFC 317 storylines. It's Morning Kombat Monday with Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the entire MK crew!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are live on a Friday to go over the upcoming card at UFC Baku.  Who has the advantage between Khalil Rountree and Jamahal Hill and how do the fellas see this main event playing out. Plus Rafael Fiziev and Ignacio Bahamondes face off in the co-main event. And Curtis Blaydes takes on Rizvan Kuniev. Given what Jon Jones said on the Nelk Boys podcast, is it finally time to consider a fight with Tom Aspinall as never happening? Conor McGregor is in the news again, this time for punching a clubgoer in Ibiza, Spain. What, if anything, is there left to say about the state of him and his career? Happy Friday donks! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code KOMBAT at http://shopmando.com! #mandopod Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

Join Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell live in studio on a Morning Kombat Monday to go over all the biggest headlines from the weekend in combat sports. In the main event of UFC Atlanta, Kamaru Usman rather easily defeated Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision. While Buckley rallied a bit in the fifth, it was too little, too late. Is the story of this fight that Usman was underrated or Buckley maybe a bit overrated?

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell break down this weekend's main event between Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley. What's at stake and what's the most interesting angle of this welterweight bout?

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

Merab Dvalishvili continued his dominate run in the Bantamweight division with his submission victory over Sean O'Malley at UFC 316 in a title rematch. He continues to get better with age and the fellas ponder how he can be stopped.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are joined in studio by Aaron Bronsteter to go over all things UFC 316 this weekend at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Merab Dvalishvili defends his UFC Bantamweight title against Sean O'Malley in a rematch from UFC 306 where Dvalishvili claimed the championship by unanimous decision.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Erin Blanchfield learned minutes before walkouts that Maycee Barber dropped out of the UFC Vegas 107 main event. LT and BC go over the circumstances regarding the last-minute cancellation and what this means for Barber's future. Also, what is next for Blanchfield?

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and the Morning Kombat crew are back on a Friday to preview this weekend's UFC Fight Night featuring Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back to talk about the upcoming Bantamweight title matchup between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 on June 7 in New Jersey. Also, the guys take a look at the upcoming schedule including Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov that Jon Anik revealed will take place in October. Plus, the guys ask the question: Who are the five most powerful people in all of combat sports? Stay locked in with MK on a Tuesday edition of the program!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back to discuss Jon Jones' possible retirement, the UFC summer calendar, BKFC and more! Plus, a special edition of Over/Under, followed by MK Jeopardy!

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Join Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell live in studio to talk all things from UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira as the UFC 317 headliner during International Fight Week. Did the UFC miss the boat on Islam vs. Ilia??? Also, the guys cover UFC 319 announcements and round out the show with a full preview of Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are live in the studio Monday to break down the results of UFC 315. The fellas discuss Jack Della Maddalena's impressive win over Belal Muhammad that potentially turned the welterweight division upside down.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

The Morning Kombat crew is back in studio for another Pregame Preview with friend of the show Chuck Mindenhall joining in on the fun!

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Corey Sandhagen grapples Deiveson Figueiredo into TKO loss. Is the veteran poised for a shot at the undisputed bantamweight title? Bo Nickal suffered his first defeat at the hands of Reinier de Ridder despite being the betting favorite coming into the matchup. What does the loss mean for Nickal's future?

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

The guys are back in studio to preview the upcoming Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo main event at UFC Fight Night Iowa this Saturday. Plus, the Ring Magazine Times Square extravaganza this weekend is loaded with Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and the return of Ryan Garcia after his failed drug test. BC and LT preview Garcia vs. Rolando Romero, Haney vs. Jose Carlos Ramirez and Lopez vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. Stay locked in with Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the Morning Kombat crew on a Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

How did Ian Machado Garry look against Carlos Prates in his unanimous decision victory? What can be said about the career of Anthony Smith? Just how real of a contender is Randy Brown? Plus more results from UFC KC.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

The guys get ready for the Ian Garry vs. Carlos Prates showdown this Saturday. Heavyweight champions Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall were supposed to square off this summer but what is actually going on? BC and LT dive into what's happening with Jones and Aspinall. Plus, DDP denies injury concerns and says fight announcement is imminent.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

The guys are back together in studio to discuss who will headline International Fight Week with everything in flux. Plus Dakota Ditcheva speaks out on PFL frustration, Jake Paul announces June 28 return vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and more!

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Luke Thomas is joined by Long Island Luke in a special mailbag episode to answer your questions! The duo also give a quick lookahead at the upcoming UFC schedule including Garry vs. Prates as well as Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

On today’s show, the fellas recap all things UFC 314, including Volk reclaiming the featherweight title, Paddy big brothering Chandler and Jean Silva’s dominant win over Bryce Mitchell.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Luke and BC are joined by friend of the show Jed Meshew to break down EVERYTHING about UFC 314. In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes clash with the vacant featherweight title on the line. The co-main event features Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett in a lightweight showdown. Can Chandler rebound from back-to-back losses and take down Paddy "The Baddy?" Plus Yair Rodríguez takes on Patrício Pitbull and much more!

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Top of the week MK is here, and we’ve got a loaded show. The fellas discuss this past weekend’s UFC Vegas 105 results, including Lerone Murphy’s uninspiring decision and Torrez Finney’s split-decision win. They also look ahead to the biggest storylines with UFC 314. On the boxing end, Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson’s comments against Turki Alalshikh have us wondering whether we’re seeing an end to boxing’s reliance upon Riyadh Season. We’ll also discuss Tim Tszyu’s big return and a Boots-Stanionis unification.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

On today’s show, the guys react to the UFC 316 announcement, including the controversial Merab-OMalley rematch, Ian Garry accepting UFC KC main event on late notice vs Carlos Prates, UFC Apex Preview and the kickoff of the 2025 PFL season.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Luke and BC are back in studio, breaking down all the action from UFC Mexico and beyond. Brandon Moreno secured a unanimous decision win over Steve Erceg, but did he do enough to leap Manel Kape or Kai Kara-France in the title picture? Was fast-tracking Erceg a mistake for his development? With five finishes on the card, which performance will have the biggest impact on the division? Kyoji Horiguchi is relinquishing his Rizin title to return to the UFC. What does this move mean for the flyweight division and for Rizin’s future? In boxing, Bob Arum has hinted that Top Rank could work with PBC to challenge the growing influence of Turki Al-Shakh and TKO. Could this shift reshape the sport? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

The guys are back to kick off your weekend with the latest episode of Morning Kombat. First up, Luke and BC break down UFC Mexico and what’s at stake for both Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg in the main event. They also preview the rest of the exciting card. Next, they react to the news that former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez has been sentenced to five years in prison. However, due to time served, he will spend less than two years behind bars. Plus, Alex Pereira confirms a rumor on The Ariel Helwani Show that when he fought Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313, he was dealing with a broken hand and the norovirus. How much did these factors contribute to his loss, and what can we expect next time he steps in the octagon? Lastly, Ilia Topuria has a new nickname! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

MK returns to break down all the latest from the combat sports world. At UFC London, Sean Brady made a statement by dominating Leon Edwards and securing a submission victory. He won the first three rounds on all judges' scorecards before stuffing Edwards' desperation takedown and finishing the fight. Was this a sign of Brady’s evolution into an elite contender, or is Edwards continuing his decline from the title picture? They also take a closer look at the state of the welterweight division and what this result means for the future of 170 pounds. Over in ONE Championship, Rodtang delivered a brutal KO against Takeru in their flyweight kickboxing superfight. Plus, the guys pay tribute to the legendary George Foreman following his passing over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

Different time, same MK. Luke and BC take you into the weekend the way only they can. First, they break down the big UFC London card, where Leon Edwards faces Sean Brady in a high-stakes main event, and Jan Blachowicz battles Carlos Ulberg in the co-main. Can Edwards defend home turf, or is an upset on the horizon? Next, they react to reports that Jon Jones wants a six-month camp before facing Tom Aspinall. Is this a sign the fight might actually happen, or just another delay? Finally, the guys discuss Ryan Garcia’s candid interview on @RingChampsPodcast where he opened up about his difficult 2024 and what’s next for him in boxing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

MK is back to kick off your week with all the latest in MMA! Luke and BC break down this weekend’s UFC Fight Night, where Roman Dolidze avenged his loss to Marvin Vettori with a hard-fought decision win. Dolidze is now calling for Israel Adesanya or Robert Whittaker next—has he done enough to earn that shot? In broadcasting news, could the UFC be heading to Netflix? A New York Post reporter claims that not only is the UFC likely to sign with the streaming giant, but that their relationship with ESPN might be on shaky ground. With reports of ESPN refusing to air UFC events on linear TV and PPV buys allegedly down, is there real smoke to this fire? And if so, does it even matter? Plus, we take a quick look ahead to UFC London! What has us most intrigued about the Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady showdown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

It might be a low-key weekend in combat sports, but you know the guys never take a round off! On this episode of Morning Kombat, we start with a full preview of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night, where Marvin Vettori faces Roman Dolidze in a highly anticipated rematch. Can Dolidze even the score, or will Vettori secure another win? Then, it's all about the DONKS! On Monday, we asked fans if our criticism of recent UFC champions and PPV events was fair or overblown. The guys react to the best responses and debate whether the sport is delivering at the highest level. And of course, we wrap things up with another wild round of fan submissions—you won’t want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

Fresh off UFC 313, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back in NYC to break down all the action. Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira to capture the Light Heavyweight title despite going 0-11 on takedown attempts. Given Pereira's recent reign of terror, how surprising was Ankalaev’s ability to pressure, control the pace, and use angles and technique to neutralize one of the sport’s most dangerous strikers? In the co-main event, Justin Gaethje relied on veteran guile to outwork Rafael Fiziev in their rematch and keep his place in the title picture. At 36, and coming off a brutal knockout loss to Max Holloway, Gaethje proved that he’s still an elite lightweight. Were the whispers of his decline premature, and does he have one more title run in him? Looking at the bigger picture, does Dana White have a star problem? With more champions being labeled as “boring,” is the UFC facing a marketability issue? Plus, the guys dive into all the latest boxing news from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Get ready for more analysis, predictions, and plenty of shots in this week’s episode of Pregame Preview! Luke, BC, and Chuck Mindenhall return to break down everything you need to know about UFC 313. This week’s main event features Alex Pereira defending his Light Heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev. Can Pereira continue his historic run, or will Ankalaev take that final step to becoming a champion? The action doesn’t stop there—Justin Gaethje faces Rafael Fiziev in what promises to be an explosive lightweight contender bout. Can this be the fight of the year contender? Luke, BC, and Chuck also dive deep into the entire card, breaking down the matchups from the prelims all the way to the main event.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

Bringing the heat like we always do! On today’s Morning Kombat, Luke and BC break down everything you need to know about the Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs. Lamont Roach fight on PBC on Prime PPV and this weekend’s UFC Apex card. First up, in boxing, Tank Davis barely escaped with a majority draw against Lamont Roach, and there was plenty of controversy surrounding the fight. The guys talk about the ‘knockdown’ that wasn’t called and whether Roach got robbed of what should’ve been his victory. Plus, was this just a one-off for Tank, or is he losing his competitive fire? Then, we move to UFC Apex, where Manel Kape took a big step toward a flyweight title shot, but his third-round TKO win over Asu Almabayev had more than its fair share of eye poke drama. What did we really learn from Kape’s performance, and can we separate it from the eye poke issues that seemed to play a part in his win? And in future fight news, we’ve got a massive Cinco de Mayo weekend ahead, with three straight days of big boxing events. Luke and BC react to the newly announced Turki card live from Times Square on May 3rd and give their thoughts on what could be a crazy weekend for boxing fans. Don't miss out on all the drama and the breakdown of what’s coming next in both sports! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

MK Fridays is always a vibe and this week is no different. Luke and BC bring you into the weekend like only they can!  Beginning by reacting to the latest UFC announcements, including Rafael Fiziev vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 313. Then it is time to preview the weekend. As they look ahead to Saturdays big boxing card in Brooklyn as Tank Davis returns to face Lamont Roach. Plus, they break down this weekends UFC apex card and react to referee Jason Herzog's admission to Henry Cejudo.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

MK Monday live from Manhatten. Luke and BC are back to recap a wild weekend of combat sports.  They start in boxing with a recap of the "Fight Card of the Century". In the main event, Dmitry Bivol gained revenge with a MD12 win over Artur Beterbiev in their undisputed title rematch. With the score now tied 1-1, is a trilogy fight a must-make next or should Benavidez get his shot? Plus, they break down the full action across the card and debate whether it lived up to the hype. In MMA, Luke and BC take a look at the results of UFC Seattle. Beginning with the main event which had a ton of drama as an ilegal eye poke on Henry Cejudo leads to Song Yadong's technical decision win. Was this handled corrected by referee Jason Herzog and what does the future of each fighter look like.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

It’s another massive Friday MK episode, and Luke and BC break down all the major UFC announcements this week! First up, they react to Ilia Topuria vacating the 145 title to move up to 155—does this set up a potential showdown with Islam Makhachev? Plus, UFC 314 just got stacked with Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes and Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett in the co-main event. The guys share their excitement and give their initial thoughts on what’s shaping up to be a loaded card! In boxing, Artur Beterbiev faces Dmitry Bivol in their highly anticipated rematch this Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Why isn’t there as much buzz for this fight compared to their first? Luke and BC also discuss major changes to the undercard after several fighters pulled out last minute. Lastly, UFC is back in Seattle this weekend with a thrilling main event between Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong. Luke and BC preview the entire card and give their predictions for what should be an exciting night of action! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

MK. Monday. Lets go! This weekend on MORNING KOMBAT, Luke and BC recap the UFC Fight night event. In the main event, Jared Cannonier rallies back from hell to finish Gregory Rodrigues. What does this mean for a 40-yr old Cannonier?   Plus, in boxing Keyshawn Davis put on his star-making performance. After his 4th-round demolition of WBO lightweight champion Denis Berinchyk in what was Davis' 13th pro fight, how big of a future superstar does "The Businessman" appear to be? Davis will join the guys to discuss it all.   Also in boxing, the guys react to the WBA proposal for the return of 15-round boxing title fights.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

In this week's Friday MK, Luke and BC dive deep into the latest combat sports news heading into the weekend. Fresh off Sean Strickland's loss at UFC 312, his coach Eric Nicksick opened up on Ariel Helwani's show about the fighter’s performance—leading to some shocking comments. Did Nicksick go too far with his public assessment of Strickland's loss? Plus, UFC Fight Night is set to heat up with Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues in the main event. The guys break down the stakes and what’s on the line for both fighters. And in boxing news, Top Rank is leaving ESPN, shaking up the future of U.S. boxing. What does this mean for the sport? Does it mark the end of ESPN’s involvement in boxing? The guys discusse. what comes next for Top Rank and the future of boxing broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

MK is back to recap a HUGE weekend of combat sports and sports in general.  Starting in MMA, Luke and BC recap UFC 312 which was live from Australia. In the main event, Dricus du Plessis breaks nose of Sean Strickland, pitches near shutout in middleweight title rematch. Was this more about Sean Strickland not doing what he said. he would or DDP continuing to get better?  PLus, the guys were SO wrong about the co-main event, as Weili Zhang dominates Tatiana Suarez in every aspect of wide decision win to defend strawweight title. Is it time to start calling Weili the 115-pound GOAT?  In boxing, Canelo spurned Jake Paul at the last second to accept a 4 fight deal with Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh season.Canelo aligning with Turki good for the sport, American boxing and/or the Mexican star's legacy? Who were the winners and losers of a wild 24 hours in the boxing business?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

Another UFC PPC event means ANOTHER Pregame Preview. Luke and BC are joined by 'The Man In The Hat' Chuck Mindenhall to break down EVERYTHING about UFC 312. In the main event, Middleweight Champion and hometown hero Dricus Du Plessis looks to prove his 2024 win over Sean Strickland wasn't a fluke as he defends his title in a highly anticipated rematch against the #1 contender. The guys go deep into this epic showdown, analyzing all angles. In the co-main event, Women's Strawweight Champion Weili Zhang faces off against Tatiana Suarez in a fight that could shake up the division. Luke, BC, and Chuck give you the full breakdown on this battle, plus a preview of the rest of the card. Don't miss out on this complete UFC 312 pregame preview — get ready for all the action with expert analysis and insights! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published: 7 February 2025

Luke and BC are back with another episode of Morning Kombat, recapping a thrilling weekend of combat sports action. In MMA, UFC Riyadh delivered a shocker as Nassourdine Imavov stunned Israel Adesanya with a TKO in Round 2. With just one win in his last five fights and three stoppage losses since 2022, is it time for the 35-year-old Adesanya to consider walking away from MMA? On the undercard, Michael "Venom" Page dominated Shara "Bullet" Magomedov in a one-sided decision victory. In boxing, the guys break down David Benavidez’s hard-fought win over David Morrell in an exciting PBC on Prime main event. After 12 action-packed rounds, Benavidez earned a shot at the undisputed light heavyweight title, setting up a potential clash with the winner of Beterbiev-Bivol II. What does his performance mean for his chances against either champion? Plus, Stephen Fulton and Isaac Cruz both picked up impressive victories on the undercard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Luke and BC return with another episode of MORNING KOMBAT to preview a big weekend of combat sports!  They start with full previews of UFC Riyadh where Israel Adesanya takes on Nassourdine Imavov and the huge boxing matchup between David Benavidez and David Morrell.  Plus, they react to Bryce Mitchell shocking podcast comments and Dana Whites reaction to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2025

Luke and BC are back to recap all the news from this weekend and look ahead to some great events. Starting with PFL Dubai, Usman Nurmagomedov edges Paul Hughes in instant classic. Was Usman-Hughes the best fight in PFL history? Plus, in BKFC, Conor McGregor calls out Jeremy Stephens following Stephens TKO of Eddie Alvarez. From selling a Philadelphia combat sports record of 17,762 seats in a sold-out Wells Fargo Center to having Conor McGregor call for a faceoff with main event winner Jeremy Stephens after an exciting night of fights full of household, ex-UFC names, did BKFC just prove -- in an odd way -- that it's currently the No. 2 MMA promotion in the world behind UFC? Staying in MMA, the guys react to the very odd GFL draft. Looking ahead now, Luke and BC discuss the storylines for UFC Riyadh where Israel Adesanya takes on Nassourdine Imavov. They also discuss the storylines ahead of the huge boxing match between David Benavidez and David Morrell.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

Not a HUGE weekend in combat sports but we got you covered non-the-less. Luke and BC start by previewing this weekends PFL Dubai card, headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov. Plus, The GFL draft today. The guys do a wuick mock draft themselves, picking 20 names from the list of over 400 to make up their squad. They also take a quick look ahead at BKFC Philly headlined by Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens. In boxing, they react to Naoya Inoue KO win that took place this morning and react to the Ring Magazine's announced card which has Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero and Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

Monday after a massive UFC card. No better place to be go than MORNING KOMBAT! Luke and BC are back to break down all the action from a massive night.  Starting in the main event, Islam Makhachev finishes late replacement Renato Moicano with ease. Is now the time for Makhachev to move up to 170 pounds? Ilia Topuria tweets he could finish Makhachev right now: Is that the best fight UFC can make in terms of the combined talent in one bout? In the best fight of the night, Merab Dvalishvili outlasts Umar Nurmagomedov in a wild co-main event. Is Merab truly a P4P level fighter or is he just simply too relentless for anyone who can't finish him first? In other big fights, Jiri Prochazka TKOs Jamahal Hill by improving to 5-0 in the UFC with 5 finishes against anyone not named Alex Pereira, is it fair to call Prochazka the second best light heavyweight in the company? Plus, the guys react to the UFC 313 card that was announced. With an Alex Pereira-Magomed Ankalaev light heavyweight title bout in the main event and a key lightweight contender bout with Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker in the co-main, Luke and BC grade the card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

Donks, the day is FINALLY here! Pregame Preview is BACK, and Luke and BC are joined by Jed Meshew to break down EVERYTHING about UFC 311. In the main event, Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against Renato Moicano. Can Moicano pull off the upset and dethrone one of the best fighters in the world right now? But the action doesn’t stop there! The crew also previews the rest of the card, including an all-action brawl between Jiri Prochazka and Jahmal Hill. Join the guys as they crack open some drinks and preview this stacked card in a way only they can! This episode is presented by @Cuervoofficial ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025