MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

Another MK Monday is here for all you loyal donks out there. This week Luke and Brian react to Jake Paul's dominating win over Mike Perry, Conor McGregor instantly dropping Perry from BKFC after his perfomrance and prospect Ashton Sylve's devasting KO loss. Hust how sick are you of having to watch MMA fighters box for a big pay day Plus, they recap all the action from UFC Vegas 94. Is Virna Jandiroba the next contender to face Zhang Weili? Vasiliy Lomachenko decided to pass on a fight with Tank Davis. Given that choice, where does Tank go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

Another MK Monday is coming in hot as Luke and Brian breakdown a light weekend of combat sports and preview what's ahead. At UFC Denver, Rose Namajunas got a huge win over Tracy Cortez. How much did Namajunas' victory do to establish herself as a legitimate threat to the 125-pound title and two-division champ status? In boxing, Jaron "Boots" Ennis shines in Philly homecoming, calls for Bud Crawford showdown. Given the size of the crowd and the fanfare surrounding the event, how important was Ennis' move to Matchroom Sport in terms of taking him to the next level of promotional exposure? Also, U.S. district judge rebukes UFC in antitrust class certification, denies approval for settlement. How much should UFC brass be concerned about the potential fallout? UFC French Canadian broadcast appeared to spoil UFC Noche headliners during Denver card. The guys rate the UFC Sphere card on a 1-10 scale if it turns out to be Ilia Topuria-Max Holloway and Sean O'Malley-Merab Dvalishvili atop the marquee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2024

Another MK Monday is coming in hot as Luke and Brian breakdown a big weekend of boxing. In the squared circle, MMA stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal battled once again with Nate Diaz squeezing out a decision victory. Are fans right that Masvidal's activity and power should've yielded him the nod? The boys rank the top 5 possible boxing crossover matchups. Also, Shakur Stevenson made Artem Harutunyan look like a sparring partner, but fans walked out before the bout was even over. Now that Shakur is a free agent, where is his stock in the sport? Also, in MMA, what’s the most underappreciated storyline heading into UFC Denver? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2024

Luke and Brian are back in studio to react to a huge weekend in MMA. First, the guys recap to UFC 303 which ended with Alex Pereira completing the short turnaround with a brutal KO of Jiri Prochazka. Poatan's legacy through 9 UFC fights is unique and largely unmatched. If it's not black magic, what is it that makes him so special compared to his contemporaries? Dan Ige literally goes from couch to Octagon in 4 hours to save UFC 303 co-main event. Let's try and put this into words: How insane is what Ige just did? Also the guys recap the weekend in boxing as Teofimo Lopez wins and 'Bam' Rodriguez plows JFE. Luke and Brian are also joined live by UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

Luke and Brian are back in studio to react to a huge weekend in MMA. First, Conor McGregor has finally revealed the injiry that kept him out of UFC 303, a broken toe. The guys react to this news! Plus, a full recap of UFC Saudi Arabia as Robert Whittaker demolished Ikram Aliskerov in the middleweight. Aliskerov took the bout on short notice and was unranked, so what really did Whittaker prove with this win? Alexander Volkov outclassed Sergei Pavlovich in the co-main event of the UFC's first event in Saudi Arabia. Did he show you he can win a UFC title? Also, Mike Perry joins the show LIVE to discuss his fight vs. Jake Paul and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024

Luke and Brian are back in studio to react to a huge weekend in boxing and MMA. First, Gervonta Davis shakes off his layoff to knockout Frank Martin in PBC on Prime PPV. What type of statement did "Tank" make about the hierarchy of the "5 Princes" following one-sided win? Also, David Benavidez routs former champ Oleksandr Gvodzyk in successful 175-pound debut. Do you believe this performance might make Canelo more interested in undisputed clash? Also, Conor McGregor makes first public statement after UFC 303 withdrawal. From the little Conor/UFC has shared, and the swirl of rumors: What's your best take on what REALLY happened to McGregor and UFC 303? If you're Michael Chandler, what the hell do you do now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2024

A big weekend of combat sports is coming up and there is no better way to get prepared then a new episode of MORNING KOMBAT. Live from the Sirius XM Studios in Las Vegas, Luke and Brian do a final preview of this weekend's huge PBC PPV card which features Tank Davis and David Benavidez. Also, they break down this weekend's UFC Fight Night event from the APEX and the latest on UFC 303. Plus, they are joined by NBA Champion, Stephen Jackson, to discuss the launch of ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT and the new episode of FIGHT TOWNS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2024

Today is the start of a HUGE week of MORNING KOMBAT as the guys kick it off with the first of 3 shows! On today's episode, Luke and Brian start by discussing the latest with McGregor vs. Chandler. A week ago today, the UFC 303 presser in Dublin was cancelled. The fight is still being promoted as on, but there has been no official word from either fighter or fans about what happened and why. What does the UFC or the fighters themselves owe the public? Plus, Gervonta Davis returns this weekend. What's realistically on the line between he and Frank Martin on Saturday's PBC PPV? Plus, the UFC show debuted. In one part of the show, UFC execs pressure Aljamain Sterling to take the fight before he was ready against Sean O'Malley. Why on earth would UFC release this footage thinking it makes them look good? The guys also recap UFC Louisville. Was the stoppage in the Nassourdine Imavov fight premature? Does Imavov have any kind of mandate from this win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024

Big weekend of combat sports and MORNING KOMBAT is here to break it ALL down. First, Luke and BC break down Islam Makhachev win Poirier in surprise thriller.Why was fight closer than expected? Should this be the end for Dustin Poirier? Put to words his legacy, Also, Sean Strickland beat Costa. Was he impressive or underwhelming in completely disarming the Brazilian? Plus, in boxing, Zhang finished Wilder with brutal KO. Is there any reason for Deontay Wilder to continue after hapless KO loss? Also, the McGregor vs. Chandler presser has been cancelled. What's going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2024

MK is back for a special Friday episode of your favorite combat sports show. Luke and BC are live the day before UFC 302 for a FULL preview of Saturday's big card, as Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev get ready to go to war. Plus, a preview of Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa and Kevin Holland vs. Michel Oleksiejczuk. Also, BJJ star Craig Jones joins the show to talk UFC, dropping a million dollars cash on Dana's desk, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2024

MK is back for your Monday dose of combat sports talk. Luke and BC are live with a full recap of Oleksander Usyk's massive win over Tyson Fury in a historic heavyweight fight .How shocking was it to see Usyk, the smaller man, repeatedly walk down Fury? The guys shares how they scored it. Should Usyk have a rightful claim above Inoue/Crawford/Canelo in P4P top 10 given he overcame 40 pounds to defeat Fury? What to expect in the rematch. Plus, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson media tour rolled on. What did two-city press tour and announcement of loaded main card (Taylor-Serrano II, Till-Chavez, Sylve-Schofield) teach us about how big this fight truly is? Also, a recap of all MMA action from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2024

MK is back for your Monday dose of combat sports talk. Luke and BC recap a fun UFC St. Louis event. Derrick Lewis scored a third round stoppage over Rodrigo Nascimento in Saturday's main event. Lewis didn't show anything new, but he did show us something? Joaquin Buckley looked incredible against the backdrop of performing in his own hometown against Nursulton Ruziboev. Did he become a genuine contender after Saturday? Plus, in boxing, Vasiliy Lomachenko stoped George Kambosos in the 11th round to win the IBF lightweight title. Just how meaningful is this victory for Loma and what does it set up next? Also, Set the context for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury. Just how big is this fight and what makes it so meaningful? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2024

Big weekend of combat sports means a big week of MK. Luke and Brian break it down starting with Canelo's decision win over Munguia. At 33, is Canelo still operating at his P4P peak? How much did Munguia's stock rise in defeat? Will Canelo face David Benavidez next? Plus, at UFC 301 Alexandre Pantoja defended his flyweight title for second time with UD5 Steve Erceg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2024

MORNING KOMBAT is LIVE from #canelomungia for a final preview of the big-time boxing event! Plus, a full break down of what you can expect at UFC 301! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2024

New era of MK continues on as Luke and BC are back in studio to discuss the biggest news in the combat sports world. First, Conor McGergor became part owner of BKFC. What would he get out of an arrangement like that? Terence Crawford has his next fight against Israil Madrimov, but it's the bigger fight card that's turning heads. How deep is this card all-time and is it safe to say the Saudi sportswashing effort is working? Plus, they preview Canelo vs. Mungia and recap an underwhelming UFC Fight Night Card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2024

One of the most shocking boxing results in a LONG time happened this weekend and the boys are back break it down. Ryan Garcia stunned Devin Haney via majority decision. How did Garcia do it and why didn't any of us see this coming? Was this the greatest troll job since Ali-Liston I, thus necessitating a full apology from the media for its aggressive concern of Garcia's mental well-being? How bad of a loss was this to Devin Haney's P4P reputation and where do both boxers go from here? Plus, Dana White's UFC 300 victory lap, PBC announced a Gervonta Davis/David Benavidez doubleheader PPV and Mike Perry joins the show LIVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2024

WHAT A WEEKEND! The boys are back, live, to recap everything that happened during a historic UFC 300 event. Max Holloway's incredible, career defining moment. Pereira's quick knockout win over Hill. Zhang's simple victory. Sterling's debut W at 145. Bo Nickel stumbles but continus his undefeated start. Arman Tsarukyan showed real discipline in a closely-contested bout against Charles Oliveira. Plus, an interview with Jorge Masvidal and a preview of this weekends Haney vs. Garcia mega-boxing fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2024

It is finally here. Morning Kombat live shows are BACK, bigger and better than ever. On this week's episode, Luke is joined by Chuck Mindenhall in studio and BC remotely, to recap this past weekend's UFC Fight night event, preview a stacked UFC 300 card, and discuss the latest Jon Jones trouble. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2024

MK is BACK! Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas break down the latest news in the combat sports world. The guys break down UFC Atlantic City, Sebastian Fundora vs. Tim Tszyu, Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chiamev and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2024

At UFC 299, Sean O'Malley attempts to defend his bantamweight title against Marlon "Chito" Vera. In the co-main event, Dustin Poirer faces Benoit Saint Denis. The rest of the UFC fight card features Gilbert Burns vs. Jack Della Maddalena, Kevin Holland vs. Michael "Venom" Page and Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong. This is the UFC 299 reaction and results post-fight show for Morning Kombat. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2024

Brian Campbell has you covered with a reaction to Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2024

On Monday, March 11, CBS Sports will launch BEYOND THE ARC, a new daily show and podcast covering all things NBA with co-hosts Ashley Nicole Moss, Bill Reiter and John Gonzalez and regular contributor Avery Johnson. The NBA. Our way. Join John Gonzalez, Bill Reiter, Ashley Nicole Moss as well as special guests to take you around the league 5 days a week discussing the biggest news and storylines from The Association. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2024

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back to preview UFC 299. The boys break down Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera, Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Sanit-Denis, Kevin Holland vs. Michael Venom Page and much more! Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2024

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are here to break down Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou. How will Anthony Joshua Look? Can Francis pull off the upset? The boys discuss it all. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2024

Brian Campbell sits down with the RAW DWAG Brandon Royval following his win over Brandon Moreno. BC and Brandon discuss live as a UFC Fighter, a possible Pantoja Trilogy and weaponizing his cardio. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2024

Luke Thomas sits down with Gilbert Burns ahead of his UFC 299 fight. What did Gilbert do to heal his shoulder? What does it mean to be fighting in Miami? What does he expect from Jack Della Maddalena? Gilbert discusses it all. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 February 2024

At UFC 298, Alexander Volkanovski attempts to defend the UFC featherweight title against Ilia Topuria in the ESPN+ pay-per-view main event. Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa battle in the co-main event in the middleweight division. Elsewhere on the fight card, Ian Garry faces Geoff Neal, Henry Cejudo squares off against Merab Dvalishvili and Anthony Hernandez fights Roman Kopylov. MEgaphone: Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2024

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back to preview UFC 298! The guys break down Alexander vs. Ilia Topuria, Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa, Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo and much more! (00:06:10) - Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria (00:43:45) - Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa (00:52:46) - Geoff Neal vs. Ian Garry (01:00:00) - Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo (01:13:05) - Rest of UFC 298 Preview Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2024

Brian Campbell has you covered with a reaction to Teofimo Lopez jr.'s controversial win over Jamaine Ortiz. What is next for Teofimo? Plus BC discusses Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia reportedly being made for April 20th. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2024

Former boxing Junior middleweight titleholder Austin “No Doubt” Trout chats with Brian Campbell ahead of Friday’s vacant welterweight title bout against unbeaten Luis Palomino at BKFC 57 in Hollywood, Florida. Trout talks about his transition to the sport in his 2023 win over Diego Sanchez and whether he could be in line for a showdown against Mike Perry. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2024

On episode 539 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell recap Jaime Mungia's win over John Ryder. Does this mean boxing math tells us Munguia beats Canelo? Let's talk about Jon Anik. What's the best way to understand his comments last week, how they were received and what his apology meant. Vince McMahon resigned over the weekend from the TKO board and all WWE operations. What does this mean for TKO and, if anything, the UFC? The guys also give a quick update to the UFC 300 card. As always we close out Monday's with Dm's from Donks and HYSTS. (00:07:30) - Jaime Mungia Stops John Ryder (00:28:30) - Jon Anik (00:43:30) - Vince Mcmahon (00:54:20) - UFC 300 Update (01:19:10) - One Championship (01:31:40) - Dm's from Donks (01:49:00) - HYSTS Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2024

Brian Campbell has you covered with a reaction to the news that Kayla Harrison will face Holly Holm at UFC 300. How will the weight cut be for Kayla? Is this the perfect fight for her UFC Debut? How does this shape and impact his thoughts on UFC 300? BC breaks it all down. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2024

On Episode 538 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell recap UFC 297. The guys break down the entire main card, Should Israel Adesanya be next for DDP? What did we learn about Strickland from this fight? Will the UFC try to make Valentina Shevchenko vs. Raquel Pennington? How bad of a loss was Mike Malott’s collapse against Neil Magny? Was Arnold Allen robbed of a fair outcome against Movsar Evloev? Who else stood out at UFC 297? The guys break it all down. As always we close out Monday's with Dm's from Donks and HYSTS. (00:08:20) - Dricus Du Plessis defeats Sean Strickland (00:50:30) - Raquel Pennington (01:02:30) - Mike Malott's Colapse (01:09:00) - Evloev vs. Allen (01:22:50) - Rest of UFC 297 (01:28:30) - Dm's from Donks (01:50:00) - HYSTS Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2024

At UFC 297, Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis battle for the UFC middleweight championship while Mayra Bueno Silva and Raquel Pennington fight for the bantamweight title. Elsewhere on the card, Neil Magny faces Mike Malott, Arnold Allen fights Movsar Evloev and Chris Curtis faces off Marc Andre-Barriault. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2024

On Episode 537 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to the weekend of fights. The guys start off with Magomed Ankalaev's win over Johnny Walker. Is he now the no. 1 contender? Jim Miller got the submission win over Gabriel Benitez, will he fight at UFC 300? Who else stood out at UFC Vegas 84? The also break down Artur Beterbiev's win over Callum Smith. Will we finally se Beterbiev vs. Bivol? As always we close out Monday's with Dm's from Donks and HYSTS. (00:14:00) - Ankalaev Stops Walker (00:26:00) - Jim Miller (00:52:30) - Mario Bautista (01:00:00) - Rest of UFC Vegas 84 (01:09:00) - Artur Beterbiev (01:26:00) - Dm's from Donks (01:00:00) - HYSTS Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2024

On Episode 536 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Kick off the show with the return of Ok, Bet. New Rules, New Bets, let's see how much money the guys can make in 2024. Next up the guys break down a bunch of recent fight announcements. What are the guys thoughts on UFC 300 now that we have a few more fights added to the card. The guys close out the main topics with a preview of Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith and One Fight Night 14. As Always we close out Friday's with dead wrong. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:12:00) - Ok, Bet (00:33:30) - Fight Announcements (01:09:45) - Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith (01:24:00) - One Fight Night 14 (01:31:00) - Dead Wrong Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2024

On Episode 535 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to Jon Jones recent twitter spat with Tom Aspinall. Is Jon Jones ducking Tom Aspinall? Will we eventually see this fight? Next up the guys preview UFC Vegas 84. What are they expecting from Johnny Walker vs. Magomed Ankalaev 2? What other fight on the card stick out? They also break down the reports that Jorge Masvidal might. be facing Nate Diaz in a boxing match. As always we close out Wednesday's with Fan submissions. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2024

On Episode 534 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian some recent fight announcements. First off the guys break down the announcements of Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint-Denis and Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan. Then they discuss the news that Francis Ngannou will be fighting Anthony Joshua in March. What is the significance of this fight? Will Francis Ngannou ever fight in MMA again? The guys also break down Tony Week's terrible stoppage over the weekend and what Vergil Ortiz's future matchups could look like. Then the guys are joined by Erik Magraken of Combat Sports Law. Erik and the guys break down the UFC's new anti doping program. What should we know about it? As always we close out Monday's with Dm's from Donks and HYSTS. (00:06:00) - Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint-Denis (00:20:30) - Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan (00:38:30) - Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua (00:53:00) - Francis Ngannou's MMA Future (01:00:00) - Erik Magraken Joins Morning Kombat (01:27:00) - Weekend Combat Sports Recap (01:36:00) - Dm's From Donks (02:00:00) - HYSTS Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2024

On Episode 533 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell break down the three fights they want to see most in 2024. Who will be on each list? The guys also discuss Bloody Elbow's recent article about Power Slap and the Commissions, along with the report that the UFC tv deal could double ESPN's current contract. Could this be possible? The boys close out the main topics with a boxing news round up. On this friday we close out the show with Fan Submissions and Dead Wrong. (00:09:00) - 3 Fight Wishlist for 2024 (00:42:30) - UFC's Next TV Deal (00:53:45) - CSAC Approves Powerslap (01:20:00) - Boxing Roundup (01:28:00) - Fan Submissions (01:38:50) - Dead wrong Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2024

MK is Back! On Episode 532 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to the news that Conor Mcgregor will return at international fight week. With Conor's fight nearly set, what does that mean for UFC 300? The guys create their dream UFC 300 cards, as well as break down the news surrounding the card. They also recap some of the boxing fights we missed during the holidays. The boys close out episode 532 by recapping their 2023 predictions. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:07:30) - Vacation Recap (00:14:00) - Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler (00:37:00) - Building out UFC 300 (01:06:00) - Boxing Recap (01:34:00) - Garry Responds to Strickland (01:47:30) - Khamzat Chimaev (01:52:00) - Revisiting 2023 Predictions Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2024

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell have you covered with a New Years day mailbag. Luke and Brian answer all your questions. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2024

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell give out their end of the year awards. The guys talk KO of the year, Fighter of the year, fight of the year and much more. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2023

**Luke's mic is fixed at 4 minute mark** Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back with their predictions for 2024. The boys break down what they think will happen in 2024 for each weight class. #MorningKombat #JonJones #MagomedAnkalaev #AlexPerreira #BoNickal #shavkatrakhmonov #UFC #MMA #SeanStrickland #IslamMakhachev #LeonEdwards #AlexanderVolkanovski #BrianCampbell #LukeThomas (00:05:30) - Heavyweight (00:12:00) - Light Heavyweight (00:18:30) - Middleweight (00:25:15) - Welterweight (00:34:30) - Lightweight (00:45:00) - Featherweight (00:57:50) - Bantamweight (01:03:40) - Women's Bantamweight (01:06:00) - Flyweight (01:08:00) - Women's Flyweight (01:12:00) - Strawweight (01:17:00) - General Predictions Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2023

On Episode 531 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell break down some recent fight announcements from Dana White. Next up the guys play a little MK Jeopardy before they are joined by Marc Raimondi to break down 2023 and preview what they expect out of the combat sports world in 2024. (00:09:00) - Fight Announcements (00:28:00) - MK Jeopardy (00:59:30) - Marc Raimondi joins MK (01:41:00) - Dead Wrong Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2023

On Episode 530 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell get you ready for the final fights of the year. The guys preview the Day of Reckoning card featuring Anthony Joshua vs. Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker. The guys also break down some of the latest news from the MMA world. Will Weili Zhang get a chance to move up and face Alexa Grasso? As always we close out wednesday with fan submissions. (00:16:30) - Day of Reckoning Preview (00:49:15) - Naoya Inoue vs. Marlon Tapales (00:58:30) - State of the UFC Athlete (01:23:00) - Fight News and Announcements (01:40:00) - Fan Submissions Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2023

On Episode 526 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to a great weekend of combat sports. First up the guys break down UFC 296. Is the MMA fan base finally sick of Colby Covington? Who is next for Leon Edwards? Where does Alexandre Pantoja rank among UFC's most underrated or under appreciated champions? Is it time for Tony Ferguson to retire? If so, what is his legacy? The guys also break down the boxing fights over the weekend. As always we close out Mondays with Dm's from Donks and HYSTS. (00:12:00) - Edwards vs. Covington (00:42:40) - Muhammad or Rakhmonov? (00:58:20) - Alexandre Pantoja (01:09:30) - Ferguson vs. Pimblett (01:32:00) - Boxing Roundup (01:50:00) - Dm's From Donks (02:00:40) - HYSTS Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2023

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell have you covered with an instant reaction to UFC 296. The boys break down Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval 2, Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson and much more. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2023

On Episode 528 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell Give their picks for UFC 296. The boys also break down Dana White's recent comments about Tom Aspinall's future. Does any of this make sense? Next up they break down the report that Anthony Joshua will face Deontay Wilder in March. As always we close out friday's with Dead Wrong. (00:16:50) - Ok, Bet + UFC 296 Preview (01:13:30) - Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder (01:22:00) - Tom Aspinall's Future (01:28:30) - Fight News and Announcements (01:32:00) - Weekend Combat Preview (01:48:25) - Dead Wrong Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2023

On episode 527 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell get you ready for UFC 296. The guys break down Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval 2, Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson and much more. As always the guys close out wednesday's with fan submissions. (00:15:00) - Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington (00:44:30) - Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval 2 (01:00:30) - Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson (01:09:40) - Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett (01:17:50) - Vicente Luque vs. Ian Garry (01:28:00) - Rest of UFC 296 Preview (01:34:00) - Fan Submissions Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2023

On Episode 526 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to the weekend of fights. The boys start off by breaking down Song Yadong's win over Chris Gutierrez. Who Should Song fight next? Khalil Rountree stopped Anthony Smith, Should he get a top 5 opponent? Who else stood out from UFC Vegas 83? Next up the guys break down Devin Haney's win over Regis Prograis. Who is next for Haney? As always they close out Monday's with Dm's from Donks and HYSTS. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:16:20) - Yadong vs. Gutierrez (00:34:30) - Rountree TKO's Smith (00:49:50) - Rest of UFC Vegas 83 (01:04:00) - Haney vs. Prograis (01:26:00) - Dvalishvili vs. Cejudo (01:53:00) - Dm's from Donks (02:03:20) - HYSTS Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2023