Morning Kombat

On Episode 386 Luke and Brian kick off the show with a HUGE announcement. Following the announcement the boys preview UFC Vegas 66. What fights should we be looking for? How do they see Cannonier vs. Strickland playing out? The guys also discuss some reports that Francis Ngannou might be a free agent very soon. Next up the guys discuss Justin Gaethje's trip to Chechnya and how that could impact hi...

Brian Campbell is back for Episode 2 of the BC live chat! Brian breaks down Naoya Inoue's knockout win over Paul Butler and answers all the questions you submitted. Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat   Follow our h...

On Episode 384 Luke and Brian recap a massive week of combat sports. At UFC 282, Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev fought to a split draw on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 282. Did the judges get it right? Paddy Pimblett scored a controversial decision victory over Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-main event. First, what do you make of the judging controversy? At Bellator 289, Raufeon Sto...

At UFC 282, Jan Blachowicz will face Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant light heavyweight title. Also on the ESPN+ main card will be the co-main event between Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon. Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/Morn...

On Episode 384 Luke starts off the show solo with previews of UFC 282 and Bellator 289. What should we be watching out for on these cards? Following the MMA previews Luke is joined by Dan Canobbio to preview Terence Crawford vs. David Avanesyan and Teofimo Lopez Jr. vs. Sandor Martin. You won't want to miss this packed episode. (22:30) - UFC 282 Preview (66:20) - Bellator 289 Preview (69:30) - Ter...

On Episode 383, Luke and Brian are joined by Big John Mccarthy and Josh Thomson of the Weighing In Podcast to preview Bellator's upcoming schedule. The guys preview Bellator 289, Bellator MMA vs. Rizin and Bellator 290. Next up Brian and Luke break down UFC 282. What should we be looking out for on this card. They also discuss TJ Dillashaw announcing his retirement and ONE Championship being set f...

It's time for Brian Campbell's first live chat! BC answers a bunch of questions asked by the fans. Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn 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    ...

On Episode 382, Luke and Brian recap this weekend's action in MMA and Boxing. In the UFC, Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson defeated Kevin Holland in a wild fight. Is Thompson is still a viable welterweight contender? Tai Tuivasa got bulldozed by Sergei Pavlovich in about a minute in the first round. Did Tuivasa come back from the Ciryl Gane fight too early or is Pavlovich terribly underrated?m Plus, a...

Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and Chuck Mindenhall are back with a pregame preview for UFC 282. The guys discuss where this card ranks, Jiri Prochazka withdrawing from the fight due to injury plus a preview of the main card. Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    For more Combat Sports coverag...

On Episode 381 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by giving their picks for UFC Orlando: Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland, Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora 3 and Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez. Ontario has notified sportsbooks that they can't have UFC lines. How will this impact the UFC? The guys also discuss BKFC trying to make a fight between Diego Sanchez...

On Episode 380 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by previewing UFC Orlando: Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland. The guys also preview Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora 3 and Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez. What do we need to know about these fights? The guys close out the main topics by discussing PFL's interest in booking Cyborg-Harrison and Nate Diaz official...

On Episode 379 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap the 2022 PFL world championships, where Kayla Harrison lost in a shocker to Larissa Pacheco via unanimous decision. What does this mean for her career? Plus, Conor McGregor appears to admit to working outside of USADA’s system to heal a catastrophic injury. How significant is this semi-admission? Also, Regis Prograis stops Jose Zepeda in the 11...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down and answer fan submitted questions for this bonus mailbag episode. Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS , @lthomasnews , @MorningKo...

On Episode 378 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian start the show by breaking down the Jon Jones news. Will we really see Jon back in March of 2023? Next up the boys preview PFL's 2022 World Championships. What should we be looking for on this card? Arnold Allen called for a Max Holloway fight, does this fight make sense? The close out the show with a weekend boxing preview and fan submissions. (8:00...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with Anthony Smith on the Room Service Diaries Couch. Anthony discusses becoming a UFC Analyst, getting cut from the UFC, The Jon Jones fight and he squashes his beef with BC. You won't want to miss this Room Service Diaries (1:10) - Anthony Smith & BC Beef (2:40) - UFC Commentary Work (6:45) - Never Giving Up (10:20) - Getting Cut from the UFC (11:00) -...

On Episode 376 of MK, the guys recap a huge weekend of combat sports. At a massive Bellator 288 event, Vadim Nemkov outclassed Corey Anderson in the main event. Is he the best 205er on earth? Usman Nurmagomedov soundly defeated Patricky Pitbull to become the new lightweight champ. What's your biggest takeaway from his dominant victory? Plus, they breakdown UFC Fight Night and ONE on Amazon Prime 4...

On Episode 376 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian have some news to react to. Next up the guys break down their picks for a packed weekend in combat sports. The guys give picks for Bellator 288, UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac and One on Prime Video 4. The guys also react to the news that Kai Kara-France will face Alex Perez at UFC 284. The guys also debate how long Alex Pereira will be champion a...

On Episode 375 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian have a packed preview show for you. The guys preview Bellator 288, UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac and One on Prime Video 4. The break down everything you need to know about these cards. The guys also discuss PFL announcing their PPV Price and play a little over/under. As always they close Wednesday with fan submissions. (16:30) - Bellator 288 Prev...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with UFC Commentator & Analyst Laura Sanko on the Room Service Diaries couch. Laura and the guys talk about what made her want to fight early on, What advice they would give to aspiring Commentators/Analysts and how she got her job at the UFC. Laura also breaks down how she thinks Jon Jones will do at heavyweight, How long Islam Makhachev will be champio...

On Episode 374 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian are joined by Aaron Bronsteter to recap a wild UFC 281 event. Alex Pereira stunned Israel Adesanya in round 5 with a TKO win after being down big on the cards. What can be said about Adesanya’s run as middleweight champion? Zhang Weili submitted Carla Esparza in round 2 to become the strawweight champion yet again. Is she destined to hold the belt fo...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell have you covered with an instant reaction to UFC 281. The guys break down Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang, Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler and much more! Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    For more Combat Sports coverage...

On Episode 373 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by reacting to the UFC 281 weigh ins, Then the guys give their picks for UFC 281. They also discuss Cain Velasquez being granted bail in his attempted murder case. Aljamain Sterling says he's interested in coaching The Ultimate Fighter opposite Sean O'Malley. The guys close out the show with DM's from Donks and Dead Wrong. (15:00) -...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell have you covered with an instant reaction to the UFC 281 press conference. Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS , @lthomasnews , @MorningKom...

On Episode 372 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap preview UFC 281. The boys break down Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang, Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler and much more. Brian goes through his favorite MMA Moments to happen at MSG and we close out wednesday's show with fan submissions. Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox,...

Luke Thomas Sits down with UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya ahead of his UFC 281 fight with Alex Pereira. How has his life changed over the past few years? How much is Izzy looking at their first two kickboxing matches? How has his style evolved since their kickboxing match? You don't want to miss this one! (1:00) - UFC 281 Housing  (4:30) - New Zealand (11:30) - Alex Pereira  (17:00) - I...