Morning Kombat

Today on the live chat, we'll discuss what Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier might look like, the aftermath of Luke's trip to Cleveland for the boxing event between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley, the future of technique breakdown segments like Dissected or Technical Difficulties, Joe Rogan getting Covid, the UFC debut of Cage Warriors sensation Paddy Pimblett, the futures of Zabit Magomedsharipov...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back from Cleveland and ready to break down the latest in the combat sports world. The boys open up with a recap of UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze. What's next for Giga Chikadze? Should the guys be ready to give up on Kevin Lee? Next up the guys discuss the fallout of Jake Paul's win over Tyron Woodley. Has their view on a rematch changed? Do we believe Ja...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are here with an instant reaction to Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley and the rest of this Showtime PPV 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 coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCB...

Luke and Brian are back together in Cleveland ahead of Showtime's Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley. The guys break down the entire card of fights but thats not all. UFC Fight Night and PFL are both this weekend and you know MK has you covered with previews of those cards. Manny Pacquio has stated that he wants a rematch with Yordenis Ugas. Does Pacquiao deserve the immediate rematch? Finally there are...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are bringing you a BONUS Thursday episode of Morning Kombat. The boys will talk Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley, share some stories from their vacations and discuss some of the latest news they missed while out. You won't want to miss it! Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to...

Brian Campbell is solo for Episode 194 of Morning Kombat. BC is back to recap Yordenis Ugas' win over Manny Pacquiao. What's next for each fighter? Jared Cannonier earned a tough decision over Kelvin Gastelum on Saturday. Does Gastelum need to consider a step down in competition? Bc also breaks down the rest of the UFC card. Cheick Kongo had a dramatic victory over Sergei Kharitonov at Bellator 26...

Brian Campbell provides instant analysis of Yordenis Ugas' victory over Manny Pacquiao to retain the WBA Super Welterweight Title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Campbell is joined by Aaron Bronsteter on episode 192 of MK. The guys preview this weekend's UFC Vegas event and discuss Kamaru Usman's response to Conor mcGregor. Plus, they talk Jake Paul's boxing hit list.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Campbell and Rashad Evans are live for episode 191 of MK. The guys discuss Errol Spence Jr. withdrawing from Saturday's Manny Pacquiao PPV bout with torn retina and undergoing emergency surgery. Plus, they talk WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas who takes his place. Also, BC and Rashad do recaps of Bellator 264 and this weekend's boxing events. Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podc...

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew get the band back together ahead of Saturday's PBC on Fox pay-per-view pairing Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao against WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas. The guys look at the fallout following unified champion Errol Spence Jr.'s withdrawal due to a torn retina and celebrate the 26-year career of the "PacMan" entering what could be the final bout of his care...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are on vacation but have you covered with a bonus mailbag episode. Which action movie star would they want to marry? What is a movie that they anticipated but was a let down? Do the guys collect anything? Who gets the Youtube play button when MK reaches 100k Subs? The guys discuss some future plans. Luke discusses a short version of his life story for some of the new...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are on vacation but have you covered with a bonus mailbag episode. Who are the guys top 5 favorite non UFC champions? What changes do they see coming to MMA in the future? What Changes can be made to the current MMA system? Would the UFC ever trade Jon Jones for A.J. Mckee? Are the best featherweights in the world at UFC or Bellator? Which MMA fighter would you like...

Episode 190 of MK is here and Luke Thomas and Rashad Evans do a full recap of UFC 265. Ciryl Gane easily defeated Derrick Lewis in the heavyweight main event. How impressive was the win and can he beast Ngannou next? Also, Jose Aldo defeated Pedro Munhoz in Saturday’s co-main event. Is Aldo still a viable title contender despite already losing to Petr Yan? Plus, Vicente Luque made short work of Mi...

At UFC 265, Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane will battle in the pay-per-view main event for the interim heavyweight championship (Francis Ngannou is the actual weight class champion). In the co-main event, former WEC and UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo battles Pedro Munhoz locks horns in a bantamweight contest. Also on the card is a welterweight clash between Vicente Luque and Michael Chiesa. Ang...

On Episode 189 Luke and Brian begin the show with a full UFC 265 preview. What does Derrick Lewis need to do to win? What would a finish mean for Ciryl Gane? Plus breakdowns of the rest of UFC 265. Dana white said that Stipe Miocic has accepted a fight against Jon Jones and that it is up to Jon to decide if he wants this fight. Will Joens take it? Dana white also said that he won't require fighter...

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss UFC 265 and preview the main event between Derrick Lewis and Cyril Gane. We'll also discuss the return of former UFC featherweight Chad Mendes to combat sports at BKFC, transgender athlete Laurel Hubbard competing for New Zealand in the Olympics, Khabib Nurmagomedov's fellow villager beating Kyle Dake in wrestling and much more. Morning Kombat’ is available on A...

On Episode 188 of MK, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell look ahead to UFC 265 this week. What are the biggest storylines heading into Ciryl Gane vs. Derrick Lewis? The guys also react to a few big fight announcements. Paulo Costa is expected to face Marvin Vettori. Islam Makhachev vs. Rafael Dos Anjos is Set for UFC 267. Cody Garbrandt is making his flyweight debut against Kai Kara-France. A.J. McKee...

On Episode 187 of MK, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell recap a BIG weekend in combat sports, especially for BELLATOR MMA where rising star AJ McKee submitted 2-division champ Patricio Pitbull at Bellator 263. Where does this night rank for the promotion and will they be able to keep McKee long-term. Plus, in the UFC, Sean Strickland impressed in a UD win over Uriah Hall. Also, some big fight announc...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell have you covered with an instant reaction to Bellator 263. Tune in for a break down of the biggest matchup on the 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 coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitte...

On Episode 186 of MK, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell kick off the show with a preview on Patricio Freire vs. A.J. McKee. What is each fighters key to victory? The guys also break down the rest of a stacked Bellator 263 card. Which fights are they most looking forward to (8:00)? The boys preview UFC fight night Hall vs. Strickland (43:30). What is going on with Canelo Alvarez? It seemed all but off...

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the growth of mixed martial arts (MMA) internationally, what to make of the gymnast Simone Biles at the Tokyo Olympics, Jon Jones's potential issue with Luke, top movie directors, the effect of doping on weightlifting, how Bellator's Patricio Pitbull and AJ McKee would face off against any of their UFC featherweight peers, how to train toughness and heart, T.J....

On Episode 185 of MK, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell break down Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington 2. What are their thoughts on the rematch (11:00)? Bellator 263 is this weekend with arguably the biggest fight in the promotions history Patricio Pitbull vs. A.J. McKee. What are the biggest storylines heading into Bellator 263 (23:45)? Stipe Miocic is unhappy with the UFC matchmaking and Francis Ngan...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell bring back the Resume Review for Patricio Freire ahead of his matchup with A.J. McKee at Bellator 263. How did Pitbull get to this point in his career? Which fights were the most important for his legacy? The guys break down most of his 24 fight bellator run. Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and whe...

On Episode 184 of MK, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell do a full recap of a huge UFC Fight Night event that saw TJ Dillashaw score a split decision victory over Corey Sandhagen. Is the bantamweight division officially the best in the UFC? Plus, Maycee Barber scored a controversial split decision win over Miranda Maverick. The guys give their scores and takeaways from that fight Also, they discuss Ad...

On Episode 183 of MK, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell do a full preview of UFC Fight Night Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw. Which fight are they most excited for? Which fight has the most title implications? Shobox's 20th anniversary is Friday night. The guys look back at Shobox fighters who went on to become champions. BKFC 9 is also Friday headlined by Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich. What are the boy...