Morning Kombat

UFC 263 features a main event between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Marvin Vettori. In the co-main event, the flyweight title is up for grabs as champion Deivison Figueiredo faces off against Brandon Moreno for the second time in as many fights. Also on the pay-per-view fight card is a welterweight non-title, non-main event five-round bout. It's the first of its kind on...

On Episode 166 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell Preview UFC 263. Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori 2, Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 2, Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz and more (7:00). The guys also break down Bellator 260: Lima vs. Amosov (48:45). Claressa Shields made her MMA debut last night with PFL. What are the guys thoughts on her performance (62:00)? Dana White announce...

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 263: Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori 2. We'll discuss recent issues with fighter contracts and pay, Paulo Costa's claims, last meals of Death Row, Nick Diaz's next move, Bellator 260, the slow decline of the mixed martial arts (MMA) website, whether Floyd Mayweather carried Logan Paul, winners of the 2020 Euro soccer championships and more. 'Morning Komba...

The boys are back home after a week in the Miami sun. BC & Luke start the show by discussing the biggest storylines heading into UFC 263 (7:45). That isn't the only big MMA fight this week though as Claressa Shields will be making her MMA debut with PFL on Thursday (36:00). Dana White has been speaking to the media all week on topics like Jon Jones, Paulo Costa and fighter benefits (45:30). Th...

On this episode of Room Service Diaries the guys answer all the questions submitted in apple podcast reviews and Luke's Twitter. What Celebs did they see in Miami? What were their favorite cartoons as kids? The guys share some bad date stories, their favorite cuisines and much more. 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever...

The boys react live from Hard Rock Stadium to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul SHOWTIME PPV results. '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 , @MorningKomb...

You won't want to miss this episode. The boys are in Miami for the weekend to cover Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul but thats not all. First Chad Johnson stops by to preview his fight this weekend. Brian Maxwell is next to discuss how the Chad Johnson fight happened. Then we have Luis Arias to preview his fight. Finally we close the show with Brendan Schaub to set the table for the weekend. 'Morni...

The boys are back with a packed show... Jake Paul will be fighting Tyron Woodley in a professional boxing match. Is this the right move for both fighters ()? Next the guys recap Nonito Donaire and Devin Haney's wins over the weekend. Which win was more impressive ()? PFL has announced who will fight on their June 25th card and the guys break that down (). Zabit Magomedsharipov is still dealing wit...

Luke and Brian are back with a bonus Memorial Day Mailbag episode. In this episode the guys answer 15+ questions submitted by the fans. While down on a scorecard which fighter had your favorite performance while in the hands of defeat? What’s each of your top 5 promotions of all time? Regarding Manny Pacquiao’s insane late-career resurgence, who would you say is an apt MMA equivalent to this? The...

On episode 162 of Morning Kombat Brian and Luke discuss Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez for July 17th. Is this the right fight to make (11:20)? Dana White did some interviews talking about Francis Ngannou vs. Derrick Lewis, Diego Sanchez and Jon Jones' new Management team member (19:15). Devin Haney faces Jorge Linares this Saturday for Haney's WBC lightweight title (41:00). The guys preview that...

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Max Holloway's upcoming fight with Yair Rodriguez, Floyd Mayweather's weird exhibition 'fight' with Logan Paul, the challenges and benefits of lifting weights, ranking UFC champions in terms of beatability, Nate Diaz vs. Leon Edwards, Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3, what happens if Derrick Lewis beats Francis Ngannou, Tony Ferguson's decline, Diego Sanchez...

On episode 161 of Morning Kombat, Brian and Luke discuss Jack Hermansson's win over Edmen Shahbazyan. What's next for each fighter (8:30)? GSP revealed the rules that were presented to him for a potential Oscar De La Hoya fight. Should GSP be fighting harder to get this payday (18:10)? Dana is working on Mackenzie Dern vs. Marina Rodriguez (23:10). Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen exchanged some words o...

Luke and Brian are back to recap a jam packed combat sports weekend. The guys recap UFC Fight Night Font vs. Garbrandt (6:30). Next up the guys break down Josh Taylor's win over Jose Ramirez and what that means for his legacy (27:05). The guys close out the main topics by recapping Bellator 259 (40:00) and discussing Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence (48:40). As always we close out the Monday show w...

MK has you covered with all the action coming up this week. Luke and Brian preview the UFC fight night event headlined by Ron Font and Cody Garbrandt (8:30). Plus, they breakdown tonight's Bellator 259 event and the return of Cris Cyborg (35:00). Also, Jake Paul signs multi-fight deal with Showtime. What do we make of this move (74:30)? 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sti...

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Nate Diaz's future and how his fight with Leon Edwards might go, Jake Paul signing to Showtime, Triller's next move, where and who Dan Hardy should fight next, how Jan Blachowicz vs. Jon Jones would've gone at 205 pounds, who the heir to the Dana White throne is, whether my daughter might pursue a career in mixed martial arts (MMA), Charles Oliveira winning a ti...

MK all day. Every day. The boys return to breakdown all the latest news, including Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua being delayed after an arbiter ruled that Tyson Fury owes Deontay Wilder a trilogy fight (15:30). Plus, they discuss more fallout from UFC 262 (35:30) and look ahead to this weekends Font vs. Garbrandt card (61:05). Also, Jake Paul says he is a free agent, is Paul vs. Kamaru Usman reall...

NO better way to start the week then Monday MK. Luke and Brian recap all the action from UFC 262. Charles Oliveria is your new Lightweight champion after knocking out Michael Chandler in round 2. How impressive was his road to the title and for Michael Chandler, how big of a setback is this (8:10)? Plus, Tony Ferguson got dominated by Beneil Dariush. Is Tony done as a contender (23:10)? Also, in b...

At UFC 262, former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler fought Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight championship. In the co-main event, lightweights Tony Ferguson and Beneil Dariush locked horns for supremacy of the 155lbs division. Shane Burgos faced off with Edson Barboza, Matt Schnell fought Rogerio Bontorin and Katlyn Chookagian tested herself against Viviane Aruajo. 'Morning Kom...

Friday MK is preview day as Luke and Brian look ahead to this weekends action at UFC 262. Michael Chandler takes on Charles Oliveria for the Lightweight Title. How did we get here? Plus, TOny Ferguson return as he faces off with Beneil Dariush. Is this a must win for Tony? Also, on Showtime, Luis Nery and Brandon Figueroa battle in an all-action fight. The boys break it all down. Learn more about...

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 262: Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira. We'll also talk about Diego Sanchez and Joshua Fabia, Kamaru Usman potentially moving to 185 pounds, parasocial relationships from YouTube and social media, response to the crossover with Big John McCarthy and Josh Thomson, the value of Planet Fitness, the value of Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson as a welterweight con...

The boys are back. Luke and Brian discuss the latest fight news surrounding UFC heavyweight matchups. Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic? Francis vs. Derrick Lewis? Plus, Dana talks about the future of Cowboy Cerrone and Nick Diaz. Also, they look ahead to UFC 262.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday MK is here to recap all you need to know from this past weekend. Luke and Brian recap Canelo Alvarez's win over Billy Joe Saunders. Who is next for Canelo (5:30)? Plus, they breakdown the results from both Bellator 258 (37:30) and UFC fight night (30:50). How impressive were Sergio Pettis, Rumble Johnson, and Marina Rodriguez? Also, UFC 262 is fast approaching. What are some of the storylin...

The boys are live again from the Mohegan Sun as they get you ready for Bellator 258. Plus, Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul get into it at the kick-off event for Mayweather's fight with his brother Logan Paul. Also, Luke and Brian preview this weekends UFC fight night card. What matchup's stand out? Also, they take one last deep dive into Canelo Alvarez' fight vs. Billy Joe Saunders. ---------------...

Luke and Brian are back together at Mohegan Sun for episode 152. The Guys discuss the drama between Billy Joe Saunders and Canelo Alvarez ahead of their matchup this weekend (12:45). Nate Diaz vs. Leon Edwards was postponed. Is Leon Edwards having the worst luck of any fighter in recent history (19:55)? Bellator 258 is friday night and you know the guys have you covered with the latest storylines...

No better way to start your week then with MK. Luke and Brian recap this weekends UFC event as Jiri Prochazka KOs Dominick Reyes in the 2nd round. Is he next in line for a title shot behind Glover Teixeira? Plus, Andy Ruiz beats Chris Arreola. Did Ruiz match expectations in this comeback fight? Also, Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson will still be on the Bellator 258 card after a replacement was found. Are...