Morning Kombat

MK 105 is here as the boys discuss Manny Pacquiao's 2021 opponents. Pacquiao says they will be Errol Spence Jr and Conor McGregor. Do we believe this (6:05)? Plus, Diego Sanchez says his next fight will be his last (20:30). The guys discuss MMAFighting.com's article about Spencer Fisher (32:00). Also, Dana White says Weili Zhang's next fight will be either Rose Namajunas or Carla Esparza (52:25)....

Another Monday. Another MORNING KOMBAT. Luke and Brian discuss the UFC's upcoming massive slate of fights over the next few weeks. Plus, the guys talk Dana White's latest comments about the Diaz Brothers and debate their UFC future. Meanwhile, Conor McGregor looked absolutely jacked on Instagram. What should we expect from McGregor physically vs. Poirier. Also, Adrien Broner returns to the ring on...

On the newest MK, Luke and Brian are back to talk all things combat sports including the news that the UFC will have limited attendance at UFC Fight Island events. Plus, the boys discuss Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship's recently announced 'Knucklemania' event and Mike Perry's son being born. Also, Anthony Joshua says he has 5 more years of boxing left, what should we make of that? Learn more a...

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the siege by the mob on the U.S. Capitol yesterday egged on by Pres. Donald Trump, UFC 257 and what it means for Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, UFC's first show on ABC, favorite books, investing, changes to the 10 point must-system, Dan Hooker vs. Michael Chandler, lingering controversy over Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway and more. ------------------...

On the latest MK, Luke and Brian discuss the UFC's return to broadcast TV and what it says about the sport and company. Plus, they breakdown Michael Chandlers UFC debut matchup vs. Dan Hooker and talk about Leon Edwards recent claims that he offered to fight Chiesa or Magny. Also, the boys talk Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns finally being rebooked for UFC 258 in February.  Learn more about your ad...

The first MK of 2021 is here as the boys kick off the near year with a bang. Luke and Brian recap Ryan Garcia's emphatic win over Luke Campbell. Is it time for Ryan Garcia to start fighting the other young stars in boxing (6:45)? Plus, they recap Rizin 26 (29:20), and discuss Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny being announced as the new main event for UFC Fight Island 8 after Khamzat Chimaev had to bow...

Brian Campbell looks ahead to the new year in boxing and breaks down his five best fights to make. Balancing the realistic with the hopeful and dreamy, BC targets big returns for Canelo Alvarez, unbeaten welterweight champions and a pair of charismatic heavyweights. --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullh...

It is finally here, the 100th episode of Morning Kombat has arrived and the boys end a crazy 2020 on a high note. Luke and Brian hand out their end of year awards () and discuss the news that Khamzat Chimaev is OUT of UFC Fight Island 8 (). Plus, they preview Ryan Garcia vs. Luke Campbell (). --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Cast...

On episode 99 of MK, Luke and Brian recap their Christmas experiences this year, talk former UFC champion Anthony Pettis signing with PFL, and discuss the feud between Ben Askren and Bellator's Scott Coker. Plus, they breakdown the news that Canelo will fight Avni Yildirim in February. Is it the right move?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener...

MK is back and the guys have a ton of MMA news to breakdown. Luke and Brian react to Dana White's recent rant about MMA media (5:15) and preview what's to come for the UFC in January with a massive Fight Island 2 event that includes Holloway vs. Kattar, Edwards vs. Chimaev, and McGregor vs. Poirier 2 all in a 7 day span (28:00). Plus, Anthony Pettis is now a free agent (37:37), Michael Chandler vs...

Morning Kombat recaps the final big weekend of combat sports in 2020. Luke and Brian discuss the impressive wins by both Canelo Alvarez and GGG. Is Canelo-GGG 3 finally bound to happen? Plus the boys recap a loaded UFC Vegas 17 card where Stephen Thompson and Jose Aldo picked up dominating wins. Who else stood out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/l...

Brian Campbell provides instant reaction following Canelo Alvarez’s unanimous decision over unbeaten Callum Smith on Saturday to unify a pair of super middleweight world titles. BC ponders whether this secures Alvarez’s claim, without argument, to being the pound-for-pound best in the sport and marvels at how well-rounded his approach was in dominating Smith. --------------------------------- 'Mor...

Friday is finally here and MK has you covered on episode 96, previewing all things combat sports this weekend. Luke and Brian breakdown UFC's fight night card including the welterweight main event, Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal, and the bantamweight showdown between Jose Aldo and Chito Vera. Plus, in the boxing world, the guys talk Canelo Alvarez vs. Callum Smith and GGG vs. Kamil Szeremeta. Lea...

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Tony Ferguson's future after losing to Charles Oliveira at UFC 256, the UFC's overall run in 2020, Yoel Romero and Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson moving to Bellator, Logan and Jake Paul being annoying, Canelo Alvarez vs. Callum Smith, Jon Jones vs. Israel Adesanya in 2021, referee Jason Herzog, Gilbert Burns vs. Kamaru Usman, UFC roster cuts and more. ----------------...

MK is back as the boys discuss Jake Paul calling out Conor McGregor and his run-in with Dillon Danis yesterday (7:00). Next up the guys discuss the post-fight comments from both Deiveson Figueiredo and Tony Ferguson including Figueiredo saying that he went to the hospital 2 times before UF 256 (22:22). Yoel Romero had some interesting comments about a potential Anthony Johnson fight (30:30). Luke...

MK returns for episode 94 as Luke and Brian recap a massive weekend of combat sports. They breakdown the Figueiredo-Moreno draw at UFC 256 and debate whether it was the right call (4:55). Plus, Charles Oliveira dominated Tony Ferguson, should he get the winner of McGregor Poirier II (22:15)? Breaking News Yoel Romero signs with Bellator (39:25). In the boxing world, Anthony Joshua stopped Kubrat P...

At UFC 256, UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo put his title on the line against top contender Brandon Moreno in the main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on pay-per-view. In the co-main event, former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson faced off against rising Brazilian contender Charles Oliveira. --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple P...

Brian Campbell is here to give his instant reaction to Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev. What's next for Anthony Joshua? Was this exactly what Anthony Joshua needed? Brian breaks it all down here! --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    For more Combat Sports...

Luke returns for episode 93 of MK as he and Brian preview this weekend's UFC 256 event. Deiveson Figueiredo fights for his 2nd time in weeks as he takes on Brandon Moreno and Tony Ferguson returns vs. Charles Oliveira. The boys also recap Bellator 254 and previewssome boxing including Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev and Shakur Stevenson vs. Toka Kahn Clary. --------------------------------- 'Morni...

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 256 with Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno and Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira, plus we'll discuss Nate Diaz's Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), Khabib Nurmagomedov's future, Jake and Logan Paul, UFC's roster cuts and what they mean for Bellator or PFL, Junior dos Santos and his fighting future, Colby Covington and his relationship to Donald Trump plus much...

On Episode 92 of MK, Brian Campbell is joined by Rashad Evans as the boys breakdown and give their picks for UFC 256, including Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno and Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira (17:30). They also preview Bellator 254 (48:00). Plus, they discuss Kayla Harrison booking a rematch with Jozette Cotton (35:39), Claressa Shields training with Jon Jones and Holly Holm (41:30)....

On Episode 91 of MK, Luke and Brian recap the weekend of combat sports, including Errol Spence Jr's impressive win over Danny Garcia in boxing (27:30) and Marvin Vettori's decision victory over Jack Hermansson in the UFC. Vettori says he wants Paulo Costa next and a rematch vs. Israel Adesanya (47:55). How serious of a contender is he? What's next for Errol Spence Jr (27:30)? Plus, the boys react...

Retired but undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather announced on Instagram Sunday night he is set to have a boxing exhibition with YouTube bozo Logan Paul. While details are scarce, the event is set to take place on February 20th. No fight card, location or venue was announced. --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts,...

Brian Campbell provides instant reaction to Errol Spence Jr.'s defense of his IBF and WBC welterweight titles in a unanimous decision over former champion Danny Garcia in their pay-per-view main event. What did the win prove in terms of Spence's recovery from a scary accident and where does this place him among the very best welterweights and pound-for-pound fighters in the world? BC provides all...

On Episode 90 of MK, Luke and Brian preview the weekend ahead in combat sports including a big PPV fight between Errol Spence Jr. and Danny Garcia & a UFC card headlined by Jack Hermansson taking on Marvin Vettori. Plus, Nick Diaz' manager says he will return to the UFC in 2021, the boys discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...