Morning Kombat

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the nature of Conor McGregor's trash talk and its effect on opponents, MMA predictions, Errol Spence vs. Danny Garcia, T.J. Dillashaw's return to the UFC bantamweight division, Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2, my favorite movies, Wonderboy's next move, Junior dos Santos's future and much more. --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’ is available on...

Luke and Brian are back as they discuss all the latest combat sports news including the December 19th, Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev fight being called off due to Edwards testing positive for COVID-19 (6:14). The guys also discuss Dustin Poirier's latest interview (21:18), women's boxing star Claressa Shields signing an MMA contract (33:35) and Evander Holyfield claiming that he wants a trilogy...

On Episode 88 of MK, Luke and Brian recap a crazy weekend of combat sports, including the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr boxing event that ended in a draw (6:06). They also break down the other fights on the card including Nate Robinson getting KO'd by Jake Paul (25:55). Plus, they recap the UFC Fight Night event which saw Anthony Smith beat Devin Clark in the main event after Blaydes vs. Lewis was c...

Brian Campbell is here with an instant reaction to Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.. BC discusses Roy jones vs. Mike Tyson. Jake Paul vs. Nate Robinson 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 subscribe here: youtube...

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell answer all the questions the fans left in apple podcast reviews in this post Thanksgiving special 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   Foll...

On Episode 87 of MK, the boys preview the weekend's biggest combat sports events including Mike Tyson facing off vs. Roy Jones Jr (7:45) and the UFC Fight Night card headlined by Curtis Blaydes taking on Derrick Lewis (42:17). The guys talk Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira (55:12). Plus, another social justice Wednesday headlined by Teofimo Lopez & Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul (1:03:44)....

MK is back and on episode 86, the boys recap UFC 255 where Deiveson Figueiredo submitted Alex Perez in round 1 and Valentina Shevchenko scored another win. Plus, Tim Means outboxed Mike Perry, Katlyn Chookagian decisioned Cynthia Calvillo and Paul Craig forced Shogun Rua to tap to strikes. --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox...

Luke Thomas is here to give you an instant reaction to UFC 255. Deiveson Figueiredo defeats Alex Perez to retain his flyweight title. Valentina Shevchenko retains her flyweight title in a unanimous decision win over Jennifer Maia. Plus more on the main card. --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and...

On Episode 85 of MK, Luke and Brian break down the news that McGregor-Poirier 2 if finally a done deal. Discuss the rumors that Anderson Silva has been released from the UFC. The Guys do a deep dive on the UFC 255 card including Deiveson Figueiredo taking on replacement challenger Alex Perez and Valentina Shevchenko battling Jennifer Maia. Plus, a recap of Bellator 253. The guys close the show wit...

Luke Thomas is joined by UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans to break down the entire main card of UFC 255. Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez (0:45). Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jennifer Maia (16:20). Mike Perry vs. Tim Means (28:03). Katlyn Chookagian vs. Cynthia Calvillo (32:10). Shogun Rua vs. Paul Craig (36:45). Rashad's Picks: Figuieredo, Shevchenko, Perry, Calvillo, Craig. -------------------------...

Episode 84 of MK has arrived and Luke and Brian breakdown all the latest combat sports news. The boys discuss the latest around the Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns UFC fight (6:00) and preview Bellator 253 (49:50. They also talk about Wilder-Fury 3 (1:04:53). Plus, it is another Social Justice Wednesday with debates about Jon Jones, Henry Cejudo and more (1:16:45).  --------------------------------...

Brian Campbell sat down with Deiveson Figueiredo (3:56), Valentina Shevchenko (13:56), Alex Perez (29:10) and Jennifer Maia (39:38) ahead of their UFC 255 matchups. --------------------------------- '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: youtu...

On Episode 83 of MK, Luke and Brian recap this weekend's UFC fight night battle between Paul Felder and Rafael Dos Anjos (4:35). The boys also break down Bud Crawford's impressive win over Kell Brook and where Crawford goes next (24:57). Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson want to fight each other, is that fight the right call for UFC 256 (54:00)? --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’...

Brian Campbell is here with an instant reaction to Terence Crawford vs. Kell Brook. What’s next for each fighter? What adjustments led to this win? 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 coverage subscri...

On Episode 82 of MK, Luke and Brian preview this weekend's UFC fight night battle between Paul Felder and Rafael Dos Anjos (7:33). The boys also discuss Israel Adesanya vs. Jan Blachowicz (18:13), give an update on Canelo Alvarez (49:10) and recap Bellator 252 (25:37). --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bu...

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss whether Israel Adesanya or Henry Cejudo will be the first UFC champion across three weight divisions, Brazilian jiu-jitsu journeys, my interactions with fighters like Conor McGregor or Khabib Nurmagomedov, where Tony Ferguson goes from here, how Glover Teixeira matches up with Adesanya or Jan Blachowicz, my tattoo preferences, styles of sports broadcasting, Bell...

Episode 81 of MK is here. Luke and Brian are here to discuss Paul Felder, stepping in late notice to take on Rafael Dos Anjos (8:40). Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier seems to be all set but where and when will it take place (28:42)? Amanda Nunes had to withdraw from her UFC 256 bout due to an injury (32:39). The guys Preview Bellator 252 and discuss Patricio Freire's legacy (37:10). The boys als...

On Episode 80 of MK, Luke and Brian recap this weekends combat sports events including Glover Teixeira's impressive win over Thiago Santos. Should Teixeira get a title shot and if he does what happens to Adesanya vs. Blachoowicz. Plus Devin Haney earns a decision win over Yuriorkis Gamboa. Where does Haney go next? --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts,...

Episode 79 of MK, Luke and Brian preview this weekends combat sports events including Thiago Santos squaring off against Glover Teixeria in the UFC, and Devin Haney taking on Yuriorkis Gamboa in the boxing world. They also recap Bellator 251 and discuss the latest commentary coming from Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa regarding their October fight. --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat...

Today on the podcast, we'll talk about my appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Israel Adesanya vs. Jan Blachowicz, Jon Jones at heavyweight, Tito Ortiz being elected to city council, Derrick Lewis vs. Anthony Johnson, the first female color commentator, how T.J. Dillashaw looks versus the rest of the bantamweight division, PED use in MMA and much more. --------------------------------- 'Morning...

On Episode 78 of Morning Kombat, Luke returns from his one show absence and shares his reaction to the major combat sports events from this past weekend (4:00). The guys discuss who they think should be the coaches of The Ultimate fighter (35:55). The boys also preview Bellator 251 (26:40) and discuss social justice Wednesday topics (44:30). They close out the show with a deep dive on Champ-Champ...

Episode 77 of MK is here and Brian is joined by Rashad Evans and Rafe Bartholomew to recap all of the action from this past weekend. First they discuss Gervonta Davis' vicious KO win over Leo Santa Cruz. What's next for Davis and where does he rank in p4p rankings (7:00)? Plus recaps of Usyk (22:28) and Inoue's wins (28:34).Also, the guys recap Uriah Hall's win over Anderson Silva on the UFC Fight...

Brian Campbell is back to give his instant reaction to Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz. How big was Gervonta's win? What is next for him? 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 coverage subscribe here:...

Luke and Brian are back with Room Service Diaries which details their night in Jersey City together ahead of the Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz Showtime PPV this weekend. They talk boxing, MMA and answer the questions you submitted in the apple reviews. --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wh...

Morning Kombat is back as Luke and Brian preview the biggest combat sports events of the weekend, including the massive boxing match between Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz & the UFC match between Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva. The boys also recap Bellator 250. --------------------------------- 'Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bull...