MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL (CBS Sports, Showtime, Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell, UFC, MMA, Boxing, UFC 296, Leon Edwards, Colby Covington, Brandon Royval, Alexandre pantoja)

Luke is joined by the man in the hat, Chuck Mindenhall and Bantamweight stud Aljamain "Funk Master" Sterling to preview and break down UFC 244, highlighted by Masvidal vs Diaz for the BMF Title! Our trio of legends get into what they expect from the main event as well as looking forward specifically to Johnny Walker vs Corey Anderson at Light Heavyweight and the undefeated Gregor "The Gift" Gillespie facing his biggest challenge at Lightweight vs Kevin Lee. Don't forget, to get 20% off of your Roots of Fight order, go to their website and use the promo code: MORNING20. Offer is good through November 15th 2019.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT A WEEKEND! The boys are back, live, to recap everything that happened during a historic UFC 300 event. Max Holloway's incredible, career defining moment. Pereira's quick knockout win over Hill. Zhang's simple victory. Sterling's debut W at 145. Bo Nickel stumbles but continus his undefeated start. Arman Tsarukyan showed real discipline in a closely-contested bout against Charles Oliveira. Plus, an interview with Jorge Masvidal and a preview of this weekends Haney vs. Garcia mega-boxing fight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most shocking boxing results in a LONG time happened this weekend and the boys are back break it down. Ryan Garcia stunned Devin Haney via majority decision. How did Garcia do it and why didn't any of us see this coming? Was this the greatest troll job since Ali-Liston I, thus necessitating a full apology from the media for its aggressive concern of Garcia's mental well-being? How bad of a loss was this to Devin Haney's P4P reputation and where do both boxers go from here? Plus, Dana White's UFC 300 victory lap, PBC announced a Gervonta Davis/David Benavidez doubleheader PPV and Mike Perry joins the show LIVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New era of MK continues on as Luke and BC are back in studio to discuss the biggest news in the combat sports world. First, Conor McGergor became part owner of BKFC. What would he get out of an arrangement like that? Terence Crawford has his next fight against Israil Madrimov, but it's the bigger fight card that's turning heads. How deep is this card all-time and is it safe to say the Saudi sportswashing effort is working? Plus, they preview Canelo vs. Mungia and recap an underwhelming UFC Fight Night Card.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke and Brian are back in studio to react to a huge weekend in boxing and MMA. First, Gervonta Davis shakes off his layoff to knockout Frank Martin in PBC on Prime PPV. What type of statement did "Tank" make about the hierarchy of the "5 Princes" following one-sided win? Also, David Benavidez routs former champ Oleksandr Gvodzyk in successful 175-pound debut. Do you believe this performance might make Canelo more interested in undisputed clash? Also, Conor McGregor makes first public statement after UFC 303 withdrawal. From the little Conor/UFC has shared, and the swirl of rumors: What's your best take on what REALLY happened to McGregor and UFC 303? If you're Michael Chandler, what the hell do you do now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MK is back for your Monday dose of combat sports talk. Luke and BC are live with a full recap of Oleksander Usyk's massive win over Tyson Fury in a historic heavyweight fight .How shocking was it to see Usyk, the smaller man, repeatedly walk down Fury? The guys shares how they scored it. Should Usyk have a rightful claim above Inoue/Crawford/Canelo in P4P top 10 given he overcame 40 pounds to defeat Fury? What to expect in the rematch. Plus, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson media tour rolled on. What did two-city press tour and announcement of loaded main card (Taylor-Serrano II, Till-Chavez, Sylve-Schofield) teach us about how big this fight truly is? Also, a recap of all MMA action from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Thomas sits down with Francis Ngannou's striking Coach Dewey Cooper. Dewey breaks down Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou, discusses all the doubt leading up to this fight, Who hits harder Wilder or Ngannou and much more. (00:01:30) - People Doubting Francis (00:04:00) - Game planning for Tyson Fury (00:07:40) - MMA Clinching in Boxing (00:11:00) - Francis Weight for the fight (00:12:40) - Bringing MMA into Boxing (00:15:00) - Who hits harder Deontay Wilder or Francis? (00:18:00) - Francis' Fight IQ (00:20:00) - Can more MMA Fighters convert to boxing? (00:22:55) - Francis' Mindset ahead of the fight (00:25:00) - Francis' Knee (00:26:00) - Illegal Elbow (00:27:00) - Francis' Boxing Future (00:28:15) - Meeting Francis Ngannou (00:31:20) - Francis' Team Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts 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    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another MK Monday is here for all you loyal donks out there. This week Luke and Brian react to Jake Paul's dominating win over Mike Perry, Conor McGregor instantly dropping Perry from BKFC after his perfomrance and prospect Ashton Sylve's devasting KO loss. Hust how sick are you of having to watch MMA fighters box for a big pay day Plus, they recap all the action from UFC Vegas 94. Is Virna Jandiroba the next contender to face Zhang Weili? Vasiliy Lomachenko decided to pass on a fight with Tank Davis. Given that choice, where does Tank go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big weekend of combat sports means a big week of MK. Luke and Brian break it down starting with Canelo's decision win over Munguia. At 33, is Canelo still operating at his P4P peak? How much did Munguia's stock rise in defeat? Will Canelo face David Benavidez next? Plus, at UFC 301 Alexandre Pantoja defended his flyweight title for second time with UD5 Steve Erceg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Campbell has you covered with an instant reaction to Gervonta 'Tank' Davis vs. 'King' Ryan Garcia. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke and Brian are back with a special Morning Kombat Extra to break down Showtime's recently announced return to boxing schedule that spans the rest of the year. The boys also preview Bellator's return to the MMA world this weekend.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another MK Monday is coming in hot as Luke and Brian breakdown a big weekend of boxing. In the squared circle, MMA stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal battled once again with Nate Diaz squeezing out a decision victory. Are fans right that Masvidal's activity and power should've yielded him the nod? The boys rank the top 5 possible boxing crossover matchups. Also, Shakur Stevenson made Artem Harutunyan look like a sparring partner, but fans walked out before the bout was even over. Now that Shakur is a free agent, where is his stock in the sport? Also, in MMA, what’s the most underappreciated storyline heading into UFC Denver? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is the start of a HUGE week of MORNING KOMBAT as the guys kick it off with the first of 3 shows! On today's episode, Luke and Brian start by discussing the latest with McGregor vs. Chandler. A week ago today, the UFC 303 presser in Dublin was cancelled. The fight is still being promoted as on, but there has been no official word from either fighter or fans about what happened and why. What does the UFC or the fighters themselves owe the public? Plus, Gervonta Davis returns this weekend. What's realistically on the line between he and Frank Martin on Saturday's PBC PPV? Plus, the UFC show debuted. In one part of the show, UFC execs pressure Aljamain Sterling to take the fight before he was ready against Sean O'Malley. Why on earth would UFC release this footage thinking it makes them look good? The guys also recap UFC Louisville. Was the stoppage in the Nassourdine Imavov fight premature? Does Imavov have any kind of mandate from this win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MK is back for your Monday dose of combat sports talk. Luke and BC recap a fun UFC St. Louis event. Derrick Lewis scored a third round stoppage over Rodrigo Nascimento in Saturday's main event. Lewis didn't show anything new, but he did show us something? Joaquin Buckley looked incredible against the backdrop of performing in his own hometown against Nursulton Ruziboev. Did he become a genuine contender after Saturday? Plus, in boxing, Vasiliy Lomachenko stoped George Kambosos in the 11th round to win the IBF lightweight title. Just how meaningful is this victory for Loma and what does it set up next? Also, Set the context for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury. Just how big is this fight and what makes it so meaningful? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A big weekend of combat sports is coming up and there is no better way to get prepared then a new episode of MORNING KOMBAT. Live from the Sirius XM Studios in Las Vegas, Luke and Brian do a final preview of this weekend's huge PBC PPV card which features Tank Davis and David Benavidez. Also, they break down this weekend's UFC Fight Night event from the APEX and the latest on UFC 303. Plus, they are joined by NBA Champion, Stephen Jackson, to discuss the launch of ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT and the new episode of FIGHT TOWNS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another MK Monday is coming in hot as Luke and Brian breakdown a light weekend of combat sports and preview what's ahead. At UFC Denver, Rose Namajunas got a huge win over Tracy Cortez. How much did Namajunas' victory do to establish herself as a legitimate threat to the 125-pound title and two-division champ status? In boxing, Jaron "Boots" Ennis shines in Philly homecoming, calls for Bud Crawford showdown. Given the size of the crowd and the fanfare surrounding the event, how important was Ennis' move to Matchroom Sport in terms of taking him to the next level of promotional exposure? Also, U.S. district judge rebukes UFC in antitrust class certification, denies approval for settlement. How much should UFC brass be concerned about the potential fallout? UFC French Canadian broadcast appeared to spoil UFC Noche headliners during Denver card. The guys rate the UFC Sphere card on a 1-10 scale if it turns out to be Ilia Topuria-Max Holloway and Sean O'Malley-Merab Dvalishvili atop the marquee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MORNING KOMBAT is LIVE from #canelomungia for a final preview of the big-time boxing event! Plus, a full break down of what you can expect at UFC 301! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big weekend of combat sports and MORNING KOMBAT is here to break it ALL down. First, Luke and BC break down Islam Makhachev win Poirier in surprise thriller.Why was fight closer than expected? Should this be the end for Dustin Poirier? Put to words his legacy, Also, Sean Strickland beat Costa. Was he impressive or underwhelming in completely disarming the Brazilian? Plus, in boxing, Zhang finished Wilder with brutal KO. Is there any reason for Deontay Wilder to continue after hapless KO loss? Also, the McGregor vs. Chandler presser has been cancelled. What's going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke and Brian are back in studio to react to a huge weekend in MMA. First, the guys recap to UFC 303 which ended with Alex Pereira completing the short turnaround with a brutal KO of Jiri Prochazka. Poatan's legacy through 9 UFC fights is unique and largely unmatched. If it's not black magic, what is it that makes him so special compared to his contemporaries? Dan Ige literally goes from couch to Octagon in 4 hours to save UFC 303 co-main event. Let's try and put this into words: How insane is what Ige just did? Also the guys recap the weekend in boxing as Teofimo Lopez wins and 'Bam' Rodriguez plows JFE. Luke and Brian are also joined live by UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MK is back for a special Friday episode of your favorite combat sports show. Luke and BC are live the day before UFC 302 for a FULL preview of Saturday's big card, as Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev get ready to go to war. Plus, a preview of Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa and Kevin Holland vs. Michel Oleksiejczuk. Also, BJJ star Craig Jones joins the show to talk UFC, dropping a million dollars cash on Dana's desk, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke and Brian are back in studio to react to a huge weekend in MMA. First, Conor McGregor has finally revealed the injiry that kept him out of UFC 303, a broken toe. The guys react to this news! Plus, a full recap of UFC Saudi Arabia as Robert Whittaker demolished Ikram Aliskerov in the middleweight. Aliskerov took the bout on short notice and was unranked, so what really did Whittaker prove with this win? Alexander Volkov outclassed Sergei Pavlovich in the co-main event of the UFC's first event in Saudi Arabia. Did he show you he can win a UFC title? Also, Mike Perry joins the show LIVE to discuss his fight vs. Jake Paul and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke and Brian are back for a special Morning Kombat Extra edition to preview the massive weekend ahead in combat sports. The guys break down Showtime's Charlo Brother doubleheader PPV event and. discuss the ramifications of the fights for both Jermall and Jermell. They also take a deep dive into UFC 253 and examine Israel Adesanya defending his Middleweight title vs. Paulo Costa.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Thomas is here with an instant reaction to the news that Tyson Fury will face Francis Ngannou in a boxing match in October. What are Luke's thoughts on this matchup? Is this the best possible outcome for Francis? Tune in to find out. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Episode 463 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian break down Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou. What are the guys thoughts on this fight? The guys also preview UFC Vegas 77 before breaking down some recent fight announcements. As always we close out Wednesday with fan submissions. (00:10:30) - Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou (00:52:00) - UFC Vegas 77 Preview (01:11:00) - Fight Announcements (01:15:40) - Kevin Lee Retires (01:27:00) - PFL Hires USADA (01:32:30) - Fan Submissions Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Campbell has you covered with and instant reaction to UFC 286. BC breaks down Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3, Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev and much more! Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is finally here. Morning Kombat live shows are BACK, bigger and better than ever. On this week's episode, Luke is joined by Chuck Mindenhall in studio and BC remotely, to recap this past weekend's UFC Fight night event, preview a stacked UFC 300 card, and discuss the latest Jon Jones trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paulie Malignaggi, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are recorded live from the Danny Garcia - Ivan Redkach weigh in. This post-weigh in analysis gets you ready for all of the action taking place Saturday night, January 25th live from The Barclays Center in Brooklyn. You can watch it at 9pm eastern, only on Showtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, 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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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). --------------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke and Brian first address the mess that was UFC Fight Night 159 Mexico City. They loved the setting and promotion for UFC 244 Masvidal vs Diaz but there was something missing. But before 244, there's 243 with what Luke calls the matchup of the year featuring the Middleweight Champ, Robert Whittaker taking on the undefeated "Stylebender" Israel Adesanya. MK also previews this Saturday's PPV Welterweight unification between Errol Spence and Shawn porter and how boxing prospect Ryan Garcia was able to procure a big contract from Golden Boy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khabib dominates…should he be pound4pound? Who’s next? Ferguson? Conor? GSP? Diaz vs Masvidal November 2nd in MSG for the BMF Title! Should we care about Fury vs Wallin? Ruiz vs Joshua II kicks off promotion ahead of their December 7th date in Saudi Arabia. Bellator 226 was a mess but their Featherweight tournament is legit! KSI vs Logan Paul II…is this boxing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) - Israel's Fighting Style (20:00) - Mental Health Work (22:20) - Alex Pereira's Trash Talk (26:35) - Alex Pereira's Gas Tank  (30:15) - Middleweight Division Catching up? (31:50) - Injuries  (33:40) - Who is Izzy Fighting for?  (35:50) - Rest of Middleweight Division (39:15) - MMA Community (42:50) - Izzy's Youtube Channel  (44:30) - MMA Media 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    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friday is here. So is MK. The boys preview Bellator 255, headlined by the semi-finals of it's Featherweight Grand Prix with 2-division champ Patrício 'Pitbull' Freire taking on Emmanuel Sanchez. Luke and Brian breakdown Bellator's opening event on SHOWTIME. Plus, Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor feuded on twitter debating who the real king of MMA is. Who is it. Also, Jon Jones continues his battle with the UFC, live tweeting a phone call he had with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke and Brian recap all the action from Bellator 255. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get your week started with some Morning Kombat. Luke and Brian talk McGregor vs. Poirier 3 as a deal gets closer and closer to being finalized. Plus, they recap this weekends Bellator 255 event and look ahead to a Pitbull vs. AJ McKee in the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix Final. Also, Brian Ortega and Alexander Volkanovski were named as the coaches for next years season of The Ultimate Fighter. Is that the right decision? ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MK all day. Every day. Luke and Brian discuss the latest with the Jon Jones-Francis Ngannou negotiations. Plus, they breakdown the latest fight announcements and talk about this weekends Bellator 256 storylines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we'll preview two big mixed martial arts (MMA) events this weekend (Bellator 256 on Friday, UFC on ABC 2 this Saturday) while reviewing last night's losses for Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez at ONE on TNT 1. We'll also talk Pantera albums, Thor's deadlift record, Dagestani fighters, Conor McGregor's remaining championship ambitions and 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.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell have you covered with an instant reaction to UFC 296. The boys break down Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval 2, Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson and much more. Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts 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    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and Chuck Mindenhall are back with a pregame preview for UFC 285. The guys break down Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso and much more! (5:20) - Jon Jones' Return  (31:00) - Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane (39:20) - Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso (50:20) - Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Geoff Neal (56:10) - Mateusz Gamrot vs. Jalin Turner  (60:05) - Bo Nickal vs. Jamie Pickett (65:44) - UFC 285 Extras  Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with Michael "Venom" Page ahead of his fight with Goiti Yamauchi. The guys discuss MVP's BKFC fight with Mike Perry, What his future goals in fighting are and much more! You won't want to miss this interview.  (1:00) - London (3:50) - Taking a BKFC Fight (5:15) - Mike Perry  (9:55) - Changing Between MMA & Boxing  (13:00) - Celebrity/Youtube Boxing Phenomenon  (17:10) - Fighter Pay  (22:20) - Mental Toughness  (28:00) - Finding His Style  (30:50) - Favorite Knockout (32:20) - Cyborg Knockout (35:30) - David Rickels Fight (37:20) - Favorite Bellator Win (41:50) - Logan Storley Fight  (46:30) - Goiti Yamauchi Fight (50:00) - Amosov vs. Storley 2  (51:00) - Futuring Goals in Combat Sports (00:54:00) - Never Fighting in the UFC  (55:20) - Family/Heritage   (64:50) - Favorite Martial Arts Movie  (68:20) - MVP's Fight Style Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke and Brian are back in the studio to put a bow on 2019 and start their New Year's Celebration early with some delicious beer! Our Morning Kombat hosts take us through their top stories of 2019, drink some beer and review last Saturday's Showtime Championship Boxing card highlighted by Gervonta Tank Davis and an excellent fight between Jean Pascal and Badou Jack.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. --------------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast, we'll preview UFC on ABC 1: Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar and the rest of the relevant fight card. We'll talk about UFC welterweight Colby Covington's next move in the wake of Donald Trump's electoral defeat and MAGA blowback plus the lives of Strongman competitors like Thor Bjornsson and Brian Shaw, the renewed examination of CTE in combat sports, Diego Sanchez's last fight, Conor McGregor's recent statements on a variety of topics 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.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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). We debut a new segment forcing Luke to answer some of BC's questions (57:43). Finally we close out the show with Fan Submissions (1:12:00).  ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At UFC on ABC 1, featherweights Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar fought in the main event on Fight Island while welterweights Carlos Condit and Matt Brown took care of business in the co-main event. Who won? What did we learn? Luke Thomas gives us his instant reaction to the first UFC event of 2021. ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back for another episode of Room Service Diaries. Back at the bomb shelter to cover UFC 257 and Showtime Boxing the guys go tip-to-tip answering all your questions submitted through Apple Reviews. ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke and Brian are back with a massive episode of MK as they break down Max Holloway's masterful win over Calvin Kattar. Is it the best performance in UFC history (07:50)? Should Herb Dean or Calvin Kattar's corner stopped the fight (26:52)? Carlos Condit gets the win over Matt Brown. What does Condit have left in the tank (43:24)? Plus, how stupid was Dana White's Khabib announcement and what should we make of it (48:45). Also, the boys give an early preview of UFC 260 which will feature Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou and Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega (1:00:12). ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Different time, no Luke, same MK. Brian is joined by Rashad Evans as they react to the UFC fight island event that was headlined by Michael Chiesa taking on Neil Magny (4:30). Plus, they give their expert picks for this weekend's massive UFC 257 event with Conor McGregor taking on Dustin Poirier (42:20). ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a wild weekend of combat sports and MK is back to cover it all. The boys recap a crazy UFC 257 event that saw Dustin Poirier knockout Conor McGregor in round 2. What's next for both fighters (6:25)? Plus, former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler impressed in his debut against Dan Hooker and Marina Rodriguez, Joanne Calderwood & Makhmud Muradov all picked up wins (46:00). Also, Manny Pacquiao is in talks to fight...Ryan Garcia??!?! What do we make of it (57:50). ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At UFC 257, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor faced off with former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier in the pay-per-view main event on Fight Island. Elsewhere on the card, former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler made his UFC debut against Dan Hooker. Amanda Ribas faced off against Marina Rodriguez, Jessica Eye and Joanne Calderwood locked horns and Andrew Sanchez fought Makhmud Muradov. On the preliminary fight card, Julianna Peña fought Sara McMann, Arman Tsarukyan faced Matt Frevola, Brad Tavares squared off against Antonio Carlos Junior 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.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest MK, Luke and Brian discuss Conor McGregor's future and debate whether he can make the necessary changes to compete at the highest level (07:48). Plus, they breakdown some newly announced Middleweight matchups, with Darren Till facing Marvin Vettori on April 10th and Robert Whittaker taking on Paulo Costa on April 17th (27:45). Also, Jake Paul is fighting Ben Askren (37:42), BJ Penn got arrested (47:47), and Joe Joyce will fight Oleksandr Usyk (55:10), which could mean good things for a potential Fury vs. Joshua fight. ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Final MK before a loaded weekend of combat sports. Luke and Brian give their final predictions for the card, discuss some last minute matchup changes, and react to the weigh-in (07:00). Plus, they discuss Canelo signing a 2-fight deal with Matchroom and what we can expect (25:30). The guys also react to Demetrious Johnson & Eddie Alvarez being announced on the April 7th One card on TNT (31:55). Finally they discuss Dana White's Message to streamers (36:20) and preview Angelo Leo vs. Stephen Fulton Jr. on Showtime (39:40). ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MK is back. The boys preview this weekend's UFC on ABC card headlined by Max Holloway taking on Calvin Kattar (6:21). Plus, they talk about Conor McGregor's interview with Maclife (30:18) and discuss UFC's new stance on weed (55:48). Also, Cody Garbrandt wants to fight Jose Aldo. Is it a good matchup (1:08:47)? We close out the show with Dead Wrong (1:15:20) and Tip2Tip (1:22:50). ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Showtime in February. What's left of the once-promising talent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast, we'll go over all of the lingering issues from Conor McGregor's return against Dustin Poirier at UFC 257, the benefits of lifting weights and reading books, whether McGregor's success is due to having a size advantage, the prevalence of steroids in sports, whether UFC will make McGregor vs. Poirier III or something else next, Jon Jones at heavyweight, Yoel Romero suing a supplement company, Frank Mir's submission of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington 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.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we'll preview the UFC's card this weekend headlined by a bout between Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov, review the lessons Israel Adesanya's and Max Holloway's striking teaches us, what to make of Conor McGregor's reaction on Instagram to his UFC 257 loss to Dustin Poirier, preview the UFC 258 welterweight title clash between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns plus 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.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MK is back to preview a big weekend as UFC 258 has arrived. Luke and Brian break down the card and tell you everything you need to know about the main event between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns (6:00). Plus, Nate Diaz wants to fight Dustin Poirier. Is that a good fight to make or should Nate take a fight against Leon Edwards (30:00)? Also, the boys had an interview this week with Bellator champ, Patricio Pitbull. They dive into it (42:15). ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast, we'll discuss the prevalence of debates happening inside mixed martial arts (MMA) and the UFC about who is the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in weight classes and why it's happening so much right now with Kamaru Usman and Georges St-Pierre. We'll also talk about the future is for welterweights Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal, Michael Chandler maybe fighting Dustin Poirier, Israel Adesanya leaving middleweight, how Canelo would perform against Floyd Mayweather if today's version fought him 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.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 112 of MK, the boys talk about all the latest combat sports news. Luke and Brian discuss Jake Paul training with Jorge Masvidal ahead of his Ben Askren fight (6:50), Mario Yamasaki planning return to MMA (16:35), and Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax (51:40). Plus, Tito Ortiz could be removed as Huntington Beach City Council Mayor Pro Tem (16:35). ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 115 of MK is here as the boys dive into a loaded UFC fight night event. Luke and Brian preview the entire card, including big showdowns between Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov & Cory Sandhagen and Frankie Edgar. Plus, Tony Ferguson calls out Nate Diaz. Is that a good fight to make? Also, Conor McGregor gives an assessment of his loss to Dustin Poirier, what should we make of it? ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with Hammer of the Month winnner Erin Blanchfield to break some news about her upcoming fight. BC, Luke and Erin also talk about stopping Molly McCann's hype train, How she got into MMA and what her career aspirations are in MMA. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:30) - New Jersey (00:02:50) - Molly McCann Fight (00:07:30) - Getting into MMA (00:14:30) - High School (00:16:10) - Women’s Wrestling (00:20:30) - Defending New Jersey (00:21:40) - Taila Santos Fight (00:26:00) - MMA Judging (00:27:00) - Championship Aspirations (00:31:00) - Tracy Cortez Loss  (00:32:00) - Valentina Shevchenko  (00:36:00) - Becoming more popular  (00:37:30) - Cross Training (00:39:00) - Training Camps (00:41:00) - Brendan Blanchfield (00:42:00) - Sports Media (00:44:20) - Weight Cuts (00:45:30) - Injuries  (00:46:30) - Getting Old (00:47:20) - Getting into broadcasting (00:48:30) - Favorite Fighters (00:49:50) - MMA Superlatives (00:52:00) - USADA (00:53:00) - UFC  (00:54:00) - Fighting at MSG (00:54:50) - Walkout Music (00:55:40) - Cold Blooded (00:57:00) - Hammer of the Month  Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All of your UFC 258 results, analysis and more on this post-fight show. On the main card, Kamaru Usman defended his strap via third-round KO. In the co-main event, Alexa Grasso was able to take two rounds against Maycee Barber. Elsewhere on the fight card, Kelvin Gastelum outclassed Ian Heinisch, Ricky Simon outpointed Brian Kelleher and Julian Marquez scored a late submission win over Maki Pitolo. ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the final MK of the week, Luke and Brian preview the weekend in combat sports, including Adrien Broner's return to the ring vs. Jovanie Santiago on SHOWTIME. Plus, they breakdown the UFC fight night card and the big heavyweight main event between Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis. Also, Kamaru Usman said if Israel Adesanya vacates the 185-lb belt, he would move up to the division. Would that be a good thing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MK is back and the boys aren breaking down the latest combat sports news and notes, including a report that UFC legend George St-Pierre is preparing to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov in an epic comeback bout (06:30). Plus, they dive into the state of the UFC's lightweight division. Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler was almost booked for UFC 258. Is that the fight to make? And Dustin Porier feels disrespected, is a matchup vs. Nate Diaz next (23:00)? Also, Calvin Kattar's coach discusses the non-stoppage vs. Max Holloway (43:00) and PFL unveils their 2021 roster (51:50). ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back with another episode of Room Service Diaries. Luke shares his story about how he almost missed Bellator's big announcement. Brian shares his favorite conspiracy theory with us. The guys discuss the Bellator announcement and finish off the show with some regional food talk. ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morning Kombat is back to discuss the future of Jon Jones in the UFC after his interesting tweet. Plus, Canelo Alvarez says he wants to fight 4 times this year and for 6 to 7 more years total. Is that realistic? Also, in boxing news, Teofimo Lopez Jr. says if Top Rank can't meet his terms he is ready to move on. Where could he go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MK is back for episode 122. Luke and Brian react to Khabib Nurmagomedov saying he will stay retired forever and that he doesn't believe fighters can have their second prime. Is this saga finally over? PLus, Anthony Pettis vs. Clay Collard set for PFL and TJ Dillashaw wants UFC bantamweight title fight next. Should he get it? Also, Holly Holm vs. Juliana Pena has been booked for May 8th. ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MK recaps all the combat sports action from this past weekend. Luke and Brian break down Derrick Lewis' knockout win over Curtis Blaydes. Is it time to re-evaluate Lewis as a heavyweight contender? Who else impressed on the UFC card? Plus, in boxing, Adrien Broner picked up a UD win in his return for an over 2-year layoff. What do we make of his win? Also, Oscar Valdez upset Miguel Berchelt in dominating fashion, ending with a vicious KO. Is this a career-transforming win for Valdez? ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morning Kombat recaps all the action from UFC 258. Kamaru Usman impressed with a third-round KO of Gilbert Burns. Is he on his way to becoming the best welterweight ever? In the co-main event, Maycee Barber fell short to Alexa Grasso. Is it time for Barber to re-think her goals. Plus, Kelvin Gastelum outclassed Ian Heinisch. Did this prove he is still a real contender at 185? ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week of MK gets started with episode 113 as the boys start to preview this weekend's upcoming MMA events, including a UFC fight night event with some great matchups. Luke and Brian look at the heavyweight matchup between Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov (6:15) & the co-main between Cory Sandhagen and Frankie Edgar in the bantamweight division (19:58). Plus, Caleb Plant thoroughly dominated Caleb Truax in a supper middleweight bout. What did we learn from the fight (32:08). Also, former UFC standout Paige VanZant makes her debut with bareknuckle boxing on Friday. What are our expectations for her (44:16)? ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MK is back to recap a big weekend of combat sports. Luke and Brian breakdown all the action from this weekend's UFC fight night event. Alexander Volkov impresses by stopping Alistair Overeem in round 2. What does this mean for the Heavyweight division (4:50) & is it time for Overeem to retire (16:00)? Plus, Cory Sandhagen scores a crazy knockout of Frankie Edgar. What's next for the impressive bantamweight (26:35) and what is Edgar's future (37:00). Also, Paige VanZant losses in her bare knuckle debut over the weekend. How damaging was this to her stock (45:27)? ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast, we'll preview UFC 259 and it's three title fights between Israel Adesanya and Jan Blachowicz, Amanda Nunes and Megan Anderson plus Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling. We'll also talk about who is the greatest of all time (GOAT) in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), what would've happened if Khabib Nurmagomedov fought Max Holloway, this weekend's UFC card headlined by Cyril Gane and Jairzinho Rozenstruik plus so 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.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are here to do a deep dive on Israel Adesanya's resume ahead of his UFC 259 fight with Jan Blachowicz. The guys go fight by fight through Adesanya's UFC run and discuss everything leading up to his chance to become champ champ on March 6th. ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC 259 results and spoilers below. At UFC 259, Israel Adesanya faces Jan Blachowicz for the light heavyweight title. In the co-main, women's featherweight champion Amanda Nunes squares off with Megan Anderson. Elsewhere, bantamweight champion Petr Yan defends his strap against Aljamain Sterling. This is Morning Kombat's UFC 259 Post-Fight Show. ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys breakdown the weekend in combat sports as they preview David Benavidez taking on Ronald Ellis on SHOWTIME in the boxing world & Leon Edwards facing off vs. Belal Muhammad in the UFC. Plus, Israel Adesanya's coach hints at a fight with Darren Till next. Is that a good move? Also, Ben Askren faces off with Jake Paul this weekend. What should we expect. --------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast, we'll discuss the rematch between UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261. We'll also talk Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2, the UFC's need of curved mixed martial arts (MMA) gloves, how far Valentina Shevchenko and Amanda Nunes are from their peers, fight companions, how Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury might go, the upcoming Derek Brunson vs. Kevin Holland main event 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.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke and Brian preview the UFC fight night event, featuring a heavyweight showdown between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Ciryl Gane. Plus, Thriller wins the bid to air Teofimo Lopez Jr's next fight. What do we make of this? Also, the guys preview Canelo Alvarez's fight vs. Avni Yildirim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morning Kombat is back in a big way. The boys are LIVE from the bunker to break down all that happened at a crazy UFC 259 event. Jan Blachowicz handed Israel Adesanya his first loss and defended his light heavyweight title. What does this mean for Adesanya's legacy and how impressive is Blachowicz? In the co-main, women's featherweight champion Amanda Nunes dominated Megan Anderson cementing her GOAT status. Plus, bantamweight champion Petyr Yan lost his belt to Aljamain Sterling after a being disqualified in round 4 due to an illegal knee to the face of Sterling. What to make of this crazy ending?  --------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week of MK is here. The boys breakdown the weekend in combat sports as they recap the UFC fight night action and big boxing events. Leon Edwards's return to the octagon ends with no winner and Belal Muhammad suffered a horrific eye poke. What is the UFC supposed to do with this? David Benavidez scores an 11th-round stoppage over Ronald Ellis. How far was Benavidez able to go to reintroduce himself as a top player in this division? Plus, Dan Ige made short work of Gavin Tucker. What can we say about the development of Ige and what should his next move be? --------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are here to breakdown all the latest and biggest MMA news and there this a lot. Khamzat Chimaev says he is retiring due to post COVID-19 health issues, but Dana White doesn't think so. What do we believe? Dustin Poirier says he and Conor both want the trilogy fight and it could come early this summer. Is this the right move? Also, ahead of UFC 259, Israel Adesanya says he is going to go back down to 185 and keep the division moving. Is a Jon Jones fight still in play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friday. MK. Lets go. Dana White finally admits Khabib is 100% retired. What's next? It's looking like Charles Oliveira will be facing Michael Chandler for the vacant lightweight title. but that's not the only fight rumors we are hearing... TJ dillashaw vs. Cory Sandhagen is in the works along with Cody Garbrandt vs. Rob Font. The boys preview this weekend's UFC Fight Night event headlined by Derek Brunson facing off with Kevin Holland. What's at stake? Also, Showtime announced an April fight between young star Jaron 'Boots' Ennis and Sergey Lipinets. How big of a step up is this for Ennis? Plus weekend previews for the boxing events. The guys close out the show with Dead Wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First MK of the week is here and Luke and Brian recap all that happened in combat sports. In the UFC, Ciryl Gane scored a UD win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik, but was it impressive enough? Plus, Canelo Alvarez dominated Avni Yildirim. What's next for him? Also, UFC 259 is coming up, what is the most interesting storyline? ---------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC 259 is here and the boys break down the entire card from top to bottom. Luke and Brian preview all the action, starting with the main event, as Israel Adesanya looks to become a 2-division champ when he faces off with Jan Blachowicz. Plus, the GOAT Amanda Nunes defends her title vs. Megan Anderson and Aljamain Sterling finally gets his chance at the bantamweight title when he takes on champ Petyr Yan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are back to break down the latest news in the combat sports world. Kamaru Usman will be defending his title against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261. That is one of three title fights on that card. The guys discuss the welterweight division and who is potentially up next/how to matchmake the top of the division. Paulo Costa was pulled from his bout with Robert Whittaker on April 17th, but don't worry guys Kelvin Gastelum is stepping up to take Costa's spot. Next up Brian and Luke discuss the idea of Open scoring systems and break down some reports of a potential matchup between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler. The guys close out the show with the Wheel of Death and Fan submissions. --------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On ttoday's podcast, we'll talk about Israel Adesanya's future at middleweight and whether some of the weaknesses shown from the UFC 259 bout with Jan Blachowicz will materialize when he returns to his primary weight class. We'll also talk testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling's campaign to defend himself, dieting, Zhang Weili vs. Rose Namajunas, Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 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.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BC is back with his Mcdonalds wifi for this edition of 'Storytime with Suga'. Brian is joined by UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans to revisit his split decision win over Michael Bisping at UFC 78. Where was Rashad at mentally heading into this fight? What were his thoughts of Michael Bisping heading into the fight? How tired was Rashad in this fight? Rashad shares it all here. Follow along on UFCfightpass.com Michael Bisping vs. Rashad Evans. --------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wednesday means another MK. The boys are back to breakdown the latest in MMA and Boxing news. Luke and Brian breakdown the news that Zhang Weili vs. Rose Namajunas has officially been booked for UFC 261 and talk about the criticism Aljamain Sterling has been facing. Plus, is Juliana Pena next for Amanda Nunes? The guys discuss Dana's comments. --------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Campbell is here solo with an instant reaction to Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim. What were Brian's biggest takeaways? Who's next for Canelo Alvarez? 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: youtube.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 259 and its three title fights between Israel Adesanya and Jan Blachowicz, Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling plus Amanda Nunes and Megan Anderson. We'll also discuss the future of Khamzat Chimaev after a bad bout with COVID, Frank Mir fighting Antonio Tarver in a boxing match, the UFC cutting both Alistair Overeem and Junior dos Santos (JDS), the dispute between Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao plus 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.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke and Brian return to recap all the action from UFC 260. Francis Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic to become the new UFC heavyweight champion. What is the biggest takeaway from the fight and is Jon Jones next for Ngannou? Plus, Tyron Woodley lost his 4th fight in a row. Is it time for him to retire? Also, Sean O'Malley returned from injury and his loss to Chito Vera, with an impressive KO of Thomas Almeida. What kind of statement did he make? --------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boys are back to get you ready for a great weekend of combat sports. Luke and Brian preview up-and-coming boxing star Jaron Ennis' bout vs. Sergey Lipinets and take you to the weigh-in live. Plus, they preview UFC's card which features Marvin Vettori taking on Kevin Holland and break down Bellator 256. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke and Rashad Evans take an early look at the weekend ahead. They preview Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren and examine the biggest storylines of Bellator 257. Plus, in the UFC, Kelvin Gastelum replaced Paulo Costa in the April 17th main event and will face Robert Whittaker. What's the difference between this replacement and Kevin Holland filling in vs. Marvin Vettori? --------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BC is back, as the boys recap a wild week of combat sports. On Thriller, Jake Paul knocked out Ben Askren in round 1. Was the fight fixed? What else is there to say? Plus, Robert Whittaker impressed in a win over Kelvin Gastelum. Is a rematch with Israel Adesanya next? Also, Bellator's Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix continued at Bellator 257 with Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson picking up wins. Who is the biggest threat of the two fighters? --------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00:30) - PRE-UFC RUN (00:11:32) - Tim Means (00:16:45) - Michael Chiesa (00:21:47) - Rustam Khabilov (00:27:22) - Pat Healy (00:30:29) - Daron Cruickshank (00:33:37) - James Krause (00:36:45) - Al Iaquinta (00:43:50) - Cezar Ferreira (00:46:51) - Benson Henderson (00:51:37) - Lorenz Larkin (00:58:12) - Ross Pearson (01:00:55) - Jake Ellenberger (01:02:53) - Donald Cerrone (01:08:33) - Demian Maia (01:16:30) - Stephen Thompson (01:28:11) - Darren Till (01:35:26) - Ben Askren (01:42:00) - Nate Diaz (01:47:49) - Kamaru Usman --------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the blow up between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier over charity donation, Rose Namajunas's comments on communism and Zhang Weili, preview Bellator 257 and their 205 tournament, discuss Jimmy Fick's retirement from the sport at age 30, the reality of Ben Askren's open workout, Jake Paul's future in combat sports, UFC's main event between Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum plus 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.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At UFC on ABC 2, middleweights Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland battled it out while Sodiq Yusuff and Arnold Allen fought it out in the co-main at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. --------------------------- '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    For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.com   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat  To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices