UFC on ESPN 5, Colby Covington, Shevchenko | MORNING KOMBAT | Ep. 5 | BELOW THE BELT

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with UFC Commentator & Analyst Laura Sanko on the Room Service Diaries couch. Laura and the guys talk about what made her want to fight early on, What advice they would give to aspiring Commentators/Analysts and how she got her job at the UFC. Laura also breaks down how she thinks Jon Jones will do at heavyweight, How long Islam Makhachev will be champion and what her DMs are looking like these days.(2:30) - UFC 281 Fight Week (3:20) - UFC Reporter & Analyst Job(10:10) - Dana White Contenter Series (14:00) - Passion for Combat Sports(15:45) - Deciding to Compete in MMA (20:30) - MMA Community Pushback (28:30) - Advice for Aspiring Broadcasters/Reporters (33:00) - First Real Job in MMA(35:50) - Professional MMA Fight (38:15) - Laura's DM's (40:00) - Fighting Career (41:40) - Goals in Combat Sports(54:30) - Kathy Long (57:00) - Growing up in the 90s (59:15) - Jon Jones (64:00) - Islam Makhachev(66:30) - Adesanya vs. Pereira (68:30) - Bantamweight Title Picture (70:15) - Middleweight Title Picture(71:30) - Dana White's Power Slap League (73:00) - Kayla Harrison  (74:00) - Close 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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Marras 20221h 19min

On Episode 374 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian are joined by Aaron Bronsteter to recap a wild UFC 281 event. Alex Pereira stunned Israel Adesanya in round 5 with a TKO win after being down big on the cards. What can be said about Adesanya’s run as middleweight champion? Zhang Weili submitted Carla Esparza in round 2 to become the strawweight champion yet again. Is she destined to hold the belt for a long time? Dustin Poirier submitted Michael Chandler in the third. What did he prove with this win? Plus, Frankie Edgar's career came to an end.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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Marras 20222h 1min

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell have you covered with an instant reaction to UFC 281. The guys break down Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang, Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler 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:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Marras 202252min

On Episode 373 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by reacting to the UFC 281 weigh ins, Then the guys give their picks for UFC 281. They also discuss Cain Velasquez being granted bail in his attempted murder case. Aljamain Sterling says he's interested in coaching The Ultimate Fighter opposite Sean O'Malley. The guys close out the show with DM's from Donks and Dead Wrong.(15:00) - UFC 281 Weigh in Reaction(20:30) - UFC 281 Picks(79:00) - Cain Velasquez Granted Bail(83:10) - Aljo vs, O'malley on TUF?(86:20) - Deiveson Figueiredo Moving Up(87:00) - Justin Gaethje UFC 274 Injury(89:00) - DM's from DonksMorning 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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Marras 20221h 54min

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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Marras 20221h 17min

On Episode 372 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap preview UFC 281. The boys break down Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang, Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler and much more. Brian goes through his favorite MMA Moments to happen at MSG and we close out wednesday's show with 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:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Marras 20222h 1min

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 MediaMorning 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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Marras 202247min

On Episode 371 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos. What was the biggest takeaway from Lemos' win? Neal Magny defeated Daniel Rodriguez, What does this loss say about Rodriguez? Plus much more on the UFC card. The guys also discuss Dmitry Bivol's win over Gilberto Ramirez and David Morrell Jr.'s win. They close out the show with HYSTS.(12:20) - Amanda Lemos(29:20) - Neil Magny(47:20) - Minner Injury & Betting Line(59:30) - Bivol vs. Ramirez(76:00) - Morrell vs. YerbossynulyMorning 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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Marras 20221h 57min