Whittaker vs. Gastelum | Paul vs. Askren | Bellator 257 | Showtime Boxing | Ep 144

On MK episode 72, Luke and Brian dive into an early look at this weekend's UFC 254 event between Khabib and Justin Gaethje. The boys discuss what will happen if Khabib Nurmagomedov wins and what happens if Justin Gaethje wins. They examine where new lightweight Michael Chandler fits in all of this. Luke and Brian break down the co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier. The boys close the show by going through the latest social media beefs and showing off all the fanart you submitted.---------------------------------'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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Loka 20201h 33min

Brian Campbell sits down with UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans to get his expert picks for UFC 254. Brian and Rashad runs through the entire main to get Rashad's best bets for UFC 254: Khabib-Gaethje.---------------------------------'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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Loka 202036min

On MK episode 71, Brian and Luke recap the weekend in combat sports. First up is Brian Ortega's dominant victory over Chan Sung Jung (4:30)). Following Ortega's victory Alexander Volkanovski tweeted that finally there is some clarity in the featherweight division. Is Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega the fight to make (15:00)? Teofimo Lopez Shocked the world by defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko to become the youngest unified lightweight champion (25:05). Did Vasiliy Lomachenko do enough to earn an immediate rematch (39:02)? There were tons of great fights this weekend and we got you covered here (47:27). The boys answer your DMs (54:22). Have You Seen This Shit (1:03:24)? The guys close out the show with their Odds and Ends (1:22:00).---------------------------------'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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Loka 20201h 35min

On MK episode 70, Brian and Luke run through the biggest news in the combat sports world. Conor McGregor verbally accepted a matchup with Dustin Poirier for January 23rd (7:10). The guys preview UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Korean Zombie (16:35) and Recap Bellator 249 (25:05). The guys cross over to boxing to preview the big fight between Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez Jr (35:35). You guys call them out and we acknowledge when the guys are 'DEAD WRONG' (51:01)! The boys close out the show with Their tips for the weekend and a review of the movie Warrior. Don't forget to check out the interview they did with Justin Gaethje ahead of his UFC 254 title shot.---------------------------------'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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Loka 20201h 30min

On episode 69 of MK, the boys break down the latest news surrounding Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, is it time to give up on this rematch (5:00)? Bellator 249 is this Thursday and the guys have you covered with an in-depth preview (19:58). They also discuss the rumors that Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury III won't be happening in 2020 and Tyson Fury potentially is looking for a new opponent (37:15). There was a ton of beef on social media this past week to break down. Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones' twitter war continues (51:00). Aljamain Sterling went after Petr Yan (59:23). Plus Nate Diaz joined the party firing at Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier (1:04:08). The Guys close out the show with a deep dive on why MMA and Boxing refuse to cross over for and watch the other sport (1:09:42). PLUS we are going through the show art that you have been sending in (1:28:45).---------------------------------'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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Loka 20201h 37min

Brian Campbell give you 5 reasons to LOVE Vasiliy Lomachenko's title unification bout vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr. this saturday. PLUS BC sat down with Teofimo Lopez Jr. to preview his Lightweight title unification bout vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko. Is it true that Lomachenko took a pay cut so Lopez could get the right amount of money? What really happened when his dad confronted Vasiliy Lomachenko? What does he have to say to the people who are saying Lomachenko is to much for him?---------------------------------'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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Loka 202041min

Episode 68 of MK is here as Luke and Brian recap the events from this past weekend, including an eventful UFC Fight Night that saw Cory Sandhagen score an impressive stoppage of Marlon Moraes (7:20). Edson Barboza bounced back Saturday night can he really be a contender at featherweight (20:38)? UFC Fight Night also brought us one of the craziest knockouts you will ever see (27:50). The guys also break down Bellator 248 and debate if MVP should get a rematch vs. Douglas Lima after a win over Ross Houston (44:50). Next up is a quick look ahead to this weekend's big fights. What should you be paying attention to (52:50)? The guys answer your DMs (1:05:45). Have you seen this shit (1:18:05)? Plus the guys close it out with their Odds and Ends (1:32:12). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Loka 20201h 41min

Episode 67 of Morning Kombat is here as Luke and Brian begin the show by breaking down what Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 could look like (4:35). Next up the guys preview this weekend's combat sports events, including UFC Fight Night: Marlon Moraes vs. Cory Sandhagen (18:09) and MVP vs. Ross Houston at Bellator 248 (27:43). There were some big fight announcements... Errol Spence vs. Danny Garcia and Ryan Garcia vs. Luke Campbell were both announce on separate cards for December 5th (37:45). Luke and Brian close out the show by making a few revisions from things they said earlier in the week (45:24) and Rating Naseem Hamed vs. Kevin Kelly (1:05:21).---------------------------------'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 megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Loka 20201h 20min