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

5 Maalis 20211h 10min

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

5 Maalis 20211h 13min

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

3 Maalis 20211h 52min

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

2 Maalis 20211h 8min

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

2 Maalis 20211h 43min

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

28 Helmi 202111min

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

26 Helmi 20211h 19min

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

25 Helmi 20211h 19min