Phil Daru: From Broward to the Big Time and Back | Morning Kombat Room Service Diaries

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down and answer fan submitted questions for this bonus mailbag episode.Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat 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.

25 Marras 20221h 32min

On Episode 378 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian start the show by breaking down the Jon Jones news. Will we really see Jon back in March of 2023? Next up the boys preview PFL's 2022 World Championships. What should we be looking for on this card? Arnold Allen called for a Max Holloway fight, does this fight make sense? The close out the show with a weekend boxing preview and fan submissions.(8:00) - Jon Jones Update(34:00) - PFL World Championship(62:30) - Fight Announcements(88:05) - Arnold Allen calls out Max Holloway(98:00) - Weekend Boxing PreviewMorning 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.

23 Marras 20222h 3min

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with Anthony Smith on the Room Service Diaries Couch. Anthony discusses becoming a UFC Analyst, getting cut from the UFC, The Jon Jones fight and he squashes his beef with BC. You won't want to miss this Room Service Diaries(1:10) - Anthony Smith & BC Beef(2:40) - UFC Commentary Work(6:45) - Never Giving Up(10:20) - Getting Cut from the UFC(11:00) - Turning the Corner in MMA(14:30) - Bad Weight Cuts(23:00) - Mistakes Made in MMA(28:50) - Staying Relevant in MMA(29:30) - Alexander Gustafsson(32:25) - Jon Jones Fight(33:30) - Glover Teixeira(35:15) - Shogun Fight(37:30) - "Jon Jones is Beatable"(44:25) - Injuries(49:00) - ADCC(53:20) - Fighter Criticism(59:30) - Fighting Injured(63:50) - Return to the Octagon(69:30) - Goals Outside of FightingMorning 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.

22 Marras 20221h 14min

On Episode 376 of MK, the guys recap a huge weekend of combat sports. At a massive Bellator 288 event, Vadim Nemkov outclassed Corey Anderson in the main event. Is he the best 205er on earth? Usman Nurmagomedov soundly defeated Patricky Pitbull to become the new lightweight champ. What's your biggest takeaway from his dominant victory? Plus, they breakdown UFC Fight Night and ONE on Amazon Prime 4.(5:11) - Nemkov vs. Anderson 2(23:30) - Pitbull vs. Nurmagomedov(42:10) - Kennedy Nzechukwu(53:28) - James Krause(59:10) - Christian Lee(72:00) - 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.

21 Marras 20222h 12min

On Episode 376 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian have some news to react to. Next up the guys break down their picks for a packed weekend in combat sports. The guys give picks for Bellator 288, UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac and One on Prime Video 4. The guys also react to the news that Kai Kara-France will face Alex Perez at UFC 284. The guys also debate how long Alex Pereira will be champion and if he is the least well rounded champion ever. The guys close out the show with Dead Wrong.(00:00:00) - Intro(00:12:20) - Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia(00:30:45) - Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko(00:46:00) - Weekend Picks(01:26:30) - Kai Kara-France vs. Alex Perez(01:28:50) - Alex Pereira's Title Reign(01:43:50) - BKFC Preview(01:48:40) - Dead WrongMorning 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.

18 Marras 20221h 50min

On Episode 375 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian have a packed preview show for you. The guys preview Bellator 288, UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac and One on Prime Video 4. The break down everything you need to know about these cards. The guys also discuss PFL announcing their PPV Price and play a little over/under. As always they close Wednesday with fan submissions.(16:30) - Bellator 288 Preview(46:00) - UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac(70:40) - One on Prime Video 4 Preview(82:30) - PFL Announces PPV Price(93:00) - Over/UnderMorning 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.

16 Marras 20222h 8min

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