Holloway vs Kattar | Diaz Brothers UFC Future | Conor McGregor Looks Jacked | Ep. 104

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

15 Mar 20211h 39min

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

12 Mar 20211h 29min

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

11 Mar 20211h 5min

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

10 Mar 20211h 36min

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

8 Mar 20211h 46min

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

7 Mar 20211h 9min

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 Mar 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 Mar 20211h 13min