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On Episode 408 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by discussing some lingering storylines from UFC 284. Next up the guys preview UFC Vegas 69. How will Erin Blanchfield handle the change of opponent? The guys also break down a bunch of Showtime, Bellator and UFC fight announcements. They close out the main topics by reacting to the Gervonta Davis news and Previewing BKFC Knuckle Mania 3. As always they close out the show with OK, Bet and Dead wrong.(9:40) - UFC 284 Leftovers(26:20) - UFC Vegas 69 Preview(48:10) - Fight Announcements(54:20) - Gervonta Davis(59:30) - BKFC: Knuckle Mania 3(76:00) - OK, BetMorning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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.

17 Feb 20231h 33min

On Episode 407 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian are back from the teams epic trip to London with a massive episode. The guys recap all the action from UFC 284. lslam Makhachev edged Alexander Volkanovski to retain his UFC lightweight title. How did you score it and what's your biggest takeaway? Who is the pound-for-pound top fighter in the sport today and why? Yair Rodriguez submitted Josh Emmett in the second round via triangle choke. He's the new interim champion. What did he prove with this victory?(20:05) - Makhachev vs. Volkanovski(43:55) - MMA pound-for-pound(59:00) - Rodriguez submits Emmett(72:30) - Jack Della Maddalena(79:20) - Vargas vs. Foster(89:00) - DM's from DonksMorning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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 Feb 20232h 16min

At UFC 284, Islam Makhachev faces Alexander Volkanovski - the featherweight champ - for the lightweight crown from Perth, Australia. Volkanovski is trying to become the fifth champ champ in UFC history while the Khabib Nurmagomedov protoge in Makhachev seeks to hold onto his title. In the co-main event, Yair Rodriguez battles Josh Emmett for the interim featherweight strap. Also on the ESPN+ pay-per-view fight card is Jack Della Madalena fighting Randy Brown.We'll have UFC 284 reactions, results, analysis and more. This is the official UFC 284 Post-Fight Show with Luke Thomas for Morning Kombat.Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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.

12 Feb 20231h 7min

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with Jason Hartley and Alex Ritchings from  @MMAOnPoint  to preview the UFC 284 main card. The break down Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett. You won't want to miss this epic crossoverr.Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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 Feb 202341min

Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and Chuck Mindenhall are back with a UFC 284 pregame preview. The guys break down Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski, Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett and much more.(1:00) - UFC 284 Card & Booze(8:00) - Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski(40:50) - Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett(55:00) - Rest of UFC 284Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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.

8 Feb 20231h 2min

On Episode 406 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian recap a wild weekend of MMA. At Bellator 290 on CBS, Ryan Bader scored an easy first-round stoppage against Fedor Emelianenko in his retirement fight (00:12:00). Johnny Eblen outclassed Anatoly Tokov to retain his Bellator middleweight title in Saturday's co-main event. What was the most impressive part of Eblen's performance (00:27:53)? Brennan Ward continued his comeback with a second-round stoppage of Sabah Homasi (00:37:25). Plus, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will be the next coaches of The Ultimate Fighter and then fight at some point in the third or fourth quarter of the year. Is this the right fight for McGregor (00:51:33)?(00:00:00) - Intro(00:12:00) - Bader Beats Fedor(00:27:53) - Eblen Outclasses Tokov (00:37:25) - Brennan Ward Comeback(00:51:33) - McGregor vs. Chandler (01:08:10) - Spivac Submits Lewis(01:31:15) - HYSTS(02:10:15) - EndGet MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.store/  #MorningKombat #fedoremelianenko #Bellator290 #RyanBader #BellatoronCBS #Stand #BrennanWard #JohnnyEblen #UFCVegas68 #DerrickLewis #AmandaSerrano #LukeThomas #BrianCampbell #conormcgregor #michaelchandler  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Feb 20232h 3min

At Bellator 290, Ryan Bader and Fedor Emelianenko meet again to battle for the heavyweight title in the main event on Bellator's debut on CBS. This is also the retirement fight for Fedor. In the co-main event, Anatoly Tokov fights Johnny Eblen for the Bellator middleweight title. Opening the main card is a welterweight clash between Brennan Ward and Sabah Homasi.Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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.

5 Feb 202344min

On Episode 405 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by giving their picks for Bellator 290 and UFC Vegas 68. Can BC come back from going 1 and 8 the first two weeks? Next up the guys preview Amanda Serrano vs. Erika Cruz and a couple more boxing matches of note this weekend. They also discuss PFL's fight announcements before closing out the show with dead wrong.(9:30) - OK, Bet(36:00) - UFC 284 Promotion(53:00) - Weekend Boxing Preview(58:00) - PFL Fight Announcements(67:00) - Quick hitters(96:00) - Dead WrongMorning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher 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.

3 Feb 20231h 41min