UFC 263 Recap: Adesanya & Moreno Win, Diaz Losses | Bellator 260 Recap | Ep 167

It’s MK Friday, and Luke & BC are ready to kick off your weekend with all the latest in combat sports!  This week, the guys dive into a preview of the exciting UFC Fight Night card, headlined by a rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas. Who's got the edge in this crucial women's strawweight bout?  Plus, big news from the UFC as Henry Cejudo is set to headline the promotion's return to Seattle against Song Yadong on February 22! What does this mean for both fighters’ futures in the division? Switching gears to boxing, Luke & BC react to a New York Times report that TKO and Saudi Arabia are teaming up to launch a boxing prospect league! What does this mean for the future of the sport?  Finally, undefeated Aussie cruiserweight Jai Opetaia continues to impress, moving to 27-0 with another dominant victory. What’s his ceiling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Jan 1h 33min

MK is back in the studio for the first time in 2025! BC and Luke kick things off by looking back at their 2024 combat sports predictions and grading how well they did. From boxing to MMA, did they get it right? Then, the guys shift gears and break down the biggest fights to watch in both boxing and MMA for 2025. Which matchups need to happen, and which ones will define the year ahead? Plus, big news—Devin Haney teases a return to the ring this March! Who could he face next, and who do Luke and BC want to see him fight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jan 2h 10min

Happy New Year, Donks! 2025 is finally here, and MORNNG KOMBAT is back to kick off what promises to be an unforgettable year in combat sports. Join Luke and BC as they dive into their MMA predictions for the year ahead, discussing the biggest matchups, storylines, and moments to watch in both MMA and boxing. From rising stars to epic showdowns, they break down what’s next for the world of combat sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Jan 2h 6min

2024 was a groundbreaking year in combat sports, filled with unforgettable moments that will be talked about for years to come. From the rise of new UFC legends to some of the most epic boxing matchups in recent memory, we witnessed it all. In this special year-end episode, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell (BC) reflect on the biggest highlights, including Max Holloway's jaw-dropping knockout of Justin Gaethje, which not only stunned fans but also solidified Holloway’s place in UFC history. They also dive into Alex Pereira’s incredible journey and how he cemented his legacy as one of the most dominant fighters of the year. On the boxing side, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk went head-to-head not once, but twice, delivering two of the most highly anticipated heavyweight bouts in recent memory. Luke and BC also dish out their year-end awards and rankings, breaking down the fighters, performances, and moments that defined this historic year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Dec 20242h 10min

Welcome Back, Donks! We hope all of you had an amazing holiday season! MK is back and ready to keep the good times rollin'. In this special holiday mailbag episode, Luke and Brian are joined by top UFC Flyweight contender Brandon Royval to dive deep into the world of MMA and discuss the current state of the Flyweight division.  But that's not all! The guys are also doing a LIVE Q&A to answer all your burning questions. Whether it’s MMA-related or anything else on your mind, no topic is off-limits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Dec 20242h 1min

The week of Christmas is here, but MK doesn't stop. Luke and BC are live to recap the historical heavyweight rematch that went down between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. In another tightly contested battle, Usyk once again scored the decision victory. What were the key differences between the rematch and the first fight? How impressive was Usyk in being even more clear cut this time around? Talking about the victor, Usyk secured a 2012 Olympic gold medal, cleaned out cruiserweight and now heavyweight while remaining undefeated. It's time to ask where does he rank all-time among all heavyweights and even all boxers? Plus, the guys react to a small batch of UFC news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Dec 20242h 3min

MK Friday is back and its the only place you need to go to preview this weekend's massive boxing fight as Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury hit the ring for their highly anticipated rematch after Usyk beat Fury in May,  Luke and BC break down everything you need to know ahead of this legacy defining showdown. Plus, the guys react to Conor McGregor announcing he is facing Logan Paul in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Dec 20242h 16min

The final studio show of the year is here as MORNING KOMBAT has you covered for all things combat sports. Starting in MMA, Luke and BC recap UFC Tampa where Joaquin Buckley stops Colby Covington on cuts, calls out Kamaru Usman. Buckley became just the 2nd fighter (joining Kamaru Usman) to stop Covington via KO/TKO. Now riding a 6-fight win streak since cutting down to 170 pounds, with victories over Luque, Wonderboy and Colby, is it time to take Newmansa seriously as a title contender?  Plus, Dana White "100 percent" guarantees Jones-Aspinall happens in 2025. Even though we have heard nothing but mixed messages from Jones at every turn regarding Aspinall, his track record (save for UFC 151) does speak for itself. Who should we trust more about this topic at the moment: Jon or Dana?  Moving to boxing, we have a massive card as Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury hit the ring for their highly anticipated rematch after Usyk beat Fury in May, We all know what happened in the first fight and we all know what's at stake on Saturday, but what's the biggest storyline or area of focus for tentering this rematch?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Dec 20242h 6min