UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber Preview, Boxing Roundup, UFC Returning to ESPN?

Luke and BC are back to recap all the news from this weekend and look ahead to some great events. Starting with PFL Dubai, Usman Nurmagomedov edges Paul Hughes in instant classic. Was Usman-Hughes the best fight in PFL history? Plus, in BKFC, Conor McGregor calls out Jeremy Stephens following Stephens TKO of Eddie Alvarez. From selling a Philadelphia combat sports record of 17,762 seats in a sold-out Wells Fargo Center to having Conor McGregor call for a faceoff with main event winner Jeremy Stephens after an exciting night of fights full of household, ex-UFC names, did BKFC just prove -- in an odd way -- that it's currently the No. 2 MMA promotion in the world behind UFC? Staying in MMA, the guys react to the very odd GFL draft. Looking ahead now, Luke and BC discuss the storylines for UFC Riyadh where Israel Adesanya takes on Nassourdine Imavov. They also discuss the storylines ahead of the huge boxing match between David Benavidez and David Morrell.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jan 2h 2min

Not a HUGE weekend in combat sports but we got you covered non-the-less. Luke and BC start by previewing this weekends PFL Dubai card, headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov. Plus, The GFL draft today. The guys do a wuick mock draft themselves, picking 20 names from the list of over 400 to make up their squad. They also take a quick look ahead at BKFC Philly headlined by Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens. In boxing, they react to Naoya Inoue KO win that took place this morning and react to the Ring Magazine's announced card which has Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero and Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Jan 1h 58min

Monday after a massive UFC card. No better place to be go than MORNING KOMBAT! Luke and BC are back to break down all the action from a massive night.  Starting in the main event, Islam Makhachev finishes late replacement Renato Moicano with ease. Is now the time for Makhachev to move up to 170 pounds? Ilia Topuria tweets he could finish Makhachev right now: Is that the best fight UFC can make in terms of the combined talent in one bout? In the best fight of the night, Merab Dvalishvili outlasts Umar Nurmagomedov in a wild co-main event. Is Merab truly a P4P level fighter or is he just simply too relentless for anyone who can't finish him first? In other big fights, Jiri Prochazka TKOs Jamahal Hill by improving to 5-0 in the UFC with 5 finishes against anyone not named Alex Pereira, is it fair to call Prochazka the second best light heavyweight in the company? Plus, the guys react to the UFC 313 card that was announced. With an Alex Pereira-Magomed Ankalaev light heavyweight title bout in the main event and a key lightweight contender bout with Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker in the co-main, Luke and BC grade the card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Jan 2h 4min

Donks, the day is FINALLY here! Pregame Preview is BACK, and Luke and BC are joined by Jed Meshew to break down EVERYTHING about UFC 311. In the main event, Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against Renato Moicano. Can Moicano pull off the upset and dethrone one of the best fighters in the world right now? But the action doesn’t stop there! The crew also previews the rest of the card, including an all-action brawl between Jiri Prochazka and Jahmal Hill. Join the guys as they crack open some drinks and preview this stacked card in a way only they can! This episode is presented by @Cuervoofficial ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Jan 1h 29min

The boys are back in the studio for an all-UFC edition of Morning Kombat! Luke and BC break down all the action from UFC Vegas 101, where Mackenzie Dern dominated Amanda Ribas with a submission victory in the first UFC main event of the year. Is Dern finally ready for a shot at the title? Plus, the guys discuss Chris Curtis’ controversial loss to Roman Kopylov—was the referee stoppage a bad call? Looking ahead, Luke and BC kick off their two-part preview of UFC 311, one of the biggest cards of the year. Stay tuned for the full breakdown later this week! And finally, the guys react to the reports that Leon Edwards will headline UFC London in March against Jack Della Maddalena. What’s at stake for both fighters, and how do these two match up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Jan 1h 54min

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