UFC 321: Aspinall-Gane Eye Poke, No Contest | Mackenzie Dern Wins Title | Umar Nurmagomedov Rebounds

On today's podcast, we'll preview UFC 259 and it's three title fights between Israel Adesanya and Jan Blachowicz, Amanda Nunes and Megan Anderson plus Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling. We'll also talk about who is the greatest of all time (GOAT) in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), what would've happened if Khabib Nurmagomedov fought Max Holloway, this weekend's UFC card headlined by Cyril Gane and Jairzinho Rozenstruik plus so 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.

25 Feb 20211h 19min

MK is back for episode 122. Luke and Brian react to Khabib Nurmagomedov saying he will stay retired forever and that he doesn't believe fighters can have their second prime. Is this saga finally over? PLus, Anthony Pettis vs. Clay Collard set for PFL and TJ Dillashaw wants UFC bantamweight title fight next. Should he get it? Also, Holly Holm vs. Juliana Pena has been booked for May 8th.----------------------------'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.

24 Feb 20211h 57min

MK recaps all the combat sports action from this past weekend. Luke and Brian break down Derrick Lewis' knockout win over Curtis Blaydes. Is it time to re-evaluate Lewis as a heavyweight contender? Who else impressed on the UFC card? Plus, in boxing, Adrien Broner picked up a UD win in his return for an over 2-year layoff. What do we make of his win? Also, Oscar Valdez upset Miguel Berchelt in dominating fashion, ending with a vicious KO. Is this a career-transforming win for Valdez?----------------------------'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.

22 Feb 20211h 45min

On the final MK of the week, Luke and Brian preview the weekend in combat sports, including Adrien Broner's return to the ring vs. Jovanie Santiago on SHOWTIME. Plus, they breakdown the UFC fight night card and the big heavyweight main event between Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis. Also, Kamaru Usman said if Israel Adesanya vacates the 185-lb belt, he would move up to the division. Would that be a good thing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Feb 20211h 19min

On today's podcast, we'll discuss the prevalence of debates happening inside mixed martial arts (MMA) and the UFC about who is the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in weight classes and why it's happening so much right now with Kamaru Usman and Georges St-Pierre. We'll also talk about the future is for welterweights Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal, Michael Chandler maybe fighting Dustin Poirier, Israel Adesanya leaving middleweight, how Canelo would perform against Floyd Mayweather if today's version fought him 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.

18 Feb 20211h 16min

Morning Kombat is back to discuss the future of Jon Jones in the UFC after his interesting tweet. Plus, Canelo Alvarez says he wants to fight 4 times this year and for 6 to 7 more years total. Is that realistic? Also, in boxing news, Teofimo Lopez Jr. says if Top Rank can't meet his terms he is ready to move on. Where could he go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Feb 20211h 48min

Morning Kombat recaps all the action from UFC 258. Kamaru Usman impressed with a third-round KO of Gilbert Burns. Is he on his way to becoming the best welterweight ever? In the co-main event, Maycee Barber fell short to Alexa Grasso. Is it time for Barber to re-think her goals. Plus, Kelvin Gastelum outclassed Ian Heinisch. Did this prove he is still a real contender at 185?----------------------------'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 Feb 20211h 42min

All of your UFC 258 results, analysis and more on this post-fight show.On the main card, Kamaru Usman defended his strap via third-round KO. In the co-main event, Alexa Grasso was able to take two rounds against Maycee Barber. Elsewhere on the fight card, Kelvin Gastelum outclassed Ian Heinisch, Ricky Simon outpointed Brian Kelleher and Julian Marquez scored a late submission win over Maki Pitolo.----------------------------'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.

14 Feb 202154min