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On episode 422 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are in Las Vegas to cover David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant. The boys kick off the show by reacting to the press conference yesterday. Paulo Costa signed a new UFC deal. Who will he face now that his contract dispute is over? Dustin Poirier mentioned he would be interested in a Justin Gaethje rematch. Does this make sense? The boys close out the show with Ok, Bet and dead wrong.(14:30) - David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant(33:30) - Ok, Bet(56:30) - Paulo Costa signs 4-fight deal(59:30) - Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje(63:00) - Dana White's plans for boxing(65:00) - Quick HittersMorning 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.

24 Mars 20231h 35min

On episode 421 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell preview UFC Fight Night San Antonio. The guys break down Chito Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen, Holly Holm vs. Yana Santos and much more. The guys also break down Showtime's big grudge match between David Benavidez and Caleb Plant. What are the keys to victory for each fighter? Next up the preview a BKFC 39 and One Fight Night 8 before discussing Dana White's comments that Khamzat Chimaev will get a top-3 middleweight opponent for his next fight. As always we close out Wednesday's with fan submissions.(00:07:30) - UFC San Antonio: Vera vs. Sandhagen(00:43:30) - David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant(01:15:00) - Rest of Weekend Preview(01:22:20) - Khamzat Chimaev(01:28:30) - Quick HittersMorning 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.

22 Mars 20231h 59min

On episode 420 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell recap a wild UFC 286 card. Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman via majority decision. What’s the story of the fight and now their rivalry? Why is Colby Covington getting the next welterweight title shot despite not fighting in the last 18 months and having questionably relevant wins? Justin Gaethje showed serious grit in his decision victory over Rafael Fiziev, especially late in the bout. How was he able to do it? Where does this put him in the title picture?(00:07:30) - Ok, Bet Recap(00:10:30) - Edwards vs. Usman 3(00:32:15) - Colby Covington(00:51:15) - Gaethje vs. Fiziev(01:02:10) - Vettori vs. Dolidze(01:08:00) - Rest of UFC 286(01:15:00) - DM's from Donks(01:27:30) - HYSTSMorning 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.

20 Mars 20231h 52min

Brian Campbell has you covered with and instant reaction to UFC 286. BC breaks down Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3, Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev and much more!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.

19 Mars 202350min

On episode 419 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell give their final predictions for UFC 286. Who will leave with the welterweight title? The guys break down Conor McGregor's interview with Ariel Helwani. Francis Ngannou is close to signing a new deal... Who will the former heavyweight champ sign with? The guys close out the show with quick hitters and dead wrong.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.

17 Mars 20231h 36min

Brian Campbell sits down with Kamaru Usman ahead of his trilogy with Leon Edwards. Kamaru Usman discusses what went wrong in the second fight, How he has changed mentally for this fight and what a win would mean for his legacy.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.

16 Mars 202317min

On episode 418 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell preview UFC 286. The guys break down Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3, Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev and much more. The guys also break down some recent fight announcements and talk Dana White's Power Slap league before closing the show with HYSTS and fan submissions.(00:13:00) - Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3(00:51:00) - Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev(01:03:20) - Rest of UFC 286 Preview(01:20:00) - Fight Announcements(01:27:30) - Dana White's power slap league(01:33:30) - HYSTS(01:56:00) - Fan SubmissionsMorning 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.

15 Mars 20232h 6min

Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and Chuck Mindenhall are back with a pregame preview of UFC 286. They boys break down Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3, Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev and much more!(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:50) - UFC's Return to London(00:05:00) - Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman III(00:23:30) - Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev(00:35:15) - Roman Dolidze vs. Marvin Vettori(00:41:00) - Joanne Wood vs. Luana Carolina(00:42:30) - Rest of UFC 286Morning 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.

14 Mars 202350min