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On episode 162 of Morning Kombat Brian and Luke discuss Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez for July 17th. Is this the right fight to make (11:20)? Dana White did some interviews talking about Francis Ngannou vs. Derrick Lewis, Diego Sanchez and Jon Jones' new Management team member (19:15). Devin Haney faces Jorge Linares this Saturday for Haney's WBC lightweight title (41:00). The guys preview that along with Showtime boxing's card featuring Nordine Oubaali vs. Nonito Donaire for Oubaali's WBC bantamweight title (33:15). Oh yeah... BC flew to Puerto Rico for an exclusive interview with Logan Paul. The guys discuss the interview and realistically if he has any chance of beating Floyd Mayweather (47:50).'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.

28 Maj 20211h 25min

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Max Holloway's upcoming fight with Yair Rodriguez, Floyd Mayweather's weird exhibition 'fight' with Logan Paul, the challenges and benefits of lifting weights, ranking UFC champions in terms of beatability, Nate Diaz vs. Leon Edwards, Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3, what happens if Derrick Lewis beats Francis Ngannou, Tony Ferguson's decline, Diego Sanchez splitting from Joshua Fabia 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.

27 Maj 20211h 11min

On episode 161 of Morning Kombat, Brian and Luke discuss Jack Hermansson's win over Edmen Shahbazyan. What's next for each fighter (8:30)? GSP revealed the rules that were presented to him for a potential Oscar De La Hoya fight. Should GSP be fighting harder to get this payday (18:10)? Dana is working on Mackenzie Dern vs. Marina Rodriguez (23:10). Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen exchanged some words on twitter last night (34:40). Finally they close out the main topics with a little conversation about Luke Rockhold. Who should his comeback fight be (46:20)?'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.

26 Maj 20211h 40min

Luke and Brian are back to recap a jam packed combat sports weekend. The guys recap UFC Fight Night Font vs. Garbrandt (6:30). Next up the guys break down Josh Taylor's win over Jose Ramirez and what that means for his legacy (27:05). The guys close out the main topics by recapping Bellator 259 (40:00) and discussing Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence (48:40). As always we close out the Monday show with Dm's from Donks (57:20), HYSTS (77:30) and Odds & ends (96:50).'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 Maj 20211h 43min

MK has you covered with all the action coming up this week. Luke and Brian preview the UFC fight night event headlined by Ron Font and Cody Garbrandt (8:30). Plus, they breakdown tonight's Bellator 259 event and the return of Cris Cyborg (35:00). Also, Jake Paul signs multi-fight deal with Showtime. What do we make of this move (74:30)?'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.

21 Maj 20211h 53min

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Nate Diaz's future and how his fight with Leon Edwards might go, Jake Paul signing to Showtime, Triller's next move, where and who Dan Hardy should fight next, how Jan Blachowicz vs. Jon Jones would've gone at 205 pounds, who the heir to the Dana White throne is, whether my daughter might pursue a career in mixed martial arts (MMA), Charles Oliveira winning a title in the UFC and 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.

20 Maj 20211h 17min

MK all day. Every day. The boys return to breakdown all the latest news, including Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua being delayed after an arbiter ruled that Tyson Fury owes Deontay Wilder a trilogy fight (15:30). Plus, they discuss more fallout from UFC 262 (35:30) and look ahead to this weekends Font vs. Garbrandt card (61:05). Also, Jake Paul says he is a free agent, is Paul vs. Kamaru Usman really a possibility (51:00)? Lastly, a quick lookahead to Bellator 259 (67:00).'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.

19 Maj 20212h 3min

NO better way to start the week then Monday MK. Luke and Brian recap all the action from UFC 262. Charles Oliveria is your new Lightweight champion after knocking out Michael Chandler in round 2. How impressive was his road to the title and for Michael Chandler, how big of a setback is this (8:10)? Plus, Tony Ferguson got dominated by Beneil Dariush. Is Tony done as a contender (23:10)? Also, in boxing. Brandon Figueroa stopped Luis Nery. Whats the biggest takeaway (48:20)?'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.

17 Maj 20211h 44min