MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

Today on the podcast, we'll preview the weekend's fights with the Korean Zombie and Dan Ige, discuss the World's Strongest Man competition and more. We'll also talk TV shows, UFC marketing Dana White, Brandon Moreno's future, what really happened at UFC 263, mixed martial arts (MMA) journalism, the most exciting boxers, what we learned about MMA during the pandemic, scoring fights on TV versus at home 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Juni 20211h 9min

On Episode 168 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell discuss Georges St-Pierre's recent comments about how much he was paid during his UFC run (8:00). PFL returns on Thursday so the guys preview Rory MacDonald vs. Gleison Tibau (23:30). Jermall Charlo is fighting Juan Macias Montiel on saturday so the guys break down the biggest storylines (46:00). UFC has announced a bunch of fight announcements. The boys recap those announcements and discuss their excitement levels (31:55). Finally they close out the main topics by looking ahead to this weekend's fights (71:45).'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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Juni 20211h 28min

On Episode 167 of Morning Kombat Brian Campbell and Rashad Evans recap a wild UFC 263 event. Israel Adesanya gets back in the win column with a UD win over Marvin Vettori (7:50). Plus, Brandon Moreno gets the win of his career, impressing with a 2nd round submission of Deiveson Figueiredo (23:00). Also, Leon Edwards scored the UD victory over Nate Diaz (38:30). The guys also break down Bellator 260 where Yaraslav Amosov upset Douglas Lima (58:00).'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.

14 Juni 20211h 47min

UFC 263 features a main event between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Marvin Vettori. In the co-main event, the flyweight title is up for grabs as champion Deivison Figueiredo faces off against Brandon Moreno for the second time in as many fights. Also on the pay-per-view fight card is a welterweight non-title, non-main event five-round bout. It's the first of its kind on UFC history.'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.

13 Juni 20211h 2min

On Episode 166 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell Preview UFC 263. Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori 2, Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 2, Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz and more (7:00). The guys also break down Bellator 260: Lima vs. Amosov (48:45). Claressa Shields made her MMA debut last night with PFL. What are the guys thoughts on her performance (62:00)? Dana White announced that Alexander Volkanovski will defend his title against Brian Ortega at UFC 266 (75:22). The guys close out the main topics by previewing Shakur Stevenson vs. Jeremiah Nakathila (78:15).'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.

11 Juni 20211h 38min

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 263: Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori 2. We'll discuss recent issues with fighter contracts and pay, Paulo Costa's claims, last meals of Death Row, Nick Diaz's next move, Bellator 260, the slow decline of the mixed martial arts (MMA) website, whether Floyd Mayweather carried Logan Paul, winners of the 2020 Euro soccer championships 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.

10 Juni 20211h 23min

The boys are back home after a week in the Miami sun. BC & Luke start the show by discussing the biggest storylines heading into UFC 263 (7:45). That isn't the only big MMA fight this week though as Claressa Shields will be making her MMA debut with PFL on Thursday (36:00). Dana White has been speaking to the media all week on topics like Jon Jones, Paulo Costa and fighter benefits (45:30). The guys also break down the storylines heading into Bellator 260 (69:50). They close the show with some Joshua-Usyk and Alistair Overeem news (75:00).'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.

9 Juni 20211h 54min

On this episode of Room Service Diaries the guys answer all the questions submitted in apple podcast reviews and Luke's Twitter. What Celebs did they see in Miami? What were their favorite cartoons as kids? The guys share some bad date stories, their favorite cuisines 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.

8 Juni 20211h 28min