MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the blow up between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier over charity donation, Rose Namajunas's comments on communism and Zhang Weili, preview Bellator 257 and their 205 tournament, discuss Jimmy Fick's retirement from the sport at age 30, the reality of Ben Askren's open workout, Jake Paul's future in combat sports, UFC's main event between Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum plus 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.

16 Apr 20211h 16min

Luke and Rashad Evans take an early look at the weekend ahead. They preview Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren and examine the biggest storylines of Bellator 257. Plus, in the UFC, Kelvin Gastelum replaced Paulo Costa in the April 17th main event and will face Robert Whittaker. What's the difference between this replacement and Kevin Holland filling in vs. Marvin Vettori?---------------------------'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 Apr 20211h 38min

With BC out on vaction, Luke is joined by Rashad Evans to recap a packed weekend of combat sports. Marvin Vettori impressed in a win over Kevin Holland in the UFC. Whats next for both guys? Plus, Ryan Bader dominated Lyoto Machida at Bellator 256 to kick off the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix. Also, Jaron Ennis knocked out Sergey Lipinets. How impressive was the young welterweight star?---------------------------'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.

12 Apr 20211h 34min

At UFC on ABC 2, middleweights Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland battled it out while Sodiq Yusuff and Arnold Allen fought it out in the co-main at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.---------------------------'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 Apr 202122min

Boys are back to get you ready for a great weekend of combat sports. Luke and Brian preview up-and-coming boxing star Jaron Ennis' bout vs. Sergey Lipinets and take you to the weigh-in live. Plus, they preview UFC's card which features Marvin Vettori taking on Kevin Holland and break down Bellator 256. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Apr 20211h 23min

Today on the podcast, we'll preview two big mixed martial arts (MMA) events this weekend (Bellator 256 on Friday, UFC on ABC 2 this Saturday) while reviewing last night's losses for Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez at ONE on TNT 1. We'll also talk Pantera albums, Thor's deadlift record, Dagestani fighters, Conor McGregor's remaining championship ambitions 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.

9 Apr 20211h 12min

MK all day. Every day. Luke and Brian discuss the latest with the Jon Jones-Francis Ngannou negotiations. Plus, they breakdown the latest fight announcements and talk about this weekends Bellator 256 storylines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Apr 20211h 47min

Get your week started with some Morning Kombat. Luke and Brian talk McGregor vs. Poirier 3 as a deal gets closer and closer to being finalized. Plus, they recap this weekends Bellator 255 event and look ahead to a Pitbull vs. AJ McKee in the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix Final. Also, Brian Ortega and Alexander Volkanovski were named as the coaches for next years season of The Ultimate Fighter. Is that the right decision?----------------------------'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.

5 Apr 20211h 44min