MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

Friday is here. So is MK. The boys preview Bellator 255, headlined by the semi-finals of it's Featherweight Grand Prix with 2-division champ Patrício 'Pitbull' Freire taking on Emmanuel Sanchez. Luke and Brian breakdown Bellator's opening event on SHOWTIME. Plus, Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor feuded on twitter debating who the real king of MMA is. Who is it. Also, Jon Jones continues his battle with the UFC, live tweeting a phone call he had with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Apr 20211h 20min

Today on the podcast, we'll preview Bellator 255 on Showtime, discuss Nate Diaz fighting Leon Edwards at welterweight at UFC 262, Jon Jones wanting more money to fight UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and much more. Brian Campbell will join us today.---------------------------'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.

1 Apr 20211h 27min

Luke and Brian discuss the latest on Jon Jones battle with the UFC, including wanting the UFC to cut him. Nate Diaz vs. Leon Edwards was added to the UFC 262 card on May 15th. Plus, Darren Till is out of his fight with Marvin Vettori. Is Kevin Holland up? Also, Anderson Silva is set to box Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June. Manny Pacquiao is in talks to fight Bud Crawford. Is that a good move? We hit some Bellator 255 storylines ahead of their Showtime debut.---------------------------'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.

31 Mars 20211h 55min

Luke and Brian return to recap all the action from UFC 260. Francis Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic to become the new UFC heavyweight champion. What is the biggest takeaway from the fight and is Jon Jones next for Ngannou? Plus, Tyron Woodley lost his 4th fight in a row. Is it time for him to retire? Also, Sean O'Malley returned from injury and his loss to Chito Vera, with an impressive KO of Thomas Almeida. What kind of statement did he make?---------------------------'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.

29 Mars 20211h 46min

At UFC 260, Stipe Miocic fights Francis Ngannou for the UFC heavyweight title in the main event on pay-per-view. In the co-main event, welterweights Tyron Woodley and Vicente Luque lock horns plus Sean O'Malley faces off with fellow bantamweight Thomas Almeida.----------------------------'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 Mars 202155min

Luke and Rashad Evans preview this weekends massive UFC 260 event. Francis Ngannou gets his second shot against Stipe Miocic. Does he have a chance? Plus, Tyron Woodley battles Vicente Luque. Whats at stake for both fighters? Also, Sean O'Malley returns to the cage against Thomas Almeida. How important is this fight for O'Malley? Miesha Tate announces she is coming out of retirement and Khamzat Chimaev looks to return in July.----------------------------'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 Mars 20211h 16min

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 261: Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2 as well as the rest of the card with Tyron Woodley vs. Vicente Luque, Sean O'Malley vs. Thomas Almeida and more. We'll also discuss the return from retirement of Miesha Tate, Mike Tyson vs. Muhammad Ali, strongmen competitors, eye pokes, Gordon Ryan vs. Vagner Rocha 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.

25 Mars 20211h 17min

Luke and Brian discuss the biggest storylines ahead of UFC 260 where Francis Ngannou gets his second shot at Stipe Miocic. Plus, there is a report that says Mike Tyson declined $25m guarantee for trilogy with Holyfield. Why? Also, young boxing star Gervonta Davis finds himself in more trouble. What's next for Davis? The boys dive into a mini resume review of former UFC champ Tyron Woodley who takes on Vicente Luque in the co-main of UFC 260. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Mars 20211h 54min