Morning Kombat

On Episode 83 of MK, Luke and Brian recap this weekend's UFC fight night battle between Paul Felder and Rafael Dos Anjos (4:35). The boys also break down Bud Crawford's impressive win over Kell Brook and where Crawford goes next (24:57). Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson want to fight each other, is that fight the right call for UFC 256 (54:00)?---------------------------------'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.

Brian Campbell is here with an instant reaction to Terence Crawford vs. Kell Brook. What’s next for each fighter? What adjustments led to this win? Brian breaks it all down here.---------------------------------'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.

On Episode 82 of MK, Luke and Brian preview this weekend's UFC fight night battle between Paul Felder and Rafael Dos Anjos (7:33). The boys also discuss Israel Adesanya vs. Jan Blachowicz (18:13), give an update on Canelo Alvarez (49:10) and recap Bellator 252 (25:37).---------------------------------'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.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss whether Israel Adesanya or Henry Cejudo will be the first UFC champion across three weight divisions, Brazilian jiu-jitsu journeys, my interactions with fighters like Conor McGregor or Khabib Nurmagomedov, where Tony Ferguson goes from here, how Glover Teixeira matches up with Adesanya or Jan Blachowicz, my tattoo preferences, styles of sports broadcasting, Bellator 252, Paul Felder vs. Rafael dos Anjos 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.

Episode 81 of MK is here. Luke and Brian are here to discuss Paul Felder, stepping in late notice to take on Rafael Dos Anjos (8:40). Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier seems to be all set but where and when will it take place (28:42)? Amanda Nunes had to withdraw from her UFC 256 bout due to an injury (32:39). The guys Preview Bellator 252 and discuss Patricio Freire's legacy (37:10). The boys also run through some crazy headlines in Boxing (50:13). Plus the end the show with Social Justice Wednesday (1:02:35) and Fan Submissions (1:08:10).---------------------------------'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.

On Episode 80 of MK, Luke and Brian recap this weekends combat sports events including Glover Teixeira's impressive win over Thiago Santos. Should Teixeira get a title shot and if he does what happens to Adesanya vs. Blachoowicz. Plus Devin Haney earns a decision win over Yuriorkis Gamboa. Where does Haney go next?---------------------------------'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.

Episode 79 of MK, Luke and Brian preview this weekends combat sports events including Thiago Santos squaring off against Glover Teixeria in the UFC, and Devin Haney taking on Yuriorkis Gamboa in the boxing world. They also recap Bellator 251 and discuss the latest commentary coming from Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa regarding their October fight.---------------------------------'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.

Today on the podcast, we'll talk about my appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Israel Adesanya vs. Jan Blachowicz, Jon Jones at heavyweight, Tito Ortiz being elected to city council, Derrick Lewis vs. Anthony Johnson, the first female color commentator, how T.J. Dillashaw looks versus the rest of the bantamweight division, PED use in MMA 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.

On Episode 78 of Morning Kombat, Luke returns from his one show absence and shares his reaction to the major combat sports events from this past weekend (4:00). The guys discuss who they think should be the coaches of The Ultimate fighter (35:55). The boys also preview Bellator 251 (26:40) and discuss social justice Wednesday topics (44:30). They close out the show with a deep dive on Champ-Champ status (1:01:38) and some Fan Submissions (1:31:30).---------------------------------'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.

Episode 77 of MK is here and Brian is joined by Rashad Evans and Rafe Bartholomew to recap all of the action from this past weekend. First they discuss Gervonta Davis' vicious KO win over Leo Santa Cruz. What's next for Davis and where does he rank in p4p rankings (7:00)? Plus recaps of Usyk (22:28) and Inoue's wins (28:34).Also, the guys recap Uriah Hall's win over Anderson Silva on the UFC Fight Night Card. Is this it for Silva (34:50)? Rashad discusses cornering Greg Hardy (44:45). Brian and Rashad close out the main topics by breaking down Dana White's post fight comments on Adesanya-Blachowicz (51:51) and McGregor-Poirier 2 (55:42).---------------------------------'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.

Brian Campbell is back to give his instant reaction to Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz. How big was Gervonta's win? What is next for him? Brian breaks it all down here.---------------------------------'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.

Luke and Brian are back with Room Service Diaries which details their night in Jersey City together ahead of the Gervonta Davis vs. Leo Santa Cruz Showtime PPV this weekend. They talk boxing, MMA and answer the questions you submitted in the apple reviews.---------------------------------'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.

Morning Kombat is back as Luke and Brian preview the biggest combat sports events of the weekend, including the massive boxing match between Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz & the UFC match between Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva. The boys also recap Bellator 250.---------------------------------'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.

Morning Kombat episode 75 is here and Luke and Brian begin the show by breaking down Dana White's latest comments about Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2. Will we see this fight in March? Luke and Brian preview Bellator 254 main event between Gegard Mousasi and Douglas Lima. Plus a deep dive on what is an underrated Bellator card. The guys close out the main topics by discussing the story lines for Gervonta Davis' Showtime PPV fight this weekend. On to some social justice as the guys break down some social media feuds around the combat sports world. Finally the guys close out the show with a deep dive around Anderson Silva and by showing off the fan art you submitted.---------------------------------'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.

On today's episode of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian recap a wild UFC 254 event, including Khabib retiring after his impressive win over Justin Gaethje (). Where does he stand in the all-time UFC GOAT rankings ()? Where does the UFC's lightweight division go from here ()? Plus a breakdown of Robert Whittaker's impressive win over Jared Cannonier. Should he get a rematch vs. Israel Adesanya ()? The guys discuss what other fighters stood out on UFC 254 (). Next up DM's from Donks (). Brian takes over with Have You Seen This Shit () and they close out with their odds and ends ().---------------------------------'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.

At UFC 254, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated interim champion Justin Gaethje in the second round via submission, but following the result of the pay-per-view main event on Fight Island, Khabib told the sport historic and explosive news. Luke Thomas gets to all of this in his instant reaction video.---------------------------------'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.

Morning Kombat episode 73 is here and Luke and Brian preview everything UFC 254. Does Justin Gathje have a chance vs. Khabib (5:34)? What's at stake for Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier (30:00)? PLUS A full breakdown of the rest of the card (38:30). The guys make some corrections from when they were DEAD WRONG (44:20). They close the show with a Homework Review of Patrice O'neal's Elephant in the room (54:21) and give you some tips for the weekend (1:05:42).---------------------------------'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.

Today on the podcast, we'll be digging into all things UFC 254. We'll go over every detail of the lightweight championship main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje, the co-main event at middleweight between Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier and other details. We'll dig into media coverage maybe leading to a fighters union, where Conor McGregor/Tony Ferguson/Georges St-Pierre fits into this weekend's proceedings, Lopez vs. Lomachenko review, American and Dagestani wrestling differences 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.

Brian Campbell welcomes Rafe Bartholomew as the Boxing Hardcores address the fallout and pound-for-pound impact of Teofimo Lopez Jr.’s upset of Vasiliy Lomachenko. Where does Lopez deserve to be ranked? Should the more proven Lomachenko remain higher? The guys also debate the merits of how Lomachenko’s follow up shoulder surgery affected the fight and whether Lopez could gain anything from a rematch.---------------------------------'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.

On MK episode 72, Luke and Brian dive into an early look at this weekend's UFC 254 event between Khabib and Justin Gaethje. The boys discuss what will happen if Khabib Nurmagomedov wins and what happens if Justin Gaethje wins. They examine where new lightweight Michael Chandler fits in all of this. Luke and Brian break down the co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier. The boys close the show by going through the latest social media beefs and showing off all the fanart you submitted.---------------------------------'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.

Brian Campbell sits down with UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans to get his expert picks for UFC 254. Brian and Rashad runs through the entire main to get Rashad's best bets for UFC 254: Khabib-Gaethje.---------------------------------'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.

On MK episode 71, Brian and Luke recap the weekend in combat sports. First up is Brian Ortega's dominant victory over Chan Sung Jung (4:30)). Following Ortega's victory Alexander Volkanovski tweeted that finally there is some clarity in the featherweight division. Is Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega the fight to make (15:00)? Teofimo Lopez Shocked the world by defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko to become the youngest unified lightweight champion (25:05). Did Vasiliy Lomachenko do enough to earn an immediate rematch (39:02)? There were tons of great fights this weekend and we got you covered here (47:27). The boys answer your DMs (54:22). Have You Seen This Shit (1:03:24)? The guys close out the show with their Odds and Ends (1:22:00).---------------------------------'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.

On MK episode 70, Brian and Luke run through the biggest news in the combat sports world. Conor McGregor verbally accepted a matchup with Dustin Poirier for January 23rd (7:10). The guys preview UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Korean Zombie (16:35) and Recap Bellator 249 (25:05). The guys cross over to boxing to preview the big fight between Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez Jr (35:35). You guys call them out and we acknowledge when the guys are 'DEAD WRONG' (51:01)! The boys close out the show with Their tips for the weekend and a review of the movie Warrior. Don't forget to check out the interview they did with Justin Gaethje ahead of his UFC 254 title shot.---------------------------------'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.

On episode 69 of MK, the boys break down the latest news surrounding Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, is it time to give up on this rematch (5:00)? Bellator 249 is this Thursday and the guys have you covered with an in-depth preview (19:58). They also discuss the rumors that Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury III won't be happening in 2020 and Tyson Fury potentially is looking for a new opponent (37:15). There was a ton of beef on social media this past week to break down. Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones' twitter war continues (51:00). Aljamain Sterling went after Petr Yan (59:23). Plus Nate Diaz joined the party firing at Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier (1:04:08). The Guys close out the show with a deep dive on why MMA and Boxing refuse to cross over for and watch the other sport (1:09:42). PLUS we are going through the show art that you have been sending in (1:28:45).---------------------------------'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 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.

Brian Campbell give you 5 reasons to LOVE Vasiliy Lomachenko's title unification bout vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr. this saturday. PLUS BC sat down with Teofimo Lopez Jr. to preview his Lightweight title unification bout vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko. Is it true that Lomachenko took a pay cut so Lopez could get the right amount of money? What really happened when his dad confronted Vasiliy Lomachenko? What does he have to say to the people who are saying Lomachenko is to much for him?---------------------------------'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.

Episode 68 of MK is here as Luke and Brian recap the events from this past weekend, including an eventful UFC Fight Night that saw Cory Sandhagen score an impressive stoppage of Marlon Moraes (7:20). Edson Barboza bounced back Saturday night can he really be a contender at featherweight (20:38)? UFC Fight Night also brought us one of the craziest knockouts you will ever see (27:50). The guys also break down Bellator 248 and debate if MVP should get a rematch vs. Douglas Lima after a win over Ross Houston (44:50). Next up is a quick look ahead to this weekend's big fights. What should you be paying attention to (52:50)? The guys answer your DMs (1:05:45). Have you seen this shit (1:18:05)? Plus the guys close it out with their Odds and Ends (1:32:12). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 67 of Morning Kombat is here as Luke and Brian begin the show by breaking down what Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 could look like (4:35). Next up the guys preview this weekend's combat sports events, including UFC Fight Night: Marlon Moraes vs. Cory Sandhagen (18:09) and MVP vs. Ross Houston at Bellator 248 (27:43). There were some big fight announcements... Errol Spence vs. Danny Garcia and Ryan Garcia vs. Luke Campbell were both announce on separate cards for December 5th (37:45). Luke and Brian close out the show by making a few revisions from things they said earlier in the week (45:24) and Rating Naseem Hamed vs. Kevin Kelly (1:05:21).---------------------------------'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.

Episode 66 of Morning Kombat is here and Luke and Brian look ahead to UFC 256 breaking down the news that Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns is OFF for the event in December and look at potential replacement fights including Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan for the Bantamweight title and Francis Ngannou vs. Stipe Miocic (5:15). The boys also discuss Deontay Wilder firing his co-trainer Mark Breland and how it could impact his Fury trilogy fight (19:47). Plus, what is next for Leon Edwards (32:56)? The guys discuss all the twitter beef from early this week.... ESPN vs Dominance MMA management (43:02). Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia (48:00). Darren Till vs Mike Perry (52:04). Finally the guys close out the show with a deep dive on Colby Covington. Can he change his gimmick? Who would he be today without the schtick and where it ranks compared to the best (58:45).---------------------------------'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 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.

Brian Campbell welcomes Rafe Bartholomew to break down last Saturday's 140-pound slugfest between Jose Zepeda and Ivan Baranchyk which featured eight knockdowns over five rounds and a spectacular knockout win. The guys debate where the fight belongs historically this century and why the backstory of both combined to author such an emotional and dramatic classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 65 of MK, Luke and Brian recap the UFC and Bellator events from this past weekend including Holly Holm's win over Aldana (5:55). Did Carlos Condit do enough in his win to get a second chance (18:45)? Onto Jose Zepeda vs Ivan Baranchyk... Where does this stand in the Fight of the year category (27:10)? Chris Weidman thinks that he is the one to dethrone Israel Adesanya (40:40). The guys also take a deep dive into what a Jon Jones vs. Israel Adesanya fight would look like after Dana White said it was the 'fight to make' (47:15). Finally we close out the show with DM's from Donks (57:50), Have you seen this shit (1:12:51) and odds & ends (1:28:10).---------------------------------'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.

Luke and Brian are back for episode 64 of Morning Kombat to react to the news coming out of UFC 254 media call (5:45). Cody Garbrandt pulled out of his UFC 255 title fight and the guys discussed that moments after it happened (30:32). Next up Brian and Luke preview the UFC Fight Night Holm-Aldana card this weekend (38:04) and Bellator Milan (32:40). The boys close out the show by reviewing "The Dark Knight" (56:16)---------------------------------'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.

Luke and Brian are back for episode 63 of MK. The boys react to the on-going feud between Conor and Dana that now has McGregor trying to face Dustin Poirier (2:38). They also discuss Jon Jones recent twitter war path where he went after Israel Adesanya and Jan Blachowicz (16:48). PLUS a preview of Bellator 247 and all the breaking news coming out of Milan (27:50). The guys make some revisions to some errors they made in Monday's show (41:12). Finally they close out the show with a deep dive on everything Conor McGregor (48:00).---------------------------------'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.

Luke and Brian return for a big episode 62 of Morning Kombat as they recap Showtime Boxing's PPV double header and UFC 253. They discuss Israel Adesanya's dominant victory over Paulo Costa (3:50) and break down how impressive new UFC Light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz was in his win over Dominick Reyes (19:20). Next up the guys discuss what's next for Jermall (29:10) and Jermell Charlo (36:33) and talk about their impressive victories this weekend. They also react to Conor McGregor and Dana White's feud. Does a McGregor vs Manny Pacquiao boxing match make any sense (42:15)? BC & Luke answer some DM's from Donks (58:08) and close the show with their odds and ends from this past weekend (1:44:45).---------------------------------'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: youtube.com/MorningKombatFollow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit: store.sho.comFollow 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.

Showtime Presents: Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell! Luke is a former Marine Sergeant and the Sr. Editor of MMA Fighting and SB Nation. Brian Campbell is the CBS Insider for all things Combat. Together they will cover everything happening in the world of Boxing and MMA, including talking to the fighters, promoters and especially you, THE FANS! If you love combat sports, please subscribe so you don't miss a week of MORNING KOMBAT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke and Brian are back for a special Morning Kombat Extra edition to preview the massive weekend ahead in combat sports. The guys break down Showtime's Charlo Brother doubleheader PPV event and. discuss the ramifications of the fights for both Jermall and Jermell. They also take a deep dive into UFC 253 and examine Israel Adesanya defending his Middleweight title vs. Paulo Costa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke and Brian are back with the second installment of Room Service Diaries which details their second day in the Charlo Doubleheader PPV bubble at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and answers all the fan questions you submitted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke and Brian are back with a special Morning Kombat extra episode detailing their first day in the Charlo Doubleheader PPV bubble at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 61 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap the weekend in combat sports, including Colby Covington beating Tyron Woodley at UFC Vegas 11 and Erickson Lubin picking up a big win in boxing over Terrell Gausha. The boys also look ahead to the massive weekend coming up in combat sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 60 of Morning Kombat Rashad Evans fills in for Luke and joins Brian Campbell to recap everything that happened in the MMA this weekend, including two big Bellator events and Michelle Waterson taking down Angela Hill. The guys also discuss the recent sexual assault allegations against Conor McGregor and preview the upcoming weekend's showdown between Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 59 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap UFC Vegas 9 as they debate Alistair Overeem's chances at making one last heavyweight title run after scoring a KO win over Augusto Sakai. The boys also discuss the possibility of a Jorge Masvidal - Nate Diaz rematch for the BMF title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 58 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian recap everything that happened at UFC Vegas 8, including a big win by Aleksandar Rakic over Anthony Smith and Robbie Lawler losing to Neil Magny. The boys also discuss Canelo Alverez not fighting in 2020 so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 57 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian break down Frankie Edgar's bantamweight debut victory over Pedro Munhoz as well as Vadim Nemkov's stopping Ryan Bader and Alexander Povetkin's knockout over Dillian Whyte. Luke and Brian also cover the UFC's heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions plus a weekend preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 56 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian breakdown a massive weekend in combat sports, including Stipe Miocic's UD win over Daniel Cormier at UFC 252 and David Benavidez' victory over Alexis Angulo. The boys also discuss Sean O'Malley's loss to Chito Vera and Jair Rozenstruik's TKO of Junior Dos Santos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke and Brian are back with a special Morning Kombat Extra to preview this weekend's big UFC 252 card, including the historic trilogy fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier for the Heavyweight title. They also break down rising star Sean O'Malley's matchup vs. Marlon Vera and the other important heavyweight battle on the card between Junior Dos Santos and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 55 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian breakdown Derrick Lewis and Chris Weidman's impressive wins in the UFC this weekend. Plus, the boys preview Showtime Boxing's upcoming fight between young star David Benavidez and Alexis Angulo, and examine the recently announced UFC flyweight title bout between Cody Garbrandt and Deiveson Figueiredo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 54 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian preview everything that happened this weekend in the combat sports world. The boys breakdown Derek Brunson's big UFC win and recap Showtime Boxing's return event. They also examine the reported matchup between Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 53 of Morning Kombat, Brian Campbell is out, so Luke Thomas fly's solo to break down everything that happened during this weekend's UFC fight island event including Robert Whittaker's big win over Darren Till. He also talks Bellator's return to action and what we can expect going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke and Brian are back with a special Morning Kombat Extra to break down Showtime's recently announced return to boxing schedule that spans the rest of the year. The boys also preview Bellator's return to the MMA world this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 52 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian break down everything from this weekend's Fight Island card including Joseph Benavidez and Kelvin Gastelum both getting submitted in the first round of their fights. They also preview Robert Whittaker vs. Darren Till and look ahead at Israel Adesanya's matchup vs Paulo Costa reportedly set for UFC 253. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke and Brian are back with a special Morning Kombat Extra to break down everything that happened during last night's UFC Fight Island event. They also preview Saturday's main event rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.