Morning Kombat

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2025 Fights To Make, Haney Teases Return, Revisiting 2024 Predictions | Full Ep | Morning Kombat Jan 06, 2025

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MK is back in the studio for the first time in 2025! BC and Luke kick things off by looking back at their 2024 combat sports predictions and grading how well they did. From boxing to MMA, did they get it right? Then, the guys shift gears and break down the biggest fights to watch in both boxing and MMA for 2025. Which matchups need to happen, and which ones will define the year ahead? Plus, big news—Devin Haney teases a return to the ring this March! Who could he face next, and who do Luke and BC want to see him fight?

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2025 Combat Sports Predictions & Story Lines | Full Episode | Morning Kombat Jan 04, 2025

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Happy New Year, Donks! 2025 is finally here, and MORNNG KOMBAT is back to kick off what promises to be an unforgettable year in combat sports. Join Luke and BC as they dive into their MMA predictions for the year ahead, discussing the biggest matchups, storylines, and moments to watch in both MMA and boxing. From rising stars to epic showdowns, they break down what’s next for the world of combat sports.

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The Year Combat Sports Made History | 2024 Recap & Awards | Full Episode | MORNING KOMBAT Dec 31, 2024

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2024 was a groundbreaking year in combat sports, filled with unforgettable moments that will be talked about for years to come. From the rise of new UFC legends to some of the most epic boxing matchups in recent memory, we witnessed it all. In this special year-end episode, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell (BC) reflect on the biggest highlights, including Max Holloway's jaw-dropping knockout of Justin Gaethje, which not only stunned fans but also solidified Holloway’s place in UFC history. They also dive into Alex Pereira’s incredible journey and how he cemented his legacy as one of the most dominant fighters of the year. On the boxing side, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk went head-to-head not once, but twice, delivering two of the most highly anticipated heavyweight bouts in recent memory. Luke and BC also dish out their year-end awards and rankings, breaking down the fighters, performances, and moments that defined this historic year.

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Brandon Royval Interview, Holiday Mailbag, Live Q&A | FULL EPISODE | MORNING KOMBAT Dec 31, 2024

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Welcome Back, Donks! We hope all of you had an amazing holiday season! MK is back and ready to keep the good times rollin'. In this special holiday mailbag episode, Luke and Brian are joined by top UFC Flyweight contender Brandon Royval to dive deep into the world of MMA and discuss the current state of the Flyweight division. But that's not all! The guys are also doing a LIVE Q&A to answer all your burning questions. Whether it’s MMA-related or anything else on your mind, no topic is off-limits!

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Usyk vs. Fury II Full Recap | UFC News | MORNING KOMBAT Dec 23, 2024

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The week of Christmas is here, but MK doesn't stop. Luke and BC are live to recap the historical heavyweight rematch that went down between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. In another tightly contested battle, Usyk once again scored the decision victory. What were the key differences between the rematch and the first fight? How impressive was Usyk in being even more clear cut this time around? Talking about the victor, Usyk secured a 2012 Olympic gold medal, cleaned out cruiserweight and now heavyweight while remaining undefeated. It's time to ask where does he rank all-time among all heavyweights and even all boxers? Plus, the guys react to a small batch of UFC news.

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Usyk vs. Fury II FINAL Preview | Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul? | MORNING KOMBAT Dec 20, 2024

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MK Friday is back and its the only place you need to go to preview this weekend's massive boxing fight as Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury hit the ring for their highly anticipated rematch after Usyk beat Fury in May, Luke and BC break down everything you need to know ahead of this legacy defining showdown. Plus, the guys react to Conor McGregor announcing he is facing Logan Paul in 2025.

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UFC Tampa Recap | Jones-Aspinal Confirmed?! | Usyk vs. Fury II Preview | MORNING KOMBAT Dec 16, 2024

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The final studio show of the year is here as MORNING KOMBAT has you covered for all things combat sports. Starting in MMA, Luke and BC recap UFC Tampa where Joaquin Buckley stops Colby Covington on cuts, calls out Kamaru Usman. Buckley became just the 2nd fighter (joining Kamaru Usman) to stop Covington via KO/TKO. Now riding a 6-fight win streak since cutting down to 170 pounds, with victories over Luque, Wonderboy and Colby, is it time to take Newmansa seriously as a title contender? Plus, Dana White "100 percent" guarantees Jones-Aspinall happens in 2025. Even though we have heard nothing but mixed messages from Jones at every turn regarding Aspinall, his track record (save for UFC 151) does speak for itself. Who should we trust more about this topic at the moment: Jon or Dana? Moving to boxing, we have a massive card as Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury hit the ring for their highly anticipated rematch after Usyk beat Fury in May, We all know what happened in the first fight and we all know what's at stake on Saturday, but what's the biggest storyline or area of focus for tentering this rematch?

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UFC 310 RECAP, UFC 312 Reaction, Maycee Barber Interview | MORNING KOMBAT Dec 09, 2024

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No where better to go after a huge UFC card then right here for MORNING KOMBAT! Luke and BC are back in studio to break down all the big results from the weekend. In the main event, Alexandre Pantoja submitted a feisty, but overmatched Kai Asakura in the second round of Saturday's main event. If he can't get a Demetrious Johnson fight, what should be next for him? Is Pantoja the second-best flyweight of all time?

Plus, in a huge co-main event, Shavkat Rakhmonov earned the decision win over Ian Garry, but is it fair to say Garry's stock might've risen more than Rakhmonov's? They also react to the rest of the important results across the full card, including a win for Ciryl Gane, and a prelim loss for Aljamain Sterling.

Looking ahead, UFC 312 was announced and the guys react to the news that Sean Strickland is going to rematch Dricus du Plessis in the main event of UFC 312 in Australia. Was Khamzat Chimaev snubbed? While, Tatiana Suarez will face Zhang Weili in the co-main event for the women's flyweight title. Suarez had two fights cancelled in the UFC and is now moving into a title shot. Is that fair?

Finally, Maycee Barber joins the show to update the guys on her return to the cage!

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UFC 310 FINAL Preview, UFC 311 Lookahead | MORNING KOMBAT Dec 07, 2024

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Get ready for an action-packed MK Friday show as we gear up for UFC 310 tomorrow! On today’s episode, Luke and BC break down the key matchups, offering their final predictions for the highly anticipated main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura for the Flyweight title, as well as the co-main event featuring Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Garry in a massive #1 contenders fight in the welterweight division. The guys also dive deep into the rest of the UFC 310 card and give us a sneak peek at the newly announced UFC 311. In PFL news, Patchy Mix and Patricio Pitbull are both asking for their release — what does this mean for the league’s future? And finally, we wrap things up with the latest updates from the world of boxing, including news, fights, and more.

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PFL World Championships Recap, UFC 310 Preview, Boxing Roundup Dec 02, 2024

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MK is BACK and we hope all our loyal donks had a wonderful holiday weekend! The guys return to recap the 2024 PFL Championship. It seems like Dakota Ditcheva was the biggest winner from Saturday's PFL event. The guys rank her among all flyweights worldwide. Plus, they put on their presidential hats, sharing the 3 changes they would make for PFL in 2025. In the UFC, Luke and BC set the stage for this upcoming weekends UFC 310 PPV event. They debate what the most underappreciated storyline heading into the last UFC pay-per-view of the year is and what fight they are most excited for. Finally, in boxing, Tank Davis vs. Lamont Roach moved to Brooklyn on March 1. Is this any kind of improvement? Jaron Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz fell apart. Is Boots ducking?

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