Morning Kombat

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Bellator 296 & UFC Charlotte Preview | The State of UFC Events | Ep. 439 May 10, 2023

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On episode 439 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell preview Bellator 296 and UFC Charlotte. What fights should we be looking out for on the card? The guys also have a discussion about the State of the UFC's events right now. How will this impact the UFC? As always they close out Wednesday's with Fan submissions.

(6:00) - Dana White's Announcement

(13:00) - Bellator 296 Preview

(34:00) - UFC on ABC 4 Preview

(59:00) - UFC's Upcoming Schedule

(96:20) - Jake Paul-Nate Diaz Press Conference Reaction

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Sterling Outlasts Cejudo | Muhammad Def. Burns | UFC 288 | Canelo Alvarez | Ep 438 May 08, 2023

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On Episode 438 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell break down UFC 288. What are the thoughts coming out of Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo? Belal Muhammad Defeated Gilbert Burns but did he prove anything? The guys also react to Yan Xiaonan's KO and more on the UFC 288 undercard. The guys break down One Fight Night 10 and Canelo Alvarez's win over John Ryder before Dm's from Donks and HYSTS.

(9:45) - Aljamain Sterling Defeats Henry Cejudo

(41:50) - Belal Muhammad Defeats Gilbert Burns

(54:00) - Rest of UFC 288 Preview

(72:00) - Canelo Alvarez

(83:30) - One Fight Night 10

(93:00) - Dm's from Donks

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UFC 288 Results: Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo | UFC 288 Reactions | UFC Post-Fight Show May 07, 2023

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At UFC 288, Aljamain Sterling battles Henry Cejudo for the UFC bantamweight championship in Newark, New Jersey at the Prudential Center. In the co-main event, Gilbert Burns fights Belal Muhammad for a number-one contender's spot in the welterweight division. Also on the fight card is Jessica Andrade vs. Yan Xiaonan, Movsar Evloev vs. Diego Lopes, Kron Gracie vs. Charles Jourdain and much more.

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UFC 288 Picks | One Fight Night 10 | Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder | Ep. 437 May 05, 2023

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On Episode 437 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell preview One Fight Night 10 and Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder. Next up the guys run through some quick hitters before making their weekend picks. As always we close out Friday with dead wrong.

(7:00) - One Fight Night 10 Preview

(30:30) - Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder

(50:30) - Quick Hitters

(70:00) - Ok, Bet

(80:00) - Dead Wrong

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Henry Cejudo Resume Review | UFC 288: Sterling-Cejudo | Morning Kombat May 04, 2023

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down for a resume review of Henry Cejudo ahead of his UFC 288 title fight with Aljamain Sterling. The guys go through Henry's Olympic run, His early struggles in the UFC and him breaking through to become a double champ. Where does Henry Cejudo rank among the all-time greats?

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:10:20) - Pre UFC Run

(00:13:50) - Dustin Kimura

(00:20:20) - Chris Cariaso

(00:21:30) - Chico Camus

(00:24:20) - Jussier Formiga

(00:28:30) - Demetrious Johnson 1

(00:34:20) - Joseph Benavidez

(00:40:20) - Wilson Reis

(00:45:40) - Sergio Pettis

(00:50:30) - Demetrious Johnson 2

(00:58:50) - TJ Dillashaw

(01:06:10) - Marlon Moraes

(01:20:25) - Dominick Cruz

(01:25:00) - Final Thoughts

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UFC 288 Preview: Sterling-Cejudo | Muhammad-Burns | Fight Announcements | Ep 436 May 03, 2023

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On Episode 436 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian get you ready for the weekend by previewing UFC 288. How will Henry Cejudo look after his long layoff? Will Aljamain Sterling finally get the respect he deserves? Who will emerge as the No. 1 contender in Belal Muhammad vs. Gilbert Burns? The guys also break down a bunch of fight announcements for this summer before ending the show with quick hitters and Fan submissions.

(11:00) - Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejdudo

(40:10) - Belal Muhammad vs. Gilbert Burns

(52:00) - Rest of UFC 288 Preview

(60:20) - Fight Announcements

(68:10) - Quick Hitters

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Rashad Evans on Psychedelic Journey, UFC Career and Legacy | Morning Kombat RSD May 02, 2023

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with Hall of Famer Suga Rashad Evans to break down his career and life experiences in this Room Service Diaries episode. Rashad discusses experimenting with psychedelics, His biggest win of his career, what went wrong vs. Jon Jones and much more! You won't want to miss this episode.

(1:50) - Experimenting with Drugs & Psychedelics

(19:00) - Rashad vs. Chuck Liddell

(27:50) - Career Earnings

(29:50) - Being a UFC Pioneer

(32:40) - Leaving Jackson-Wink MMA

(33:30) - Coaching/Mentoring

(37:50) - Jon Jones Fight

(44:15) - Lyoto Machida Fight

(46:30) - Knee Injury

(48:30) - Evolution of MMA

(50:30) - Jackson-Wink MMA-

(54:00) - Family

(55:30) - Blackzilians Revamp

(59:59) - 2013 Vitor Belfort

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Perry Stops Rockhold | Alvarez Outlasts Mendes | UFC Vegas 72 recap | Ep 435 May 01, 2023

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On Episode 435 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell kick off the show by reacting to Mike Perry's win over Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41. What do we make of Conor McGregor facing off with Perry at Saturday's event? Next up the guys discuss Eddie Alvarez's win over Chad Mendes. What is Chad's combat sports legacy? The guys also react to Song Yadong's win at UFC Vegas 72. As always the close out the show with HYSTS.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:10:40) - Perry Stops Rockhold

(00:36:00) - Eddie Alvarez vs. Chad Mendes

(00:48:30) - Song Yadong

(01:02:30) - Rest of UFC Vegas 72

(01:09:30) - UFC 288

(01:25:30) - DM's from Donks

(01:38:00) - HYSTS

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BKFC 41 & UFC Vegas 72 Picks | Nate Diaz | Francis Ngannou | MMA Draft | Ep. 434 Apr 28, 2023

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On episode 434 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by giving their picks for UFC Vegas 72 and BKFC 41. The guys discuss Nate Diaz being arrested and released on bond. What could this mean for his future? Next up the guys give an update on Francis Ngannou's free agency. What is going on here? The boys close out the main topics with some fighter updates and quick hitters.

(8:50) - Ok, Bet

(28:00) - Nate Diaz Arrested

(40:10) - Francis Ngannou Update

(55:00) - Fighter Updates

(93:10) - Quick Hitters

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UFC Vegas 72 Preview | BKFC 41 | Frank Mir Special Announcement | Ep 433 Apr 26, 2023

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On episode 433 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian have a packed show for you. The guys kick off the show with previews of UFC Vegas 72 and BKFC 41. What fights should we be looking out for on these cards? Next up the guys discuss Max Holloway's comments about moving up to lightweight, Nate Diaz being issued an arrest warrant and much more. BC and Luke also draft their dream MMA card in honor of the NFL draft. As always we close out wednesday with fan submissions.

(4:00) - UFC Vegas 72 Preview

(30:00) - Frank Mir Joins the Show

(60:30) - BKFC 41 Preview

(90:00) - Fan Submissions

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