Morning Kombat

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Music | Gas Station Food | Revising MMA History | 90's NBA | BC's Live Chat Ep. 1 Dec 06, 2022

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It's time for Brian Campbell's first live chat! BC answers a bunch of questions asked by the fans.

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UFC: Thompson, Pavlovich Win | ONE on Prime Video 5 | Fury Dominates Chisora | Ep 382 Dec 05, 2022

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On Episode 382, Luke and Brian recap this weekend's action in MMA and Boxing. In the UFC, Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson defeated Kevin Holland in a wild fight. Is Thompson is still a viable welterweight contender? Tai Tuivasa got bulldozed by Sergei Pavlovich in about a minute in the first round. Did Tuivasa come back from the Ciryl Gane fight too early or is Pavlovich terribly underrated?m Plus, at ONE on Prime Video 5, Anatoly Malykhin demolished Reinier de Ridder. Just how talented is the Russian heavyweight? Also, Tyson Fury dominated Derek Chisora en route to a 10th round stoppage.

(10:30) - James Krause

(22:45) - Wonderboy TKOs Holland

(35:25) - Pavlovich Beats Up Tuivasa

(44:50) - Dolidze & Rest of UFC Orlando

(56:45) - One on Prime Video 5 Recap

(69:40) - Fury Stops Chisora

(89:00) - Dm's from Donks

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UFC 282 Pregame Preview: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev | Pimblett vs. Gordon Dec 04, 2022

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Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and Chuck Mindenhall are back with a pregame preview for UFC 282. The guys discuss where this card ranks, Jiri Prochazka withdrawing from the fight due to injury plus a preview of the main card.

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One on Prime Video 5 Preview | UFC Orlando Preview & Fury-Chisora 3 Picks | Ep 381 Dec 02, 2022

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On Episode 381 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by giving their picks for UFC Orlando: Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland, Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora 3 and Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez. Ontario has notified sportsbooks that they can't have UFC lines. How will this impact the UFC? The guys also discuss BKFC trying to make a fight between Diego Sanchez and Austin Trout. WHY? The boys close out the show with 5 things that annoy them most about MMA and Dead Wrong.

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UFC Orlando Preview | Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora 3 | Ep 380 Nov 30, 2022

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On Episode 380 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by previewing UFC Orlando: Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland. The guys also preview Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora 3 and Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez. What do we need to know about these fights? The guys close out the main topics by discussing PFL's interest in booking Cyborg-Harrison and Nate Diaz officially becomes a free agent.

(15:30) - Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland

(25:30) - Rest of UFC Orlando Preview

(56:30) - Weekend Boxing Preview

(73:30) - PFL Interested in booking Cyborg-Harrison

(90:30) - Nate Diaz Officially a Free Agent

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PFL: Harrison Loses In A Stunner | Conor McGregor | Prograis stops Zepeda | Ep 379 Nov 28, 2022

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On Episode 379 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap the 2022 PFL world championships, where Kayla Harrison lost in a shocker to Larissa Pacheco via unanimous decision. What does this mean for her career? Plus, Conor McGregor appears to admit to working outside of USADA’s system to heal a catastrophic injury. How significant is this semi-admission? Also, Regis Prograis stops Jose Zepeda in the 11th round to claim the WBO 140lbs title. How legitimate is this victory for Rougarou?

(6:50) - Pacheco Stuns Harrison

(31:15) - Brendan Loughnane

(39:40) - Rest of PFL 10: 2022 Championships

(50:30) - McGregor USADA Situation

(62:30) - Prograis Stops Zepeda

(71:00) - Dm's from Donks

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Thanksgiving Mailbag: Favorite/Least Favorite Dish | Fantasy Matchmaking | Movies Nov 25, 2022

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down and answer fan submitted questions for this bonus mailbag episode.

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Jon Jones Update | 2022 PFL World Championship | Fight Announcements | Ep 378 Nov 23, 2022

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On Episode 378 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian start the show by breaking down the Jon Jones news. Will we really see Jon back in March of 2023? Next up the boys preview PFL's 2022 World Championships. What should we be looking for on this card? Arnold Allen called for a Max Holloway fight, does this fight make sense? The close out the show with a weekend boxing preview and fan submissions.

(8:00) - Jon Jones Update

(34:00) - PFL World Championship

(62:30) - Fight Announcements

(88:05) - Arnold Allen calls out Max Holloway

(98:00) - Weekend Boxing Preview

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Anthony Smith Faces Off with Brian Campbell, Still Not Sold on Jon Jones | Morning Kombat RSD Nov 22, 2022

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with Anthony Smith on the Room Service Diaries Couch. Anthony discusses becoming a UFC Analyst, getting cut from the UFC, The Jon Jones fight and he squashes his beef with BC. You won't want to miss this Room Service Diaries

(1:10) - Anthony Smith & BC Beef

(2:40) - UFC Commentary Work

(6:45) - Never Giving Up

(10:20) - Getting Cut from the UFC

(11:00) - Turning the Corner in MMA

(14:30) - Bad Weight Cuts

(23:00) - Mistakes Made in MMA

(28:50) - Staying Relevant in MMA

(29:30) - Alexander Gustafsson

(32:25) - Jon Jones Fight

(33:30) - Glover Teixeira

(35:15) - Shogun Fight

(37:30) - "Jon Jones is Beatable"

(44:25) - Injuries

(49:00) - ADCC

(53:20) - Fighter Criticism

(59:30) - Fighting Injured

(63:50) - Return to the Octagon

(69:30) - Goals Outside of Fighting

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Bellator 288 Recap: Nemkov & Nurmagomedov Impress | UFC Fight Night Recap | Ep 376 Nov 21, 2022

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On Episode 376 of MK, the guys recap a huge weekend of combat sports. At a massive Bellator 288 event, Vadim Nemkov outclassed Corey Anderson in the main event. Is he the best 205er on earth? Usman Nurmagomedov soundly defeated Patricky Pitbull to become the new lightweight champ. What's your biggest takeaway from his dominant victory? Plus, they breakdown UFC Fight Night and ONE on Amazon Prime 4.

(5:11) - Nemkov vs. Anderson 2

(23:30) - Pitbull vs. Nurmagomedov

(42:10) - Kennedy Nzechukwu

(53:28) - James Krause

(59:10) - Christian Lee

(72:00) - DM's from Donks

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