Morning Kombat

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Fedor vs. Bader on CBS | Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia | Kara-France-Perez | Ep 376 Nov 18, 2022

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On Episode 376 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian have some news to react to. Next up the guys break down their picks for a packed weekend in combat sports. The guys give picks for Bellator 288, UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac and One on Prime Video 4. The guys also react to the news that Kai Kara-France will face Alex Perez at UFC 284. The guys also debate how long Alex Pereira will be champion and if he is the least well rounded champion ever. The guys close out the show with Dead Wrong.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:12:20) - Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia

(00:30:45) - Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko

(00:46:00) - Weekend Picks

(01:26:30) - Kai Kara-France vs. Alex Perez

(01:28:50) - Alex Pereira's Title Reign

(01:43:50) - BKFC Preview

(01:48:40) - Dead Wrong

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Bellator 288 | UFC Fight Night Lewis vs. Spivac | One on Prime Video 4 | ep 375 Nov 16, 2022

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On Episode 375 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian have a packed preview show for you. The guys preview Bellator 288, UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac and One on Prime Video 4. The break down everything you need to know about these cards. The guys also discuss PFL announcing their PPV Price and play a little over/under. As always they close Wednesday with fan submissions.

(16:30) - Bellator 288 Preview

(46:00) - UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac

(70:40) - One on Prime Video 4 Preview

(82:30) - PFL Announces PPV Price

(93:00) - Over/Under

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Laura Sanko on Her UFC Ascent, Jon Jones at Heavyweight & Islam Makhachev's Run | Morning Kombat RSD Nov 15, 2022

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with UFC Commentator & Analyst Laura Sanko on the Room Service Diaries couch. Laura and the guys talk about what made her want to fight early on, What advice they would give to aspiring Commentators/Analysts and how she got her job at the UFC. Laura also breaks down how she thinks Jon Jones will do at heavyweight, How long Islam Makhachev will be champion and what her DMs are looking like these days.

(2:30) - UFC 281 Fight Week

(3:20) - UFC Reporter & Analyst Job

(10:10) - Dana White Contenter Series

(14:00) - Passion for Combat Sports

(15:45) - Deciding to Compete in MMA

(20:30) - MMA Community Pushback

(28:30) - Advice for Aspiring Broadcasters/Reporters

(33:00) - First Real Job in MMA

(35:50) - Professional MMA Fight

(38:15) - Laura's DM's

(40:00) - Fighting Career

(41:40) - Goals in Combat Sports

(54:30) - Kathy Long

(57:00) - Growing up in the 90s

(59:15) - Jon Jones

(64:00) - Islam Makhachev

(66:30) - Adesanya vs. Pereira

(68:30) - Bantamweight Title Picture

(70:15) - Middleweight Title Picture

(71:30) - Dana White's Power Slap League

(73:00) - Kayla Harrison

(74:00) - Close

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UFC 281 Recap: Pereira Stuns Adesanya, Weili Submits Esparza, Poirier Wins | Ep 374 Nov 14, 2022

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On Episode 374 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian are joined by Aaron Bronsteter to recap a wild UFC 281 event. Alex Pereira stunned Israel Adesanya in round 5 with a TKO win after being down big on the cards. What can be said about Adesanya’s run as middleweight champion? Zhang Weili submitted Carla Esparza in round 2 to become the strawweight champion yet again. Is she destined to hold the belt for a long time? Dustin Poirier submitted Michael Chandler in the third. What did he prove with this win? Plus, Frankie Edgar's career came to an end.

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🚨 UFC 281 Results: Adesanya-Pereira | Esparza-Zhang | Poirier-Chandler | Instant Reaction Nov 13, 2022

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell have you covered with an instant reaction to UFC 281. The guys break down Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang, Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler and much more!

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UFC 281 Picks | Velasquez Granted Bail | Aljo-O'Malley TUF Coaches? | Ep 373 Nov 11, 2022

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On Episode 373 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by reacting to the UFC 281 weigh ins, Then the guys give their picks for UFC 281. They also discuss Cain Velasquez being granted bail in his attempted murder case. Aljamain Sterling says he's interested in coaching The Ultimate Fighter opposite Sean O'Malley. The guys close out the show with DM's from Donks and Dead Wrong.

(15:00) - UFC 281 Weigh in Reaction

(20:30) - UFC 281 Picks

(79:00) - Cain Velasquez Granted Bail

(83:10) - Aljo vs, O'malley on TUF?

(86:20) - Deiveson Figueiredo Moving Up

(87:00) - Justin Gaethje UFC 274 Injury

(89:00) - DM's from Donks

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UFC 281 Pregame Preview: Adesanya vs. Pereira | Esparza-Zhang | Poirier-Chandler Nov 10, 2022

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell have you covered with an instant reaction to the UFC 281 press conference.

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UFC 281 Preview: Adesanya-Pereira | Poirier-Chandler | Top Moments at MSG | Ep 372 Nov 09, 2022

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On Episode 372 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap preview UFC 281. The boys break down Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang, Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler and much more. Brian goes through his favorite MMA Moments to happen at MSG and we close out wednesday's show with fan submissions.

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Israel Adesanya Ready for Alex Pereira With 'War' Mentality | Morning Kombat Interview Nov 09, 2022

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Luke Thomas Sits down with UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya ahead of his UFC 281 fight with Alex Pereira. How has his life changed over the past few years? How much is Izzy looking at their first two kickboxing matches? How has his style evolved since their kickboxing match? You don't want to miss this one!

(1:00) - UFC 281 Housing

(4:30) - New Zealand

(11:30) - Alex Pereira

(17:00) - Israel's Fighting Style

(20:00) - Mental Health Work

(22:20) - Alex Pereira's Trash Talk

(26:35) - Alex Pereira's Gas Tank

(30:15) - Middleweight Division Catching up?

(31:50) - Injuries

(33:40) - Who is Izzy Fighting for?

(35:50) - Rest of Middleweight Division

(39:15) - MMA Community

(42:50) - Izzy's Youtube Channel

(44:30) - MMA Media

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Lemos Stops Rodriguez | Magny Subs Rodriguez | Bivol Defeats Ramirez | Ep 371 Nov 07, 2022

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On Episode 371 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos. What was the biggest takeaway from Lemos' win? Neal Magny defeated Daniel Rodriguez, What does this loss say about Rodriguez? Plus much more on the UFC card. The guys also discuss Dmitry Bivol's win over Gilberto Ramirez and David Morrell Jr.'s win. They close out the show with HYSTS.

(12:20) - Amanda Lemos

(29:20) - Neil Magny

(47:20) - Minner Injury & Betting Line

(59:30) - Bivol vs. Ramirez

(76:00) - Morrell vs. Yerbossynuly

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