Morning Kombat

Latest Episodes:

UFC Fight Night: Xiaonan Beats Dern | Bellator 286: Pitbull, McKee Win | Ep 356 Oct 03, 2022

Show notes

On Episode 356 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian recap a big weekend of MMA. First they break down UFC Fight Night Vegas. Yan Xiaonan gets past Mackenzie Dern. Is she a legit title contender with that performance? At Bellator 286, both Patricio Pitbull and AJ McKee pick up huge victories. Is a trilogy fight next for them?

(10:25) - Dern vs. Yan

(29:50) - UFC Vegas 61

(34:20) - Pitbull vs. Borics

(54:15) - Bellator 286

(65:50) - One on Prime Video 2

(78:40) - Dm's from Donks

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:morning kombat.store

Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC Fight Night & Bellator 286 FINAL Preview | Bo Nickal | Quick Hitters | Morning Kombat Ep 355 Sep 30, 2022

Show notes

On Episode 355 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian give their final previews of all the crazy MMA action of the weekend. This includes huge UFC Fight Night and Bellator events. Plus, Dana White reveals the reason the UFC event is closed to the public and reporters. Also, the guys break down ONE on Prime Video 2 and BKFC 30. Meanwhile, top prospect Bo Nickal earns a UFC contract and immediately calls out Khamzat Chimaev.

If you support the show, please vote for Morning Kombat in the "Best MMA Programming" Category: https://www.worldmmaawards.com/nominees/

Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.store/

#MorningKombat #danawhite #bonickal #khamzatchimaev #bellator #UFC #Boxing #UFCREsults #ufcreaction #Boxingreaction #DAZN #lukethomas #briancampbell

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:06:15) - UFC Fight Night Vegas 51 Preview

(00:46:50) - Bellator 286 Preview

(01:22:50) - ONE on Prime Video 2, BKFC 30

(01:29:30) - Bo Nickal Earns UFC Contract

(01:40:20) - Quick Hitters

(02:17:46) - End

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC Fight Night & Bellator 286 Preview | Dana White | Mackenzie Dern Live Interview | MK Ep 354 Sep 28, 2022

Show notes

On Episode 354 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian look ahead to this weekends UFC and Bellator events. In the UFC, Mackenzie Dern takes. on Yan Xiaonan in the main event. Meanwhile, Bellator 286 is a huge event seeing both Pitbull and A.J. McKee fighting tough opponents. Also, Dana White went on Tucker Carlson, the guys react. Plus, Is it time for UFC and USADA to address the Conor McGregor situation (Not being tested for over a year)

If you support the show, please vote for Morning Kombat in the "Best MMA Programming" Category: https://www.worldmmaawards.com/nominees/

Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.store/

#MorningKombat #andersonsilva #connormcgregor #bellator #UFC #Boxing #UFCREsults #ufcreaction #Boxingreaction #DAZN #lukethomas #briancampbell

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:10:50) - UFC Weekend Preview

(00:29:05) - Bellator 286 Preview

(00:48:30) - ONE on AMAZON Preview

(00:58:10) - Dana White on Tucker Carlson

(01:10:00) - USADA & Conor McGregor

(01:16:50) - Mackenzie Dern Live Interview

(01:38:20) - Top 5 Movie Recommendations To UFC Fans

(02:15:36) - End

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck Mindenhall on Dana White, The MMA Beat & Upcoming Fights He's Excited For | Room Service Diaries Sep 27, 2022

Show notes

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with MK's good friend, 'The Man In The Hat', Chuck Mindenhall. The guys discuss Mindenhall's MMA journalism career, Dana White, his time at ESPN and what the best fight he has seen in person is. Plus, they also talk about which upcoming fights they are most excited for.

Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.store/

#MorningKombat #chuckmindenhall #danawhite #mma #ufc #espn #espnmma #joesilvawrites #MMAReporters

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:10) - Growing up in Colorado

(00:04:10) - Getting into Writing

(00:20:45) - Dana White

(00:28:00) - First Big MMA Paycheck

(00:30:50) - ESPN MMA Dream Team

(00:34:30) - Connecting with his fans

(00:36:45) - Favorite thing Chuck has written

(00:44:20) - 90s Music

(00:46:50) - Best Fight He's Seen in Person

(00:50:00) - MMA Beat

(00:53:40) - Lessons he learned from MMA

(00:55:00) - Joe Silva Incident

(00:58:00) - Advice for aspiring writers

(00:59:45) - Which Fight was he most excited for?

(01:01:00) - Reading Recommendations

(01:07:08) - END

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing: Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith Sep 27, 2022

Show notes

Stephen A. Smith knows mercy…when it’s warranted. On “Know Mercy,” Stephen A. will give you his straight shooter point of view beyond the world of sports, breaking barriers and pulling back the curtain on politics, entertainment, and business. Three times a week, you’ll hear his unfiltered opinions on front page news and pertinent cultural events, as well as interviews with outspoken celebrities and thought leaders across the societal arena. You’re guaranteed to be entertained, informed, and motivated. And one thing will be clear: you don't need to know sports to know mercy. “Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith” is a presentation of Cadence13, an Audacy studio.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bellator 285 Recap: Henderson, Romero Win | Shakur Stevenson Dominates | Morning Kombat Ep 353 Sep 26, 2022

Show notes

On Episode 353 of MK, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell recap a massive Bellator 285 event that saw Benson Henderson and Yoel Romero impress in their late careers. Plus, Shakur Stevenson dominates, whats next for him? could it be Gervonta Davis?

If you support the show, please vote for Morning Kombat in the "Best MMA Programming" Category: https://www.worldmmaawards.com/nominees/

Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.store/

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:09:55) - Benson Henderson Beats Peter Queally

(00:26:20) - Romero vs. Manhoef Recap

(00:40:50) - Rest Of Bellator 285 Recap

(00:50:20) - Shakur Stevenson Dominates

(01:03:10) - Joe Joyce Beats Parkers

(01:30:40) - HYSTS

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bellator 285 | Anderson Silva On Dana White | Mayweather - McGregor 2? | Morning Kombat Ep 352 Sep 23, 2022

Show notes

On Episode 352 of MK, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell do one final preview of Bellator 285. Plus, they react to Anderson Silva's quotes about Dana White and discuss Connor McGregor shooting down Floyd Mayweather's call for a rematch.

If you support the show, please vote for Morning Kombat in the "Best MMA Programming" Category: https://www.worldmmaawards.com/nominees/

Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now:

https://morningkombat.store/ #MorningKombat #andersonsilva #connormcgregor #floydmayweather #bellator #UFC #Boxing #UFCREsults #ufcreaction #Boxingreaction #DAZN #lukethomas #briancampbell

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie Alvarez & ONE Split | Bellator 285 Preview | Francis Ngannou Speaks | Morning Kombat Ep 351 Sep 21, 2022

Show notes

On Episode 351 of MK, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to the news that Eddie Alvarez has split with ONE Championship. Plus, they preview Bellator 285 which sees the return to the ring of Benson Henderson and Yoel Romero. Also, Francis Ngannou speaks out and says the UFC hasn't offered him a contract. What's next in this saga?

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:10:15) - Dana White Contender Series

(00:26:55) - Eddie Alvarez & ONE Championship Split

(00:38:50) - Bellator 285 Recap

(00:56:10) - Francis Ngannou Speaks Out

(01:08:40) - Paulo Costa Says He Undermined Khazmat Chimaev

(01:17:10) - Quick Hitters

(01:34:00) - Fill In The Blank

(01:51:20) - Fan Submissions

(02:14:25) - End

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Gordon Ryan the No Gi GOAT? | Morning Kombat Extra Credit Ep. 28 Sep 20, 2022

Show notes

Luke Thomas is back with Episode 28 of Morning Kombat Extra Credit to break down his three biggest takeaways from ADCC this past weekend.

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:morning kombat.store

Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jose Aldo Retires? | Canelo Defeats GGG | UFC Vegas 60: Sandhagen-Song Recap | Ep 350 Sep 19, 2022

Show notes

On Episode 350 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian start the show by breaking down the news from Combate that Jose Aldo is retiring with once fight left on his deal. Is this the right move? Next up the guys break down Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin 3. Is Canelo vs. Bovil 2 a bad idea? The guys also break down UFC Vegas 60: Sandhagen vs. Song. What are their biggest takeaways from this fight? What's next for Cory Sandhagen? The guys close out Monday as always with Dm's from Donks and HYSTS.

Courtney's Fighter Page: http://www.haymakersforhope.org/event/boston/2022/belles-brawl-ix/courtney-maag

Courtney's Salem News Article: https://www.salemnews.com/sports/mauler-on-a-mission-marbleheads-maag-steps-into-the-ring-to-ko-cancer/article_3e60689e-2555-11ed-98fd-8ff18ae9af93.html

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:morning kombat.store

Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected