Morning Kombat

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UFC 276 Results: Adesanya vs. Cannonier | Volkanovski vs. Holloway 3 | UFC 276 Post-Fight Show Jul 03, 2022

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At UFC 276, Israel Adesanya looks to defend his middleweight title against Jared Cannonier in the pay-per-view main event. In the co-main event, Alexander Volkanovski will aim to defeat Max Holloway a third time and defend his featherweight strap. Also on the card is a middleweight contest between top contenders Sean Strickland and Alex Pereira, a welterweight bout featuring Robbie Lawler and Bryan Barberena as well as a bantamweight contest between Sean O'Malley and Pedro Munhoz.

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Max Holloway on Volkanovski Trilogy, Khabib, Brain Health, Legacy, Aldo, and Adesanya Jun 30, 2022

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At UFC 276, Max Holloway will face defending UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in a trilogy fight of historical significance. In this interview with Luke Thomas of Morning Kombat, Holloway discusses his view of what happened in the first two meetings with Volkanovski, how the rivalry has changed him, what might be different the third time around and why this fight is ultimately about legacy. Holloway also discusses the grueling win over Yair Rodriguez, whether he's experienced any neurological symptoms from damage, why he still believes Jose Aldo is the best featherweight of all time, the beating he handed out to Calvin Kattar, Khabib Nurmagomedov's comments about this trilogy bout, having a third fight with Dustin Poirier and what the difference is between Volkanovski and Israel Adesanya.

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Max Holloway Speaks | Dana White on Jon Jones' Return | PFL Preview | Ep 317 Jun 29, 2022

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On Episode 317 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian are in Las Vegas to cover UFC 276. The guys start the show by breaking down Luke's interview with Max Holloway. Dana White revealed his plans for Jon Jones now that he is 'ready'. Tommy Fury was denied entry to the United states for his press conference with Jake Paul. The boys close out the show with a PFL preview and fan subs.

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Charles Oliveira and Aljamain Sterling Have Changed MMA Wrestling | Extra Credit Ep. 23 Jun 28, 2022

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Luke Thomas is back with Episode 23 of Morning Kombat Extra Credit to break down his five favorite fights from the weekend. Luke breaks down his favorite fights from UFC Vegas 57 and Bellator 282.

(1:50) - Thiago Moises vs. Christos Giagos

(9:25) - Chris Curtis vs. Rodolfo Vieira

(16:20) - Carlos Ulberg vs. Tafon Nchukwi

(20:40) - Alexander Shabliy vs. Brent Primus

(26:35) - Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs. Karl Amoussou

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Recap: UFC Vegas 57 Mateusz Gamrot, Shavkat Rakhmonov | Bellator 282 | PFL 5 | Ep 316 Jun 27, 2022

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On episode 316 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap a packed weekend in MMA. The boys start off with UFC Vegas 57. How did BC and LT score Gamrot vs. Tsarukyan? How good is Shavkat Rakhmonov? The boys also break down Bellator 282. Is it time to recognize how good Johnny Eblen really is? Can Danny Sabatello win the entire bantamweight grand prix?. They close out the show with some DM's from donks and HYSTS.

(11:45) - Gamrot Edges Tsarukyan

(30:20) - Shavkat Rakhmonov

(47:10) - Eblen dethrones Mousasi

(57:20) - Bellator 282 Undercard

(71:30) - PFL 5

(84:30) - Dm's from Donks

(97:00) - HYSTS

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UFC 276 Pregame Preview: Adesanya-Cannonier | Volkanovski-Holloway 3 Jun 26, 2022

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Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and Chuck Mindenhall are back with a pregame preview for UFC 276. The guys break down Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3 and much more!

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UFC Vegas 57: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot | Bellator 282 | PFL 5 | Quick Hitters | Ep 315 Jun 24, 2022

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On episode 315 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian have a packed preview show for you. The boys preview UFC Vegas 57, Bellator 282 and PFL 5. What are the biggest fights of the weekend? They close out the main topics with some quick hitters before getting to dead wrong and fan submissions.

(12:00) - UFC on ESPN 38

(52:00) - Bellator 282

(80:00) - PFL Preview

(86:00) - Quick Hitters

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Max Holloway or Alexander Volkanovski: Who Really Won? | Morning Kombat Watch-a-long Jun 23, 2022

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell rewatch Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski 1 & 2, the guys rescore and debate who won which round. You won't want to miss this deep dive on Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway.

(5:40) - Max vs. Alex Round 1

(11:55) - Max vs. Alex Round 2

(18:20) - Max vs. Alex Round 3

(24:30) - Max vs. Alex Round 4

(30:45) - Max vs. Alex Round 5

(35:50) - Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski Results

(40:15) - Alex vs. Max 2 Round 1

(46:20) - Alex vs. Max 2 Round 2

(52:30) - Alex vs. Max 2 Round 3

(58:40) - Alex vs. Max 2 Round 4

(64:50) - Alex vs. Max 2 Round 5

(70:00) - Alexander Volkanovski 2 Results

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Weekend MMA Storylines | Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul? | Fury vs. Ngannou | Ep 314 Jun 22, 2022

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On episode 314 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian discuss the biggest storylines heading into UFC on ESPN 38, Bellator 282 and PFL. The boys also discuss Nate Diaz's tweet calling for the UFC to release him and let him go fight Jake Paul. What's the most likely scenario? The boys close out the main topics with some quick hitters and get into HYSTS and Fan Submissions.

(12:29) - BC's Weekend Reaction

(28:30) - UFC Vegas 57

(42:15) - Weekend MMA Storylines

(62:40) - Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul?

(78:30) - Bob Arum on Fury vs. Ngannou

(85:00) - Quick Hitters

(92:00) - HYSTS

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Max Holloway Resume Review | UFC 276: Volkanovski-Holloway III Jun 20, 2022

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The Resume Review is BACK! Luke and Brian will be breaking down Max Holloway's resume ahead of his UFC 276 fight with Alexander Volkanovski. The guys relive Max's journey to this trilogy match.

(3:00) - Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway

(8:00) - Justin Lawrence vs. Max Holloway

(11:40) - Leonard Garcia vs. Max Holloway

(15:30) - Max Holloway vs. Dennis Bermudez

(17:30) - Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway

(23:50) - Max Holloway vs. Will Chope

(28:25) - Cub Swanson vs. Max Holloway

(33:00) - Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira

(35:50) - Max Holloway vs. Jeremy Stephens

(38:05) - Max Holloway vs. Ricardo Lamas

(42:00) - Max Holloway vs. Anthony Pettis

(45:30) - Jose Aldo vs. Max Holloway