Morning Kombat

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UFC 264 Preview | Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3 | Thompson vs. Burns | Ep 176 Jul 07, 2021

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On Episode 176 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are live in Las Vegas to preview UFC 264. What did the guys learn from the second fight? What are the x-factors for each fighter in the third fight? Luke and Brian also preview Stephen Thompson vs. Gilbert Burns. Who else stands out on UFC 264?

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UFC 264's Five Biggest Questions Jul 05, 2021

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are here to discuss the 5 biggest questions heading into UFC 264. Is Conor McGregor still an elite fighter? Are we undervaluing what is at stake for Dustin Poirier? Can Stephen Thompson get a title shot with a win at UFC 264? Tune in to find out the biggest questions heading into saturday.

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Georges St-Pierre Exhibition? | Tyron Woodley | Colbert vs. Nyambayar preview | Ep 175 Jul 02, 2021

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On Episode 175 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to Georges St-Pierre's comments that his UFC contract will be over in two years. Who would the guys like to seem him face in an exhibition? Next up they preview Chris Colbert vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar Saturday night on Showtime at 9pm. Tyron Woodley is training with Floyd Mayweather. How much will that help him vs. Jake Paul? The guys quickly hit some combat sports news before admitting that they were dead wrong. Finally they close out the show with a homework review of 'The Night Comes for Us".

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UFC 264 Preview, Schilling Video, Interim Titles | Luke Thomas' Live Chat, ep. 80 Jul 01, 2021

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Today on the podcast, we'll start looking ahead to the trilogy between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, what to make of the video showing Joe Schilling punching a man in a bar, Francis Ngannou having to deal with an interim title at heavyweight, most-feared mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, Shavkat Rakhmonov's upside, Brian Shaw missing out on his fifth World's Strongest Man title, what to expect from Gilbert Burns vs. Stephen Thompson, who has good striking defense in the pocket and more.

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Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane | Khabib Predicts Conor-Dustin 3 | Nate Diaz | Ep 174 Jun 30, 2021

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On Episode 174 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to the news that Ciryl Gane will be facing Derrick Lewis for the interim heavyweight title. WHY (10:00)? The guys break down Khabib Nurmagomedov's prediction for Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier and his comments about retirement (35:05). Firas Zahabi said Nate Diaz would beat 99% of fighters if there was no time limit. Is he right? What fighters also fall into same category (46:20)? Nonito Donaire vs. John Riel Casimero is not off according to Donaire (57:30). The guys close out the show with the Wheel of death (72:00) and Fan Submissions.

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Gervonta Davis Impresses | Ciryl Gane | Vasiliy Lomachenko | Bellator 261 | Ep 173 Jun 28, 2021

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On Episode 173 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell recap a packed weekend of combat sports. Gervonta Davis scored a 11th round tko of Mario Barrios. What does this mean for Tank and who should be next (10:00)? Ciryl Gane got the win at UFC fight night but was it enough to get him a title shot (35:50)? The guys also recap Bellator 261 (46:00) and Vasiliy Lomachenko's win over Masayoshi Nakatani (59:00). The guys close out the main topics with other notable standouts from the weekend (68:00).

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🚨 Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios Instant reaction Jun 27, 2021

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Brian Campbell provides instant analysis of Gervonta "Tank" Davis' thrilling 11th-round TKO of Mario Barrios in their WBA regular title bout at 140 pounds. Campbell looks at what makes Davis so exciting should he hang around the bigger weight classes and explains how Barrios was able to put up such a credible fight before the stoppage.

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Weekend Preview UFC Gane vs. Volkov | Davis vs. Barrios | Bellator 261 | PFL | Ep 172 Jun 25, 2021

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On Episode 172 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back in studio to preview a packed weekend in combat sports. The guys Preview UFC Fight Night Gane vs. Volkov, Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios, Bellator 261, PFL and Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Masayoshi Nakatani. Plus Dead Wrong and Tip2Tip.

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UFC Gane vs. Volkov | Bellator 261 | Gervonta Davis | Anthony Joshua | Ep 171 Jun 24, 2021

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On Episode 171 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back in studio to look ahead to the biggest storylines at UFC Fight Night Gane vs. Volkov card (9:40), Bellator 261 (21:30) and Showtime boxing's Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios (30:30). What should we be looking out for on these cards? Anthony Joshua responds to Deontay Wilder's claims that he would knock Joshua out in "devastating fashion" (44:30). The guys close out the show with Wheel of Death (58:00) and Fan Submissions (85:00).

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UFC Fight Night Recap | Anderson Silva | Jermall Charlo | Ep 170 Jun 21, 2021

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On Episode 170 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell recap UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige. What next for Chang Sung Jung? Who else stood out on the card? Anderson Silva defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on saturday. What are the guys reactions? Jermall Charlo defeated Juan Macias Montiel but was it enough to get him a big name opponent? Naoya Inoue had a big win on saturday... Where does he fit in the pound-for-pound rankings?

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