Morning Kombat

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Usman To 185? | Broner vs. Santiago Preview | Blaydes vs. Lewis Preview | Ep. 120 Feb 19, 2021

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On the final MK of the week, Luke and Brian preview the weekend in combat sports, including Adrien Broner's return to the ring vs. Jovanie Santiago on SHOWTIME. Plus, they breakdown the UFC fight night card and the big heavyweight main event between Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis. Also, Kamaru Usman said if Israel Adesanya vacates the 185-lb belt, he would move up to the division. Would that be a good thing?

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Edwards-Muhammad, UFC GOAT Debates, Covington-Masvidal, Poirer-Chandler | Luke Thomas' Live Chat, ep. 64 Feb 18, 2021

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On today's podcast, we'll discuss the prevalence of debates happening inside mixed martial arts (MMA) and the UFC about who is the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in weight classes and why it's happening so much right now with Kamaru Usman and Georges St-Pierre. We'll also talk about the future is for welterweights Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal, Michael Chandler maybe fighting Dustin Poirier, Israel Adesanya leaving middleweight, how Canelo would perform against Floyd Mayweather if today's version fought him and much more.

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Jon Jones' Future | Canelo Alvarez | Teofimo Lopez Jr. & Top Rank | Ep. 119 Feb 17, 2021

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Morning Kombat is back to discuss the future of Jon Jones in the UFC after his interesting tweet. Plus, Canelo Alvarez says he wants to fight 4 times this year and for 6 to 7 more years total. Is that realistic? Also, in boxing news, Teofimo Lopez Jr. says if Top Rank can't meet his terms he is ready to move on. Where could he go?

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UFC 258 Recap: Kamaru Usman, Kelvin Gastelum Impress, Maycee Barber losses | Ep. 118 Feb 15, 2021

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Morning Kombat recaps all the action from UFC 258. Kamaru Usman impressed with a third-round KO of Gilbert Burns. Is he on his way to becoming the best welterweight ever? In the co-main event, Maycee Barber fell short to Alexa Grasso. Is it time for Barber to re-think her goals. Plus, Kelvin Gastelum outclassed Ian Heinisch. Did this prove he is still a real contender at 185?

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UFC 258 Results: Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns | Post-Fight Show Feb 14, 2021

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All of your UFC 258 results, analysis and more on this post-fight show.

On the main card, Kamaru Usman defended his strap via third-round KO. In the co-main event, Alexa Grasso was able to take two rounds against Maycee Barber. Elsewhere on the fight card, Kelvin Gastelum outclassed Ian Heinisch, Ricky Simon outpointed Brian Kelleher and Julian Marquez scored a late submission win over Maki Pitolo.

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UFC 258 Preview: Usman vs. Burns | Poirier vs. Diaz? | Patricio Pitbull | Ep. 117 Feb 12, 2021

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MK is back to preview a big weekend as UFC 258 has arrived. Luke and Brian break down the card and tell you everything you need to know about the main event between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns (6:00). Plus, Nate Diaz wants to fight Dustin Poirier. Is that a good fight to make or should Nate take a fight against Leon Edwards (30:00)? Also, the boys had an interview this week with Bellator champ, Patricio Pitbull. They dive into it (42:15).

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Room Service Diaries: Gallstones | Bellator's Announcement | Regional Food Feb 10, 2021

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back with another episode of Room Service Diaries. Luke shares his story about how he almost missed Bellator's big announcement. Brian shares his favorite conspiracy theory with us. The guys discuss the Bellator announcement and finish off the show with some regional food talk.

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UFC Recap: Volkov, Sandhagen Win | Paige VanZant BKFC Debut Loss | Ep. 116 Feb 08, 2021

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MK is back to recap a big weekend of combat sports. Luke and Brian breakdown all the action from this weekend's UFC fight night event. Alexander Volkov impresses by stopping Alistair Overeem in round 2. What does this mean for the Heavyweight division (4:50) & is it time for Overeem to retire (16:00)? Plus, Cory Sandhagen scores a crazy knockout of Frankie Edgar. What's next for the impressive bantamweight (26:35) and what is Edgar's future (37:00). Also, Paige VanZant losses in her bare knuckle debut over the weekend. How damaging was this to her stock (45:27)?

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UFC Preview: Overeem vs. Volkov, Sandhagen vs. Edgar | Ferguson-Nate Diaz? | Ep. 115 Feb 05, 2021

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Episode 115 of MK is here as the boys dive into a loaded UFC fight night event. Luke and Brian preview the entire card, including big showdowns between Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov & Cory Sandhagen and Frankie Edgar. Plus, Tony Ferguson calls out Nate Diaz. Is that a good fight to make? Also, Conor McGregor gives an assessment of his loss to Dustin Poirier, what should we make of it?

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Adesanya-Holloway Striking, McGregor Reaction, Usman vs. Burns | Luke Thomas' Live Chat, ep. 62 Feb 04, 2021

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Today on the podcast, we'll preview the UFC's card this weekend headlined by a bout between Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov, review the lessons Israel Adesanya's and Max Holloway's striking teaches us, what to make of Conor McGregor's reaction on Instagram to his UFC 257 loss to Dustin Poirier, preview the UFC 258 welterweight title clash between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns plus much more.

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