State of Combat with Brian Campbell

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MMA: UFC 241 instant analysis, Miocic rocks Cormier's world (8/18) Aug 18, 2019

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Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise provide reaction to UFC 241 just moments after Stipe Miocic regained the heavyweight championship with a knockout of Daniel Cormier. The guys debate whether Miocic won the fight or DC lost it and break down big wins from Nate Diaz and Paulo Costa.

WWE: Buddy Murphy, Sasha Banks, G1 Climax, TakeOver: Toronto (8/15) Aug 15, 2019

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The sirens are blaring and the engines are revving up as WWE delivered to Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein nearly everything they wanted this week coming out of SummerSlam. From Buddy Murphy's big moment vs. Roman Reigns to Sasha Banks' massive return as "The Boss" to the return of the King of the Ring, feel spots were being hit left and right on WWE TV. The guys break it all down, along with the absence of The Fiend, a future Seth Rollins-AJ Styles feud and the latest moves regarding the 24/7 championship. Plus, BC and The Silver King deliver their long-awaited breakdowns of NJPW G1 Climax 29 and NXT TakeOver: Toronto.

MMA: UFC 241 preview, likelihood of Jones-Cormier III (8/14) Aug 14, 2019

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Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise preview Saturday's stacked UFC 241 card headlined by a heavyweight title rematch between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. Can DC become the greatest heavyweight champion in UFC with a win? How close are we to a potential trilogy bout between Cormier and Jon Jones? The guys also look at Nate Diaz's return from a three-year layoff and debate whether Paulo Costa can unseat Yoel Romero as the next middleweight in line for a title shot. Plus, a recap of UFC Uruguay and more.

WWE: SummerSlam instant analysis (8/12) Aug 12, 2019

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Just moments after the 2019 edition of WWE SummerSlam went off the air, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down the entire card. From Seth Rollins taking down Brock Lesnar to the stunning debut of "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt to disappointment from Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton to the returns of both Goldberg and Trish Stratus, BC and The Silver King discuss everything that went down on Sunday night -- good, bad and ugly. Were BC's bed sheets once again dirty one year after he infamously drew massive heat from the SoC listening audience, or did WWE do a good enough job delivering on their second-biggest show of the year? You'll have to listen to find out.

NXT: Adam Cole, Johnny Gargano talk TakeOver: Toronto II Aug 08, 2019

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Ahead of their highly-anticipated third meeting, NXT champion Adam Cole (52:45) and challenger Johnny Gargano (1:23:35) stop by to break down their rivalry, discuss what goes into a great match, share their hopes for NXT TakeOver: Toronto II and provide some insight into their careers both past, present and future. Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein pour through the entire NXT TakeOver: Toronto II card, offering a complete preview with predictions for each match and a couple asides throughout the show. The guys discuss the NWA's studio show announcement, reminisce over legendary professional wrestler Harley Race a couple of days after his death, and debate whether New Haven, New York or Chicago has the best pizza in the game. Plus, thoughts on why NXT match quality is much better than that on the WWE main roster and what is in the cards for Brock Lesnar in the long term.

WWE: SummerSlam predictions, preview; Drew McIntyre joins the show (8/7) Aug 07, 2019

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In an extended edition of the show, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down the entire 2019 WWE SummerSlam card (1:02:32) in a segment that can also be found on the CBS Sports YouTube channel. The guys chop it up over the build for each match, share their predictions and wonder if WWE has long-term plans that will begin at this show and play out at WrestleMania 36. BC and The Silver King start things off by sharing their thoughts on the Raw and SmackDown go-home shows this week, including Roman Reigns' attacker, Brock Lesnar's beat down of Seth Rollins, the women's tag team title change and the handling of "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt. Up next, WWE superstar Drew McIntyre stops by to share his thoughts on his return to the big show and hopes for the future (40:47). BC and The Silver King then wrap things up by looking ahead to the finals of NJPW G1 Climax 29 (1:54:53). This is an episode you do not want to miss!

MMA: Colby Covington creates 'chaos,' UFC cuts Cyborg loose (8/6) Aug 06, 2019

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Brian Campbell is joined by UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise to recap a wild UFC Newark card which featured a breakthrough victory from Colby Covington. The guys debate whether "Chaos" went too far with his antics and handicap what a welterweight title bout against Kamaru Usman would look like. Plus, did Cris Cyborg deserve to be let go by UFC after leaking a doctored video? Keep listening for a full preview of Valentina Shevchenko's title defense at UFC Uruguay and much more.

WWE: Raw, SmackDown find an edge as SummerSlam closes in Jul 31, 2019

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Two weeks out from the company's second-biggest event of the year, WWE produced five hours of captivating television that have Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein spilling some Milk of Marknesia. The guys share their thoughts on what's next for Roman Regins after main eventing both Raw and SmackDown and whether Brock Lesnar's surprise appearance was the best use of his character. BC and The Silver King also tackle the Charlotte Flair-Trish Stratus match, what's up with Rollins and Finn Balor defending legends against Dolph Ziggler, a massive push for The OC and the floundering women's division. Plus, another look at where NJPW G1 Climax 29 stands and the latest from NXT as it moves towards TakeOver: Toronto.

MMA: Colby Covington sounds off on everyone, Does Cris Cyborg deserve better? Jul 30, 2019

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Brian Campbell is joined by former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington to preview Saturday's UFC Newark main event against Robbie Lawler. Covington pulls no punches on everything from whether he would fight teammate Jorge Masvidal to why he backed down from Kamaru Usman in a Las Vegas buffet line. Plus, "Suga" Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise recap UFC 240 and ponder whether Max Holloway is the G.O.A.T. at featherweight, Frankie Edgar should move down in weight and if UFC has done Cris "Cyborg" Justino wrong. Also, why is BJ Penn still fighting?

Boxing: Kownacki on why he's perfect for Wilder, Evan Holyfield on turning pro Jul 30, 2019

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Brian Campbell is joined by unbeaten heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki to preview Saturday's return against Chris Arreola and break down why he's ready to hand Deontay Wilder his first defeat. Evan Holyfield stops by to announce why now is the time to turn pro and in what ways he's different from his Hall of Fame father Evander. Plus, Rafe Bartholomew recaps Jose Ramirez-Maurice Hooker and shares whether he believes Gervonta Davis has what it takes to be the next pay-per-view star.

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