State of Combat with Brian Campbell

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WWE: Raw Reunion, SummerSlam build, AEW TV Jul 24, 2019

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Coming off WWE's hyped Raw Reunion show, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein discuss whether the show was a worthy endeavor or just nostalgia for the sake of nostalgia. The guys also look at SmackDown Live getting back to basics with a fresh feel that may -- or may not -- be indicative of change coming to the brand. BC and The Silver King then provide an update on NJPW G1 Climax 29, including their thoughts on Kazuchika Okada vs. Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley vs. Tomohiro Ishii, before figuring out where we stand at the halfway point of the annual event. Up next is Hero or Zero where topics include AEW's television announcement, Charlotte Flair's apparent SummerSlam match, WWE's handling of "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and NXT going back to the well for its TakeOver: Toronto main event. Last but not least, the guys dip into their Feel Spots to wax poetic on another great week of 205 Live.

MMA: UFC 240 preview, Jon Jones in hot water Jul 23, 2019

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Brian Campbell is joined by UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise to preview the returns of Max Holloway and Cris "Cyborg" Justino on Saturday at UFC 240 in Edmonton. The guys also react to the recently uncovered battery charge against Jon Jones and recap a UFC San Antonio card that saw Leon Edwards call for a fight against Jorge Masvidal.

Boxing: Pacquiao-Thurman instant analysis Jul 21, 2019

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Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew -- just minutes removed from an instant classic -- break down Manny Pacquiao's split-decision win over Keith Thurman to claim the WBA welterweight title in Las Vegas. The guys debate where Pacquiao's impressive win at age 40 ranks in his career, whether Thurman fought the right game plan and whether the judges got it right in the end. Plus, a detailed look at Saturday's undercard and a chat about whether lightweight prospect Teofimo Lopez Jr. took a massive step backwards on Friday.

WWE: SummerSlam build disappoints following Extreme Rules Jul 17, 2019

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WWE put its best foot forward last Sunday with Extreme Rules, but it failed to carry the momentum forward into what was mostly a rough week of TV. Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down what went right at the pay-per-view and why WWE has been putting forth such an inconsistent TV product. The guys break down the Winners Take All mixed tag team match, Brock Lesnar's Money in the Bank cash in, a surprisingly great appearance by The Undertaker and a floundering women's division that has not been given proper attention since WrestleMania. BC and The Silver King also share their dismay at a disappointing showing from AEW with Fight for the Fallen and bring back Hero or Zero with topics including the redebut of Bray Wyatt, Kevin Owens' new character, the Daniel Bryan tease and a concerted effort by WWE to use most of its main roster over the last two weeks.

MMA: Urijah Faber calls for title, Rashad Evans talks HOF induction Jul 16, 2019

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The return of new UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans has Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise fired up to talk about his earthquake-interrupted induction speech, Jorge Masvidal's future and all things UFC Sacramento. Should Urijah Faber be allowed to skip the line and challenge bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo? Did a quick stoppage lift Germaine de Randamie to a title rematch against Amanda Nunes? The guys debate all that and more, including a detailed preview of Saturday's UFC San Antonio card and a debate surrounding whether Johnny Walker makes the most sense as Jon Jones' next challenger.

Boxing: Thurman pulls no punches on Pacquiao, Lee ready for Plant Jul 15, 2019

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Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew set the stage for a loaded Manny Pacquiao-Keith Thurman pay-per-view on Saturday. Thurman stops by to share why he has worked so hard to try and get under Pacquiao's skin ahead of the fight. Unbeaten Mike Lee discusses his journey from Subway spokesman to his first title shot in Saturday's featured Fox main event against super middleweight titleholder Caleb Plant. Plus, who will Canelo Alvarez face this fall, and who will win Pacquiao-Thurman on Saturday?

WWE: Extreme Rules preview, catching up on NXT Jul 11, 2019

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With WWE expected to make some major changes this coming week, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein take a look at a mixed back of their weekly TV product, including strange match rules, Kevin Owens' pipe bomb, Roman Reigns' usage and more. BC and The Silver King then preview the entire WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view card, breaking down each match and making predictions for what will go down in Philadelphia. The guys also play catch up on the last few weeks of NXT -- discussing Adam Cole's championship celebration and a tremendous steel cage match -- before recapping the NJPW G1 Climax 29 opener in Dallas and previewing AEW Fight for the Fallen.

MMA: Lawler responds to Covington, Faber previews return Jul 09, 2019

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Brian Campbell is joined by former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler to preview his Aug. 3 return against Colby Covington and respond to his upcoming opponent's accusations regarding Lawler's exit from American Top Team. UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber stops by to chat about his return from retirement and a comeback fight Saturday against Ricky Simon. Plus, Brandon Wise addresses the fallout following UFC 239 and previews UFC Fight Night Sacramento.

MMA: UFC 239 instant analysis Jul 07, 2019

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Less than an hour removed from a wild UFC 239 card, Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise break down the entire show with instant analysis from Las Vegas. The guys debate whether Jon Jones took his foot off the gas against Thiago Santos and whether Amanda Nunes will be able to find any competition to motivate her moving forward. Plus, BC and Brandon try to put into perspective Jorge Masvidal's iconic knockout of Ben Askren and whether retirement be next for the likes of Holly Holm, Luke Rockhold and Diego Sanchez?

MMA: Jon Jones, Ben Askren, Holly Holm at UFC 239 media day Jul 05, 2019

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Brian Campbell, "Suga" Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise take over UFC 239 media day in Las Vegas for a series of revealing interviews. Jon Jones and Evans candidly discuss their journey from best friends to enemies and back again. Holly Holm explains why she's different than any opponent Amanda Nunes has face. Plus, complete interviews with Thiago Santos, Ben Askren, Urijah Faber, Luke Rockhold, Jan Blachowicz, Gilbert Melendez, Michael Chiesa, Arnold Allen and Song Jadong.

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