State of Combat with Brian Campbell

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WWE: Becky Lynch's injury, Ronda Rousey's promos, Halftime Heat Feb 07, 2019

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Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein decided to roll the balls out with an off-the-cuff show, and the disputes ran hot. BC and The Silver King open up by breaking down why the ongoing Becky Lynch angle is good -- but not great -- and how Ronda Rousey again failed to live up to expectations on the microphone. The guys then discuss the pros and cons of Halftime Heat and Worlds Collide, whether it is worth discussing AEW rumors and if the RKO is actually the best finisher in professional wrestling history. With DM slides and off-topic rants aplenty, Brian and Adam add some life into a rather mundane week in the world of professional wrestling.

Boxing: Gervonta Davis on becoming next PPV star, Sergey Kovalev's big rebound Feb 06, 2019

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Brian Campbell welcomes unbeaten junior lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis to preview Saturday's Showtime tripleheader when he faces Hugo Ruiz. Davis breaks down his goal of becoming the biggest star in boxing by 2020 and talks his former beef with promoter Floyd Mayweather and whether he sees himself fighting pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko. Plus, Rafe Bartholomew helps recap big wins from Sergey Kovalev and Teofimo Lopez Jr. over the weekend.

MMA: UFC 234 preview, Silva's last stand & Khabib's punishment Feb 05, 2019

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Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise preview Saturday's UFC return to Australia and a pair of middleweight bouts as champion Robert Whittaker faces Kelvin Gastelum and rising star Israel Adesanya meets legendary former champion Anderson Silva. Will things end badly for the "Spider?" Just how good would a Whittaker-Adesanya fight be? The guys also recap UFC Fortaleza including breakthrough performances from bantamweight title contender Marlon Moraes and former featherweight king Jose Aldo. Plus, was Khabib Nurmagomedov's Nevada punishment too strict? How much longer should Amanda Nunes fight?

WWE: Rise of Becky Lynch, futures of Ronda Rousey and Dean Ambrose Jan 30, 2019

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The Road to WrestleMania 35 is underway with Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein along for the ride. The guys open this week's show by getting BC's delayed Royal Rumble take before diving into the expected main events for the show (7:45). Was Seth Rollins winning the men's Royal Rumble and choosing Brock Lesnar too predictable, or does The Silver King have an epic booking scenario that could send this match over the top (17:56)? Plus, women's Royal Rumble winner Becky Lynch went face-to-face with both Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair this week (27:27). Is a triple threat the clear direction at 'Mania, and can Rousey actually take us there on the mic? The second part of this week's Main Event deal with news that Dean Ambrose is leaving WWE when his contract expires in April ... unless ... it's all a work (1:00:33). The guys then move into Hero or Zero (1:23:50) where topics include Daniel Bryan's new WWE title, booking for the intercontinental and U.S. championships, turning Elias and Rusev back heel, and the women's tag team championships. Last but not least, BC and SK take a look at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix and wonder whether it lived up to their heightened expectations (1:45:00.

Boxing: Thurman's place among welterweights, all or nothing for Kovalev Jan 30, 2019

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Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap the weekend action including welterweight titleholder Keith Thurman's scare against Josesito Lopez and whether the victory puts him in line for a Manny Pacquiao fight. The guys also debate the merit of rising heavyweight Adam Kownacki's claim that he's ready for Deontay Wilder and update the latest on Anthony Joshua's return. Plus, a weekend preview featuring former light heavyweight king Sergey Kovalev's return in a rematch against Eleider Alvarez that could serve as a crossroads moment in his career.

MMA: dos Santos and Gastelum stop by, Bader becomes Bellator king Jan 29, 2019

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Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise recap Bellator 214 as Ryan Bader knocked out Fedor Emelianenko to become the promotion's first simultaneous two-division champion. The guys also welcome former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos (40:40) and middleweight title challenger Kelvin Gastelum (1:09:40) to discuss their upcoming fights. Also, a preview of Saturday's UFC Fight Night card in Brazil featuring Jose Aldo's return and a sneaky good bantamweight main event.

WWE: 2019 Royal Rumble instant analysis Jan 28, 2019

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Riding solo for this instant analysis, Adam Silverstein breaks down the entire 2019 Royal Rumble and whether WWE delivered with one of its biggest shows of the year. The Road to WrestleMania 35 kicked off with a bang as Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch won their respective Rumble matches, but was that the right call by WWE? Plus, what should we make of Nia Jax’s appearance in the men’s Rumble and the return of Rowan to side with WWE champion Daniel Bryan? The Silver King covers all of that and more in this instant analysis edition of the podcast, so be sure to open those ear holes ahead of another week of WWE action.

Boxing: Pacquiao turns back clock, Thurman returns, Canelo-Jacobs set Jan 24, 2019

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Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew catch up on a busy two weeks in boxing, headlined by Manny Pacquiao's pay-per-view victory over Adrien Broner. The guys debate future opponents for the 40-year-old "PacMan" and ponder whether Broner is finally out of chances. Plus, a preview of Saturday's Keith Thurman-Josesito Lopez welterweight title fight and reaction to Canelo Alvarez agreeing to face Daniel Jacobs in a May 4 middleweight unification.

WWE: Daniel Bryan, Matt Riddle joins us to preview Royal Rumble weekend Jan 24, 2019

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Bro! In an loaded episode, WWE champion Daniel Bryan and NXT sensation Matt Riddle stop by to discuss the latest developments in their careers. Bryan dives into every facet of his "new" character, explaining how it is an extension of his inner monologue and has provided him improved enthusiasm going forward in WWE (8:30). Riddle then goes deep on what it means to be the "King of Bros," sharing some of his long-held keys to happiness, current thoughts on Dana White and what life is like as a top NXT superstar (1:11:08). Between the big interviews, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down the entire cards for the 2019 Royal Rumble (31:31) and NXT TakeOver: Phoenix (1:41:20) entering one of WWE's biggest weekends of the year. This is a show you absolutely, positively cannot miss ... bro.

MMA: Cejudo shines at UFC Brooklyn, Fedor-Bader preview Jan 23, 2019

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Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise catch up on a wild week in mixed martial arts after BC's triumphant return from vacation. The guys recap Henry Cejudo's knockout victory of TJ Dillashaw, former NFL star Greg Hardy's disastrous loss and debate whether UFC's debut on ESPN+ was a success. Plus, a full preview of Saturday's Bellator 214 card from Los Angeles as Russian legend Fedor Emelienenko faces 205-pound champion Ryan Bader for the vacant heavyweight title in the finals of the Bellator Grand Prix.

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