State of Combat with Brian Campbell

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12/17 Boxing: Canelo-Rocky fight breakdown, Teddy Atlas discusses his legacy Dec 17, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap Canelo Alvarez's DAZN debut on Saturday in a knockout of Rocky Fielding and handicap what his future might look like in terms of opponents. Legendary trainer and broadcaster Teddy Atlas drops by to discuss his 2019 induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (49:30). Plus, "The Contender" season 5 winner Brandon Adams talks about what's next (1:35;15) and a full preview of the weekend action including a Charlo Twins doubleheader in the PBC on Fox debut card.

12/16 WWE: TLC instant analysis and the Road to WrestleMania 35 Dec 17, 2018

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Just minutes after WWE TLC went off the air, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down the company's final pay-per-view -- and arguably its hottest -- of 2018. Enter the feel spot activation station as BC and The Silver King hit the sirens and rev the engine for the triple threat TLC main event featuring Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and Asuka. What did the finish mean for the future of WWE, and will it have a direct impact on WrestleMania 35? Plus, Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles put on an absolute classic, Ronda Rousey once again shows out in a major way, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose brawl, Braun Strowman appears, and a number of undercard matches unexpectedly deliver. All of that and more in this special instant analysis edition.

12/13 Boxing: Canelo Alvarez talks Floyd Mayweather's jealousy, future fights Dec 13, 2018

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Brian Campbell chats with the participants ahead of Saturday's DAZN debut for Canelo Alvarez when he moves up to 168 pounds to challenge Rocky Fielding. Alvarez talks about Floyd Mayweather's jealousy, possible future opponents on DAZN and whether a third fight with Gennady Golovkin is in the works (41:25). Fielding shares his won "Rocky" story and what an upset victory would mean to him and his country of England (32:35). Plus, promoter Oscar De La Hoya talks the future of Golden Boy MMA and talks with GGG (11:50). Middleweight legend Bernard Hopkins breaks down Alvarez's growing legacy at 160 pounds (24:35) and top contender David Lemieux previews his co-main event return against Tureano Johnson and what he has to do in order to land Canelo (4:20).

12/12 WWE: TLC preview, Raw works itself into a shoot Dec 12, 2018

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With WWE TLC set for Sunday, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein convene to preview every match on the card and the storylines that have gotten us to the company's final pay-per-view of 2018. But before that, BC and The Silver King explain how Raw has worked itself into a shoot and break down whether Seth Rollins's promo to open the show Monday was a good decision by WWE or a mistake as it looks to rectify a couple weeks of poorly booked TV. The guys also discuss the rise of the "new" Daniel Bryan, Mustafa Ali's surprise match on SmackDown, the top NXT storylines and whether NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 13 card is perhaps the best on paper this calendar year.

12/11 MMA: Is Max Holloway the featherweight G.O.A.T.? Dec 11, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise recap UFC 231 including title victories from Max Holloway and Valentina Shevchenko and ponder a Holloway move to lightweight, Joanna Jedrzejczyk's future and Brian Ortega's toughness. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison (with a cameo from boyfriend and UFC fighter Tony Martin) talks her Dec. 31 return at PFL 11, why she's morally against cutting weight and her dream of a superfight against Cris "Cyborg" Justino. Plus, a preview of Kevin Lee-Al Iaquinta II at UFC on Fox in Milwaukee and whether UFC was wrong to book Greg Hardy and Rachel Ostovich on the same card.

12/10 Boxing: Lomachenko shines, Canelo returns, Douglas-Tyson revisited Dec 10, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko's sensational victory over Jose Pedraza in their lightweight unification. The guys also lament the end of HBO's run in boxing after 45 years and preview Canelo Alvarez's debut on DAZN against Rocky Fielding. Also, a look back on James "Buster" Douglas' upset of Mike Tyson in 1990 and a chat with co-directors Jeremy Schaap and Ben Houser about their ESPN 30 for 30 film "42 to 1."

12/06 WWE: Daniel Bryan's resurgence and SmackDown's clear dominance Dec 06, 2018

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With WWE continuing to mail it in on Monday nights, SmackDown on Tuesday has stepped up as the far and away "A" show over the flagship Raw program. Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein kick off the show by breaking down what exactly is wrong with Raw (6:56). The guys disagree off the top over the most recent development in the Dean Ambrose-Seth Rollins storyline (11:55) but come together on why Daniel Bryan's heel turn has worked so damn well on SmackDown and why the blue brand continues to hit them in the feel spot (30:25). Up next is Hero or Zero (42:04) where BC and The Silver King go head-to-head on WWE moving NXT TakeOver on WrestleMania weekend to Friday and whether Finn Balor is getting a push. The guys then take your DM slides (1:01:05) before closing out the show with their Feel Spots.

12/04 MMA: Joanna Jedrzejczyk previews UFC 231; what's next for Conor McGregor? Dec 04, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise are joined by a pair of guests ahead of Saturday's UFC 231 card in Toronto. Joanna Jedrzejczyk shares her goal of becoming UFC's first female two-division champion on Saturday against Valentina Shevchenko and why their Muay Thai history isn't relevant in this fight. Strawweight contender Nina Ansaroff talks the secret behind her recent success and why she's realistic about her fighting future. Plus, a full UFC 231 preview including Max Holloway-Brian Ortega, a recap of weekend victories from Kamaru Usman and Junior dos Santos and what should be next for Conor McGregor amid rumors of a rematch against Dustin Poirier?

12/03 Boxing: The 'Gypsy King' rises at Wilder-Fury, Loma returns & Mikaela Mayer talks future Dec 03, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to heavyweight boxing's return to America in the form of a spectacular Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury fight. The guys react to the controversial scoring, Fury's improbable comeback in Round 12 and whether Anthony Joshua can prevent a rematch. Rising women's star Mikaela Mayer stops by to chat about the health of the sport and her Dec. 14 return on ESPN. Plus, a preview of this weekend's boxing slate including pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko lightweight unification bout against Jose Pedraza. Friend of the show Alex McClintock also provides an Australian perspective on the Jeff Horn-Anthony Mundine slopfest.

11/28 WWE: Raw reaches a new low, The Man makes a hot return Nov 29, 2018

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There's no holding back this week as Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein kick off the show by breaking down an all-time eye-rolling edition of Raw. What is going wrong on Monday nights and is Raw even worth watching the rest of 2018? The Main Event continues with the hot return of The Man, who is set for another incredible match coming up at TLC. Is a Becky Lynch-Ronda Rousey bout back on for WrestleMania 35? Up next is Hero or Zero where BC and The Silver King go head-to-head on the Nia Jax-Ronda Rousey segment from Raw, Drake Maverick's urination angle, whether there's any saving the Seth Rollins-Dean Ambrose storyline and whether SmackDown being good made up for the repetitive nature of Tuesday's booking. Plus, the guys talk a major dinner guest faux pas, unique meats and BC's big week in Los Angeles.

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