State of Combat with Brian Campbell

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11/27 MMA: Colby Covington lets loose, Kamaru Usman previews RDA fight Nov 27, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise welcome a pair of fun interviews with red-hot UFC welterweights. Interim champion Colby Covington lets loose on a number of fighters including Ben Askren and Demetrious Johnson, and updates the latest on negotiations for a title shot against Tyron Woodley. Kamaru Usman drops by to preview Friday's return in "The Ultimate Fighter" Finale against Rafael dos Anjos and what he needs to do in order to fight for the 170-pound championship. The guys also recap the sad reality of Chuck Liddell's knockout loss to Tito Ortiz (2:06) and Francis Ngannou's bounce-back victory (10:06). Plus, Adesanya-Silva (19:09), next for Khabib Nurmagomedov (27:22) and more.

11/26 Boxing: Deontay Wilder talks Tyson Fury, becoming 'The Bronze Bomber' Nov 26, 2018

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Brian Campbell is joined by WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder to preview Saturday's Showtime pay-per-view bout against lineal king Tyson Fury (58:54). "The Bronze Bomber" also gives a stern message to undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandyr Usyk about joining the big boys. Rafe Bartholomew drops by to break down Wilder-Fury from every angle (59:09) and preview Friday's Australian sloppy super bowl of Jeff Horn-Anthony Mundine (1:43:57). Plus, the guys recap wins by Dmitry Bivol and Denis Lebedev (11:18) before reacting to Manny Pacquiao-Adrien Broner and Errol Spence Jr.-Mikey Garcia becoming official (26:30).

11/22 WWE: Post-Survivor Series failures, an Elite move, giving thanks Nov 22, 2018

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In a special Thanksgiving episode, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein start out by breaking down WWE's inability to capitalize on a hot finish to Survivor Series, including the controversial direction of the Dean Ambrose-Seth Rollins rivalry and Brock Lesnar not showing up on Raw (7:12). BC and The Silver King then discuss what's to come for the top female stars in the company (26:45), the result of Daniel Bryan's heel turn (48:20) and whether a rumored Elite-run promotion has long-term feasibility (52:42). The guys wrap up the show by answering a bevy of DM slides from listeners (1:08:22) and sharing what they are thankful for in the world of professional wrestling (1:31:45). Grab a slice of pie -- you know the kind -- and settle in for some ITC.

11/20 MMA: Liddell, Ortiz talk trilogy, Conor-Cowboy rumors, UFC Beijing Nov 21, 2018

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Brian Campbell welcomes bitter rivals Chuck Liddell (1:14:00) and Tito Ortiz (1:21:05) to preview Saturday's trilogy bout between the pair of UFC Hall of Famers. Plus, Brandon Wise of CBS Sports joins to preview Saturday's heavyweight rematch between Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes at UFC Beijing (1:31:30) and recap a wild weekend of fights from Argentina. The guys also play UFC matchmaker regarding the futures of Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Ben Askren and Georges St-Pierre (51:55).

11/19 WWE: Survivor Series instant analysis, NXT TakeOver: WarGames II review Nov 19, 2018

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Just minutes after WWE Survivor Series went off the air in Los Angeles, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein hopped on the horn to break down a stellar show that has certainly begun paving the way for the Road to WrestleMania 35. Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey stole the show on Sunday night, but counterparts Daniel Bryan and Charlotte Flair had tremendous performances as well. What is next for Lesnar, and will Rousey wind up main eventing WrestleMania after all? If so, who exactly will she face? The guys then break down the rest of the show, including whether there were any redeeming qualities from the elimination matches. BC and The Silver King also take some time to reflect on NXT TakeOver: WarGames II, including the future of Velveteen Dream and whether this is the best roster in the brand's short history. This is an episode you do not want to miss.

11/14 WWE: Becky Lynch's iconic moment, Johnny Gargano stops by, Survivor Series preview Nov 14, 2018

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Feel Spots were activated left and right this week as Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein hit the siren and rev up the engine to break down Becky Lynch's iconic performance on Raw (03:20). Will this just the start of a meteoric rise for "The Man," or will this bloody bump in the road put a halt in her tremendous ascension to the top of the professional wrestling world? Also, what does this mean for the future of Charlotte Flair, who will step in for Lynch on Sunday? Once the guys have cooled down following that hot fire, BC and The Silver King discuss Ronda Rousey's progression nearly one year into her WWE career (31:40) and the surprise WWE title change on SmackDown Live, including Daniel Bryan's shocking heel turn and what this means for the company's WrestleMania plans (40:38). The guys then preview the entire Survivor Series card, taking a look at each match, how WWE has built them up and which ones may matter going forward (50:55). Up next, Johnny Gargano stops by to discuss his career-defining 2018 year and his upcoming match with Aleister Black (1:16:40). Before calling it a day, BC and SK preview NXT TakeOver: WarGames, the start of what should be another tremendous weekend of WWE action (1:34:27). This episode is sponsored by www.ZipRecruiter.com

11/13 Boxing: Usyk is king, Rooster shatters records, and Dmitry Bivol talks 175 Nov 14, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandyr Usyk's breathtaking knockout of Tony Bellew and what this means for his future at heavyweight as one of boxing's best pound-for-pound fighters. The guys also relive the wild, circus fun that was Neeco "The Rooster" Macias' loss to Jesus Soto Karass (5:33) as CompuBox's Dan Canobbio drops by to discuss the absurd punching records set in the bout and what his thumbs look like five days later (13:53). Unbeaten WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol drops by to preview his Nov. 24 return against Jean Palscal (1:28:30). Plus, friend of the show Eric Raskin recaps "The Contender" season on Epix after Brandon Adams defeated Shane Mosley Jr. in last week's final (1:01:55).

11/12 WWE: David Arquette talks WCW, backstage heat and his return to the ring Nov 12, 2018

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Actor and former WCW world champion David Arquette joins Brian Campbell for an in-depth look at his love affair with professional wrestling and the reasons why he has decided to return to the squared circle at age 47. The former "Scream" and "Ready to Rumble" star paints a redemptive narrative regarding his hope of removing his name as a sports entertainment punchline and gaining the respect of fans and wrestlers. Arquette discusses who actually killed WCW (5:40), how he has dealt with fan criticism following his title run (8:22), drawing heat in the WCW locker room (13:29), the physical cost of returning to the ring (21:14) and the best moments from his career (31:40). Plus, Arquette cuts short promos on Cody Rhodes, Nicholas and Bully Ray (16:53). After the interview, co-host Adam Silverstein drops by with his reaction as the guys remember where WCW was at the time of Arquette's reign and whether the actor's return should be taken seriously.

11/07 WWE: Brock Lesnar's value, Becky Lynch's rise, Shawn Michaels' tarnished legacy Nov 07, 2018

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With so much to talk about in the world of WWE, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein decided to freestyle on this week's show. The guys start by looking at the fallout from the disaster that was Crown Jewel, including the washed main event featuring a returning Shawn Michaels (4:14) and whether putting the universal title back on a newly re-signed Brock Lesnar was the best move for Vince McMahon (22:05). BC and The Silver King also discuss Becky Lynch's incredible rise as the top character in the company, what's wrong with Ronda Rousey's promos and where the women's division appears to be headed (52:40). Other topics covered throughout the show include Shane McMahon winning the World Cup (42:35), the early build for Survivor Series, Drew McIntyre's big main event spot, a tremendous wire-to-wire edition of SmackDown (1:05:40), whether the current NXT storylines are hitting home (1:22:15) and plenty more nuggets from the week that was in WWE.

11/06 Boxing: Mayweather's circus, Usyk-Bellew preview, Saucedo stops by Nov 06, 2018

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Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to Floyd Mayweather's announcement of a comeback fight on New Year's Eve in Japan against a 20-year-old kickboxer. Will the fight be real? Under what rules? Should we care? The guys also provide a detailed preview of the weekend action including the Oleksandyr Usyk-Tony Bellew cruiserweight title bout and boxing folk hero Neeco Macias' return against Jesus Soto Karass. Plus, unbeaten junior welterweight Alex Saucedo previews his Nov. 16 title challenge against Maurice Hooker and talks about how he deals with comparisons to being the next Arturo Gatti.

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