Morning Kombat
Morning Kombat is a combat sports podcast hosted by Luke Thomas and friends, covering the latest news and events in boxing and MMA. The show features interviews with fighters, promoters, and fan interaction. New episodes are released on Mondays and Fridays.
Episodes
Kape vs Horiguchi 2 Preview | UFC 330: Makhachev-Garry | White House Fallout | McGregor Latest
LT and Oscar Willis get you ready for Fight Night at the Apex with Manel Kape vs. Kyoji Horugichi headlining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UFC Freedom 250 Results: Topuria vs. Gaethje Full Card Recap | Grading UFC White House Card
What a night it was at the White House for UFC Freedom 250. Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall react to the results of the whole card from top to bottom, starting with Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria going at it to the point where Topuria's corner called it at the end of the four rounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UFC Freedom 250 Pregame Preview Topuria vs. Gaethje | Morning Kombat
The UFC White House event is finally upon us and there's no better time to get rolling on an early edition of Morning Kombat Pregame Preview live in studio. The fellas are all together - Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and Jed Meshew take you through the UFC Freedom 250 slate, from top to bottom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UFC Vegas 118 Results: Is Belal Done? | New Ranking System | UFC White House Week
It's Monday morning and that means it's time for Morning Kombat. LT and The Iceman are in the house talking everything from UFC Vegas 118 to the White House event right around the corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Belal vs Bonfim UFC Vegas 118 Full Card Preview | UFC White House Political Promotion
Luke Thomas is joined by Ben Fowlkes on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat, and the fellas are getting you ready for UFC Vegas 118 with a full card preview, starting with the main event between Belal Muhammad and Gabriel Bonfim. There's more to discuss with the White House event, plus news about Scott Coker's new MMA venture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UFC Macau: Song Yadong Beats Figueiredo | BKFC: Darren Till Wants Mike Perry | RAF: Arman-Colby Set
Good morning, Donks. Welcome back on a Morning Kombat Monday with Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall. First up the guys discuss Song Yadong submitting Deiveson Figueiredo with a guillotine and what's next for both fighters. The fellas recap the rest of the card and grade the overall event. Darren Till scored a win in his BKFC debut and said he wanted to fight Mike Perry. And Arman Tsarukyan is set t
UFC Macau: Song Yadong vs Deiveson Figueiredo Preview | Joe Rogan's White House Concerns
Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew are in on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat to get you ready for the weekend, starting with UFC Macau. In the main event, Song Yadong faces off against Deiveson Figueiredo. What is really on the line between these two? LT and Jed talk through the rest of the card, then jump into Joe Rogan's comments about the concerns surrounding the UFC White House taking place outdoor
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven Stoppage Controversy | PFL Brussels | Johnny Manziel MMA Debut
Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall are in the house on a special Tuesday edition of Morning Kombat. The biggest news story of the weekend came unexpectedly when kickboxing heavyweight great Rico Veroheven gave boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk a serious run for his money in their DAZN PPV main event. However, the bout was marred by what many observers are calling a premature and highly questionable sto
Was Rousey-Carano a Success? | Scott Coker Returns to MMA | Usyk vs Rico Preview | Colby Retires
Luke Thomas is joined by Danny Segura on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat. The guys talk viewership numbers of the first MVP MMA card on Netflix, before discussing Scott Coker's return to MMA. They'll then dive into a preview of PFL Brussels and the Glory in Giza cards this weekend before discussing Colby Covington's retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rousey Ends Carano in 17 Seconds | McGregor vs Holloway Confirmed | UFC Vegas 117 Allen-Costa Recap
It took Ronda Rousey all of 17 seconds to lock Gina Carano into her signature armbar. Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall look at the fight from every angle. Then the guys go through the rest of the Netflix MVP card, plus how the production compared to what we're used to seeing with the UFC. Big news was announced with the Conor McGregor - Max Holloway main event at UFC 239. LT and Chuck discuss it a
Rousey vs Carano MVP on Netflix Preview | Diaz-Perry, Francis Ngannou | UFC Vegas 117 Allen vs Costa
Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew are in the house getting you ready for Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Netflix this Saturday. The guys discuss the lead up to the event and what to expect from the loaded MVP card. UFC Vegas 117 is also happening this weekend, and LT and Jed share their thoughts on the card that features Arnold Allen against Melqui Costa in the main event.See omnystudio.com/listener for
UFC 328 Results: Strickland Stuns Chimaev to Reclaim Middleweight Title | Van-Taira War | Fight News
The big result coming out of UFC 328 - Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev to become the UFC middleweight champion for the second time. Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall break it all down, from the fight itself, to the ramifications for both Strickland and Chimaev. And in the co-main event, Joshua Van stopped Tatsuro Taira in the fifth round to defend his flyweight title. The fellas recap the
UFC 328 Pregame Preview: Chimaev vs Strickland Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat
Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and Ray Longo are live in studio bringing you up to speed ahead of UFC 328 this weekend. The fellas get you ready for the main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland for the Middleweight title. Another title is on the line in the co-main event between current Flyweight champion Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira. Plus so much more to go over on the loaded UFC 328
Carlos Prates Destroys JDM | UFC Perth Results | How would Prates Fare Against Makhachev or Morales?
LT and The Iceman are back on a Monday for your daily dose of Morning Kombat. In the main event of UFC Perth, Carlos Prates battered Jack Della Maddalena en route to a third-round stoppage victory. Based on his overall record and this performance, should Prates leapfrog Ian Garry to get the next title shot against Islam Makhachev? How good is Quillan Salkilld and is it time for Beneil Dariush to r
JDM vs Prates UFC Perth Preview | Is Sean Strickland's UFC 328 Promotion Good for the Sport?
Happy Friday, Donks! Luke Thomas is joined by Jimmy Smith to discuss a busy weekend in combat sports. First, the guys will preview tomorrow mornings UFC Perth card where Jack Della Maddalena takes on Carlos Prates. They'll touch on Sean Strickland's recent comments before diving into a PFL Sioux Falls preview. Lastly, they will preview both big boxing events this weekend as Naoya Inoue take on Jun
Is Aljamain Sterling the Most Disrespected Elite UFC Fighter Ever? | UFC Vegas 116 Results
It's Monday morning and that means Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall is back! The fellas break down the latest in combat sports, starting with Aljamain Sterling's convincing win over Youseff Zalal, despite being the betting underdog. Did Joselyne Edwards position herself for a title shot with the biggest win of her career over Norma Dumont? The guys recap the rest of the highlig
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal Full Card Preview | NFL Draft | Arman, Ilia, Colby, Jiri Updates
Luke Thomas and Oscar Willis are in the house on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat to talk all things combat sports. Aljamian Sterling returns to action this weekend in the main event as he takes on the surging Youssef Zalal for a top spot at the featherweight rankings. Is this do or die for Sterling's title shot hopes? The fellas preview the other fights on the card, including the co-main event
Mike Malott Finishes Burns | UFC Winnipeg Recap | RAF 8: Arman Tsarukyan runs Urijah Faber off stage
Luke and Chuck are in the house on a Morning Kombat Monday to go over the results from UFC Winnipeg and more. First up, the guys discuss the main event where Mike Malott finished Gilbert Burns in the third round for a resounding victory. The guys debate what's next for Malott and also reflect on Burns' career after he announced his retirement. There's other fights to recap like Charles Jourdain de
Burns vs Malott UFC Winnipeg Preview | Ronda Rousey Rips Kayla Harrison | ONE Falling Apart?
Luke Thomas and Danny Segura are back on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat to get you ready for the weekend in combat sports! First, the guys will preview this weekend's UFC Winnipeg card where Gilbert Burns takes on Mike Malott in the main event. Next, they'll dive into the Ronda Rousey and Kayla Harrison beef from earlier in the week, before taking a look at ONE Championship and their recent la
UFC 327 Results: Ulberg Beats Jiri | Paulo Costa Resurgence | Hokit-Lewis Added to White House Card
UFC 327 is in the books and we have a NEW light heavyweight champion. Carlos Ulberg defied injury to dethrone Jiri Prochazka. We break down what's next for the division, Paulo Costa's big statement win at 205, the instant classic between Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hokit, Cub Swanson turning back the clock, and Aaron Pico's career-defining night against Patricio Pitbull. Plus — reaction to the U
UFC 327 Pregame Preview: Prochazka vs. Ulberg Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat
Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and Jed Meshew are live in studio for a UFC 327 Pregame Preview. The fellas get you ready for the main event between Jiří Procházka and Carlos Ulberg with the vacant Light Heavyweight title on the line. It's Azamat Murzakanov vs. Paulo Costa in the co-main event, plus Curtis Blaydes taking on undefeated Josh Hokit in a heavyweight bout. This edition of P
What Was the Point of Moicano vs. Duncan? | Wilder-Chisora Results | UFC 327 Lookahead
Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall are in the house on a Morning Kombat Monday, recapping the biggest news from the weekend in combat sports. First up, the guys break down the main event from UFC Vegas between Renato Moicano and Chris Duncan. The fellas also discuss the other notable results on the card including: Alice Pereira's vicious knee KO against Hailey Cowan, Ethyn Ewing easily handling Rafa
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Duncan Preview | Nate Diaz Disses McGregor | Fight Announcements
Happy Friday, Donks! Luke Thomas is joined by The Mac Life's Oscar Willis to preview this weekends upcoming UFC Vegas 115 card. The guys will then dive into the Nate Diaz-Daniel Cormier beef as well as reflect on some recent fight announcements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Pyfer Stops Adesanya at UFC Seattle | Should Izzy Retire? | Eblen Dominates PFL Pittsburgh
Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall are in the house on a Monday edition of Morning Kombat, going over the latest in combat sports. The fellas start off with Joe Pyfer's win over Israel Aesanya at UFC Seattle. What are the ramifications for both fighters coming out of this bout? Plus, we may have witnessed the best finish in women's MMA history when Alexa Grasso took out Maycee Barber. The fellas dis
Adesanya vs Pyfer Stakes | UFC Seattle Preview | Full Rousey-Carano Card Revealed
Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew are in the house on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat - And the fellas are kicking things off with the big matchup this Saturday at UFC Seattle: Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer. After the main event, there are a ton of other matchups to go through on the UFC Seattle card. Plus the MVP card for Rousey vs. Carano was officially announced. LT and Jed give their thoughts on t
Evloev Beats Murphy, Title Shot Next? | UFC London Results & Fallout | Adesanya-Pyfer Lookahead
Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and the entire Morning Kombat crew are in the house on a Monday edition of the show, recapping everything from UFC London, PFL Madrid and more! Do you think Movsar Evloev did enough by scoring a majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy to get a title shot against Volk? Luke Riley defeated Michael Aswell, Christian Lerory Duncan defeated Roman Dolidze and other hig
Evloev vs Murphy Title Eliminator for Volk? | UFC London Preview | MVP on Netflix vs UFC White House
Reveille Reveille, Donks! Luke Thomas and Jed Medshew are in the house for a Friday edition of Morning Kombat. In the main event of UFC London, top-ranked featherweights Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy face off for what is presumed to be a title shot. LT and Jed break down the upcoming matchup and who could potentially be a tougher challenge for Volk. The guys also highlight the other matchups of
UFC Vegas 114 Results: Kevin Vallejos Smokes Emmett | El Chino's Future at Featherweight
LT and The Iceman take you through the impressive win by Kevin Vallejos at UFC Vegas and more on a Monday edition of Morning Kombat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UFC Schedule Announcement | Ronda Rousey UFC Comments | Francis Ngannou Legacy
Luke Thomas welcomes in Danny Segura on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat to go over all the recent news in combat sports. First, the UFC made some big scheduling announcements Thursday, including Khamzat Chimaev defending the Middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328. There were a string of several more fights announced like Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116 and a
UFC 326 Results: Oliveira Beats Holloway | White House Card Revealed | Is the UFC Getting Boring?
Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326, but the fight itself left fans wanting more. Did this matchup deliver the way it was supposed to? And in the co-main event, Caio Borralho scored a unanimous decision victory over Reinier de Ridder. What does this win mean for Borralho moving forward? Did the preliminary card have any standouts and what in the world happened betw
UFC 326: Holloway vs Oliveira 2 Preview | Jones-Pereira White House? | Aspinall Signs w/ Matchroom
Luke Thomas discusses the X-factors for this weekend's BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. There's been rumblings around a Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira matchup at the White House. LT and LIL discuss. Plus Dana White makes an appearance with Cam'Ron to discuss boxing, Tom Aspinall signs with Matchroom and more. Happy Friday, Donks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa
UFC 326 Pregame Preview: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 | Morning Kombat
The Morning Kombat crew is back in studio to preview this weekend's UFC 326 card, headlined by Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. The fellas will also recap this past weekend's events, highlighting the main takeaways coming out of UFC Mexico. Join Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and Jed Meshew on a Monday edition of MK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UFC Mexico: Moreno vs Kavanagh Full Card Preview | Topuria-Gaethje Headlining White House in Doubt
Luke Thomas is joined by first-time Morning Kombat guest Rodrigo del Campo for an in-depth preview of Saturday's UFC Mexico card, including main event Brandon Moreno taking on Lone'er Kavanagh in a flyweight bout.The guys preview the rest of the card and highlight intriguing matchups, including Chito Vera taking on David Martinez.The UFC White House event continues to make news with potential matc
Sean Strickland Dominates Fluffy | Should He Get Chimaev Title Shot? | Ryan Garcia Redeems Himself
It was an eventful UFC Fight Night in Texas with Sean Strickland coming out on top over Anthony Fluffy Hernandez. Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and the MK crew break the fight down, plus Strickland's post-fight interview. There's more to go over from Saturday night's UFC card including exciting finishes. Plus Ryan Garcia's stellar performance against Mario Barrios.See omnystudio.com/listener for p
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez Preview | Sean Strickland Drama | Rousey-Carano Booked
Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez face off on Saturday and once again there is drama surrounding Strickland. Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew break it down and highlight other matchups from UFC Fight Night in Houston. Plus, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano made waves with their fight announcement. The fellas dive in to those stories and more on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat.See omnystudio.com
UFC White House: Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje? | Strickland vs Fluffy | Ryan Garcia Boxing Preview
LT and Chuck are in the house to get the week kicked off right with an early dose of Morning Kombat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UFC Cuts Heavyweight Jailton Almeida | Nate Diaz Comeback? | Dana Promises Record White House Event
Luke Thomas is joined by Oscar Willis on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat. Former UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida was released from the organization. Almeida recently lost against Rizvan Kuniev, which had to have played a role in his dismissal given how boring the fight was. Almeida was ranked 8th at the time of his release. Is a fighter like this - highly-ranked but lopsided in skills and often
Bautista Chokes Out Oliveira | Horiguchi Wants Title | Does UFC Need Heavyweight? | PFL Dubai Recap
Happy Morning Kombat Monday, Donks! Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall go over the results of UFC Vegas 113, starting with Mario Bautista dominating Vinicius Oliveira in the main event. Kyoji Horiguchi outclassed Amir Albazi in the co-main event. With this win, is Horiguchi in line for a title shot? Usman Nurmagomedov made easy work of Alfie Davis in the PFL Dubai card, scoring a choke from the back
UFC Bautista vs Oliveira Preview | PFL Nurmagomedov vs Davis | Shavkat Injury | Mayweather Lawsuit
Luke Thomas welcomes in friend of the show Aaron Bronsteter for a Friday edition of Morning Kombat. The guys dive right into a preview of the main event at UFC Fight Night this weekend: Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira. They'll highlight the most intriguing storylines on the rest of the Fight Night card and then jump into a preview of PFL Dubai: Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alfie Davis. Get ready for
UFC 325 Results: Volk Retains Title | BSD, Ruffy & Lightweight Division | Shakur Dominates Lopez0
Happy Morning Kombat Monday, Donks! Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and the MK crew are recapping UFC 325 and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UFC 325 Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 Full Card Breakdown
LT and The Man in the Hat are back on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat! First, the guys will review the impressive reported numbers from the UFC's debut on Paramount+, before diving into a UFC 325 full card preview. The guys play a UFC 325 edition of Rank That Card before being joined by Sean Zittel to preview this Saturday's Ring VI card and talk all things boxing.See omnystudio.com/listener fo
UFC 324 Results: Justin Gaethje Takes Care of Paddy Pimblett | Evaluating First Paramount Card
Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew are ready to recap the wild weekend in combat sports, starting with the return of the UFC after a six-week hiatus, on Paramount. Limited Time Offer – Get Huel’s full High-Protein Starter Kit with my exclusive offer of 20% OFF online with my code KOMBAT20 at huel.com/KOMBAT20. New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle. Thank you to
UFC 324 Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett Full Card Breakdown | Zuffa Boxing 01 Preview
Luke Thomas is joined by Jed Meshew this Friday to break down all things UFC 324. The guys will dive into a full card preview, before touching on Zuffa Boxing 1 this weekend in Las Vegas. Finally they will rank that card and play some MMAI!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UFC’s Paramount Era Begins with UFC 324 | Jon Anik’s Ideas for Changing UFC | Eye-Poke Rules Update
The UFC finally returns this week and LT and The Iceman are back to get you ready for UFC 324. Also, the UFC announced featherweights Josh Emmett and Kevin Vallejos will headline an APEX event in March. Luke and Chuck break down the fight announcement and what that could mean for Vallejos moving forward. Jon Anik had some ideas to rejuvenate the UFC. Do the fellas agree and have any ideas of
Dana White Media Tour | Kayla Harrison Out vs Nunes | PFL 2026 Plans | Gervonta Davis Arrest Warrant
Luke Thomas is joined by Oscar Willis on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat to go over the latest in combat sports. The Dana White media tour continues. LT and Oscar discuss White's recent interviews and what it all means. Kayla Harrison is out of UFC 324 on Jan. 24, apologizing to Amanda Nunes on a video she posted. And Gervonta "Tank" Davis made the headlines for all the wrong reasons, with an a
Morning Kombat’s Next Chapter | Dana White Rips Boxing Sanctioning Bodies | Fight Announcements
It's Monday morning Donks, and LT is in the house with a major announcement about Morning Kombat's next chapter. After getting through MK updates, it's time to get into the latest news in the combat game. Dana White has done some media interviews recently that are worth taking a closer look at - including telling Stephen A. Smith that he plans to "get rid of" sanctioning bodies in boxing. Plus, th
Brian Campbell Says Goodbye to Morning Kombat
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Morning Kombat Documentary Series Director's Cut Part 2 | BC Farewell Tour
It's time for a Donkumentary rewatch with BC, LT and LIL: Part 2 The fellas take you through a little taste of MK history on the second of a special two-part series. Happy New Year, Donks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Morning Kombat: 2025 Recap, Year-End Awards & 2026 Predictions
LT and BC wrap up the year that was in combat sports. First, they'll recap Naoya Inoue's UD victory over David Picasso this weekend, before looking back at their predictions from the end of 2024. The guys will then give their 2026 predictions, as well as end of year awards. Lastly, they'll dive into your DMs and HYSTS?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Morning Kombat Documentary Series Director's Cut Part 1 | BC Farewell Tour
It's time for a Donkumentary rewatch with BC, LT and LIL. The fellas take you through a little taste of MK history on the first of a special two-part series. Happy Holidays, Donks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jake Paul KO’d by Anthony Joshua | Anderson Silva & Tony Ferguson Turn Back Clock | Weekend Recap
LT and BC are back on a Monday to drop their knowledge after a chaotic weekend in combat sports. First up, the guys break down the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight. Are fans right to be critical that it took so long for Joshua to knock out Paul? What are the ramifications for Paul? And what is the endgame for Joshua. What does taking this fight mean for him and his future? Plus, the guys discuss
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Preview | Terence Crawford Retires | Aspinall Fires Back at Gane
Happy Friday, Donks! BC and LT dive into the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight and discuss the undercard matchup: Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley. Terence Crawford announced his retirement at the age of 38. The fellas discuss Bud's legacy. Plus, Tom Aspinall fired back at Ciryl Gane and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joshua Van vs Manel Kape Next? | Vallejos Highlight KO & UFC Vegas 112 Recap | UFC on ESPN Legacy
Reville Reville, Donks. It's time for a Monday edition of Morning Kombat! The fellas go over the results from UFC Vegas 112, starting with Manel Kape finishing Brandon Royval in the first round. Did Kape earn his shot at the flyweight title against Joshua Van? In the co-main event, Kevin Vallejos unleashed a highlight-reel KO of Giga Chikadze. Former Bellator MMA champion Yaroslav Amosov made quic
UFC Final Card of 2025: Royval vs Kape | Dana-Francis Feud Escalates | Teo vs Shakur Lookahead
Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the Morning Kombat crew get you ready for the weekend with the latest in the fight game, of course with some laughs along the way. It's the last UFC card of 2026, Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape. The guys breakdown the ramifications of the bout for each fighter. The beef between Dana White and Francis Ngannou continues to grow. Plus White's statements on Arman Tsarukya
Yan Dethrones Merab at UFC 323 | Van Becomes Champ After Injury | Talbott-Cejudo | PBC Weekend Recap
It was an action-packed weekend in combat sports, and BC and LT are with you to go over it all. Starting with the main event at UFC 323, where Petr Yan managed to become a two-time UFC bantamweight champion in something of a route of Merab Dvalishvili. Just how special is this victory and what makes it such a noteworthy achievement? In Saturday's co-main event, Joshua Van became the new UFC flywei
UFC 323 Merab–Yan 2 Final Thoughts | Aspinall Eye Injury Update | Pitbull vs Roach | Ali Act Hearing
Happy Friday, Donks! Chris Algieri joins BC and LT off the top to preview Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz vs. Lamont Roach this Saturday for the WBC (interim) super lightweight title. The fellas take a last look at UFC 323 plus discussion on the Tom Aspinall eye injury, the Ali Act hearing and other news and notes to get you ready for all the action this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
UFC 323 Pregame Preview: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat
We're back for another Pregame Preview, with Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and friend of the show Jed Meshew, live in studio on a Monday edition of Morning Kombat. The guys dive into the main event of UFC 323, a Bantamweight title fight featuring Merab Dvalishvili and former champion Petr Yan. The co-main event sees the Flyweight championship on the line between current champion Alexandre Pantoja an
Thanksgiving Mailbag | Fan Questions | Morning Kombat
After filling up on some turkey, fill up on some Morning Kombat, with LT, BC and the crew delivering a Thanksgiving Mailbag episode. You submitted the questions, the fellas answer them on this special edition of MK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan Dominates Hooker | Garry Targets Islam Makhachev Title Shot | RING IV Recap
Happy Monday, Donks! LT and BC are live in the studio to break it all down from UFC Qatar and more. Arman Tsarukyan returned from a layoff to crush Dan Hooker and called for a January title shot vs. Ilia Topuria. Ian Machado Garry outpointed No. 1 Belal Muhammad and then called out Islam Makhachev. Did he do enough to secure a matchup against Islam? Also from UFC Qatar undercard, Kyoji Horig
UFC Qatar Preview: Tsarukyan vs Hooker | Muhammad vs Garry | Dana White’s Ngannou Claims
LT and BC take you into the weekend of combat sports starting with UFC Qatar, where Arman Tsarukyan faces off with Dan Hooker. In the co-main event, former champion Belal Muhammad fights Ian Garry, likey for a likely no. 1 contender bout. In boxing, David Benavidez faces Anthony Yarde in Saudi Arabia in a main event airing on DAZN PPV. Also, UFC President Dana White went on the Flagrant podcast wh
UFC 322 Results: Islam Makhachev Becomes Double Champ | Shevchenko vs Zhang | Full Recap
It's a Monday edition of Morning Kombat, and Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are live in studio to break down all the latest in combat sports. First up, the guys recap the UFC 322 main event where Islam Makhachev easily dispatched Jack Della Maddalena. In the co-main event of UFC 322, Valentina Shevchenko scored an easy unanimous decision win over Zhang Weili. The guys discuss the matchup and the f
UFC 322 Pregame Preview: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat
We're back for another Pregame Preview, with Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and special guest Oscar Willis, live in the studio on a Thursday edition of Morning Kombat. The guys dive into the main event featuring Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev with the Welterweight Championship on the line. The co-main event will put the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship on the line with Valentina Shevchenk
UFC Vegas 111 Results: Bonfim Calls Out Covington | UFC 322 Storylines | Eubank vs Benn 2
LT & BC are back to discuss all things combat sports! We start with Gabriel Bonfim's TKO win over Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 111, before recapping the rest of the card. The guys then look ahead to the stacked UFC 322 card this weekend, as well as Eubank vs. Benn 2. Lastly they'll recap Virgil Ortiz Jr.'s dismantling of Erickson Lubin this past weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info
Bonfim vs Brown Preview | Dana on UFC Betting Scandal | Jon Jones Rips Aspinall UFC 321 Performance
It's a Friday edition of Morning Kombat! For the second straight week, a pair of first-time headliners will grace the Octagon in Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event inside the Apex in Las Vegas as the No. 14 ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim puts his 5-1 UFC record on the line vs. unranked 35-year-old veteran Randy Brown, who is 8-2 since 2021. Dana White breaks his silence on Isaac Dulgarian,
UFC Vegas 110: Garcia vs. Onama Recap | Cortes-Acosta KOs Delija & Dulgarian-Del Valle Odds Shift
LT and BC are back in the studio on a Morning Kombat Monday, going through all the latest headlines from the weekend in combat sports! In Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event, featherweight Steve Garcia bulldozed David Onama in minutes to claim his seventh win in a row. What, if anything, did we learn about Garcia? What happened in the co-main event between Ante Delija and Waldo Cortes-Acosta? Th
Garcia vs Onama: Worst UFC Card Ever? | Netflix Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 Rumors | Ronda Rousey Latest
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are getting you ready for the weekend in combat sports, starting with Garcia vs. Onama this weekend. Is this the worst UFC card ever? Credible reports in boxing have surfaced saying that Netflix is interested in a rematch of 2015's mega fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Ronda Rousey was a guest on Burnt Chrysler's godforsaken podcast, but had some in
UFC 321: Aspinall-Gane Eye Poke, No Contest | Mackenzie Dern Wins Title | Umar Nurmagomedov Rebounds
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are live in the studio on a Morning Kombat Monday to go over all the news from UFC 321 — starting with the eye poke seen around the world. The guys answer questions surrounding the disappointing no contest result after Tom Aspinall was on the receiving end of a Ciryl Gane eye poke. The co-main didn't disappoint, however, as Mackenzie Dern's long road to a champ
UFC 321 Pregame Preview: Aspinall vs. Gane Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat
Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are joined by one of MK's favorite guests, Chuck Mindenhall, to talk all things UFC 321 taking place this Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The main event features a heavyweight bout between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane and the co-main squares up Virna Jandiroba against Mackenzie Dern in the women's strawweight division. The fellas break it down and spotlight the rest of the car
UFC Vancouver: Brendan Allen Stops RDR | Ref Outrage | Fiorot KO, Chito Robbed? | UFC 321 Storylines
Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are back on a Morning Kombat Monday, going through all the latest in the world of combat sports. Brendan Allen spoiled RDR's middleweight title hopes with 4th-round TKO at UFC Vancouver — BC and LT break it down. Also, more referee controversy coming out of UFC Vancouver and the fans call for an overhaul. Plus more from Vancouver and the biggest storylines to f
UFC Vancouver Preview: RDR vs Allen | UFC 323 Announced | Weidman vs Silva 3 | Frankie Edgar x BKFC
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are with you on a Friday to give you a dose of Morning Kombat before the weekend! First up the guys preview the UFC Vancouver main event between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen. Then it's on to the rest of the card including a co-main event bout between Kevin Holland and Mike Malott. Also, Chito Vera is back for the first time since August of 2024, facing Aiemann
UFC Rio: Charles Oliveira Subs Gamrot, Wants Max Holloway | Alvarez vs Luque | Jaron Ennis KO Win
On today's edition of Morning Kombat, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell breakdown everything from UFC Rio, starting with the main event between Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot. Also, Joel Alvarez beat Vicente Luque, but not without referee controversy in the opening round. Plus, the rest from UFC Rio including: Deiveson Figueiredo getting back in the win column, former BJJ champ Bia Mesquita scor
UFC Rio: Oliveira vs Gamrot Preview | McGregor Suspended 18 Months | DWCS FOTY???
The fellas are ready to take you into the weekend of combat sports with a preview of UFC Rio - Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot. Conor McGregor was in the news again as he accepted an 18-month doping suspension for repeated testing failures. Plus some news on the boxing front as David Benavidez shot down a fight with Terence Crawford at 168 and the International Boxing HOF ballot spurs Gennadiy
Pereira Gets Revenge w/ RD1 KO over Ankalaev | UFC 320 Undercard: Merab Bantamweight GOAT? + Jiri KO
Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the Morning Kombat crew are back in the studio and ready to discuss all the latest in the world of combat sports. Alex Pereira delivered violent revenge to Magomed Ankalaev in Round 1 in the main event at UFC 320. The fellas break down the fight and discuss what's next for Pereira, including a potential move up to heavyweight to challenge Jon Jones? Merab Dvalishvil
UFC 320 Pregame Preview: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back in the studio, joined by friend of the show Jed Meshew, breaking down everything we need to know for Saturday's main event light heavyweight title fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. The guys go through the rest of the card including a clash between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen for the bantamweight title. This edi
UFC Perth: Ulberg Brutally Stops Reyes | PFL Nurmagomedov-Hughes 2 | Wanderlei Silva post-fight KO??
Welcome to another edition of Morning Kombat on Monday morning. Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and the MK crew are with you for the next couple hours to discuss all the latest in combat sports. Off the top, the guys dive into the main event in Perth, where Carlos Ulberg quickly dispatched Dominick Reyes. The guys go through the rest of the card, including the referee fiasco in the fight between Neil
UFC Perth Preview: Reyes vs Ulberg | Jake Paul vs Tank Tour | Jon Jones to Coach Gable Steveson
Morning Kombat, Friday edition! First up, the fellas preview the UFC Perth card with a high stakes LHW matchup at the top. Will Reyes work his way back to a title shot, or is Ulberg the next guy at 205? Next, the guys recap the lackluster Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis press tour before discussing Mateusz Gamrot stepping in on short notice to fight Charles Oliveira in Rio. They'll round it out with
UFC White House Plans & Dream Card | Fiziev Out of UFC Rio | Adesanya’s Future Fights
Join Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell live in studio on a Morning Kombat Monday to go over all the latest news in combat sports. First up, the UFC White House plans continue to take shape. LT and BC discuss the latest headlines surrounding the event and have some fun drafting their dream matchups for the White House card. Also, Rafael Fiziev's injury changes things up for the Oct. 11 UFC Fight Night
Ilia Topuria Wants Crawford Fight | Jake Paul vs. Gervonta to Miami | Allen Replaces Fluffy vs RDR
Happy Friday, donks! First up, the guys discuss the fallout from the Crawford vs. Canelo fight. Plus, Ilia Topuria continues to chase a Terence Crawford boxing match. And Jake Paul-Tank Davis moves to Miami.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crawford Makes History vs. Canelo | Netflix Boxing Grades + Noche UFC Recap
The boys are back from Las Vegas and ready to discuss all things from Crawford's win over Canelo. Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell examine all angles from the Fight of the Year and give their perspective on what went down. Also the fellas discuss the second-ever Noche UFC event took place in San Antonio. The guys break down the main event between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva, plus the rest of the Noch
Live from Canelo vs. Crawford | Boxing Preview + Noche UFC Breakdown
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are live in Las Vegas to preview the biggest boxing match of the year when Canelo Alvarez takes on Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium. Shawn Porter joins the show to help preview the Canelo/Crawford card. The guys then preview the intriguing featherweight matchup that headlines Noche UFC this weekend when Diego Lopes takes on Jean Silva in San Antonio, Texas.See o
