MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL UFC 323 Merab–Yan 2 Final Thoughts | Aspinall Eye Injury Update | Pitbull vs Roach | Ali Act Hearing
Dec 5, 2025
Chris Algieri, a former world boxing champion and analyst, joins the hosts to analyze the highly anticipated matchup between Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz and Lamont Roach. He highlights the contrasting styles: Cruz's relentless pressure versus Roach's tactical jab. Algieri also addresses the significance of discipline in Roach's strategy and shares insights on upcoming boxing bouts while shedding light on ongoing issues with sanctioning bodies and the Ali Act hearing. With valuable predictions and industry insights, this conversation is a must-listen for combat sports enthusiasts.
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Force The Fight You Want
- Domesticate your opponent by imposing your style early and consistently with the jab and movement.
- Whoever forces the other's fight plan will likely win, so make the opponent uncomfortable from round one.
Weight Class Isn’t Determinative
- Small differences in weight class matter less than style and comfort at that weight.
- Both Cruz and Roach are small for 140, so conditioning and comfort will trump nominal weight.
Jab To Create Space
- Use a disruptive jab to set a boundary and then move; hit-and-move, not move-and-hit.
- Force Cruz to respect your punch power early to prevent him overwhelming you inside.