MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

UFC Vegas 84 Picks | Fight News | Beterbiev-Smith | One Fight Night 14 | Morning Kombat Ep 536

Jan 12, 2024

Professional MMA fighters Artur Beterbiev and Callum Smith are the guests. Topics include new betting format and plans for the year, UFC fight night event and previous bets, UFC main event pick and fighter controversy, decline of star power in the UFC, analyzing the upcoming fight and importance of laws changing. Plus discussions on upcoming fights and venue changes, smaller weight fighters in Saudi Arabia, and feuds and disagreements among the hosts.

01:44:46

Episode guests

Artur Beterbiev

Callum Smith

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The upcoming UFC 300 card features the first all-Chinese title match in UFC history between Wai Li Zhang and Yan Xiaonan.

Fans have concerns that the UFC 300 card may not meet the expectations of previous milestone events due to the lack of crossover fights and star power.

Critics suggest that the UFC's diminished star power, aside from Conor McGregor and Jon Jones, is making it challenging to create standout cards.

The UFC's shift in promotion strategy, focusing on the brand and Dana White as the face of the organization, may be impacting the creation of standout cards.

Deep dives

UFC 300 Card Announcement: Wai Li Zhang vs Yan Xiaonan

The UFC announced a big fight for the upcoming UFC 300 card, with Wai Li Zhang set to defend her strawweight title against Yan Xiaonan. While it's not in China as expected, this will be the first all-Chinese title match in UFC history. The fight has received mixed reactions, with some feeling that it should be held in China, while others understand the need to fill out the UFC 300 card with a prestigious fight.

Introduction

3min

New Betting Format and Plans for the Year

10min

Discussion on UFC fight night event and previous bets

2min

UFC Main Event Pick and Fighter Controversy

19min

Mike Perry's Successful Return to UFC

5min

Creating a Mock Card and Lack of Spectacular Fights for UFC 300

12min

The Decline of Star Power in the UFC

14min

UFC Fight Analysis and Concerns for Fighter's Health

5min

Analyzing the Upcoming Fight and Importance of Laws Changing

20min

10.

Upcoming Fights and Venue Changes

5min

11.

Smaller Weight Fighters in Saudi Arabia and Heavyweight Division

2min

12.

Feuds and Disagreements

9min

13.

Haircuts, UFC Fights, and Francis Ngannou's Instagram Post

2min

On Episode 536 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Kick off the show with the return of Ok, Bet. New Rules, New Bets, let's see how much money the guys can make in 2024. Next up the guys break down a bunch of recent fight announcements. What are the guys thoughts on UFC 300 now that we have a few more fights added to the card. The guys close out the main topics with a preview of Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith and One Fight Night 14. As Always we close out Friday's with dead wrong.

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:12:00) - Ok, Bet

(00:33:30) - Fight Announcements

(01:09:45) - Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith

(01:24:00) - One Fight Night 14

(01:31:00) - Dead Wrong

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MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

UFC Vegas 84 Picks | Fight News | Beterbiev-Smith | One Fight Night 14 | Morning Kombat Ep 536

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Deep dives

UFC 300 Card Announcement: Wai Li Zhang vs Yan Xiaonan

Concerns About UFC 300 Card

Criticism of UFC's Fighter Development and Star Power

New Approach to Promoting UFC

Artem Lobov Calls Out Khabib Nurmagomedov for Fight

Discussion on the Importance of Mental Health in Combat Sports

Upcoming UFC Fight Night 18

Rumors of Potential Super Fights in Saudi Arabia

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UFC Vegas 84 Picks | Fight News | Beterbiev-Smith | One Fight Night 14 | Morning Kombat Ep 536

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

UFC 300 Card Announcement: Wai Li Zhang vs Yan Xiaonan

Concerns About UFC 300 Card

Criticism of UFC's Fighter Development and Star Power

New Approach to Promoting UFC

Artem Lobov Calls Out Khabib Nurmagomedov for Fight

Discussion on the Importance of Mental Health in Combat Sports

Upcoming UFC Fight Night 18

Rumors of Potential Super Fights in Saudi Arabia

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