MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL UFC Vegas 109 Preview: Dolidze vs Hernandez | DDP vs Chimaev Hype | New MMA Judging Rules Explained
Aug 8, 2025
Get ready for UFC Vegas 109 as fighters Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez prepare for their big clash. The hype around the DDP versus Chimaev matchup is palpable, with insights on their contrasting fighting styles. New MMA judging rules have been introduced, emphasizing damage in scoring, which could change fight outcomes. Plus, there's playful banter about family adventures, sparring tactics, and the latest buzz in the MMA world. Don't miss the comedic takes on cocktails and the evolving landscape of broadcasting deals in combat sports!
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Beach Dad Sandcastle Story
- Luke Thomas built five sand castles and boogie-boarded with his daughter during a beach day.
- He jokes he looks like a 'rock lobster' from sun and beer, a self-aware dad moment.
Ground Game Decides The Main Event
- Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell identify the ground game as the key stylistic axis in Dolidze vs. Hernandez.
- Hernandez's late-round pacing versus Delizze's positional ground-and-pound defines the tactical matchup.
Fluffy Has Rounded A Corner
- Luke Thomas argues Anthony 'Fluffy' Hernandez has genuinely developed and is now a different fighter.
- Hernandez's game has 'gelled' and makes him a tough matchup for many middleweights.