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The MK trio of Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and Jed Meshew are live in studio to discuss all things UFC 333, headlined by a Featherweight title bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev. The co-main event features another title fight between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili for the Bantamweight belt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall are in the house on a Morning Kombat Monday, breaking down the results from UFC Edmonton. The guys start with Mike Malott's big win over Joaquin Buckley before getting into the biggest moments from the rest of the card. In the PFL's return to Chicago, Jena Bishop scored a big upset opposite Liz Carmouche. LT and The Iceman recap the highlights from Chicago. Plus, some early media reports indicate Islam Makhachev will face Carlos Prates at UFC 336 for the welterweight title. Join LT, Chuck, LIL and the MK crew! 00:00 Start 01:13 Intro 06:09 Malott vs. Buckley Recap 40:01 UFC Edmonton Recap 57:33 DraftKings 59:01 PFL Chicago Recap 01:13:52 Makhachev vs. Prates Rumored for UFC 336 01:22:25 Weekend Boxing Recap 01:31:20 DMs From Donks 01:39:44 Fan Submissions 01:49:11 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Heck, MMA journalist and MMA Fighting reporter, joins the discussion to preview UFC Edmonton, headlined by Joaquim Buckley vs. Mike Malott. They explore key matchups, Canada’s MMA scene, Erin Blanchfield’s title path, and wild underdog picks. Plus, Farid Basharat’s surprising release and the heated Sean Strickland-Ariel Helwani clash over UFC pay.

Brian Campbell, aka Long Island Luke, is a combat sports journalist, producer, and betting analyst. He joins the discussion on Brendan Allen’s UFC Vegas 122 submission and his callout of Dricus du Plessis. They also cover Michael “Venom” Page signing with Misfits Boxing, Mikey Musumeci’s MMA transition, major fight finishes, prospect setbacks, and Diego Sanchez’s legal troubles.

Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan headline a deep dive into UFC Vegas 122, from middleweight title implications to tactical matchups across a thin Apex card. Sean Strickland’s pay dispute raises questions about fighter leverage and a possible Jake Paul bout. The discussion also explores Paul’s hit list, Canelo’s controversial Saudi event, UFC title-fight scarcity, and the upcoming Street Fighter movie.

Brian Campbell, an American sports journalist and MMA analyst known as Long Island Luke, joins the Sunday breakdown. They unpack UFC 332’s record-setting knockout pace, Natalia Silva’s title win and potential clash with Valentina Shevchenko, plus standout finishes from Peyton Talbott, Esteban Ribovics, Roberto Soldić and Johnny Walker. They also debate showcase matchmaking, Rafael dos Anjos’ future, Marvin Vettori’s stagnation and Court McGee’s retirement.

UFC 332 gets a full fight-by-fight preview, from the vacant flyweight title clash between Natália Silva and Wang Cong to debates over the card’s numbered-event status. The discussion also spotlights Payton Talbott’s star potential, Deiveson Figueiredo’s decline, King Green’s career renaissance, Esteban Ribovics’ action-packed style, and several intriguing upset possibilities.

Raul Rosas Jr.’s strange stoppage win over Raoni Barcelos sparks debate about fighter safety, medical transparency, and Rosas’s next step. Ailin Perez’s title-shot case gets a skeptical review, while Brady Hiestand’s upset and other finishes steal attention. Plus, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s promotional feud heats up, and Justin Gaethje calls for Arman Tsarukyan.

UFC 331 delivered title drama, stunning knockouts, and a major upset as Joshua Van outboxed Alexandre Pantoja, Arman Tsarukyan unleashed fight-ending elbows, and Gable Steveson suffered a shocking collapse. The discussion also covers Patricio Pitbull’s resurgence, Marlon Vera’s return to form, UFC 334’s blockbuster matchups, and the biggest questions facing MMA’s lightweight and heavyweight divisions.

Combat-sports journalists Charles Mindenhall of Uncrowned and Jed Meshew of MMA Fighting preview UFC 331. They debate Joshua Van’s rapid rise and Alexandre Pantoja’s overlooked legacy ahead of their flyweight rematch. The discussion also covers Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy, Patricio Pitbull vs. Dooho Choi, Gable Steveson’s next test, and the card’s biggest matchmaking questions.