MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

Petr Yan's remarkable comeback to claim the bantamweight title after a three-fight skid is analyzed, spotlighting his tactical brilliance against Merab Dvalishvili. In an unusual co-main event, Joshua Van wins the flyweight championship due to Alexandre Pantoja's injury just moments into the fight. The hosts discuss the implications of these outcomes on future matchups and contender landscapes. They also celebrate Peyton Talbott's victory over Henry Cejudo, addressing Talbott's rapid growth and the evolving world of combat sports.

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.

MMA journalist Jed Meshew joins the hosts to dissect the highly anticipated UFC 323 main event between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan. They explore Dvalishvili's relentless takedown game and Yan's challenges in their previous bout. The panel discusses the co-main event featuring Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van, with rising star Van's title implications and tactical matchup against Pantoja. Additionally, they touch on Brandon Moreno's underdog status against Tatsuro Taira and weigh in on Henry Cejudo's comeback against Payton Talbott, offering bold predictions throughout.

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.

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 Horiguchi returned to the Octagon for first time since 2016. Did he becomes an instant flyweight title contender? The guys also recap RING IV and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 where he discussed many issues, namely his ongoing feud with Francis Ngannou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 future of both fighters. Plus, Michael Morales has the best victory of his career over Sean Brady. Carlos Prates became the first person to KO Leon Edwards. And Benoit Saint-Denis scored a 16-second win over Beneil Dariush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Shevchenko defending her title against Zhang Weili. And that's just the beginning, with more matchups to get through like Sean Brady vs. Michael Morales, Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates and Beneil Dariush vs. Benoit Saint Denis.  This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hosts dive into Gabriel Bonfim's stunning TKO victory and analyze his striking evolution. They debate referee Mark Smith's decisive stoppage and discuss Bonfim's call-out to Colby Covington. Highlights include Joseph Morales' impressive submission and the rising contenders in the middleweight division. The preview of UFC 322 sparks excitement, especially for the implications of Islam vs. JDM. Plus, a recap of Virgil Ortiz Jr.'s crushing win and the build-up for Eubank vs. Benn 2 adds drama. As always, fan interactions and viral clips wrap up the lively discussion.

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 betting scandal. Plus, Jon Jones rips apart Tom Aspinall's performance at UFC 321, calls him overrated. And what's the fallout of the Jake Paul-Gervonta Davis cancellation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.