

MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL
Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions
ATS Fight presents, Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell! Luke is a former Marine Sergeant and the Sr. MMA Analyst for CBS Sports. Brian Campbell is the CBS Sports Sr. Insider for all things Combat. Together they will cover everything happening in the world of Boxing and MMA, including talking to the fighters, promoters and especially you, THE FANS! Morning Kombat has expanded to multiple days a week so If you love combat sports, please subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of MORNING KOMBAT!
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Oct 6, 2025 • 2h 8min
Pereira Gets Revenge w/ RD1 KO over Ankalaev | UFC 320 Undercard: Merab Bantamweight GOAT? + Jiri KO
Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the Morning Kombat crew are back in the studio and ready to discuss all the latest in the world of combat sports. Alex Pereira delivered violent revenge to Magomed Ankalaev in Round 1 in the main event at UFC 320. The fellas break down the fight and discuss what's next for Pereira, including a potential move up to heavyweight to challenge Jon Jones? Merab Dvalishvili extended his win streak to 14 as he continues to dominate the bantamweight division. Is he in the bantamweight GOAT conversation? Also, BC and LT go through the undercard, including Jiri Prochazka's insane rally to KO Khalil Rountree Jr. in Round 3. Happy MK Monday, Donks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 25min
UFC 320 Pregame Preview: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back in the studio, joined by friend of the show Jed Meshew, breaking down everything we need to know for Saturday's main event light heavyweight title fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. The guys go through the rest of the card including a clash between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen for the bantamweight title. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 2025 • 2h 13min
UFC Perth: Ulberg Brutally Stops Reyes | PFL Nurmagomedov-Hughes 2 | Wanderlei Silva post-fight KO??
Welcome to another edition of Morning Kombat on Monday morning. Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and the MK crew are with you for the next couple hours to discuss all the latest in combat sports. Off the top, the guys dive into the main event in Perth, where Carlos Ulberg quickly dispatched Dominick Reyes. The guys go through the rest of the card, including the referee fiasco in the fight between Neil Magny and Jake Matthews. On Friday, Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes will meet for the second time this year. LT and BC dive into all the questions surrounding the PFL bout, plus other standouts on the card. Also, the guys discuss the ramifications from the postfight brawl involving Wanderlei Silva.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 45min
UFC Perth Preview: Reyes vs Ulberg | Jake Paul vs Tank Tour | Jon Jones to Coach Gable Steveson
Morning Kombat, Friday edition! First up, the fellas preview the UFC Perth card with a high stakes LHW matchup at the top. Will Reyes work his way back to a title shot, or is Ulberg the next guy at 205? Next, the guys recap the lackluster Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis press tour before discussing Mateusz Gamrot stepping in on short notice to fight Charles Oliveira in Rio. They'll round it out with some various news and notes followed by your Dead Wrong and Fan Submissions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 22, 2025 • 2h 1min
UFC White House Plans & Dream Card | Fiziev Out of UFC Rio | Adesanya’s Future Fights
Join Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell live in studio on a Morning Kombat Monday to go over all the latest news in combat sports. First up, the UFC White House plans continue to take shape. LT and BC discuss the latest headlines surrounding the event and have some fun drafting their dream matchups for the White House card. Also, Rafael Fiziev's injury changes things up for the Oct. 11 UFC Fight Night main event in Rio. Who would be the right opponent against Charles Oliveirato save this main event? And what's left in Israel Adesanya's career before he's ready to hang it up? What future fights does he have left?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 16min
Ilia Topuria Wants Crawford Fight | Jake Paul vs. Gervonta to Miami | Allen Replaces Fluffy vs RDR
Happy Friday, donks! First up, the guys discuss the fallout from the Crawford vs. Canelo fight. Plus, Ilia Topuria continues to chase a Terence Crawford boxing match. And Jake Paul-Tank Davis moves to Miami.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 2025 • 2h 13min
Crawford Makes History vs. Canelo | Netflix Boxing Grades + Noche UFC Recap
The boys are back from Las Vegas and ready to discuss all things from Crawford's win over Canelo. Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell examine all angles from the Fight of the Year and give their perspective on what went down. Also the fellas discuss the second-ever Noche UFC event took place in San Antonio. The guys break down the main event between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva, plus the rest of the Noche UFC card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2025 • 60min
Live from Canelo vs. Crawford | Boxing Preview + Noche UFC Breakdown
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are live in Las Vegas to preview the biggest boxing match of the year when Canelo Alvarez takes on Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium. Shawn Porter joins the show to help preview the Canelo/Crawford card. The guys then preview the intriguing featherweight matchup that headlines Noche UFC this weekend when Diego Lopes takes on Jean Silva in San Antonio, Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 58min
UFC Paris: Imavov Wants Title after Borralho W, Saint-Denis Subs Ruffy | UFC Noche, Canelo/Crawford
Welcome to a Morning Kombat Monday, live in studio! Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are back to discuss the latest headlines in combat sports. First up, Nassourdine Imavov made his case for a middleweight title shot by outclassing Caio Borralho at UFC Paris. Did Imavov show enough to believe he's a threat for Chimaev's title? Also, Benoit Saint Denis took apart Mauricio Ruffy. Did this result prove that BSD is still a relevant force in the 155-pound title picture? Plus, the guys go over the latest storylines surrounding UFC Noche and Canelo-Crawford fight week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 48min
UFC Paris Preview: Imavov vs Borralho, Saint-Denis vs Ruffy | Canelo vs Crawford Lookahead
LT and BC are back on a Friday to help get you ready for the weekend in combat sports! First up, the fellas preview UFC Paris, including an exciting bout on the undercard: Benoit Saint Denis vs. Mauricio Ruffy. The guys talk Canelo vs. Crawford as the highly-anticipated boxing match is just a week away. Plus more news from the world of combat sports. Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.shop/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.