

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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Jan 6, 2023 • 1h 27min
Jake Paul Signs with PFL | Gervonta Davis vs Hector Luis Garcia | Dana White | Ep 394
On Episode 394 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian are live in Washington DC to preview Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia. The boys also break down the news that PFL has signed Jake Paul to fight in MMA. What does this deal mean for each party? The guys also touch on the report that Dana White's Slap League debut is being pushed back a week. As always the close out the show with Dead wrong.Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 4, 2023 • 1h 47min
Dana White | Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia | Anthony Joshua | Ep 393
On Episode 393 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian react to the Dana White news. What could this mean for the UFC? The boys also preview Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia. What should we be watching for on the undercard. Eddie Hearn reveals his 2023 plans for Anthony Joshua to have three fights. Do the guys believe that happens?(10:30) - Dana White(43:00) - Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia(66:20) - Anthony Joshua(74:00) - Quick Hitters(83:00) - Fan SubmissionsMorning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 55min
Bellator Sweeps RIZIN On NYE | Morning Kombat Ep 392
On Episode 392, the boys kick off 2023 with a bang. They recap the Bellator vs. Rizin NYE crossover event. Bellator went 5-0 over Rizin on the card. What are your overall takeaways from this event?(17:30) - Bellator vs. Rizin(25:30) - Scoring McKee-Satoshi(34:30) - Pitbull Defeats Koike(41:30) - Horiguchi Defeats Ougikubo(48:40) - Archuleta Defeats Kim(62:00) - Dm's from Donks(78:00) - HYSTSMorning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 2022 • 1h 57min
2022 End of the Year AWARDS | Morning Kombat Ep 391
On Episode 391 Luke is back with Brian to break down Morning Kombat's end of the year awards. The guys talk KO of the year, Fighter of the year, fight of the year and much more.(00:00:00) - Intro(00:34:00) - MMA KO of the year(00:39:00) - Sub of the year(00:47:00) - Boxing KO of the year(00:54:00) - Boxer of the year(00:57:00) - Boxing Fight of the year(01:07:00) - Hammer of the Month(01:11:00) - Event of the year(01:15:00) - MMA Fight of the year(01:23:00) - MMA Fighter of the year(01:30:00) - Donk of the year(01:42:00) - MK Moment of the yearMorning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 28, 2022 • 1h 42min
Bellator vs. Rizin | Fight News | Jeff Molina Suspended | Doug Crosby | Ep 390
On Episode 390 Brian is Joined by Shakiel Mahjouri to preview Bellator MMA vs. Rizin. What should we be looking for on this card? Next up the guys run through a bunch of recent fight news. Jeff Molina has been suspended from the UFC. Why and what other repercussions could come? The guys also discuss Doug Crosby going to Eric Nicksick's gym to talk to fighters and UFC Raising PPV Prices. You won't want to miss this episode!Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2022 • 1h 23min
2023 Predictions for Each MMA Weight Class
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are here to give you their predictions for each weight class in MMA in 2023.(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:30) - Heavyweight(00:11:30) - Light Heavyweight(00:17:30) - Middleweight(00:22:35) - Welterweight(00:28:45) - Lightweight(00:32:20) - Featherweight(00:38:00) - Bantamweight(00:42:07) - Flyweight(00:45:20) - Women's Lightweight(00:46:40) - Women's Featherweight(00:52:00) - Women's Bantamweight(00:53:45) - Women's Flyweight(00:56:50) - Women's Strawweight(01:01:20) - General Combat PredictionsMorning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 2022 • 53min
2022 Holiday Mailbag: Worst Christmas Moment, Favorite Movies, MMA Scoring
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell have you covered with a special Holiday mailbag episode to keep you busy during the holidays.Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 1min
Erin Blanchfield on Taila Santos Fight, Shevchenko's Greatness & New Jersey | Morning Kombat RSD
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with Hammer of the Month winnner Erin Blanchfield to break some news about her upcoming fight. BC, Luke and Erin also talk about stopping Molly McCann's hype train, How she got into MMA and what her career aspirations are in MMA.(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:30) - New Jersey(00:02:50) - Molly McCann Fight(00:07:30) - Getting into MMA(00:14:30) - High School(00:16:10) - Women’s Wrestling(00:20:30) - Defending New Jersey(00:21:40) - Taila Santos Fight(00:26:00) - MMA Judging(00:27:00) - Championship Aspirations(00:31:00) - Tracy Cortez Loss (00:32:00) - Valentina Shevchenko (00:36:00) - Becoming more popular (00:37:30) - Cross Training(00:39:00) - Training Camps(00:41:00) - Brendan Blanchfield(00:42:00) - Sports Media(00:44:20) - Weight Cuts(00:45:30) - Injuries (00:46:30) - Getting Old(00:47:20) - Getting into broadcasting(00:48:30) - Favorite Fighters(00:49:50) - MMA Superlatives(00:52:00) - USADA(00:53:00) - UFC (00:54:00) - Fighting at MSG(00:54:50) - Walkout Music(00:55:40) - Cold Blooded(00:57:00) - Hammer of the Month Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2022 • 2h 2min
Five Fights to Make in UFC, Bellator & Boxing | Whittaker-Costa | Ali Act | Ep 389
On Episode 389 Luke and Brian break down the five fights they want to see in 2023 in UFC, Bellator and Boxing. Next up the guys discuss Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa being removed from UFC 284. Who is at fault here? They also break down the report that the Ali Act will be reintroduced to congress in 2023. As always they close the show with Fan submission.Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 2022 • 2h 13min
UFC Vegas 66 Recap: Cannonier, Tsarukyan Win | Martin Beats Rivera | Ep 388
On Episode 388 Luke and Brian kick off the show by recapping UFC Vegas 66. Did we really learn anything in the middleweight main event between Sean Strickland and Jared Cannonier after Cannonier scored a decision win? Arman Tsarukyan broke the 7-year win streak of Damir Ismagulov with a hard-earned decision victory in Saturday's main event. What did we learn about Tsarukyan from this performance? In boxing, Frank Martin outclassed Michel Rivera en route to a dominant decision victory on Showtime Championship Boxing. How close to be ready for the top of the division is he?(30:00) - Cannonier vs. Strickland(46:30) - Arman Tsarukyan(58:30) - Drew Dober & Rest of UFC Vegas 66(71:00) - Takeaways from UFC’s 2022(82:45) - Frank Martin outclasses Michel Rivera(94:30) - DM's from DonksMorning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.