MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

On Episode 407 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian are back from the teams epic trip to London with a massive episode. The guys recap all the action from UFC 284. lslam Makhachev edged Alexander Volkanovski to retain his UFC lightweight title. How did you score it and what's your biggest takeaway? Who is the pound-for-pound top fighter in the sport today and why? Yair Rodriguez submitted Josh Emmett in the second round via triangle choke. He's the new interim champion. What did he prove with this victory?(20:05) - Makhachev vs. Volkanovski(43:55) - MMA pound-for-pound(59:00) - Rodriguez submits Emmett(72:30) - Jack Della Maddalena(79:20) - Vargas vs. Foster(89:00) - 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.

At UFC 284, Islam Makhachev faces Alexander Volkanovski - the featherweight champ - for the lightweight crown from Perth, Australia. Volkanovski is trying to become the fifth champ champ in UFC history while the Khabib Nurmagomedov protoge in Makhachev seeks to hold onto his title. In the co-main event, Yair Rodriguez battles Josh Emmett for the interim featherweight strap. Also on the ESPN+ pay-per-view fight card is Jack Della Madalena fighting Randy Brown.We'll have UFC 284 reactions, results, analysis and more. This is the official UFC 284 Post-Fight Show with Luke Thomas for Morning Kombat.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.

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with Jason Hartley and Alex Ritchings from  @MMAOnPoint  to preview the UFC 284 main card. The break down Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett. You won't want to miss this epic crossoverr.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.

Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and Chuck Mindenhall are back with a UFC 284 pregame preview. The guys break down Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski, Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett and much more.(1:00) - UFC 284 Card & Booze(8:00) - Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski(40:50) - Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett(55:00) - Rest of UFC 284Morning 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.

On Episode 406 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian recap a wild weekend of MMA. At Bellator 290 on CBS, Ryan Bader scored an easy first-round stoppage against Fedor Emelianenko in his retirement fight (00:12:00). Johnny Eblen outclassed Anatoly Tokov to retain his Bellator middleweight title in Saturday's co-main event. What was the most impressive part of Eblen's performance (00:27:53)? Brennan Ward continued his comeback with a second-round stoppage of Sabah Homasi (00:37:25). Plus, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will be the next coaches of The Ultimate Fighter and then fight at some point in the third or fourth quarter of the year. Is this the right fight for McGregor (00:51:33)?(00:00:00) - Intro(00:12:00) - Bader Beats Fedor(00:27:53) - Eblen Outclasses Tokov (00:37:25) - Brennan Ward Comeback(00:51:33) - McGregor vs. Chandler (01:08:10) - Spivac Submits Lewis(01:31:15) - HYSTS(02:10:15) - EndGet MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.store/  #MorningKombat #fedoremelianenko #Bellator290 #RyanBader #BellatoronCBS #Stand #BrennanWard #JohnnyEblen #UFCVegas68 #DerrickLewis #AmandaSerrano #LukeThomas #BrianCampbell #conormcgregor #michaelchandler  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At Bellator 290, Ryan Bader and Fedor Emelianenko meet again to battle for the heavyweight title in the main event on Bellator's debut on CBS. This is also the retirement fight for Fedor. In the co-main event, Anatoly Tokov fights Johnny Eblen for the Bellator middleweight title. Opening the main card is a welterweight clash between Brennan Ward and Sabah Homasi.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.

On Episode 405 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by giving their picks for Bellator 290 and UFC Vegas 68. Can BC come back from going 1 and 8 the first two weeks? Next up the guys preview Amanda Serrano vs. Erika Cruz and a couple more boxing matches of note this weekend. They also discuss PFL's fight announcements before closing out the show with dead wrong.(9:30) - OK, Bet(36:00) - UFC 284 Promotion(53:00) - Weekend Boxing Preview(58:00) - PFL Fight Announcements(67:00) - Quick hitters(96:00) - Dead WrongMorning 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.

On episode 404 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian preview Bellator 290 and UFC Vegas 68. What does the return of MMA on CBS mean for Bellator? Which fights should we be looking for on these cards? The guys also discuss the report that Max Holloway will face Arnold Allen in April. The guys also discuss Laura Sanko finally getting to do Color Commentary at UFC Vegas 68 before closing out the show with Over/Under and Fan submission.(13:20) - Bellator 290 Preview(54:00) - UFC Vegas 68 Preview(69:30) - Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen(78:00) - Laura Sanko(86:10) - Prime Hydration(95:00) - Over/UnderMorning 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.

On Episode 403 of Morning Kombat, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to the recently announced UFC 287 card. It will be headlined by Israel Adesanya once again fighting (this time) champion Alex Pereira. Are you glad the MMA rematch is happening so soon? Also, Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal. What does this fight mean for both competitors and the division? Where is Colby Covington? Plus, Bellator 290 on CBS is coming up this weekend and Artur Beterbiev forced Anthony Yarde's corner to throw the towel in the eighth round of their light heavyweight matchup.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.

On Episode 402 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell discuss who they would like to see Alex Pereira face next. Would they rather see Pereira at middleweight or light heavyweight? The guys also discuss the report that Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo is being targeted for UFC 287. They preview Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde and discuss some recent fight news before closing out the show with dead wrong.(00:12:00) - Conor McGregor vs. Tony Ferguson on TUF(00:28:00) - Alex Pereira(00:50:15) - Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo(00:50:30) - Recent Fight News(01:03:15) - Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde(01:15:00) - Quick Hitters(01:27:00) - Dead WrongMorning 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.