MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

On Episode 374 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian are joined by Aaron Bronsteter to recap a wild UFC 281 event. Alex Pereira stunned Israel Adesanya in round 5 with a TKO win after being down big on the cards. What can be said about Adesanya’s run as middleweight champion? Zhang Weili submitted Carla Esparza in round 2 to become the strawweight champion yet again. Is she destined to hold the belt for a long time? Dustin Poirier submitted Michael Chandler in the third. What did he prove with this win? Plus, Frankie Edgar's career came to an end.Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn 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 have you covered with an instant reaction to UFC 281. The guys break down Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang, Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler and much more!Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn 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 373 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by reacting to the UFC 281 weigh ins, Then the guys give their picks for UFC 281. They also discuss Cain Velasquez being granted bail in his attempted murder case. Aljamain Sterling says he's interested in coaching The Ultimate Fighter opposite Sean O'Malley. The guys close out the show with DM's from Donks and Dead Wrong.(15:00) - UFC 281 Weigh in Reaction(20:30) - UFC 281 Picks(79:00) - Cain Velasquez Granted Bail(83:10) - Aljo vs, O'malley on TUF?(86:20) - Deiveson Figueiredo Moving Up(87:00) - Justin Gaethje UFC 274 Injury(89:00) - DM's from DonksMorning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn 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 have you covered with an instant reaction to the UFC 281 press conference.Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn 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 372 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap preview UFC 281. The boys break down Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang, Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler and much more. Brian goes through his favorite MMA Moments to happen at MSG and we close out wednesday's show with fan submissions.Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn 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 Sits down with UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya ahead of his UFC 281 fight with Alex Pereira. How has his life changed over the past few years? How much is Izzy looking at their first two kickboxing matches? How has his style evolved since their kickboxing match? You don't want to miss this one!(1:00) - UFC 281 Housing (4:30) - New Zealand(11:30) - Alex Pereira (17:00) - Israel's Fighting Style(20:00) - Mental Health Work(22:20) - Alex Pereira's Trash Talk(26:35) - Alex Pereira's Gas Tank (30:15) - Middleweight Division Catching up?(31:50) - Injuries (33:40) - Who is Izzy Fighting for? (35:50) - Rest of Middleweight Division(39:15) - MMA Community(42:50) - Izzy's Youtube Channel (44:30) - MMA MediaMorning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn 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 371 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos. What was the biggest takeaway from Lemos' win? Neal Magny defeated Daniel Rodriguez, What does this loss say about Rodriguez? Plus much more on the UFC card. The guys also discuss Dmitry Bivol's win over Gilberto Ramirez and David Morrell Jr.'s win. They close out the show with HYSTS.(12:20) - Amanda Lemos(29:20) - Neil Magny(47:20) - Minner Injury & Betting Line(59:30) - Bivol vs. Ramirez(76:00) - Morrell vs. YerbossynulyMorning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn 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 370 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian are joined by Din Thomas preview UFC 281. Din and the boys Break down Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang and Michael Chandler vs. Dustin Poirier. The boys also give their picks for UFC Fight Night 214 and Bivol vs. Ramirez. They discuss TJ Dillashaw's callout of Luke and Crawford and Spence going at it on twitter. As always they close the show out with dead wrong.(00:06:00) - Din Thomas Previews UFC 281(00:55:00) - Weekend Picks(01:27:00) - TJ Dillashaw Calls out Luke(01:40:00) - Crawford-Spence Exchange Words on Twitter(01:51:30) - Caleb Plant vs. David BenavidezKnow Mercy: Stephen A. Smith knows mercy…when it’s warranted. On “Know Mercy,” Stephen A. will give you his straight shooter point of view beyond the world of sports, breaking barriers and pulling back the curtain on politics, entertainment, and business. Three times a week, you’ll hear his unfiltered opinions on front page news and pertinent cultural events, as well as interviews with outspoken celebrities and thought leaders across the societal arena. You’re guaranteed to be entertained, informed, and motivated. And one thing will be clear: you don't need to know sports to know mercy. “Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith” is a presentation of Cadence13, an Audacy studio.Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn 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 369 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian kick off the show by previewing UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos and Dmitry Bivol vs. Gilberto Ramirez. What should we be looking out for on these cards? The boys also play a little Over/Under around the latest combat Sports news. Michael Chandler signs an 8-fight extension, GSP is officially out of his UFC contract and much more. As always they close the show with fan submissions.(11:40) - UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos (42:20) - Dmitry Bivol vs. Gilberto Ramirez(58:00) - Aljamain Sterling Wants a Layoff(77:00) - Crawford explains His Side of Spence Fallout(93:00) - Over/UnderMorning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn 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 sits down with Beneil Dariush to discuss his UFC 280 win over Mateusz Gamrot. What did he think of his performance? What has been the biggest factor for this win streak? What does Beneil think about a potential Islam Makhachev fight?Morning Kombat’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn 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.