MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with Corey Anderson ahead of his fight with Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 288. Corey talks about leaving the UFC for Bellator, how he would fix fighter pay and shares stories about how he got into MMA. (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:00) - How life is going (00:03:30) - Toughest job Corey ever had(00:05:30) - Corey's Mentality (00:12:15) - Wrestling(00:15:00) - Jan Blachowicz loss(00:18:05) - Collapse/Fall following the Blachowicz KO (00:22:35) - Leaving UFC for Bellator(00:30:00) - Fighter Pay/MMA Union (00:35:00) - Joe Silva story (00:36:30) - Relationship with MMA media(00:40:45) - Corey's Hand/Injuries(00:45:30) - Ben Askren/Transitioning from Wrestling to MMA  (00:49:40) - Joining the UFC so early(00:53:00) - Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix(01:01:00) - Bellator 288 Preview(01:04:00) - Million Dollar Grand Prize/Money Management (01:10:10) - NicknamesMorning 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 356 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian recap a big weekend of MMA. First they break down UFC Fight Night Vegas. Yan Xiaonan gets past Mackenzie Dern. Is she a legit title contender with that performance? At Bellator 286, both Patricio Pitbull and AJ McKee pick up huge victories. Is a trilogy fight next for them?(10:25) - Dern vs. Yan(29:50) - UFC Vegas 61(34:20) - Pitbull vs. Borics(54:15) - Bellator 286(65:50) - One on Prime Video 2(78:40) - 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.

On Episode 355 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian give their final previews of all the crazy MMA action of the weekend. This includes huge UFC Fight Night and Bellator events. Plus, Dana White reveals the reason the UFC event is closed to the public and reporters. Also, the guys break down ONE on Prime Video 2 and BKFC 30. Meanwhile, top prospect Bo Nickal earns a UFC contract and immediately calls out Khamzat Chimaev.If you support the show, please vote for Morning Kombat in the "Best MMA Programming" Category: https://www.worldmmaawards.com/nominees/Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.store/#MorningKombat #danawhite #bonickal #khamzatchimaev #bellator #UFC #Boxing #UFCREsults #ufcreaction #Boxingreaction #DAZN #lukethomas #briancampbell(00:00:00) - Intro(00:06:15) - UFC Fight Night Vegas 51 Preview(00:46:50) - Bellator 286 Preview(01:22:50) - ONE on Prime Video 2, BKFC 30(01:29:30) - Bo Nickal Earns UFC Contract(01:40:20) - Quick Hitters(02:17:46) - End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 354 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian look ahead to this weekends UFC and Bellator events. In the UFC, Mackenzie Dern takes. on Yan Xiaonan in the main event. Meanwhile, Bellator 286 is a huge event seeing both Pitbull and A.J. McKee fighting tough opponents. Also, Dana White went on Tucker Carlson, the guys react. Plus, Is it time for UFC and USADA to address the Conor McGregor situation (Not being tested for over a year)If you support the show, please vote for Morning Kombat in the "Best MMA Programming" Category: https://www.worldmmaawards.com/nominees/Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.store/#MorningKombat #andersonsilva #connormcgregor #bellator #UFC #Boxing #UFCREsults #ufcreaction #Boxingreaction #DAZN #lukethomas #briancampbell(00:00:00) - Intro(00:10:50) - UFC Weekend Preview(00:29:05) - Bellator 286 Preview(00:48:30) - ONE on AMAZON Preview(00:58:10) - Dana White on Tucker Carlson(01:10:00) - USADA & Conor McGregor(01:16:50) - Mackenzie Dern Live Interview(01:38:20) - Top 5 Movie Recommendations To UFC Fans(02:15:36) - End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell sit down with MK's good friend, 'The Man In The Hat', Chuck Mindenhall. The guys discuss Mindenhall's MMA journalism career, Dana White, his time at ESPN and what the best fight he has seen in person is. Plus, they also talk about which upcoming fights they are most excited for.Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.store/#MorningKombat #chuckmindenhall #danawhite #mma #ufc #espn #espnmma #joesilvawrites #MMAReporters(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:10) - Growing up in Colorado(00:04:10) - Getting into Writing(00:20:45) - Dana White(00:28:00) - First Big MMA Paycheck(00:30:50) - ESPN MMA Dream Team(00:34:30) - Connecting with his fans(00:36:45) - Favorite thing Chuck has written(00:44:20) - 90s Music(00:46:50) - Best Fight He's Seen in Person(00:50:00) - MMA Beat(00:53:40) - Lessons he learned from MMA(00:55:00) - Joe Silva Incident(00:58:00) - Advice for aspiring writers(00:59:45) - Which Fight was he most excited for?(01:01:00) - Reading Recommendations(01:07:08) - END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 353 of MK, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell recap a massive Bellator 285 event that saw Benson Henderson and Yoel Romero impress in their late careers. Plus, Shakur Stevenson dominates, whats next for him? could it be Gervonta Davis?If you support the show, please vote for Morning Kombat in the "Best MMA Programming" Category: https://www.worldmmaawards.com/nominees/Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.store/(00:00:00) - Intro(00:09:55) - Benson Henderson Beats Peter Queally(00:26:20) - Romero vs. Manhoef Recap(00:40:50) - Rest Of Bellator 285 Recap(00:50:20) - Shakur Stevenson Dominates(01:03:10) - Joe Joyce Beats Parkers(01:30:40) - HYSTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 352 of MK, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell do one final preview of Bellator 285. Plus, they react to Anderson Silva's quotes about Dana White and discuss Connor McGregor shooting down Floyd Mayweather's call for a rematch. If you support the show, please vote for Morning Kombat in the "Best MMA Programming" Category: https://www.worldmmaawards.com/nominees/  Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now:https://morningkombat.store/ #MorningKombat #andersonsilva #connormcgregor #floydmayweather #bellator #UFC #Boxing #UFCREsults #ufcreaction #Boxingreaction #DAZN #lukethomas #briancampbell  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 351 of MK, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to the news that Eddie Alvarez has split with ONE Championship. Plus, they preview Bellator 285 which sees the return to the ring of Benson Henderson and Yoel Romero. Also, Francis Ngannou speaks out and says the UFC hasn't offered him a contract. What's next in this saga?(00:00:00) - Intro(00:10:15) - Dana White Contender Series(00:26:55) - Eddie Alvarez & ONE Championship Split(00:38:50) - Bellator 285 Recap(00:56:10) - Francis Ngannou Speaks Out(01:08:40) - Paulo Costa Says He Undermined Khazmat Chimaev(01:17:10) - Quick Hitters(01:34:00) - Fill In The Blank(01:51:20) - Fan Submissions(02:14:25) - End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Thomas is back with Episode 28 of Morning Kombat Extra Credit to break down his three biggest takeaways from ADCC this past weekend.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.