

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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Jul 20, 2022 • 2h 7min
UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes-Aspinall | Bellator 283 | Ep 325
On Episode 325 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian Discuss the biggest storylines heading into this weekend. What should we be looking for on UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall and Bellator 283? The guys also break down the reports that Nate Diaz will be out of his UFC contract in October. The guys close out the show with some MMA Quick hitters and Fan Submissions.If you support the show, please nominate Morning Kombat for The People's Choice Podcast Awards in the "Sports" Category: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/(13:50) - Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz(39:30) - Aljamain Sterling vs. TJ Dillashaw(51:00) - UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall(73:20) - Bellator 283 (86:45) - Quick HittersMorning 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.

Jul 19, 2022 • 31min
Ricky Simon Is A Hammer | Morning Kombat Extra Credit Ep. 25
Luke Thomas is Joined by Brian Campbell for Episode 25 of Morning Kombat Extra Credit where Luke will break down some fights we didn't get to on Episode 324 of Morning Kombat.(2:00) - Amanda Lemos vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez(6:00) - Shane Burgos vs. Charles Jourdain(11:35) - Ricky Simon vs. Jack Shore(17:10) - Bill Algeo vs. Herbert Burns(23:00) - Emily Ducote vs. Jessica Penne(26:55) - Honorable mentionsMorning 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.

Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 60min
UFC Long Island: Rodriguez def. Ortega, Murphy def. Tate | Garcia vs. Tank? | Ep 324
On Episode 324 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap a great weekend of combat sports. First, they breakdown an important UFC Long Island event. Yair Rodriguez earned the win over Brian Ortega, but only after a TKO due to injury. What did we learn from their abbreviated bout? Where does Matt Schnell's comeback against Sumudaerji rank among all-time UFC comebacks? Lauren Murphy scored a unanimous decision win over Miesha Tate at UFC Long Island. Where do both fighters go from here? Ryan Garcia stopped Javier Fortuna in the sixth round of their DAZN main event. Is Garcia vs. Tank next?(10:30) - Rodriguez wins after Ortega injury(24:00) - Rodriguez vs. Emmett?(35:00) - Matt Schnell’s comeback submission(47:45) - Murphy vs. Tate(57:00) - Ryan Garcia stops Fortuna(75:00) - 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.

Jul 16, 2022 • 1h 1min
UFC on ABC 3 Results: Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez | UFC Long Island Post-Fight Show
At UFC on ABC 3, Brian Ortega faces Yair Rodriguez in the main event. The fight card - also known as UFC Long Island - also features a co-main event between strawweights Michelle Waterson and Amanda Lemos plus bouts like Shane Burgos vs. Charles Jourdain, Lauren Murphy vs. Miesha Tate and much more.This is the UFC Long Island Post-Fight Show.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.

Jul 15, 2022 • 2h
UFC on ABC 3 Preview | Garcia-Fortuna | UFC Paying Lobbyists | Ep. 323
On episode 323 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell preview UFC on ABC 3 and Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna. Next up the guys break down a story about the UFC paying Lobbyists to push a bill that could impact fighters employee status. What does this mean for fighters and what needs to be done? The guys close out the show with some PFL news, Dead wrong and fan submissions.(9:21) - UFC on ABC 3 Preview(59:10) - Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna(69:20) - UFC Paying Lobbyists Big Money(85:30) - PFL News(78:30) - Dead Wrong(89:55) - Fan SubmissionsMorning 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.

Jul 13, 2022 • 2h
UFC on ABC 3 | State of Light Heavyweight Division | Quick Hitters | Ep 322
On Episode 322 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian look ahead to UFC on ABC 3. What fights should we be looking forward to? Will the winner of Ortega-Rodriguez get a title shot? Next up the guys discuss some chatter in the light heavyweight division. Kamaru Usman saying that after Leon Edwards he wants to go up to 205. Jiri Prochazka named who he wants to fight next and Jan Blachowicz isn't happy. Is this the right move? The boys close out the show with Quick Hitters, HYSTS and Fan Submissions.(17:20) - UFC on ABC 3(52:40) - State of Light Heavyweight Division(62:20) - Quick HittersMorning 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.

Jul 12, 2022 • 1h 5min
Michael Chiesa: Drunk Stories, Welterweight Division Breakdown, UFC Commentary | Room Services Diaries
Room Service Diaries is back with a BANG as UFC welterweight Michael Chiesa sits down with Luke and Brian. Chiesa discusses his UFC Commentary Role, breaks down the welterweight division and shares some wild drunk stories. You won't want to miss this one!(1:00) - UFC Commentary Gig(8:30) - Changing Management Teams(10:00) - Receiving Sausages(11:30) - Pre UFC Jobs(13:00) - Spokane Washington(15:20) - Drunk Stories(19:50) - More on Spokane Washington(22:20) - Tattoo Game(27:25) - New UFC Deal & Weight cuts,(34:40) - MK Hosts' T Levels(37:50) - Talking about Mike's Mom (Kevin Lee)(40:25) - Sean Brady(46:15) - Colby Covington(47:30) - Khamzat Chimaev(49:15) - Losing His Father During TUF(51:00) - Juggling Fighting and Commentary(52:15) - Shavkat Rakhmonov(54:20) - Arman Tsarukyan(56:25) - Pressure Coming Off Two Losses(57:40) - Kamaru Usman(58:30) - Favorite Fighters to Watch(60:50) - Chocolate HummusMorning 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.

Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 48min
UFC Vegas 58: Fiziev Stops Dos Anjos | Big Fight News | Vargas def. Magsayo | Ep 321
On Episode 321 of Morning Kombat Luke is joined by the esteemed Chuck Mindenhall to recap a great weekend of combat sports. The guys react to UFC Vegas 58, as Rafael Fiziev stopped Rafael dos Anjos in the 5th rounds and Caio Borralho controlled Armen Petrosyan in the co-main. Plus, Rey Vargas scored a decision win over Mark Magsayo in boxing.(11:25) - Fiziev Stops Dos Anjos(29:15) - Rafael Dos Anjos' Future(46:50) - Caio Borralho(52:20) - BIG Fight Announcements(72:15) - Vargas Defeats Magsayo(85:00) - 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.

Jul 8, 2022 • 1h 55min
UFC Vegas 58 Preview | Lightweight Division | Mount Rushmore of Women's MMA | Ep 320
On Episode 320 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian preview UFC Vegas 58. What should we be looking for on this card? Michael Chandler pitched a potential vacant title fight with Islam Makhachev, but what is the right move? Joanna Jedrzejczyk names her Mount Rushmore for Women's MMA. What do the guys lists look like? The boys close out the main topics with some MMA news and a weekend boxing preview. As always we close Friday shows with Dead Wrong.(16:20) - UFC Vegas 58 Preview(49:10) - Matchmaking Lightweight Division(59:11) - Women's MMA Mount Rushmore(66:41) - Darren Till Out, Chris Curtis in vs. Jack Hermansson(71:42) - Boxing Weekend Preview(95:00) - Dead WrongMorning 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.

Jul 7, 2022 • 2h 11min
Vegas Recap | UFC 276 | UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev | Ep 319
On Episode 319 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap a wild week in Las Vegas. The guys start by recapping their trip and UFC 276. Next up the guys discuss the biggest storylines heading into UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev. The guys close out the show with Quick Hitters, HYSTS and Fan Subs.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.