

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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Aug 5, 2022 • 1h 42min
Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Hill | Morning Kombat Ep 332
On Episode 332 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas is joined by Chuck Mindenhall to break down the latest news in the MMA World. They start off the show by breaking down the news that Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler will be in the MSG card. The boys also preview of UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Hill. Next up the guys preview PFL 7 and discuss some huge fight announcements. They close out the show with some quick hitters and buy or sell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4, 2022 • 1h 11min
Urijah Faber Talks TJ Dillashaw, Fighter Pay and Losing McGregor fight in 2016 | Room Service Diaries
Room Service Diaries is back with a BANG as UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber sits down with Luke and Brian. Faber discusses why didn't get the Conor McGregor fight in 2016, how to fix fighter pay and much more. You won't want to miss this one!(1:10) - Family Life(3:05) - Career Longevity(7:15) - Being the Face of WEC(9:50) - California Life(13:40) - WEC Mount Rushmore(15:00) - Jose Aldo(18:20) - Managing Fighters(21:30) - Fighter Pay/MMA Unions(29:50) - Being an Entrepreneur(37:20) - Tattoos(38:00) - TJ Dillashaw(40:30) - Song Yadong(44:00) - Maycee Barber(46:00) - Mike Malot(48:45) - Chris Holdsworth(49:30) - Neurological issues(51:25) - Josh Emmett(55:15) - Almost Getting the Conor McGregor fight in 2016(61:30) - Reflecting on his MMA JourneyMorning 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.

Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 51min
James Krause Retires | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Hill | WORST MMA Injuries | Ep 331
On Episode 331 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas is joined by Danny Segura for a special episode. The boys start the show by talking about James Krause's retirement. How will he be remembered? Iranian Hulk had a boxing match this week. What are their thoughts on that? Next up the boys discuss the biggest storylines heading into UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Hill. The guys close out the main topics by discussing PFL's new Playoff format and the worst MMA injuries they have seen. But that's not it.... We have Over/Under and a quiz for Danny of what makes a good MMA fan.(14:05) - James Krause Retires(26:45) - UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Hill(56:30) - PFL Reveals New Playoff Format(62:00) - Iranian Hulk Exposed(68:30) - Worst MMA Injuries(79:00) - Over/Under(94:00) - Am I a Good or Bad MMA Fan?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.

Aug 2, 2022 • 27min
UFC 277 Showed How MMA Is Changing | Morning Kombat Extra Credit Ep. 27
Luke Thomas is back with Episode 27 of Morning Kombat Extra Credit to break down his five favorite fights from UFC 277.(1:20) - Alexandre Pantoja vs. Alex Perez(6:11) - Anthony Smith vs. Magomed Ankalaev(12:25) - Alex Morono vs. Matthew Semelsberger(17:55) - Drew Dober vs. Rafael Alves(21:41) - Michael Morales vs. Adam FugittMorning 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.

Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 39min
UFC 277 Recap: Nunes Dominates Pena | Moreno Finishes Kara-France | Ep 330
On Episode 330 of Morning Kombat Luke is Joined by Hall of Famer Rashad Evans to recap UFC 277. Should Amanda Nunes go after the Valentina Shevchenko trilogy? How much did working with James Krause impact Brandon Moreno's style? Where Does Derrick Lewis go from here? The guys also discuss the news that Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. is off. What does this mean for Jake's future? The boys close out the show with a recap of Danny Garcia's win over Jose Benavidez Jr.(6:15) - Nunes Dominates Pena(34:00) - Moreno Stops Kara-France(48:20) - Lewis-Pavlovich Stoppage(57:00) - Paul-Rahman OFF(73:15) - Garcia vs. BenavidezMorning 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 29, 2022 • 2h 5min
UFC 277 Preview: Pena-Nunes 2 | Moreno-Kara-France 2 | Ankalaev-Smith | Ep. 329
On Episode 329 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian preview UFC 277. The guys break down Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2, Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara-France 2 and much more. The guys close out the show with some quick hitters, a preview of Danny Garcia vs. Jose Benavidez Jr and Dead Wrong.(00:12:15) - Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2(00:48:15) - Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara-France 2(01:02:30) - Rest of UFC 277 Preview(01:20:50) - Quick Hitters(01:35:55) - Danny Garcia vs. Jose Benavidez Jr.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 28, 2022 • 1h 31min
UFC 277 Pregame Preview: Pena-Nunes 2 | Moreno-Kara-France 2 | Chuck Mindenhall
Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and Chuck Mindenhall are back with a pregame preview for UFC 277. The guys break down Israel Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2, Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara-France 2 and much more!(00:04:50) - Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2(00:45:50) - Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara-France 2(01:02:30) - Magomed Ankalaev vs. Anthony Smith(01:22:40) - Derrick Lewis vs. Sergei Pavlovich(01:25:50) - Alexandre Pantoja vs. Alex PerezMorning 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 27, 2022 • 1h 46min
Burning Questions for UFC 277 | Pena vs. Nunes 2 | Moreno vs. Kara-France 2 | Ep 328
On Episode 328 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian break down the biggest questions heading into UFC 277. Why did Amanda Nunes implode at UFC 269? How has Kai Kara-France improved since his first fight? Next up the guys play a little Over/Under and close out the show with Fan Submissions.(12:50) - Burning Questions for UFC 277(65:30) - Over/Under(85:00) - 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 26, 2022 • 33min
Yes, Alexander Gustafsson Should Retire | Morning Kombat Extra Credit Ep. 26
Luke Thomas is back with Episode 26 of Morning Kombat Extra Credit to break down his five favorite fights from the weekend. Luke breaks down his favorite fights from UFC London and Bellator 283.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 25, 2022 • 2h 7min
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes-Aspinall Recap | Bellator 283 Recap | Ep 327
On Episode 327 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall. What can really be said about what we got with Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall in the UFC London main event? Did Jack Hermansson's stock rise with his win over Chris Curtis or did Curtis's just drop? Paddy Pimblett secured a rear naked choke victory over Jordan Leavitt at UFC London in the second round. What did he prove with this victory? At Bellator 283, Douglas Lima lost his 4th straight fight. Is time to declare him done?(00:11:00) - BLAYDES vs. ASPINALL(00:31:38) - HERMANSSON vs. CURTIS(00:41:45) - PADDY PIMBLETT’S R2 SUB(00:59:20) - LIMA vs. JACKSON(01:10:42) - REST OF BELLATOR 283(01:15:00) - Dm's From Donks(01:27:30) - HYSTSMorning 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.


