MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL

Luke and Brian discuss the biggest storylines ahead of UFC 260 where Francis Ngannou gets his second shot at Stipe Miocic. Plus, there is a report that says Mike Tyson declined $25m guarantee for trilogy with Holyfield. Why? Also, young boxing star Gervonta Davis finds himself in more trouble. What's next for Davis? The boys dive into a mini resume review of former UFC champ Tyron Woodley who takes on Vicente Luque in the co-main of UFC 260. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back with another resume review. Stipe Miocic will be the focus this week as the guys revisit all of his UFC fights leading up to the Francis Ngannou rematch at UFC 260.---------------------------'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: store.sho.com Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday morning MK is here. The boys recap the weekend action in the combat sports world. Derek Brunson dominated Kevin Holland. Was this more about Brunson's improvement or Holland's awful night. Who else stood out from the card? Plus, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega is delayed due to Volkanovski testing positive for COVID. What does this mean? In boxing, is Vergil Ortiz Jr. ready for a bout with Bud Crawford after stopping Maurice Hooker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday. MK. Lets go. Dana White finally admits Khabib is 100% retired. What's next? It's looking like Charles Oliveira will be facing Michael Chandler for the vacant lightweight title. but that's not the only fight rumors we are hearing... TJ dillashaw vs. Cory Sandhagen is in the works along with Cody Garbrandt vs. Rob Font. The boys preview this weekend's UFC Fight Night event headlined by Derek Brunson facing off with Kevin Holland. What's at stake? Also, Showtime announced an April fight between young star Jaron 'Boots' Ennis and Sergey Lipinets. How big of a step up is this for Ennis? Plus weekend previews for the boxing events. The guys close out the show with Dead Wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast, we'll discuss the rematch between UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261. We'll also talk Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2, the UFC's need of curved mixed martial arts (MMA) gloves, how far Valentina Shevchenko and Amanda Nunes are from their peers, fight companions, how Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury might go, the upcoming Derek Brunson vs. Kevin Holland main event 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: store.sho.com Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are back to break down the latest news in the combat sports world. Kamaru Usman will be defending his title against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261. That is one of three title fights on that card. The guys discuss the welterweight division and who is potentially up next/how to matchmake the top of the division. Paulo Costa was pulled from his bout with Robert Whittaker on April 17th, but don't worry guys Kelvin Gastelum is stepping up to take Costa's spot. Next up Brian and Luke discuss the idea of Open scoring systems and break down some reports of a potential matchup between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler. The guys close out the show with the Wheel of Death and 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: store.sho.com Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BC is back with his Mcdonalds wifi for this edition of 'Storytime with Suga'. Brian is joined by UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans to revisit his split decision win over Michael Bisping at UFC 78. Where was Rashad at mentally heading into this fight? What were his thoughts of Michael Bisping heading into the fight? How tired was Rashad in this fight? Rashad shares it all here. Follow along on UFCfightpass.com Michael Bisping vs. Rashad Evans.---------------------------'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: store.sho.com Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another week of MK is here. The boys breakdown the weekend in combat sports as they recap the UFC fight night action and big boxing events. Leon Edwards's return to the octagon ends with no winner and Belal Muhammad suffered a horrific eye poke. What is the UFC supposed to do with this? David Benavidez scores an 11th-round stoppage over Ronald Ellis. How far was Benavidez able to go to reintroduce himself as a top player in this division? Plus, Dan Ige made short work of Gavin Tucker. What can we say about the development of Ige and what should his next move be?---------------------------'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: store.sho.com Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys breakdown the weekend in combat sports as they preview David Benavidez taking on Ronald Ellis on SHOWTIME in the boxing world & Leon Edwards facing off vs. Belal Muhammad in the UFC. Plus, Israel Adesanya's coach hints at a fight with Darren Till next. Is that a good move? Also, Ben Askren faces off with Jake Paul this weekend. What should we expect.---------------------------'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: store.sho.com Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On ttoday's podcast, we'll talk about Israel Adesanya's future at middleweight and whether some of the weaknesses shown from the UFC 259 bout with Jan Blachowicz will materialize when he returns to his primary weight class. We'll also talk testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling's campaign to defend himself, dieting, Zhang Weili vs. Rose Namajunas, Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 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: store.sho.com Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.