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ATS Fight presents, Morning Kombat! Luke Thomas and friends 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 Mondays and Fridays, so If you love combat sports, please subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of MORNING KOMBAT!

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122:45

UFC Abu Dhabi: Whittaker/de Ridder, Ilia & Arman...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/07/25

Brian Campbell is joined by special guests Mike Bohn and Sean Zittel on this Friday edition of Morning Kombat! With the former champion Robert Whittaker having lost three of his last six and red-hot Reinier de Ridder riding a streak of three straight stoppage wins in just nine months to open his UFC career, Saturday's middleweight main event has all the feels of a true crossroads fight with legit title contention at stake. What aspect of this matchup on paper has you the most intrigued? Dana White

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159:20

UFC 318: Holloway Beats Poirier, Pacquiao Robbed?...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/07/21

Brian Campbell is joined by guest hosts Brett Okamoto and Rafe Bartholomew to discuss the latest news in combat sports. First, BC and Brett go over Dustin Poirier's retirement fight against Max Holloway. It wasn't the result Poirier wanted, but what did Saturday's main event say about the true legacy and impact that Poirier has had on this sport? Also, Dana White shot down any chance of Jon Jones headlining the UFC White House card. Plus, BC and Rafe go over the latest in boxing news, including

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87:53

UFC 318 Pregame Preview: Holloway vs Poirier...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/07/16

The fellas are back with special guest Jed Meshew to break down everything UFC 318. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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205:42

UFC Nashville: Lewis Stops Teixeira, UFC 318...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/07/14

Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and the Morning Kombat crew is back to recap all things from the weekend in combat sports. Two special guests join the show today - Craig Jones and Chris Algieri. The Craig Jones Invitational 2 is taking place Aug. 30 - 31 in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center. Jones, LT and BC discuss CJI 2, the end of B-Team and the future of BJJ. Chris Algieri also joins the fellas to talk all things boxing including a preview of Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios that's going

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122:29

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 Preview, Ring III, UFC...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/07/11

Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are back on a Friday to discuss Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano III. Their first fight sold out Madison Square Garden in 2022, with 1.5 million watching live on DAZN in the most-watched women's boxing match in history. Their rematch last fall was the most watched women's sporting event in U.S. history. What has made this rivalry so special entering tonight's trilogy, in the main event of a historic all-female card on Netflix, and is it fair to say this is the biggest

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115:10

Trump Wants UFC at the White House, Chavez Jr....

Morning Kombat ·

2025/07/07

Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the entire MK crew is back on a Monday to go over the latest headlines in the world of combat sports. President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters in Iowa on Friday he was intending to host UFC fights on the lawn of the White House for July 4th celebrations next year. The fellas ponder if it's a good idea. Fresh off of his loss to Jake Paul, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. was detained by ICE and is set for deportation to Mexico, where he is reportedly wanted for

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110:26

Paddy Pimblett wants Ilia Topuria Next, UFC P4Ps,...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/07/03

In a special Thursday edition of MK, the fellas have a loaded show. Who is next for Ilia Topuria sweepstakes? Ilia Topuria moved to the top spot in the UFC P4P rankings, But if Islam Makhachev defeats Jack Della Maddalena, doesn't he move back into that spot? Switching into boxing, after his victory over Julio Caesar Chavez, Jr., Jake Paul has been ranked no. 14 in the cruiserweight division by the World Boxing Association (WBA). Asked simply, should Paul have been ranked by WBA? Finally, there's

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126:33

UFC 317 Recap: Topuria KO's Oliveira, Pantoja...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/06/30

On Monday's edition of Morning Kombat, the guys unpack all of the action from UFC 317. Ilia Topuria became the first unbeaten, 2-division champ with brutal KO1 of Charles Oliveira, Alexandre Pantoja dominated Kai Kara-France, and Joshua Van outdueled No. 1 Brandon Royval on 3-week turnaround to leapfrog the division and secure a title shot. Plus, the guys recap Jake Paul's win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and preview the upcoming Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano Trilogy.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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81:46

UFC 317 Pregame Preview: Topuria vs. Oliveira...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/06/26

The fellas are back with special guest Chuck Mindenhall to break down everything UFC 317. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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131:12

Jon Jones Retires, UFC 317 Lookahead, Canelo Alvarez...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/06/23

Two years after Tom Aspinall said he would retire Jon Jones without even fighting him, that's exactly what happened as UFC president Dana White relayed the news of Jones' exit at the UFC Baku postfight press conference. Less than one hour later, reports surfaced of a criminal summons filed in Albuquerque Metro Court accusing Jones of a misdemeanor charge of fleeing the scene of an accident in February. What does it say about Jones' true legacy that the end of such an unrivaled 17-year pro career

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114:05

UFC Baku: Hill vs. Rountree Preview, Jon Jones on...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/06/20

Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are live on a Friday to go over the upcoming card at UFC Baku. Who has the advantage between Khalil Rountree and Jamahal Hill and how do the fellas see this main event playing out. Plus Rafael Fiziev and Ignacio Bahamondes face off in the co-main event. And Curtis Blaydes takes on Rizvan Kuniev. Given what Jon Jones said on the Nelk Boys podcast, is it finally time to consider a fight with Tom Aspinall as never happening? Conor McGregor is in the news again, this time

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124:31

UFC Atlanta Recap: Usman Dominates Buckley, Rose...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/06/16

Join Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell live in studio on a Morning Kombat Monday to go over all the biggest headlines from the weekend in combat sports. In the main event of UFC Atlanta, Kamaru Usman rather easily defeated Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision. While Buckley rallied a bit in the fifth, it was too little, too late. Is the story of this fight that Usman was underrated or Buckley maybe a bit overrated? In Saturday's co-main event, Rose Namajunas ultimately overmatched Miranda Maverick

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112:31

Usman vs. Buckley Preview, PFL Nashville Recap,...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/06/13

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell break down this weekend's main event between Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley. What's at stake and what's the most interesting angle of this welterweight bout? Joshua Van accepts Brandon Royval fight on short notice for UFC 317. Riding a four-fight win streak, Van will have just three weeks to get ready after replacing an injured Manel Kape. Is Van ready to step up to the challenge against Royval? Plus the fellas recap PFL Nashville, Dana White will promote the Canelo

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126:56

UFC 316 Recap: Dvalishvili Finishes O'Malley,...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/06/09

Merab Dvalishvili continued his dominate run in the Bantamweight division with his submission victory over Sean O'Malley at UFC 316 in a title rematch. He continues to get better with age and the fellas ponder how he can be stopped. Kayla Harrison claimed the Women's Bantamweight title defeating Julianna Peña via submission. Amanda Nunes could be next for Harrison in a highly-anticipated superfight. Patchy Mix made an underwhelming UFC debut against Mario Bautista. Is this proof that there's

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87:42

UFC 316 Pregame Preview: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/06/04

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are joined in studio by Aaron Bronsteter to go over all things UFC 316 this weekend at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Merab Dvalishvili defends his UFC Bantamweight title against Sean O'Malley in a rematch from UFC 306 where Dvalishvili claimed the championship by unanimous decision. The rest of the card is stacked with Julianna Peña defending her women's Bantamweight crown for the first time against Kayla Harrison. Kelvin Gastelum takes on Joe Pyfer in a

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129:25

Maycee Barber Last-Minute Scratch vs. Erin...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/06/02

Erin Blanchfield learned minutes before walkouts that Maycee Barber dropped out of the UFC Vegas 107 main event. LT and BC go over the circumstances regarding the last-minute cancellation and what this means for Barber's future. Also, what is next for Blanchfield? The fellas go over the rest of the card including Mateusz Gamrot's impressive win against Ludovit Klein. And Ramiz Brahimaj and Dustin Jacoby both notched first-round wins. Plus, the guys go over the results from the PBC card, news about a

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118:08

UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber Preview,...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/05/30

Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and the Morning Kombat crew are back on a Friday to preview this weekend's UFC Fight Night featuring Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber. The fellas go through the latest boxing headlines including PBC previews of Caleb Plant vs. Armando Resendiz and Jermall Charlo vs. Thomas Lamanna. Plus, Teofimo Lopez going after Turki Alalshikh in a social media outburst costs him. What do LT and BC make of the latest antics from Lopez? And the UFC might make a return to ESPN. Will it

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129:38

UFC 316 Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/05/27

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back to talk about the upcoming Bantamweight title matchup between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 on June 7 in New Jersey. Also, the guys take a look at the upcoming schedule including Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov that Jon Anik revealed will take place in October. Plus, the guys ask the question: Who are the five most powerful people in all of combat sports? Stay locked in with MK on a Tuesday edition of the program!See

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130:06

Jon Jones Teases Retirement & Ranking the Best Fights...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/05/23

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back to discuss Jon Jones' possible retirement, the UFC summer calendar, BKFC and more! Plus, a special edition of Over/Under, followed by MK Jeopardy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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130:51

Burns Washed or Morales Legit? UFC Fight Night Recap...

Morning Kombat ·

2025/05/19

Join Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell live in studio to talk all things from UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales. In the weekend's main event, 25-year-old Michael Morales steamrolled veteran Gilbert Burns inside the first round. Is the takeaway that Morales is about to break out in the division or that Burns is washed at this point? There's more to discuss from the rest of the Fight Night event like Mairon Santos looking good against Sodiq Yusuff. Where does Santos go from here? Melquizael Costa and

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