Best Showtime Championship Boxing Podcasts (2025)

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Boring Blowout's | UFC 312 RECAP | Episode 422 54:46

12h ago54:46

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Brendan Schaub recaps UFC 312 Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland and talks how lopsided the main fights were, how Strickland sells fights by being outlandish and how he got to a championship level by his incredible defense, DDP being someone who is actually willing to die on his shield, current events including Jake Paul vs Canelo Alvarez and Can…

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UFC 312 Recap: DDP Dominates Strickland | Canelo Spurs Jake Paul | FULL EPISODE 2:17:07

1d ago2:17:07

2:17:07

MK is back to recap a HUGE weekend of combat sports and sports in general. Starting in MMA, Luke and BC recap UFC 312 which was live from Australia. In the main event, Dricus du Plessis breaks nose of Sean Strickland, pitches near shutout in middleweight title rematch. Was this more about Sean Strickland not doing what he said. he would or DDP cont…

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UFC 312 Pregame Preview: DDP vs. Sean Strickland 2 Presented By Cuervo | MORNING KOMBAT 1:25:41

4d ago1:25:41

1:25:41

Another UFC PPC event means ANOTHER Pregame Preview. Luke and BC are joined by 'The Man In The Hat' Chuck Mindenhall to break down EVERYTHING about UFC 312. In the main event, Middleweight Champion and hometown hero Dricus Du Plessis looks to prove his 2024 win over Sean Strickland wasn't a fluke as he defends his title in a highly anticipated rema…

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UFC Actually Pro Freedom Of Speech? | Episode 421 1:05:21

9d ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Brendan Schaub recaps UFC Nassourdine Imavov vs Israel Adesanya and discusses Bryce Mitchell's Hitler controversy, Conor McGregor's controversial tweets at Khabib Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes, Michael Venom Page exposing Shara Bullet Magomedov's lack of elite striking, Stylebender's future at the top of the middleweight division and why everyone lo…

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UFC Riyadh Recap: Imavov KOs Adesanya | Benavidez Outlasts Morrell | FULL EPISODE 2:01:44

9d ago2:01:44

2:01:44

Luke and BC are back with another episode of Morning Kombat, recapping a thrilling weekend of combat sports action. In MMA, UFC Riyadh delivered a shocker as Nassourdine Imavov stunned Israel Adesanya with a TKO in Round 2. With just one win in his last five fights and three stoppage losses since 2022, is it time for the 35-year-old Adesanya to con…

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Connor "Showtime" Smith 33:10

8d ago33:10

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Connor "Showtime" Smith joins host Jake Murren on Episode 109 of Forged in Ohio. Connor is a 5-3 amateur mixed martial artist at only 20 years old. In this episode, Connor talks about winning his last fight at Caged Thunder 29, how his passion for pro wrestling has influenced him as a fighter, coaching a youth BJJ class at Smile Back Training Cente…

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UFC Riyadh & Benavidez vs. Morrell Previews | Bryce Mitchell | FULL EPISODE | MORNING KOMBAT 2:04:37

9d ago2:04:37

2:04:37

Luke and BC return with another episode of MORNING KOMBAT to preview a big weekend of combat sports! They start with full previews of UFC Riyadh where Israel Adesanya takes on Nassourdine Imavov and the huge boxing matchup between David Benavidez and David Morrell. Plus, they react to Bryce Mitchell shocking podcast comments and Dana Whites reactio…

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PFL Dubai Recap, BKFC: McGregor calls out Stephens, GFL Draft | Full Episode | MORNING KOMBAT 2:03:47

16d ago2:03:47

2:03:47

Luke and BC are back to recap all the news from this weekend and look ahead to some great events. Starting with PFL Dubai, Usman Nurmagomedov edges Paul Hughes in instant classic. Was Usman-Hughes the best fight in PFL history? Plus, in BKFC, Conor McGregor calls out Jeremy Stephens following Stephens TKO of Eddie Alvarez. From selling a Philadelph…

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Andrew "The Gavel" Law 50:48

15d ago50:48

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Andrew "The Gavel" Law joins host Jake Murren on Episode 108 of Forged in Ohio. Andrew is a 13-7 professional mixed martial artist and the head coach of Route 250 Martial Arts. In this episode, Andrew talks about winning his 20th pro fight last month, being so close to breaking through in the sport, his passion for coaching at Route 250, and so muc…

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PFL Dubai Preview, GFL Mock Draft, Inoue KO Reaction | Full Episode | MORNING KOMBAT 2:00:32

19d ago2:00:32

2:00:32

Not a HUGE weekend in combat sports but we got you covered non-the-less. Luke and BC start by previewing this weekends PFL Dubai card, headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov. Plus, The GFL draft today. The guys do a wuick mock draft themselves, picking 20 names from the list of over 400 to make up their squad. They also take a quick look ahead at BKFC Phi…

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UFC 311 Recap: Makhachev & Merab Win | UFC 313 Announced | Full Episode | Morning Kombat 2:05:55

22d ago2:05:55

2:05:55

Monday after a massive UFC card. No better place to be go than MORNING KOMBAT! Luke and BC are back to break down all the action from a massive night. Starting in the main event, Islam Makhachev finishes late replacement Renato Moicano with ease. Is now the time for Makhachev to move up to 170 pounds? Ilia Topuria tweets he could finish Makhachev r…

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Islam's ONLY choice is to Move Up | UFC 311 RECAP | Episode 420 1:04:58

23d ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Brendan Schaub recaps UFC 311 and talks Arman Tsarukyan pulling out due to a "back injury", why Islam Makhachev needs to go up a division next, why Jiri Prochazka needs to fight Robert Whittaker next, why Payton Talbott needs more time, why Islam Makhachev is the best pound for pound fighter at the moment, RDR finally showing his true talent, Merab…

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UFC 311 Pregame Preview: Makhachev vs. Moicano Presented By Cuervo | MORNING KOMBAT 1:30:45

26d ago1:30:45

1:30:45

Donks, the day is FINALLY here! Pregame Preview is BACK, and Luke and BC are joined by Jed Meshew to break down EVERYTHING about UFC 311. In the main event, Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against Renato Moicano. Can Moicano pull off the upset and dethrone one of the best fighters in the world right now? But the action doesn’t stop th…

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UFC Vegas 101 Recap | UFC 311 Preview | UFC London | Full Episode | MORNING KOMBAT 1:56:31

30d ago1:56:31

1:56:31

The boys are back in the studio for an all-UFC edition of Morning Kombat! Luke and BC break down all the action from UFC Vegas 101, where Mackenzie Dern dominated Amanda Ribas with a submission victory in the first UFC main event of the year. Is Dern finally ready for a shot at the title? Plus, the guys discuss Chris Curtis’ controversial loss to R…

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LA is on FIRE but UFC 311 is Still Happening! | Episode 419 1:10:32

30d ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Brendan Schaub breaks down/makes picks for UFC 311 Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan 2 and talks Khabib Nurmagomedov getting kicked off an airplane, Mark Zuckerberg hiring Dana White on META's board, rumors of Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall being verbally agreed to, Tyson Fury retiring from boxing, bout announcements including Leon Edwards vs Jack Dell…

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UFC Fight Night Preview | TKO x Saudi | Cejudo Returns | Full Episode | MORNING KOMBAT 1:35:02

1M ago1:35:02

1:35:02

It’s MK Friday, and Luke & BC are ready to kick off your weekend with all the latest in combat sports! This week, the guys dive into a preview of the exciting UFC Fight Night card, headlined by a rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas. Who's got the edge in this crucial women's strawweight bout? Plus, big news from the UFC as Henry Cejudo …

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2025 Fights To Make, Haney Teases Return, Revisiting 2024 Predictions | Full Ep | Morning Kombat 2:12:08

1M ago2:12:08

2:12:08

MK is back in the studio for the first time in 2025! BC and Luke kick things off by looking back at their 2024 combat sports predictions and grading how well they did. From boxing to MMA, did they get it right? Then, the guys shift gears and break down the biggest fights to watch in both boxing and MMA for 2025. Which matchups need to happen, and w…

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I Disagree With Khabib | Episode 418 1:15:35

1M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Brendan Schaub talks Tim Kennedy's connection to the Tesla Cybertruck bombing, Jon Jones asking for $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall, Khabib Nurmagomedov saying Dagestan fighters are much higher caliber than Irish fighters, Conor McGregor vs Logan Paul being targeted for April, what Brendan was paid most in his UFC career, Alex Pereira purposely w…

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2025 Combat Sports Predictions & Story Lines | Full Episode | Morning Kombat 2:08:04

1M ago2:08:04

2:08:04

Happy New Year, Donks! 2025 is finally here, and MORNNG KOMBAT is back to kick off what promises to be an unforgettable year in combat sports. Join Luke and BC as they dive into their MMA predictions for the year ahead, discussing the biggest matchups, storylines, and moments to watch in both MMA and boxing. From rising stars to epic showdowns, the…

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The Year Combat Sports Made History | 2024 Recap & Awards | Full Episode | MORNING KOMBAT 2:12:17

1M ago2:12:17

2:12:17

2024 was a groundbreaking year in combat sports, filled with unforgettable moments that will be talked about for years to come. From the rise of new UFC legends to some of the most epic boxing matchups in recent memory, we witnessed it all. In this special year-end episode, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell (BC) reflect on the biggest highlights, incl…

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Brandon Royval Interview, Holiday Mailbag, Live Q&A | FULL EPISODE | MORNING KOMBAT 2:03:39

1M ago2:03:39

2:03:39

Welcome Back, Donks! We hope all of you had an amazing holiday season! MK is back and ready to keep the good times rollin'. In this special holiday mailbag episode, Luke and Brian are joined by top UFC Flyweight contender Brandon Royval to dive deep into the world of MMA and discuss the current state of the Flyweight division. But that's not all! T…

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Conor McGregor vs Logan Paul $250 Million EACH! | Episode 417 56:52

1M ago56:52

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Brendan Schaub discusses the Conor McGregor vs Logan Paul fight in India for a whopping $250 million dollars each and talks why Conor will only have 3 fights left, Cowboy Cerrone re-entering UFC's drug testing pool to potentially make a comeback at 185 pounds, Joe Rogan being named Sports Illustrated's most influential person in boxing for 2024, Pa…

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THIS Would Blow Me: Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane | Episode 416 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Brendan Schaub recaps Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 and talks current events around the combat sports world including rumors of Khamzat Chimaev vs Alex Pereira, the hope of Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane, Robert Whittaker entertaining a move up to light heavyweight, reports of Justin Gaethje vs Dan Hooker for 2025, Mike Perry calling out Robbie Lawle…

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Usyk vs. Fury II Full Recap | UFC News | MORNING KOMBAT 2:04:58

2M ago2:04:58

2:04:58

The week of Christmas is here, but MK doesn't stop. Luke and BC are live to recap the historical heavyweight rematch that went down between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. In another tightly contested battle, Usyk once again scored the decision victory. What were the key differences between the rematch and the first fight? How impressive was Usyk in…

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Usyk vs. Fury II FINAL Preview | Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul? | MORNING KOMBAT 2:18:07

2M ago2:18:07

2:18:07

MK Friday is back and its the only place you need to go to preview this weekend's massive boxing fight as Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury hit the ring for their highly anticipated rematch after Usyk beat Fury in May, Luke and BC break down everything you need to know ahead of this legacy defining showdown. Plus, the guys react to Conor McGregor annou…

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I Know What Dana White is Teasing.. | Episode 415| Episode 415 1:19:17

2M ago1:19:17

1:19:17

Brendan Schaub recaps UFC Joaquin Buckley vs Colby Covington, predicts what Dana White's huge announcement will be (hint, Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz in the UFC), Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2, Shara Bullet vs Michael Venom Page and Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov on the next Saudi Arabia card, how truly great Cub Swanson and Michael Bisping are…

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UFC Tampa Recap | Jones-Aspinal Confirmed?! | Usyk vs. Fury II Preview | MORNING KOMBAT 2:08:06

2M ago2:08:06

2:08:06

The final studio show of the year is here as MORNING KOMBAT has you covered for all things combat sports. Starting in MMA, Luke and BC recap UFC Tampa where Joaquin Buckley stops Colby Covington on cuts, calls out Kamaru Usman. Buckley became just the 2nd fighter (joining Kamaru Usman) to stop Covington via KO/TKO. Now riding a 6-fight win streak s…

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Branson "The One" Price 2 24:14

2M ago24:14

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Branson "The One" Price joins host Jake Murren for the second time on Episode 107 of Forged in Ohio. Branson's a 6-1 amateur mixed martial artist who is set to make his pro debut this Saturday at Caged Thunder 29: Hall of Fame Fights. In this episode, Branson talks about how proud he is of his amateur career, how excited he is to make his long-awai…

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Shavkat Rakhmonov Got Exposed | UFC 310 RECAP | Episode 414 1:01:39

2M ago1:01:39

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Brendan Schaub recaps UFC 310 Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura and talks falling asleep during Pantoja vs Asakura, terrible judging by Adalaide Byrd, why Ciryl Gane actually lost against Alexander Volkov, why Anthony Smith shouldn't've taken the fight vs Dominick Reyes because of his best friend and coach recently passing, why Ian Garry's stock wen…

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UFC 310 RECAP, UFC 312 Reaction, Maycee Barber Interview | MORNING KOMBAT 2:13:43

2M ago2:13:43

2:13:43

No where better to go after a huge UFC card then right here for MORNING KOMBAT! Luke and BC are back in studio to break down all the big results from the weekend. In the main event, Alexandre Pantoja submitted a feisty, but overmatched Kai Asakura in the second round of Saturday's main event. If he can't get a Demetrious Johnson fight, what should …

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Robby "The Hebrew Heartthrob" Malof 43:30

2M ago43:30

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Robby "The Hebrew Heartthrob" Malof joins host Jake Murren on Episode 106 of Forged in Ohio. Robby is a 3-0 professional mixed martial artist, a high-level BJJ practitioner, and the promoter of Limitless FC. In this episode, Robby talks about returning to MMA last month after a five-year layoff, his future plans in combat sports, his vision for Lim…

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UFC 310 FINAL Preview, UFC 311 Lookahead | MORNING KOMBAT 2:06:47

2M ago2:06:47

2:06:47

Get ready for an action-packed MK Friday show as we gear up for UFC 310 tomorrow! On today’s episode, Luke and BC break down the key matchups, offering their final predictions for the highly anticipated main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura for the Flyweight title, as well as the co-main event featuring Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Garr…

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PFL World Championships Recap, UFC 310 Preview, Boxing Roundup 2:03:29

2M ago2:03:29

2:03:29

MK is BACK and we hope all our loyal donks had a wonderful holiday weekend! The guys return to recap the 2024 PFL Championship. It seems like Dakota Ditcheva was the biggest winner from Saturday's PFL event. The guys rank her among all flyweights worldwide. Plus, they put on their presidential hats, sharing the 3 changes they would make for PFL in …

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UFC 310 is Top 3 Cards of the Year | Conor's Money Troubles | Episode 413 1:31:39

2M ago1:31:39

1:31:39

Brendan Schaub breaks down/makes picks for UFC 310 Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura and talks Conor McGregor being dropped by multiple brands including Proper 12, how it affects the UFC's upcoming broadcast negotiations and Conor's overall finances, and how it might lead to him boxing Jake Paul or Mike Tyson, how Ian Garry constantly switching camp…

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Cody "The Warrior" Wilson 2 20:41

2M ago20:41

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Cody "The Warrior" Wilson joins host Jake Murren on Episode 105 of Forged in Ohio. Cody's a 4-1 amateur mixed martial artist who is set to compete for his first MMA title at Caged Thunder 29: Hall of Fame Fights. In this episode, Cody talks about his fourth straight win at Caged Thunder 28, why he called out Luke McMurtry, competing against Luke in…

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Thanksgiving Mailbag: PFL World Championship, Boxing Supercard, Conor Fallout 1:30:32

2M ago1:30:32

1:30:32

Hope all you loyal donks had an amazing Thanksgiving! 🦃 We're back with a special Black Friday mailbag episode, and Luke and BC are here to hit all the important news and notes from the world of combat sports. The guys dive deep into this weekend's PFL World Championships LIVE from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Get the inside scoop on the biggest matchups …

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Conor McGregor Trial for Dummies | Episode 412 1:17:18

3M ago1:17:18

1:17:18

Brendan Schaub takes a deep dive into the Conor McGregor guilty verdict for his alleged assault. He gives takes for both sides and gives his opinion. Also, he discusses current events around the combat sports world including Yoel Romero KO'ing Duane Crespo on 24 hours notice at Mike Perry's Dirty Boxing Championship event, Shi Ming delivering a vir…

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UFC Macau Recap: Petr Yan is BACK, Conor McGregor Trial Reaction 2:04:17

3M ago2:04:17

2:04:17

A slow weekend in the world of combat sports, but it doesn't mean MK takes days off. On this episode of MORNING KOMBAT, Luke and BC start by recapping a fun UFC Macau event. In the main event, Petr Yan reclaims elite status with a thrilling five-round win over Deiveson Figueiredo. After 4 losses in previous 6 bouts, the 31-year-old Yan looked compl…

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"Killa" Cam Jenkins 41:04

3M ago41:04

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"Killa" Cam Jenkins joins host Jake Murren on Episode 104 of Forged in Ohio. Cam is a 2-1 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off a dominant showing at Ohio Combat League 32. In this episode, Cam talks about how he got into combat sports, suffering a significant setback ahead of his MMA debut, the bizarre factors in his second fight, rebound…

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UFC Macau Preview, Paul-Tyson Aftermath, Is Jon Jones #1? 2:06:08

3M ago2:06:08

2:06:08

A low key weekend on tap for combat sports, but there is some action in the UFC! On MORNING KOMBAT, Luke and BC preview this weekends UFC fight night card from Macau. In the main event, Petr Yan fights Deiveson Figueiredo. Is it for #1 contender status/title shot? Plus, the aftermath of Paul vs. Tyson continues. The fight apparently caused such a b…

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If Jon Jones Retires, Tom Aspinall is F'd! | UFC 309 RECAP | Episode 411 1:24:33

3M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Brendan Schaub recaps UFC 309 Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson and Gamebred BKMMA 8 and talks people calling Jake Pauls fake, Stipe looking like he didn't even want to fight, how Jon Jones being undefeated for this long is the most impressive thing in all of sports, however, he's not sure if this version of Jones can beat Tom Aspi…

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UFC 309 & Paul vs. Tyson: FULL RECAP | UFC 310 News Reaction 2:14:33

3M ago2:14:33

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What a wild weekend it was and MK is here to break it all down for you. BC and Luke are back in studio and kick-off the show by talking all things UFC 309. In the main event, Jon Jones made a dominant return from injury/layoff to retire Stipe Miocic via TKO3. In just his 2nd fight in 5 years and first in 18 months following surgery, Jones looked li…

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Chris "The Grit" Droege 32:52

3M ago32:52

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Chris "The Grit" Droege joins host Jake Murren on Episode 103 of Forged in Ohio. Chris is a 5-1 amateur mixed martial artist who recently became Made Men Promotions middleweight champion. In this episode, Chris talks about how he got into MMA after wrestling at a high level, winning his first amateur MMA championship, if a pro debut could be in the…

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Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson & UFC 309 FINAL Previews ft. Shawn Porter 2:14:30

3M ago2:14:30

2:14:30

What’s up, DONKS?! The Friday before one of the biggest combat sports weekends of the year is finally here, and that means it’s time for another must-watch episode of Morning Kombat! Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back to break down two of the most anticipated events in both boxing and MMA, setting the stage for a Saturday night of explosive fi…

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Jon Jones will NOT walk through Stipe Miocic | Paul vs Tyson & UFC 309 Breakdown & Picks | Episode 410 1:02:43

3M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Brendan Schaub breaks down/makes picks for UFC 309 and Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul, recaps ONE Championship's Reug Reug vs Malykhin and talks current events in the combat sports world including Jon Jones being accused of ducking Tom Aspinall, why Jon Jones is still the goad despite his history with failing USADA tests, why Jon Jones will not be able to…

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UFC Apex 100 Recap: Prates KOs Magny | Paul vs. Tyson & UFC 309 Previews 2:11:32

3M ago2:11:32

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A huge fight week is underway with two massive events in boxing and the UFC, and you won’t want to miss this episode of Morning Kombat! Luke and Brian kick things off by recapping this weekend’s UFC Fight Night, where Carlos Prates scored a stunning knockout win over Neil Magny in the main event—his fourth KO of the year. With this victory, does Pr…

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"Undead" Jeremy Riley 2 30:24

3M ago30:24

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"Undead" Jeremy Riley joins host Jake Murren on Episode 102 of Forged in Ohio. Jeremy is a 5-4 amateur mixed martial artist who is scheduled to make his pro debut against Will Myers at the Canton Civic Center on December 21st. In this episode, Jeremy talks about his fight of the year contender against RJ Harris, earning another highlight KO win in …

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MMA & Boxing Weekend Preview | McGregor Trial Update | Dana White x Donald Trump 1:57:23

3M ago1:57:23

1:57:23

Welcome to Friday MK, where Luke and Brian bring you the best reactions, in-depth breakdowns, and expert predictions on all things combat sports! In today’s episode, we’re previewing a packed weekend of fights, including UFC Apex, ONE Championship, and a star-studded boxing weekend. Plus, we dive deep into the ongoing Conor McGregor civil trial and…

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UFC Edmonton: Brandon Moreno Dominates | Max Holloway To Light Weight | UFC 309 2:16:54

3M ago2:16:54

2:16:54

On the latest episode of Morning Kombat, the guys recap a busy weekend of UFC News. First, at UFC Edmonton, Brandon Moreno looked fully rejuvenated in a one-sided win over Amir Albazi. Did he prove he's all the way back and if so, does this mean he gets dibs on the next flyweight title shot? Erin Blanchfield earned the decision win over Rose Namaju…

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Can Jake Paul Actually WIN vs Mike Tyson? | The Schaub Show Ep. 409 1:20:46

3M ago1:20:46

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Brendan Schaub questions why Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is still happening, why he thinks Jake Paul loses despite the outcome, recaps UFC Brandon Moreno vs Amir Albazi and talks Rose Namajunas having had her time in the sport and why that's great, her relationship with Trevor Whittman, whether or not Shavkat Rakhmonov deserves the title shot next and …

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