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A big weekend of combat sports is coming up and there is no better way to get prepared then a new episode of MORNING KOMBAT. Live from the Sirius XM Studios in Las Vegas, Luke and Brian do a final preview of this weekend's huge PBC PPV card which features Tank Davis and David Benavidez. Also, they break down this weekend's UFC Fight Night event from the APEX and the latest on UFC 303. Plus, they are joined by NBA Champion, Stephen Jackson, to discuss the launch of ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT and the new episode of FIGHT TOWNS.
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Today is the start of a HUGE week of MORNING KOMBAT as the guys kick it off with the first of 3 shows! On today's episode, Luke and Brian start by discussing the latest with McGregor vs. Chandler. A week ago today, the UFC 303 presser in Dublin was cancelled. The fight is still being promoted as on, but there has been no official word from either fighter or fans about what happened and why. What does the UFC or the fighters themselves owe the public? Plus, Gervonta Davis returns this weekend. What's realistically on the line between he and Frank Martin on Saturday's PBC PPV? Plus, the UFC show debuted. In one part of the show, UFC execs pressure Aljamain Sterling to take the fight before he was ready against Sean O'Malley. Why on earth would UFC release this footage thinking it makes them look good? The guys also recap UFC Louisville. Was the stoppage in the Nassourdine Imavov fight premature? Does Imavov have any kind of mandate from this win?
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Big weekend of combat sports and MORNING KOMBAT is here to break it ALL down. First, Luke and BC break down Islam Makhachev win Poirier in surprise thriller.Why was fight closer than expected? Should this be the end for Dustin Poirier? Put to words his legacy, Also, Sean Strickland beat Costa. Was he impressive or underwhelming in completely disarming the Brazilian? Plus, in boxing, Zhang finished Wilder with brutal KO. Is there any reason for Deontay Wilder to continue after hapless KO loss? Also, the McGregor vs. Chandler presser has been cancelled. What's going on?
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MK is back for a special Friday episode of your favorite combat sports show. Luke and BC are live the day before UFC 302 for a FULL preview of Saturday's big card, as Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev get ready to go to war. Plus, a preview of Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa and Kevin Holland vs. Michel Oleksiejczuk. Also, BJJ star Craig Jones joins the show to talk UFC, dropping a million dollars cash on Dana's desk, and more. 
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MK is back for your Monday dose of combat sports talk. Luke and BC are live with a full recap of Oleksander Usyk's massive win over Tyson Fury in a historic heavyweight fight .How shocking was it to see Usyk, the smaller man, repeatedly walk down Fury? The guys shares how they scored it. Should Usyk have a rightful claim above Inoue/Crawford/Canelo in P4P top 10 given he overcame 40 pounds to defeat Fury? What to expect in the rematch. Plus, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson media tour rolled on. What did two-city press tour and announcement of loaded main card (Taylor-Serrano II, Till-Chavez, Sylve-Schofield) teach us about how big this fight truly is? Also, a recap of all MMA action from the weekend.
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MK is back for your Monday dose of combat sports talk. Luke and BC recap a fun UFC St. Louis event. Derrick Lewis scored a third round stoppage over Rodrigo Nascimento in Saturday's main event. Lewis didn't show anything new, but he did show us something? Joaquin Buckley looked incredible against the backdrop of performing in his own hometown against Nursulton Ruziboev. Did he become a genuine contender after Saturday? Plus, in boxing, Vasiliy Lomachenko stoped George Kambosos in the 11th round to win the IBF lightweight title. Just how meaningful is this victory for Loma and what does it set up next? Also, Set the context for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury. Just how big is this fight and what makes it so meaningful?
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