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The UFC is finally back! This Saturday, the world's leading MMA promotion returns from a six-week hiatus, kicking off 2026 with UFC 324. Headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, UFC 324 is the first event of the UFC's new Paramount broadcast deal, and sets the tone for the next era of MMA. So, of course, No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda to discuss UFC 324, and predict the year-end champions for 2026. Topics discussed include whether Paddy Pimblett can complete his UFC title journey, how much Justin Gaethje has left in the tank, if Sean O'Malley will get a title shot with a win over Song Yadong, if Jean Silva is also fighting for a title shot, the start of a brand new Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 146 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC is finally back! This Saturday, the world's leading MMA promotion returns from a six-week hiatus, kicking off 2026 with UFC 324. Headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, UFC 324 is the first event of the UFC's new Paramount broadcast deal, and sets the tone for the next era of MMA. So, of course, No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda to discuss UFC 324, and predict the year-end champions for 2026. Topics discussed include whether Paddy Pimblett can complete his UFC title journey, how much Justin Gaethje has left in the tank, if Sean O'Malley will get a title shot with a win over Song Yadong, if Jean Silva is also fighting for a title shot, the start of a brand new Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 146 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC is finally back! This Saturday, the world's leading MMA promotion returns from a six-week hiatus, kicking off 2026 with UFC 324. Headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, UFC 324 is the first event of the UFC's new Paramount broadcast deal, and sets the tone for the next era of MMA. So, of course, No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda to discuss UFC 324, and predict the year-end champions for 2026. Topics discussed include whether Paddy Pimblett can complete his UFC title journey, how much Justin Gaethje has left in the tank, if Sean O'Malley will get a title shot with a win over Song Yadong, if Jean Silva is also fighting for a title shot, the start of a brand new Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 146 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luke Thomas is joined by Oscar Willis on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat to go over the latest in combat sports. The Dana White media tour continues. LT and Oscar discuss White's recent interviews and what it all means. Kayla Harrison is out of UFC 324 on Jan. 24, apologizing to Amanda Nunes on a video she posted. And Gervonta "Tank" Davis made the headlines for all the wrong reasons, with an arrest warrant issued for the boxing champion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Monday morning Donks, and LT is in the house with a major announcement about Morning Kombat's next chapter. After getting through MK updates, it's time to get into the latest news in the combat game. Dana White has done some media interviews recently that are worth taking a closer look at - including telling Stephen A. Smith that he plans to "get rid of" sanctioning bodies in boxing. Plus, there were some recent fight announcements to go over. Also, text message exchanges between UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard and MMA manager Marcelo Brigodeiro were revealed in a court case in Brazil. And Jon Jones says it's unlikely he'll face Alex Pereira on the UFC White House card. That and more on an MK Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's time for a Donkumentary rewatch with BC, LT and LIL: Part 2 The fellas take you through a little taste of MK history on the second of a special two-part series. Happy New Year, Donks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LT and BC wrap up the year that was in combat sports. First, they'll recap Naoya Inoue's UD victory over David Picasso this weekend, before looking back at their predictions from the end of 2024. The guys will then give their 2026 predictions, as well as end of year awards. Lastly, they'll dive into your DMs and HYSTS?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time for a Donkumentary rewatch with BC, LT and LIL. The fellas take you through a little taste of MK history on the first of a special two-part series. Happy Holidays, Donks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LT and BC are back on a Monday to drop their knowledge after a chaotic weekend in combat sports. First up, the guys break down the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight. Are fans right to be critical that it took so long for Joshua to knock out Paul? What are the ramifications for Paul? And what is the endgame for Joshua. What does taking this fight mean for him and his future? Plus, the guys discuss the undercard that featured Anderson Silva against Tyron Woodley. This, and so much more to discuss on a Monday edition of Morning Kombat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reville Reville, Donks. It's time for a Monday edition of Morning Kombat! The fellas go over the results from UFC Vegas 112, starting with Manel Kape finishing Brandon Royval in the first round. Did Kape earn his shot at the flyweight title against Joshua Van? In the co-main event, Kevin Vallejos unleashed a highlight-reel KO of Giga Chikadze. Former Bellator MMA champion Yaroslav Amosov made quick work of Neil Magny in his UFC debut. Where does Amosov fit in the absolutely loaded welterweight division? The guys also discuss the legacy of the UFC on ESPN, plus more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the Morning Kombat crew get you ready for the weekend with the latest in the fight game, of course with some laughs along the way. It's the last UFC card of 2026, Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape. The guys breakdown the ramifications of the bout for each fighter. The beef between Dana White and Francis Ngannou continues to grow. Plus White's statements on Arman Tsarukyan and more. LT and BC also lookahead at Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The final UFC pay-per-view ever is here. This Saturday, UFC 323 takes place in Las Vegas, the final pay-per-view of 2025, which means the last PPV ever, as the UFC's new broadcast rights deal with Paramount will shake things up. And for their final PPV, the UFC is delivering the good, with two title fights and several big names for the penultimate card of 2025, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by the Luke Noseda of Morning Kombat and the Main Card Minute to take a look at all things UFC 323. Topics discussed include whether Merab Dvalishvili can make history against Petr Yan in the main event, Joshua Van's chances at pulling off the upset over Alexandre Pantoja in the co-main event, whether the publis has simply forgotten about Brandon Moreno and Henry Cejudo, the next step of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 144 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The final UFC pay-per-view ever is here. This Saturday, UFC 323 takes place in Las Vegas, the final pay-per-view of 2025, which means the last PPV ever, as the UFC's new broadcast rights deal with Paramount will shake things up. And for their final PPV, the UFC is delivering the good, with two title fights and several big names for the penultimate card of 2025, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by the Luke Noseda of Morning Kombat and the Main Card Minute to take a look at all things UFC 323. Topics discussed include whether Merab Dvalishvili can make history against Petr Yan in the main event, Joshua Van's chances at pulling off the upset over Alexandre Pantoja in the co-main event, whether the publis has simply forgotten about Brandon Moreno and Henry Cejudo, the next step of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 144 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The final UFC pay-per-view ever is here. This Saturday, UFC 323 takes place in Las Vegas, the final pay-per-view of 2025, which means the last PPV ever, as the UFC's new broadcast rights deal with Paramount will shake things up. And for their final PPV, the UFC is delivering the good, with two title fights and several big names for the penultimate card of 2025, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by the Luke Noseda of Morning Kombat and the Main Card Minute to take a look at all things UFC 323. Topics discussed include whether Merab Dvalishvili can make history against Petr Yan in the main event, Joshua Van's chances at pulling off the upset over Alexandre Pantoja in the co-main event, whether the publis has simply forgotten about Brandon Moreno and Henry Cejudo, the next step of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 144 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back for another Pregame Preview, with Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and friend of the show Jed Meshew, live in studio on a Monday edition of Morning Kombat. The guys dive into the main event of UFC 323, a Bantamweight title fight featuring Merab Dvalishvili and former champion Petr Yan. The co-main event sees the Flyweight championship on the line between current champion Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van. The guys break down the rest of the card including Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira, Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott and Jan Błachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After filling up on some turkey, fill up on some Morning Kombat, with LT, BC and the crew delivering a Thanksgiving Mailbag episode. You submitted the questions, the fellas answer them on this special edition of MK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a Monday edition of Morning Kombat, and Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are live in studio to break down all the latest in combat sports. First up, the guys recap the UFC 322 main event where Islam Makhachev easily dispatched Jack Della Maddalena. In the co-main event of UFC 322, Valentina Shevchenko scored an easy unanimous decision win over Zhang Weili. The guys discuss the matchup and the future of both fighters. Plus, Michael Morales has the best victory of his career over Sean Brady. Carlos Prates became the first person to KO Leon Edwards. And Benoit Saint-Denis scored a 16-second win over Beneil Dariush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back for another Pregame Preview, with Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and special guest Oscar Willis, live in the studio on a Thursday edition of Morning Kombat. The guys dive into the main event featuring Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev with the Welterweight Championship on the line. The co-main event will put the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship on the line with Valentina Shevchenko defending her title against Zhang Weili. And that's just the beginning, with more matchups to get through like Sean Brady vs. Michael Morales, Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates and Beneil Dariush vs. Benoit Saint Denis. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The best pay-per-view event of 2025 is upon us. This Saturday, UFC 322 goes down at Madison Square Garden in New York City, featuring a promotional first: two champions moving up to challenge for a second title. In the main event, Islam Makhachev moves up to 170 pounds to battle Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title, and in the co-main event, Zhang Weili jumps to 125 pounds to challenge Valentina Shevchenko for the women's flyweight belt. And No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda AKA Long Island Luke to take a look at all things UFC 322. Topics discussed include Makhachev's chances at winning a second title, whether Shevchenko vs. Zhang is the greatest women's fight in MMA history, a stacked main card featuring an ersatz welterweight tournament, the rock-solid prelim action, the next steps of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 142 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The best pay-per-view event of 2025 is upon us. This Saturday, UFC 322 goes down at Madison Square Garden in New York City, featuring a promotional first: two champions moving up to challenge for a second title. In the main event, Islam Makhachev moves up to 170 pounds to battle Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title, and in the co-main event, Zhang Weili jumps to 125 pounds to challenge Valentina Shevchenko for the women's flyweight belt. And No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda AKA Long Island Luke to take a look at all things UFC 322. Topics discussed include Makhachev's chances at winning a second title, whether Shevchenko vs. Zhang is the greatest women's fight in MMA history, a stacked main card featuring an ersatz welterweight tournament, the rock-solid prelim action, the next steps of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 142 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The best pay-per-view event of 2025 is upon us. This Saturday, UFC 322 goes down at Madison Square Garden in New York City, featuring a promotional first: two champions moving up to challenge for a second title. In the main event, Islam Makhachev moves up to 170 pounds to battle Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title, and in the co-main event, Zhang Weili jumps to 125 pounds to challenge Valentina Shevchenko for the women's flyweight belt. And No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda AKA Long Island Luke to take a look at all things UFC 322. Topics discussed include Makhachev's chances at winning a second title, whether Shevchenko vs. Zhang is the greatest women's fight in MMA history, a stacked main card featuring an ersatz welterweight tournament, the rock-solid prelim action, the next steps of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 142 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a Friday edition of Morning Kombat! For the second straight week, a pair of first-time headliners will grace the Octagon in Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event inside the Apex in Las Vegas as the No. 14 ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim puts his 5-1 UFC record on the line vs. unranked 35-year-old veteran Randy Brown, who is 8-2 since 2021. Dana White breaks his silence on Isaac Dulgarian, UFC betting scandal. Plus, Jon Jones rips apart Tom Aspinall's performance at UFC 321, calls him overrated. And what's the fallout of the Jake Paul-Gervonta Davis cancellation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are joined by one of MK's favorite guests, Chuck Mindenhall, to talk all things UFC 321 taking place this Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The main event features a heavyweight bout between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane and the co-main squares up Virna Jandiroba against Mackenzie Dern in the women's strawweight division. The fellas break it down and spotlight the rest of the card on this edition of the Pregame Preview!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tom Aspinall era is officially here. This Saturday, UFC 321 goes down in Abu Dhabi, headlined by the first undisputed title defense of Tom Aspinall, who takes on Ciryl Gane. On top of that, UFC 321 also features a vacant strawweight title fight between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda AKA Long Island Luke to take a look at all things UFC 321. Topics discussed include whether Aspinall can solidify his hold on the heavyweight division, if Dern can finally claim UFC gold, whether Umar Nurmagomedov can rebound from his first career loss or if Mario Bautista can pull off the major upset, the next step of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 141 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Tom Aspinall era is officially here. This Saturday, UFC 321 goes down in Abu Dhabi, headlined by the first undisputed title defense of Tom Aspinall, who takes on Ciryl Gane. On top of that, UFC 321 also features a vacant strawweight title fight between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda AKA Long Island Luke to take a look at all things UFC 321. Topics discussed include whether Aspinall can solidify his hold on the heavyweight division, if Dern can finally claim UFC gold, whether Umar Nurmagomedov can rebound from his first career loss or if Mario Bautista can pull off the major upset, the next step of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 141 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Tom Aspinall era is officially here. This Saturday, UFC 321 goes down in Abu Dhabi, headlined by the first undisputed title defense of Tom Aspinall, who takes on Ciryl Gane. On top of that, UFC 321 also features a vacant strawweight title fight between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda AKA Long Island Luke to take a look at all things UFC 321. Topics discussed include whether Aspinall can solidify his hold on the heavyweight division, if Dern can finally claim UFC gold, whether Umar Nurmagomedov can rebound from his first career loss or if Mario Bautista can pull off the major upset, the next step of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 141 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are with you on a Friday to give you a dose of Morning Kombat before the weekend! First up the guys preview the UFC Vancouver main event between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen. Then it's on to the rest of the card including a co-main event bout between Kevin Holland and Mike Malott. Also, Chito Vera is back for the first time since August of 2024, facing Aiemann Zahabi. UFC 323 was announced and the guys go through the matchups, and Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman III was announced as well. There's that and so much more to discuss to get you right for the weekend. Happy Friday, Donks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's edition of Morning Kombat, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell breakdown everything from UFC Rio, starting with the main event between Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot. Also, Joel Alvarez beat Vicente Luque, but not without referee controversy in the opening round. Plus, the rest from UFC Rio including: Deiveson Figueiredo getting back in the win column, former BJJ champ Bia Mesquita scoring a dominant win and is Mario Pinto a name worth paying attention to? And Jaron 'Boots' Ennis effortlessly blasted out Uisma Lima in the first round. Is a showdown opposite Vergil Ortiz next? Start your week off right with a dose of MK on a Monday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the Morning Kombat crew are back in the studio and ready to discuss all the latest in the world of combat sports. Alex Pereira delivered violent revenge to Magomed Ankalaev in Round 1 in the main event at UFC 320. The fellas break down the fight and discuss what's next for Pereira, including a potential move up to heavyweight to challenge Jon Jones? Merab Dvalishvili extended his win streak to 14 as he continues to dominate the bantamweight division. Is he in the bantamweight GOAT conversation? Also, BC and LT go through the undercard, including Jiri Prochazka's insane rally to KO Khalil Rountree Jr. in Round 3. Happy MK Monday, Donks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back in the studio, joined by friend of the show Jed Meshew, breaking down everything we need to know for Saturday's main event light heavyweight title fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. The guys go through the rest of the card including a clash between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen for the bantamweight title. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're back! Due to a light schedule and some technical difficulties, it's been nearly a month since the last No Bets Barred, but we are back just in time for the first pay-per-view event in a month. This Saturday, UFC 320 goes down in Las Vegas, headlined by a light heavyweight title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, and also featuring a bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen. And with such a big event, No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda to take a deep dive into all things UFC 320, plus a little PFL action as well. Topics discussed include Pereira's chances to reclaim the light heavyweight title, Sandhagen's chances to upset Merab, the banger of a feature fight between Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr., some gimmick parlays, the next step of The Climb, and much more. Tune in for episode 138 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back! Due to a light schedule and some technical difficulties, it's been nearly a month since the last No Bets Barred, but we are back just in time for the first pay-per-view event in a month. This Saturday, UFC 320 goes down in Las Vegas, headlined by a light heavyweight title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, and also featuring a bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen. And with such a big event, No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda to take a deep dive into all things UFC 320, plus a little PFL action as well. Topics discussed include Pereira's chances to reclaim the light heavyweight title, Sandhagen's chances to upset Merab, the banger of a feature fight between Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr., some gimmick parlays, the next step of The Climb, and much more. Tune in for episode 138 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back! Due to a light schedule and some technical difficulties, it's been nearly a month since the last No Bets Barred, but we are back just in time for the first pay-per-view event in a month. This Saturday, UFC 320 goes down in Las Vegas, headlined by a light heavyweight title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, and also featuring a bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen. And with such a big event, No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda to take a deep dive into all things UFC 320, plus a little PFL action as well. Topics discussed include Pereira's chances to reclaim the light heavyweight title, Sandhagen's chances to upset Merab, the banger of a feature fight between Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr., some gimmick parlays, the next step of The Climb, and much more. Tune in for episode 138 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to another edition of Morning Kombat on Monday morning. Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and the MK crew are with you for the next couple hours to discuss all the latest in combat sports. Off the top, the guys dive into the main event in Perth, where Carlos Ulberg quickly dispatched Dominick Reyes. The guys go through the rest of the card, including the referee fiasco in the fight between Neil Magny and Jake Matthews. On Friday, Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes will meet for the second time this year. LT and BC dive into all the questions surrounding the PFL bout, plus other standouts on the card. Also, the guys discuss the ramifications from the postfight brawl involving Wanderlei Silva.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Morning Kombat, Friday edition! First up, the fellas preview the UFC Perth card with a high stakes LHW matchup at the top. Will Reyes work his way back to a title shot, or is Ulberg the next guy at 205? Next, the guys recap the lackluster Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis press tour before discussing Mateusz Gamrot stepping in on short notice to fight Charles Oliveira in Rio. They'll round it out with some various news and notes followed by your Dead Wrong and Fan Submissions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UFC CEO Dana White gave fans and media a look at the renderings for what the UFC White House event may look like when the promotion puts on the historic card in June. How does it all look, plus what is this actually supposed to be in execution? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to the renderings White shared to Fox News, and try to decipher what the event is — is it a massive UFC card on the White House's South Lawn, or will be a U.S. vs. the world type card? Additionally, topics include Charles Oliveira getting a new opponent for the UFC Rio main event against Mateusz Gamrot and if it was the right call, UFC Perth this Saturday headlined by Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes, Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis getting a new location, and having the first two press conferences to promote the card, and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Morning Kombat's Brian Campbell. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Brian Campbell: @BCampbell Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC CEO Dana White gave fans and media a look at the renderings for what the UFC White House event may look like when the promotion puts on the historic card in June. How does it all look, plus what is this actually supposed to be in execution? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to the renderings White shared to Fox News, and try to decipher what the event is — is it a massive UFC card on the White House's South Lawn, or will be a U.S. vs. the world type card? Additionally, topics include Charles Oliveira getting a new opponent for the UFC Rio main event against Mateusz Gamrot and if it was the right call, UFC Perth this Saturday headlined by Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes, Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis getting a new location, and having the first two press conferences to promote the card, and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Morning Kombat's Brian Campbell. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Brian Campbell: @BCampbell Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC CEO Dana White gave fans and media a look at the renderings for what the UFC White House event may look like when the promotion puts on the historic card in June. How does it all look, plus what is this actually supposed to be in execution? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to the renderings White shared to Fox News, and try to decipher what the event is — is it a massive UFC card on the White House's South Lawn, or will be a U.S. vs. the world type card? Additionally, topics include Charles Oliveira getting a new opponent for the UFC Rio main event against Mateusz Gamrot and if it was the right call, UFC Perth this Saturday headlined by Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes, Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis getting a new location, and having the first two press conferences to promote the card, and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Morning Kombat's Brian Campbell. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Brian Campbell: @BCampbell Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Morning Kombat, Tuesday edition! First, Darren Till defeated Luke Rockhold in a bridgerweight main event at Misfits 22 and did so via vicious knockout. Is he good enough for a Jake Paul bout or actually too good for a Jake Paul bout? Also, Tony Ferguson finally got back to his winning ways by stopping Salt Papi in the third round of their middleweight contest. How good did it feel to see Ferguson get back to his winning ways? Plus, CJI 2 is now in the books, but the reviews are mixed. What went right and wrong with the event? Did Jones succeed in his aim for the event? And, we're two weeks out from the biggest boxing fight of the year: Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LT and BC are back on a Friday to preview UFC Shanghai: Walker vs. Zhang, Ortega vs. Sterling. Plus, RDR vs. Fluffy middleweight tilt headlines stacked UFC Vancouver card. And in boxing news, Jake Paul - Gervonta Davis exhibition bout announced for Nov. 14 on Netflix. Join Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and the entire Morning Kombat crew to talk all things combat sports heading into the weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev is the brand new UFC middleweight champion after delivering a lopsided victory against Dricus du Plessis in the main event. While Chimaev was in full control for 99 percent of the bout, the performance has garnered from groans from UFC fans and the MMA community. Is that fair, and if so, which fighter should take the blame for it? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the UFC 319 main event, the backlash it has received despite the impressive showing from the new champion, and what's next for du Plessis following his first UFC loss. Additionally, they react to Lerone Murphy's sensational knockout of Aaron Pico, if Murphy is definitely Alexander Volkanovski's next challenger, what the next step for Pico should be, Saturday's UFC Shanghai card headlined by Zhang Mingyang and Johnny Walker, Anthony Hernandez vs. Reinier de Ridder being announced for UFC Vancouver, Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Morning Kombat's Long Island Luke. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Long Island Luke: @maincardminute Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Following UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev is the brand new UFC middleweight champion after delivering a lopsided victory against Dricus du Plessis in the main event. While Chimaev was in full control for 99 percent of the bout, the performance has garnered from groans from UFC fans and the MMA community. Is that fair, and if so, which fighter should take the blame for it? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the UFC 319 main event, the backlash it has received despite the impressive showing from the new champion, and what's next for du Plessis following his first UFC loss. Additionally, they react to Lerone Murphy's sensational knockout of Aaron Pico, if Murphy is definitely Alexander Volkanovski's next challenger, what the next step for Pico should be, Saturday's UFC Shanghai card headlined by Zhang Mingyang and Johnny Walker, Anthony Hernandez vs. Reinier de Ridder being announced for UFC Vancouver, Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Morning Kombat's Long Island Luke. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Long Island Luke: @maincardminute Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are joined in studio by special guest, UFC lightweight Matt Frevola, to break down the UFC Middleweight Championship fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. Plus the fellas go over the rest of the UFC 319 card. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reveille, Revellie Donks! Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back for a Monday edition of Morning Kombat! First up, the guys discuss the new exclusive deal the UFC signed with Paramount early this morning to broadcast all 43 of their live events beginning in 2026. Next, Fluffy Hernandez scored the best win of his career and eighth in a row as he brutally stopped Roman Dolidze in the fourth round via rear-naked choke. Just how impressive was this victory and does he now jump the line ahead of the winner of Caio Borralho-Nassourdine Imavov? Steve Erceg scored a unanimous decision victory over Ode Osbourne, but the fight nearly got out of hand several times. Should this lackluster performance be viewed as Erceg dealing with nerves after three consecutive losses or are there bigger issues with Erceg's development and overall skill level? And more results from UFC Apex 109, including Elijah Smith's slam KO of Toshiomi Kazama! Plus, the fellas recap the results from PFL Africa and the implications, including Francis Ngannou's no-show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Friday Donks and you know what that means...Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are coming at you with your pre-weekend dose of Morning Kombat! LT and BC start with a UFC Apex preview of Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez. Also, Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev are making media rounds ahead of UFC 319. We're gearing up for one of the most anticipated UFC matchups in recent memory. Plus, The Association of Boxing Commissions held their 37th annual conference this week where the language regarding MMA judging was overhauled to more accurately reflect the current practices, particularly as it related to DAMAGE. The fellas discuss this and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are live in studio to talk UFC Vegas 108 and much more! Flyweight contender Tasuro Taira rebounded from his first career defeat to easily finish unbeaten South Korean Hyun-Sung Park. What did this performance say about the 25-year-old Japanese prospect's standing as a future threat to the UFC 125-pound title? Back-to-back main card bouts on Saturday in the 155-pound division produced incredible TV bangers as Esteban Ribovics decisioned Elves Brener and Chris Duncan outlasted Mateusz Rebecki. Both bouts shared FIGHT OF THE NIGHT honors. Which fight was better and does either one belong in the 2025 fight of the year discussion as we kick off the second half of the year? Plus, Thad Jean continued his breakout 2025 campaign by winning the welterweight tournament, $500K and gaining entry into PFL's Champions League. BC and LT recap PFL 8. Happy Morning Kombat Monday, Donks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 announced a slew of fall 2025 fights. Which fights are the most intriguing? Ilia Topuria says he would rather vacate title than fight Arman Tsarukyan. Plus, BC and Sean Zittel talk the latest in boxing news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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 down this Saturday in Vegas. In UFC Nashville news, Derrick Lewis absolutely destroyed Tallison Teixeira. With three KOs in his last four fights, would you be offended if Lewis was allowed to cut the line at heavyweight and be Tom Aspinall's next challenger given the extreme lack of depth at heavyweight? Plus, Katie Taylor outpoints Amanda Serrano in the end of trilogy fight, Hamzah Sheeraz brutally KOs Edgar Berlanga at the Ring III event and more! Happy Morning Kombat Monday, Donks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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