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The president's birthday-party fight card is straight out of central casting — and chock-full of political favor-trading. Who stands to gain the most? Luke Thomas unapologetically explains why everyone, from MMA fans to D.C. pundits, is missing the real story... then unearths fresh evidence of a purely transactional relationship.• Take the PTFO audience survey• Subscribe to "Morning Kombat" with Luke Thomas• Subscribe to Pablo's newsletter• Subscribe to The AthleticPreviously on PTFO:• The Right-Wing Takeover of Combat Sports Is Upon Us• The White House's Dirty Takeover of Public Golf Courses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Donald Trump rearranging the White House lawn to accommodate a UFC fight neatly mirrors the way the organization and its parent company have reshaped themselves around the president.Guest: Luke Thomas, MMA journalist and host of the Morning Kombat podcast. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, Madeline Ducharme, Patrick Fort, Rob Gunther and Paige Osburn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Donald Trump rearranging the White House lawn to accommodate a UFC fight neatly mirrors the way the organization and its parent company have reshaped themselves around the president.Guest: Luke Thomas, MMA journalist and host of the Morning Kombat podcast. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, Madeline Ducharme, Patrick Fort, Rob Gunther and Paige Osburn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The UFC is headed to the White House. For real. After nearly a year of preparation, the most surreal MMA card of all time is actually set to take place, with seven high-profile fights going down on the South White House lawn. And of course, No Bets Barred is here to break them all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda, AKA Long Island Luke, of Morning Kombat and Main Card Minute to dive into all things UFC White House. Topics discussed include Ilia Topuria lightweight title unification bout with Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira's chance to make history against Ciryl Gane, who on the rest of the card might be a live underdog, the latest step in The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 157 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
How Donald Trump rearranging the White House lawn to accommodate a UFC fight neatly mirrors the way the organization and its parent company have reshaped themselves around the president.Guest: Luke Thomas, MMA journalist and host of the Morning Kombat podcast. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, Madeline Ducharme, Patrick Fort, Rob Gunther and Paige Osburn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The UFC White House event is finally upon us and there's no better time to get rolling on an early edition of Morning Kombat Pregame Preview live in studio. The fellas are all together - Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and Jed Meshew take you through the UFC Freedom 250 slate, from top to bottom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Monday morning and that means it's time for Morning Kombat. LT and The Iceman are in the house talking everything from UFC Vegas 118 to the White House event right around the corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Thomas is joined by Ben Fowlkes on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat, and the fellas are getting you ready for UFC Vegas 118 with a full card preview, starting with the main event between Belal Muhammad and Gabriel Bonfim. There's more to discuss with the White House event, plus news about Scott Coker's new MMA venture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At Donald Trump's election victory event in 2024, he was flanked on stage by a collection of family, senior staff, and Ultimate Fighting Championship president and CEO, Dana White. The UFC has, in many ways, functioned as the sporting arm of the MAGA movement. Fighters and the organization itself have pledged incredible support to Trump, and the President has become a ringside fixture at fights. This union is set to culminate later this month with a cage fight scheduled to be held on the White House south lawn. Luke Thomas is an MMA journalist and host of the Morning Kombat podcast. He joins the show to talk about the upcoming White House fight, Trump's decades-long presence in the world of combat sports and how the UFC - once maligned as a bloodsport - became one of the most important cultural institutions in the conservative movement.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew are in on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat to get you ready for the weekend, starting with UFC Macau. In the main event, Song Yadong faces off against Deiveson Figueiredo. What is really on the line between these two? LT and Jed talk through the rest of the card, then jump into Joe Rogan's comments about the concerns surrounding the UFC White House taking place outdoors. There's also a discussion about Colby Covington and his reasons for retiring, plus other news around the world of combat sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall are in the house on a special Tuesday edition of Morning Kombat. The biggest news story of the weekend came unexpectedly when kickboxing heavyweight great Rico Veroheven gave boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk a serious run for his money in their DAZN PPV main event. However, the bout was marred by what many observers are calling a premature and highly questionable stoppage. LT and Chuck share their thoughts on the Veroheven-Usyk bout. At PFL Brussels, hometown hero Partick Habirora made extremely short work of former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson. The guys break down the fight and the rest of the PFL card. Plus Johnny Manziel made his MMA debut...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Thomas is joined by Danny Segura on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat. The guys talk viewership numbers of the first MVP MMA card on Netflix, before discussing Scott Coker's return to MMA. They'll then dive into a preview of PFL Brussels and the Glory in Giza cards this weekend before discussing Colby Covington's retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"If you loved America, you would have never returned a guy who tried to steal an election back to power." Sandwiched between #24 and #25 on Greg Cote's catchphrase list and the fart of the year, Luke Thomas of Morning Kombat joins us to discuss the state of the UFC's relationship with Donald Trump, Dana White claiming not to be a yes man for Donald Trump, and why the White House event will be a stain that White and the UFC may never shake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and Ray Longo are live in studio bringing you up to speed ahead of UFC 328 this weekend. The fellas get you ready for the main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland for the Middleweight title. Another title is on the line in the co-main event between current Flyweight champion Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira. Plus so much more to go over on the loaded UFC 328 card. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LT and The Iceman are back on a Monday for your daily dose of Morning Kombat. In the main event of UFC Perth, Carlos Prates battered Jack Della Maddalena en route to a third-round stoppage victory. Based on his overall record and this performance, should Prates leapfrog Ian Garry to get the next title shot against Islam Makhachev? How good is Quillan Salkilld and is it time for Beneil Dariush to retire? And did Steve Erceg prove anything in his win over Tim Elliott? Plus, David Benavidez destroyed Zurdo Ramirez, Naoya Inoue secured a unanimous decision win over fellow countryman Junto Nakatani in Tokyo and a recap of PFL Sioux City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The bombshell voting rights ruling from the Supreme Court may have been years in the making, but Ossoff sees a tie-in to Trump's sore-loserdom and his inability to accept that black voters in Georgia were responsible for his 2020 defeat. And the senator expects a full-court press to get Alito and Thomas to retire so Trump can nominate MAGA fanatics to the court—and impose his most durable legacy on the country. Ossoff also discussed potential limits on aid to Israel, the geopolitical malpractice of the Iran war, and the brazen corruption of the Trump family's overseas business deals. Plus, Luke Thomas explains the links between MMA and Trump world, the UFC's key role in rehabilitating Trump after Jan 6, and the sportswashing behind the upcoming fights at the White House. Extra bonus: Tim weighs in on the Maine Senate race.Sen. Jon Ossoff and Morning Kombat host Luke Thomas join Tim Miller.show notes: Ossoff's campaign website Ossoff in 2024, explaining his vote for a resolution that would've blocked arms sales to Israel Luke's "Morning Kombat" Tickets for our Bulwark Live shows in San Diego on 5/20 and in LA on 5/21: TheBulwark.com/Events Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/BULWARK and use promo code BULWARK at checkout.
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates is the best fight of 2026. This Saturday, the UFC returns to RAC Arena in Australia for UFC Perth, headlined by a welterweight banger between former champion Jack Della Maddalena and rising contender Carlos Prates. It's Della Maddalena's first fight back since dropping the title to Islam Makhachev, and how will that affect the Aussie as he looks to get back on track? No Bets Barred is here to tell you. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda of Morning Kombat and Main Card Minute to dive into all things UFC Perth. Topics discussed include who should be favored in the main event, if Beneil Dariush stands any chance against Quillan Salkilld, the surprisingly competitive fight between Tim Elliott and Steve Erceg, The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 154 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
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates is the best fight of 2026. This Saturday, the UFC returns to RAC Arena in Australia for UFC Perth, headlined by a welterweight banger between former champion Jack Della Maddalena and rising contender Carlos Prates. It's Della Maddalena's first fight back since dropping the title to Islam Makhachev, and how will that affect the Aussie as he looks to get back on track? No Bets Barred is here to tell you. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda of Morning Kombat and Main Card Minute to dive into all things UFC Perth. Topics discussed include who should be favored in the main event, if Beneil Dariush stands any chance against Quillan Salkilld, the surprisingly competitive fight between Tim Elliott and Steve Erceg, The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 154 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
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates is the best fight of 2026. This Saturday, the UFC returns to RAC Arena in Australia for UFC Perth, headlined by a welterweight banger between former champion Jack Della Maddalena and rising contender Carlos Prates. It's Della Maddalena's first fight back since dropping the title to Islam Makhachev, and how will that affect the Aussie as he looks to get back on track? No Bets Barred is here to tell you. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda of Morning Kombat and Main Card Minute to dive into all things UFC Perth. Topics discussed include who should be favored in the main event, if Beneil Dariush stands any chance against Quillan Salkilld, the surprisingly competitive fight between Tim Elliott and Steve Erceg, The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 154 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 Monday morning and that means Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall is back! The fellas break down the latest in combat sports, starting with Aljamain Sterling's convincing win over Youseff Zalal, despite being the betting underdog. Did Joselyne Edwards position herself for a title shot with the biggest win of her career over Norma Dumont? The guys recap the rest of the highlights and lowlights from UFC Vegas 116. Plus more, like Dana White's reaction to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and Ronda Rousey's rivalry with Kayla Harrison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Thomas and Oscar Willis are in the house on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat to talk all things combat sports. Aljamian Sterling returns to action this weekend in the main event as he takes on the surging Youssef Zalal for a top spot at the featherweight rankings. Is this do or die for Sterling's title shot hopes? The fellas preview the other fights on the card, including the co-main event between Norma Dumont and Joselyne Edwards and Alexander Hernandez taking on Rafa Garcia. The fellas have some fun of their own in honor of the NFL Draft this weekend and also go through the rest of the news surrounding the world of combat sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Thomas and Danny Segura are back on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat to get you ready for the weekend in combat sports! First, the guys will preview this weekend's UFC Winnipeg card where Gilbert Burns takes on Mike Malott in the main event. Next, they'll dive into the Ronda Rousey and Kayla Harrison beef from earlier in the week, before taking a look at ONE Championship and their recent layoffs. Lastly, the guys will recap last nights PFL Belfast card before diving into Dead Wrong, Rank That Card, and Fan Subs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump's comfort zone. Coercive deals. Saudi funding. In the era of American favor-trading, a company called TKO Group Holdings is dominating the fight game. (Welcome, Zuffa Boxing.) And as longtime MMA dean Luke Thomas dares to explain, UFC boss Dana White may be in denial — and it may not be good for fans or fighters — but it pays to be in bed with a transactional regime.• Subscribe to "Morning Kombat" with Luke Thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and Jed Meshew are live in studio for a UFC 327 Pregame Preview. The fellas get you ready for the main event between Jiří Procházka and Carlos Ulberg with the vacant Light Heavyweight title on the line. It's Azamat Murzakanov vs. Paulo Costa in the co-main event, plus Curtis Blaydes taking on undefeated Josh Hokit in a heavyweight bout. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jiri Prochazka is once again challenging for the light heavyweight title. This Saturday, the UFC returns to Miami for UFC 327, headlined by a fight for the vacant light heavyweight title between Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg. With Alex Pereira off to heavyweight, Prochakza and Ulberg both have the opportunity to establish themselves as the face of 205 pounds, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda of Morning Kombat and Main Card Minute to dive into all things UFC 327. Topics discussed include which light heavyweight will walk away with gold on Saturday, the new co-main event bout between Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa, Josh Hokit's opportunity to make a big jump, Cub Swanson's retirement, the newest version of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 153 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
Jiri Prochazka is once again challenging for the light heavyweight title. This Saturday, the UFC returns to Miami for UFC 327, headlined by a fight for the vacant light heavyweight title between Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg. With Alex Pereira off to heavyweight, Prochakza and Ulberg both have the opportunity to establish themselves as the face of 205 pounds, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda of Morning Kombat and Main Card Minute to dive into all things UFC 327. Topics discussed include which light heavyweight will walk away with gold on Saturday, the new co-main event bout between Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa, Josh Hokit's opportunity to make a big jump, Cub Swanson's retirement, the newest version of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 153 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
Jiri Prochazka is once again challenging for the light heavyweight title. This Saturday, the UFC returns to Miami for UFC 327, headlined by a fight for the vacant light heavyweight title between Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg. With Alex Pereira off to heavyweight, Prochakza and Ulberg both have the opportunity to establish themselves as the face of 205 pounds, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda of Morning Kombat and Main Card Minute to dive into all things UFC 327. Topics discussed include which light heavyweight will walk away with gold on Saturday, the new co-main event bout between Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa, Josh Hokit's opportunity to make a big jump, Cub Swanson's retirement, the newest version of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 153 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 Chuck Mindenhall are in the house on a Monday edition of Morning Kombat, going over the latest in combat sports. The fellas start off with Joe Pyfer's win over Israel Aesanya at UFC Seattle. What are the ramifications for both fighters coming out of this bout? Plus, we may have witnessed the best finish in women's MMA history when Alexa Grasso took out Maycee Barber. The fellas discuss what happened between Grasso and Barber and highlight the other big moments from the card, including: Yousri Belgaroui stopping Mansur Abdul-Malik, Michael Chiesa’s retirement fight and Lerryan Douglas dominating in his UFC debut. The guys also break down PFL Pittsburgh, where Johnny Eblen bulldozed Bryan Battle. That and so much more on an MK Monday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and the entire Morning Kombat crew are in the house on a Monday edition of the show, recapping everything from UFC London, PFL Madrid and more! Do you think Movsar Evloev did enough by scoring a majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy to get a title shot against Volk? Luke Riley defeated Michael Aswell, Christian Lerory Duncan defeated Roman Dolidze and other highlights from the London card. Plus, Costello Van Steenis finished off Fabian Edwards via elbows in the PFL main event. And this upcoming weekend both the UFC and PFL have middleweight main events - Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer and Johnny Eblen vs. Bryan Battle. The fellas lookahead to those matchups and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reveille Reveille, Donks! Luke Thomas and Jed Medshew are in the house for a Friday edition of Morning Kombat. In the main event of UFC London, top-ranked featherweights Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy face off for what is presumed to be a title shot. LT and Jed break down the upcoming matchup and who could potentially be a tougher challenge for Volk. The guys also highlight the other matchups of note on the UFC London card. There's also a PFL event in Madrid Friday night where Costello Van Steenis will face off against Fabian Edwards for the PFL middleweight title. What does the PFL middleweight title mean in 2026? Also, the guys discuss MVP's Netflix event and go over the latest with the UFC White house card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LT and The Iceman take you through the impressive win by Kevin Vallejos at UFC Vegas and more on a Monday edition of Morning Kombat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Thomas welcomes in Danny Segura on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat to go over all the recent news in combat sports. First, the UFC made some big scheduling announcements Thursday, including Khamzat Chimaev defending the Middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328. There were a string of several more fights announced like Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116 and a co-main event between Beneil Dariush and Quillan Salkilld at UFC Perth. Plus, Ronda Rousey had some harsh words for the UFC at her kickoff event with Gina Carano. LT and Danny discuss all of this and more as the MK crew gets you ready for the weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Saturday, the UFC returns with its third numbered event of 2026, UFC 326, headlined by a BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. Two of the most accomplished fighters competing in the UFC today, it's a bout between future Hall of Famers, where legacies, and possibly title shots, may be defined. And No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda, AKA Long Island Luke, from Morning Kombat and The Main Card Minute, to dive into all things UFC 326. Topics discussed include how competitive the main event between Holloway and Oliveira will be, why the odds are so long in the co-main event between Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder, if this is Raul Rosas Jr.'s breakout moment, which undercard action is worthwhile and which is just filler, a new Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 150 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
This Saturday, the UFC returns with its third numbered event of 2026, UFC 326, headlined by a BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. Two of the most accomplished fighters competing in the UFC today, it's a bout between future Hall of Famers, where legacies, and possibly title shots, may be defined. And No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda, AKA Long Island Luke, from Morning Kombat and The Main Card Minute, to dive into all things UFC 326. Topics discussed include how competitive the main event between Holloway and Oliveira will be, why the odds are so long in the co-main event between Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder, if this is Raul Rosas Jr.'s breakout moment, which undercard action is worthwhile and which is just filler, a new Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 150 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
This Saturday, the UFC returns with its third numbered event of 2026, UFC 326, headlined by a BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. Two of the most accomplished fighters competing in the UFC today, it's a bout between future Hall of Famers, where legacies, and possibly title shots, may be defined. And No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda, AKA Long Island Luke, from Morning Kombat and The Main Card Minute, to dive into all things UFC 326. Topics discussed include how competitive the main event between Holloway and Oliveira will be, why the odds are so long in the co-main event between Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder, if this is Raul Rosas Jr.'s breakout moment, which undercard action is worthwhile and which is just filler, a new Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 150 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 Morning Kombat crew is back in studio to preview this weekend's UFC 326 card, headlined by Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. The fellas will also recap this past weekend's events, highlighting the main takeaways coming out of UFC Mexico. Join Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall and Jed Meshew on a Monday edition of MK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Thomas is joined by first-time Morning Kombat guest Rodrigo del Campo for an in-depth preview of Saturday's UFC Mexico card, including main event Brandon Moreno taking on Lone'er Kavanagh in a flyweight bout.The guys preview the rest of the card and highlight intriguing matchups, including Chito Vera taking on David Martinez.The UFC White House event continues to make news with potential matchups and lack thereof. The guys give you their insight on how the major event is lining up.Happy Friday, Donks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez face off on Saturday and once again there is drama surrounding Strickland. Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew break it down and highlight other matchups from UFC Fight Night in Houston. Plus, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano made waves with their fight announcement. The fellas dive in to those stories and more on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LT and Chuck are in the house to get the week kicked off right with an early dose of Morning Kombat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Thomas is joined by Oscar Willis on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat. Former UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida was released from the organization. Almeida recently lost against Rizvan Kuniev, which had to have played a role in his dismissal given how boring the fight was. Almeida was ranked 8th at the time of his release. Is a fighter like this - highly-ranked but lopsided in skills and often boring - being cut good or bad for a division in need? Nate Diaz put out a recent social media message that seemed to indicate perhaps an imminent return to the Octagon. What is the appetite from fans for a Diaz return? And Dana White recently told BC that the UFC White House event will be the organization's most-watched card ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Thomas welcomes in friend of the show Aaron Bronsteter for a Friday edition of Morning Kombat. The guys dive right into a preview of the main event at UFC Fight Night this weekend: Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira. They'll highlight the most intriguing storylines on the rest of the Fight Night card and then jump into a preview of PFL Dubai: Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alfie Davis. Get ready for an action-packed weekend in combat sports, starting with MK!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LT and The Man in the Hat are back on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat! First, the guys will review the impressive reported numbers from the UFC's debut on Paramount+, before diving into a UFC 325 full card preview. The guys play a UFC 325 edition of Rank That Card before being joined by Sean Zittel to preview this Saturday's Ring VI card and talk all things boxing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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