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Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 Viewership Predictions | Top 5 Fights to Make for Rest of 2026 03.07.2026 1j 32mnt

UFC 329 is a little over a week away, so Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew look ahead to the highly-anticipated return of Conor McGregor against Max Holloway in a welterweight bout. The fellas predict the audience UFC 329 is going to receive and how it will compare to the White House event. The guys also list the top 5 fights they'd like to see in the second half of the year. Plus more in the boxing world and events taking place this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UFC Baku Results: Fiziev Wants BMF Fight vs Charles Oliveira | Alex Pereira Escalates Herb Dean Feud 29.06.2026 1j 53mnt

Luke Thomas and Oscar Willis are with you on a Morning Kombat Monday, recapping the latest news in the world of combat sports. First up, in the main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night from Baku, Azerbaijan, Rafael Fiziev dispatched Manuel Torres in dramatic fashion early in the second round. LT and Oscar break it down and ponder if Fiziev's title contentions have been renewed. The fellas talk the rest of the card and also the latest with referee Herb Dean and the feud with Alex Pereira. There was some PFL action in San Diego over the weekend that the guys discuss. Plus Jaron "Boots" Ennis stopped Xander Zayas in a hard-fought battle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin Poirier Arrested | UFC Baku Preview | Meta UFC Rankings | Eddie Hearn signs Ian Machado Garry 29.06.2026 2j

Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew are in the house getting you ready for UFC Baku, starting with the main event between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres. Dustin Poirier made news after being arrested in the Atlanta airport. LT and Jed react to the video that came out involving Poirier. That and more on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UFC Vegas 119 Results | UFC Considering Trevor Wittman’s ONX MMA Gloves? | DDP-Usman Announced 22.06.2026 1j 57mnt

In the main event of UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2, Manel Kape scored a dramatic stoppage win in the third round after being down on the cards. Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall recap Kape vs. Horiguchi and the rest of the past weekend's card at the Apex. Plus, the UFC announced Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman coming up in July and are there new gloves coming to the UFC? That and more with LT, Chuck and the MK crew on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kape vs Horiguchi 2 Preview | UFC 330: Makhachev-Garry | White House Fallout | McGregor Latest 19.06.2026 1j 49mnt

LT and Oscar Willis get you ready for Fight Night at the Apex with Manel Kape vs. Kyoji Horugichi headlining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UFC Freedom 250 Results: Topuria vs. Gaethje Full Card Recap | Grading UFC White House Card 15.06.2026 1j 58mnt

What a night it was at the White House for UFC Freedom 250. Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall react to the results of the whole card from top to bottom, starting with Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria going at it to the point where Topuria's corner called it at the end of the four rounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UFC Freedom 250 Pregame Preview Topuria vs. Gaethje | Morning Kombat 09.06.2026 1j 46mnt

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.

UFC Vegas 118 Results: Is Belal Done? | New Ranking System | UFC White House Week 08.06.2026 2j 5mnt

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.

Belal vs Bonfim UFC Vegas 118 Full Card Preview | UFC White House Political Promotion 05.06.2026 2j 2mnt

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.

UFC Macau: Song Yadong Beats Figueiredo | BKFC: Darren Till Wants Mike Perry | RAF: Arman-Colby Set 01.06.2026 1j 48mnt

Good morning, Donks. Welcome back on a Morning Kombat Monday with Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall. First up the guys discuss Song Yadong submitting Deiveson Figueiredo with a guillotine and what's next for both fighters. The fellas recap the rest of the card and grade the overall event. Darren Till scored a win in his BKFC debut and said he wanted to fight Mike Perry. And Arman Tsarukyan is set to take on Colby Covington after the latter narrowly defeated Chris Weidman at RAF 9. All that and more with LT and The Iceman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UFC Macau: Song Yadong vs Deiveson Figueiredo Preview | Joe Rogan's White House Concerns 29.05.2026 2j 4mnt

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.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven Stoppage Controversy | PFL Brussels | Johnny Manziel MMA Debut 26.05.2026 1j 45mnt

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.

Was Rousey-Carano a Success? | Scott Coker Returns to MMA | Usyk vs Rico Preview | Colby Retires 22.05.2026 1j 54mnt

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.

Rousey Ends Carano in 17 Seconds | McGregor vs Holloway Confirmed | UFC Vegas 117 Allen-Costa Recap 18.05.2026 2j 1mnt

It took Ronda Rousey all of 17 seconds to lock Gina Carano into her signature armbar. Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall look at the fight from every angle. Then the guys go through the rest of the Netflix MVP card, plus how the production compared to what we're used to seeing with the UFC. Big news was announced with the Conor McGregor - Max Holloway main event at UFC 239. LT and Chuck discuss it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rousey vs Carano MVP on Netflix Preview | Diaz-Perry, Francis Ngannou | UFC Vegas 117 Allen vs Costa 15.05.2026 2j

Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew are in the house getting you ready for Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Netflix this Saturday. The guys discuss the lead up to the event and what to expect from the loaded MVP card. UFC Vegas 117 is also happening this weekend, and LT and Jed share their thoughts on the card that features Arnold Allen against Melqui Costa in the main event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UFC 328 Results: Strickland Stuns Chimaev to Reclaim Middleweight Title | Van-Taira War | Fight News 11.05.2026 2j 6mnt

The big result coming out of UFC 328 - Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev to become the UFC middleweight champion for the second time. Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall break it all down, from the fight itself, to the ramifications for both Strickland and Chimaev. And in the co-main event, Joshua Van stopped Tatsuro Taira in the fifth round to defend his flyweight title. The fellas recap the flyweight bout, plus all the major results from the main card and preliminary card, including: Alexander Volkov's win over Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Sean Brady beating Joaquin Buckley and more.  The guys take you through everything you need to know in the world of combat sports on a Morning Kombat Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UFC 328 Pregame Preview: Chimaev vs Strickland Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat 06.05.2026 1j 42mnt

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.

Carlos Prates Destroys JDM | UFC Perth Results | How would Prates Fare Against Makhachev or Morales? 04.05.2026 1j 50mnt

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.

JDM vs Prates UFC Perth Preview | Is Sean Strickland's UFC 328 Promotion Good for the Sport? 01.05.2026 2j 11mnt

Happy Friday, Donks! Luke Thomas is joined by Jimmy Smith to discuss a busy weekend in combat sports. First, the guys will preview tomorrow mornings UFC Perth card where Jack Della Maddalena takes on Carlos Prates. They'll touch on Sean Strickland's recent comments before diving into a PFL Sioux Falls preview. Lastly, they will preview both big boxing events this weekend as Naoya Inoue take on Junto Nakatani and David Benavidez takes on Zurdo Ramirez,.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Aljamain Sterling the Most Disrespected Elite UFC Fighter Ever? | UFC Vegas 116 Results 27.04.2026 1j 50mnt

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.