Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are live in the studio to break down the biggest news coming out of UFC Shanghai.

First up, Johnny Walker rallied to stop Zhang Mingyang in the light heavyweight main event. At 33, did Walker show you any legitimate signs that the best run of his career could be right around the corner?

The UFC Shanghai co-main featured Aljamain Sterling shutting out Brian Ortega. With a 2-1 record since moving up to 145 pounds, does Sterling have any leverage at all to ask for a title shot following this performance?

In the UFC Shanghai undercard, Sergei Pavlovich outpointed Waldo Cortes-Acosta to keep pace near the top of the heavyweight rankings. Given the extreme lack of depth in the division, is there still one more run to a UFC title shot in the card for Pavlovich moving forward?

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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!

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UFC 319 is in the books and BC and LT open the show by going over Khamzat Chimaev's commanding win over Dricus Du Plessis.

How impressed were the fellas with Chimaev's performance? Where does this leave DDP and where does this win rank in all-time dominating wins?

Up next, Lerone Murphy viciously KO'd Aaron Pico in the first round to score the biggest win of his career. How much does a win like this do for Murphy's promotional development?

Plus the fellas go over the rest of the card, including: Carlos Prates' stoppage of Geoff Neal in the first round, MVP's win over Jared Cannonier and Tim Elliott keeping it loose en route to a submission victory over the hard hitting Kai Asakura.

Happy Morning Kombat Monday, Donks! 

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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LT and BC are back on a Friday to get you ready for the weekend in combat sports.

First, a UFC Apex Preview - Tatsuro Taira is facing Hyun Sung Park on very-late notice. And Chris Duncan and Mateusz Rebecki face off in the co-main event.

The fellas preview the PFL World Tournament.

Plus, Conor McGregor lost his appeal of being held liable for sexual assault. Where does this leave the case moving forward?

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Luke Thomas is back from vacation and ready to chop it up with his best friend Brian Campbell on a Morning Kombat Monday!

Reinier de Ridder scored a split decision victory over Robert Whittaker in the UFC Abu Dhabi main event. With that win, does he rate as next for the winner of UFC 319's main event between champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev?

Petr Yan looked incredible against Marcus McGhee at UFC Abu Dhabi. With three wins in a row, he has to be the consensus next man up after Merab Dvalishvili vs. Corey Sandhagen. That said, is there any reason to think a fight with either Dvalishvili or Sandhagen would look any different in a rematch?

UFC 319 finally has a co-main event as featherweights Aaron Pico and Lerone Murphy square off, likely for title shot implications. This will also serve as Pico's UFC debut. Do you like this fight at all or as a Pico debut?

LT, BC and the MK crew discuss these topics and much more!

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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.

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