On Monday's edition of Morning Kombat, the guys unpack all of the action from UFC 317. Ilia Topuria became the first unbeaten, 2-division champ with brutal KO1 of Charles Oliveira, Alexandre Pantoja dominated Kai Kara-France, and Joshua Van outdueled No. 1 Brandon Royval on 3-week turnaround to leapfrog the division and secure a title shot. Plus, the guys recap Jake Paul's win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and preview the upcoming Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano Trilogy.

On Monday's edition of Morning Kombat, the guys unpack all of the action from UFC 317. Ilia Topuria became the first unbeaten, 2-division champ with brutal KO1 of Charles Oliveira, Alexandre Pantoja dominated Kai Kara-France, and Joshua Van outdueled No. 1 Brandon Royval on 3-week turnaround to leapfrog the division and secure a title shot. Plus, the guys recap Jake Paul's win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and preview the upcoming Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano Trilogy.

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UFC 317 Recap: Topuria KO's Oliveira, Pantoja DOMINATES Kara-France + Serrano/Taylor Preview

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Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are back on a Friday to discuss Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano III. Their first fight sold out Madison Square Garden in 2022, with 1.5 million watching live on DAZN in the most-watched women's boxing match in history. Their rematch last fall was the most watched women's sporting event in U.S. history. What has made this rivalry so special entering tonight's trilogy, in the main event of a historic all-female card on Netflix, and is it fair to say this is the biggest and most important event in women's boxing history?

Also, the guys talk through the "Ring III" event Saturday featuring Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz and Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda.

Plus a UFC Fight Night Nashville preview, BKFC and Conor McGregor hold a press conference and Ben Askren posts an update following a double lung transplant. Get ready for a loaded Friday of Morning Kombat!

Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are back on a Friday to discuss Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano III. Their first fight sold out Madison Square Garden in 2022, with 1.5 million watching live on DAZN in the most-watched women's boxing match in history. Their rematch last fall was the most watched women's sporting event in U.S. history. What has made this rivalry so special entering tonight's trilogy, in the main event of a historic all-female card on Netflix, and is it fair to say this is the biggest and most important event in women's boxing history?
Also, the guys talk through the "Ring III" event Saturday featuring Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz and Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda.
Plus a UFC Fight Night Nashville preview, BKFC and Conor McGregor hold a press conference and Ben Askren posts an update following a double lung transplant. Get ready for a loaded Friday of Morning Kombat!

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 Preview, Ring III, UFC Nashville, BKFC & Conor McGregor Announcement

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Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the entire MK crew is back on a Monday to go over the latest headlines in the world of combat sports.

President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters in Iowa on Friday he was intending to host UFC fights on the lawn of the White House for July 4th celebrations next year. The fellas ponder if it's a good idea.

Fresh off of his loss to Jake Paul, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. was detained by ICE and is set for deportation to Mexico, where he is reportedly wanted for activity related to the Sinaloa Cartel. Various reports suggest he might've acted as something of an enforcer for the cartel. While these charges are serious, why was the fight between Paul and Chavez allowed to go forward if this information was known?

Plus, the guys react to ONE Championship's continuous decline, talk boxing with David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde set for November and Tyson Fury coming out of retirement yet again. BC and LT also look ahead to the rest of 2025 and go over what they want to see in combat sports for the remainder of the year.

There's no better way to start your week than waking up with Morning Kombat!

Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the entire MK crew is back on a Monday to go over the latest headlines in the world of combat sports.
President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters in Iowa on Friday he was intending to host UFC fights on the lawn of the White House for July 4th celebrations next year. The fellas ponder if it's a good idea.
Fresh off of his loss to Jake Paul, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. was detained by ICE and is set for deportation to Mexico, where he is reportedly wanted for activity related to the Sinaloa Cartel. Various reports suggest he might've acted as something of an enforcer for the cartel. While these charges are serious, why was the fight between Paul and Chavez allowed to go forward if this information was known?
Plus, the guys react to ONE Championship's continuous decline, talk boxing with David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde set for November and Tyson Fury coming out of retirement yet again. BC and LT also look ahead to the rest of 2025 and go over what they want to see in combat sports for the remainder of the year.
There's no better way to start your week than waking up with Morning Kombat!

 Trump Wants UFC at the White House, Chavez Jr. Detained by ICE

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In a special Thursday edition of MK, the fellas have a loaded show.

Who is next for Ilia Topuria sweepstakes? Ilia Topuria moved to the top spot in the UFC P4P rankings, But if Islam Makhachev defeats Jack Della Maddalena, doesn't he move back into that spot?

Switching into boxing, after his victory over Julio Caesar Chavez, Jr., Jake Paul has been ranked no. 14 in the cruiserweight division by the World Boxing Association (WBA). Asked simply, should Paul have been ranked by WBA?

Finally, there's been an update in the appeals portion of the Conor McGregor civil trial. The guys react to the latest bit of news.

In a special Thursday edition of MK, the fellas have a loaded show.
Who is next for Ilia Topuria sweepstakes? Ilia Topuria moved to the top spot in the UFC P4P rankings, But if Islam Makhachev defeats Jack Della Maddalena, doesn't he move back into that spot?
Switching into boxing, after his victory over Julio Caesar Chavez, Jr., Jake Paul has been ranked no. 14 in the cruiserweight division by the World Boxing Association (WBA). Asked simply, should Paul have been ranked by WBA?
Finally, there's been an update in the appeals portion of the Conor McGregor civil trial. The guys react to the latest bit of news.

In a special Thursday edition of MK, the fellas have a loaded show.   Who is next for Ilia Topuria sweepstakes? Ilia Topuria moved to the top spot in the UFC P4P rankings, But if Islam Makhachev defeats Jack Della Maddalena, doesn't he move back into that spot?   Switching into boxing, after his victory over Julio Caesar Chavez, Jr., Jake Paul has been ranked no. 14 in the cruiserweight division by the World Boxing Association (WBA). Asked simply, should Paul have been ranked by WBA?   Finally, there's been an update in the appeals portion of the Conor McGregor civil trial. The guys react to the latest bit of news.

Paddy Pimblett wants Ilia Topuria Next, UFC P4Ps, Jake Paul Ranked?

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UFC 317 Recap: Topuria KO's Oliveira, Pantoja DOMINATES Kara-France + Serrano/Taylor Preview

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