On episode 52 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian break down everything from this weekend's Fight Island card including Joseph Benavidez and Kelvin Gastelum both getting submitted in the first round of their fights. They also preview Robert Whittaker vs. Darren Till and look ahead at Israel Adesanya's matchup vs Paulo Costa reportedly set for UFC 253.



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On episode 52 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian break down everything from this weekend's Fight Island card including Joseph Benavidez and Kelvin Gastelum both getting submitted in the first round of their fights. They also preview Robert Whittaker vs. Darren Till and look ahead at Israel Adesanya's matchup vs Paulo Costa reportedly set for UFC 253. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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On episode 52 of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian break down everything from this weekend's Fight Island card.

UFC Fight Island 2 Recap, Adesanya-Costa, Whittaker-Till | MORNING KOMBAT | Ep. 52

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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...

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...

Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven Stoppage Controversy | PFL Brussels | Johnny Manziel MMA Debut

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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.

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.

Was Rousey-Carano a Success? | Scott Coker Returns to MMA | Usyk vs Rico Preview | Colby Retires

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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.

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.

Rousey Ends Carano in 17 Seconds | McGregor vs Holloway Confirmed | UFC Vegas 117 Allen-Costa Recap

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UFC Fight Island 2 Recap, Adesanya-Costa, Whittaker-Till | MORNING KOMBAT | Ep. 52

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