Best Jake Harrison Podcasts (2025)

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Paddy Pimblett wants Ilia Topuria Next, UFC P4Ps, Jake Paul Ranked? 1:50:26

1d ago1:50:26

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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…

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UFC 317 Recap: Topuria KO's Oliveira, Pantoja DOMINATES Kara-France + Serrano/Taylor Preview 2:06:33

4d ago2:06:33

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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, t…

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Sir Seretse Khama, first president of Botswana 27:43

4d ago27:43

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Seretse Khama was born in 1921 in Bechuanaland when it was still a British Protectorate. In 1966 he became Botswana's first president. In between he married a white Londoner, Ruth Williamson, was exiled by the British, and made to renounce his interest in succeeding as head of the Bangwato. It's an extraordinary and notable life, and he's been nomi…

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UFC 317 Pregame Preview: Topuria vs. Oliveira Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat 1:21:46

8d ago1:21:46

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The fellas are back with special guest Chuck Mindenhall to break down everything UFC 317. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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Jon Jones Retires, UFC 317 Lookahead, Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford Press Tour 2:11:12

11d ago2:11:12

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Two years after Tom Aspinall said he would retire Jon Jones without even fighting him, that's exactly what happened as UFC president Dana White relayed the news of Jones' exit at the UFC Baku postfight press conference. Less than one hour later, reports surfaced of a criminal summons filed in Albuquerque Metro Court accusing Jones of a misdemeanor …

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Emily Williamson, co-founder of the RSPB 27:32

11d ago27:32

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For over a hundred years no one thought too much about the origins of the RSPB, but among its founders was a woman in Didsbury opposed to the use of feathers in fashionable hats. Emily Williamson was outraged by the widespread slaughter of egrets and the crested grebe. She had tried to join the all-male British Ornithological Union, and when that f…

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UFC Baku: Hill vs. Rountree Preview, Jon Jones on Full Send, Conor McGregor Latest Incident 1:54:05

14d ago1:54:05

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Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are live on a Friday to go over the upcoming card at UFC Baku. Who has the advantage between Khalil Rountree and Jamahal Hill and how do the fellas see this main event playing out. Plus Rafael Fiziev and Ignacio Bahamondes face off in the co-main event. And Curtis Blaydes takes on Rizvan Kuniev. Given what Jon Jones s…

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UFC Atlanta Recap: Usman Dominates Buckley, Rose Impresses, Dana White No Show | Morning Kombat 2:04:31

18d ago2:04:31

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Join Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell live in studio on a Morning Kombat Monday to go over all the biggest headlines from the weekend in combat sports. In the main event of UFC Atlanta, Kamaru Usman rather easily defeated Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision. While Buckley rallied a bit in the fifth, it was too little, too late. Is the story of thi…

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Tina Turner 27:43

18d ago27:43

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Rock Icon Tina Turner proposed by the actress and author Rebecca Humphries. Tina Turner began life as Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, joining Ike Turner's band in St Louis at the age of 17. Her presence, her performances and her voice captivated audiences, but this is really a story of triumph over abuse. After she left Ike Turner with noth…

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Usman vs. Buckley Preview, PFL Nashville Recap, Royval vs. Van set for UFC 317 1:52:31

21d ago1:52:31

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell break down this weekend's main event between Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley. What's at stake and what's the most interesting angle of this welterweight bout? Joshua Van accepts Brandon Royval fight on short notice for UFC 317. Riding a four-fight win streak, Van will have just three weeks to get ready after replacin…

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UFC 316 Recap: Dvalishvili Finishes O'Malley, Harrison vs Nunes? Jones Agrees to Aspinall Fight 2:06:56

25d ago2:06:56

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Merab Dvalishvili continued his dominate run in the Bantamweight division with his submission victory over Sean O'Malley at UFC 316 in a title rematch. He continues to get better with age and the fellas ponder how he can be stopped. Kayla Harrison claimed the Women's Bantamweight title defeating Julianna Peña via submission. Amanda Nunes could be n…

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Raymond Blanc on Professor Nicholas Kurti 27:39

25d ago27:39

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The chef Raymond Blanc nominates his mentor and friend, the physicist Professor Nicholas Kurti.Kurti was born in Hungary but fled to Oxford when Hitler came to power. Pushing the frontiers of low-temperature physics during his career, he went on to create‘molecular gastronomy’ in retirement. Raymond Blanc approached Kurti after a lecture the profes…

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UFC 316 Pregame Preview: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat 1:27:42

30d ago1:27:42

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are joined in studio by Aaron Bronsteter to go over all things UFC 316 this weekend at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Merab Dvalishvili defends his UFC Bantamweight title against Sean O'Malley in a rematch from UFC 306 where Dvalishvili claimed the championship by unanimous decision. The rest of the card is stac…

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Maycee Barber Last-Minute Scratch vs. Erin Blanchfield, UFC Vegas 107 Reaction, UFC 316 Lookahead 2:09:25

1M ago2:09:25

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Erin Blanchfield learned minutes before walkouts that Maycee Barber dropped out of the UFC Vegas 107 main event. LT and BC go over the circumstances regarding the last-minute cancellation and what this means for Barber's future. Also, what is next for Blanchfield? The fellas go over the rest of the card including Mateusz Gamrot's impressive win aga…

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Dervla Murphy, author of the classic Full Tilt 27:38

1M ago27:38

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At the age of 10 Dervla Murphy was given an atlas and a bicycle, and so began an adventurous life. Her account of a journey to India became a classic called Full Tilt but she also went to Cuba, Ethiopia and the Andes where our guest first met her in a doss house. Hilary Bradt is the founder of the Bradt Travel Guides and is picking Dervla Murphy as…

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UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber Preview, Boxing Roundup, UFC Returning to ESPN? 1:58:08

1M ago1:58:08

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Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and the Morning Kombat crew are back on a Friday to preview this weekend's UFC Fight Night featuring Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber. The fellas go through the latest boxing headlines including PBC previews of Caleb Plant vs. Armando Resendiz and Jermall Charlo vs. Thomas Lamanna. Plus, Teofimo Lopez going after Turki…

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UFC 316 Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley Lookahead, Upcoming Schedule News & Updates 2:09:38

1M ago2:09:38

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back to talk about the upcoming Bantamweight title matchup between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 on June 7 in New Jersey. Also, the guys take a look at the upcoming schedule including Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov that Jon Anik revealed will take place in October. Plus, the guys ask the que…

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Ned Ludd mythical leader of the Luddites 27:43

1M ago27:43

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We don't even know if Ned Ludd was real, but perhaps that was the point. "You could say he was everyone and no one - and that's what made him so terrifying for the authorities." Leader of the Luddites, who often signed letters and proclamations Ned Ludd, he is shown in one engraving wearing mismatched shoes and a blue polka dot dress, suggesting a …

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Jon Jones Teases Retirement & Ranking the Best Fights From the NEW UFC Summer Calendar 2:10:06

1M ago2:10:06

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back to discuss Jon Jones' possible retirement, the UFC summer calendar, BKFC and more! Plus, a special edition of Over/Under, followed by MK Jeopardy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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Burns Washed or Morales Legit? UFC Fight Night Recap and Welterweight Rankings | Morning Kombat 2:10:51

2M ago2:10:51

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Join Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell live in studio to talk all things from UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales. In the weekend's main event, 25-year-old Michael Morales steamrolled veteran Gilbert Burns inside the first round. Is the takeaway that Morales is about to break out in the division or that Burns is washed at this point? There's more to di…

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Richey Edwards of The Manic Street Preachers 27:40

2M ago27:40

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Richey was, beautiful says Cummins, a natural icon and a gift to photograph. He also believes his writing has been overshadowed by the fact of his disappearance in 1995. "I think nobody has looked beyond that for quite a long time.” Manic Street Preachers biographer, Simon Price, also knew Richey Edwards and says he was "the most intelligent rock s…

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UFC 317 & 319 Announcements Reaction, Did the UFC Blow Islam vs. Ilia? 2:10:11

2M ago2:10:11

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira as the UFC 317 headliner during International Fight Week. Did the UFC miss the boat on Islam vs. Ilia??? Also, the guys cover UFC 319 announcements and round out the show with a full preview of Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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UFC 315: Jack Della Maddalena Wins Title Over Belal Muhammad, Makhachev & Ilia Topuria Implications 2:05:15

2M ago2:05:15

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are live in the studio Monday to break down the results of UFC 315. The fellas discuss Jack Della Maddalena's impressive win over Belal Muhammad that potentially turned the welterweight division upside down. Valentina Shevchenko relied upon her veteran ability to make championship adjustments, outpointing a red-hot Ma…

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Benny Hill 27:28

2M ago27:28

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Biography show in which the guest picks someone they admire. Benny Hill is a thorny choice but playwright Jonathan Maitland is determined that - despite accusations of sexism and racism later in his career - Britain's most successful comedian deserves a second look. Benny was fired by Thames TV in 1989. "The show was past its sell-by date," was the…

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UFC 315 Pregame Preview: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena Presented By Cuervo® | MORNING KOMBAT 1:45:19

2M ago1:45:19

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The Morning Kombat crew is back in studio for another Pregame Preview with friend of the show Chuck Mindenhall joining in on the fun! It's Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena in the main event at UFC 315, live from Montreal, with the welterweight title on the line. Plus, Valentina Shevchenko defends her women's flyweight title against Manon Fio…

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UFC Des Moines: Sandhagen wants Title Shot, Nickal Loses, Garcia-Haney 2?, Canelo-Crawford Announced 2:27:37

2M ago2:27:37

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Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the Morning Kombat crew are live on a Monday to talk about the results from UFC Iowa. Corey Sandhagen grapples Deiveson Figueiredo into TKO loss. Is the veteran poised for a shot at the undisputed bantamweight title? Bo Nickal suffered his first defeat at the hands of Reinier de Ridder despite being the betting favor…

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Maggi Hambling picks muse and lover Henrietta Moraes 27:35

2M ago27:35

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“Henrietta's eyes looked into one's soul at the same time exposing her own. She posed for me most Mondays for the last seven months until two days before she died.” In a raw and very funny opener to the new series of Great Lives, painter and sculptor Maggi Hambling chooses someone she knew extremely well - her lover Henrietta Moraes. Born in India,…

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UFC Iowa: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo Preview | Times Square Boxing Lookahead | Morning Kombat 2:07:56

2M ago2:07:56

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The guys are back in studio to preview the upcoming Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo main event at UFC Fight Night Iowa this Saturday. Plus, the Ring Magazine Times Square extravaganza this weekend is loaded with Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and the return of Ryan Garcia after his failed drug test. BC and LT preview Garcia vs. Rolando Romero, H…

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Harriet Harman on Maria Callas 27:57

2M ago27:57

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The legendary opera star Maria Callas was lauded for her magnetic stage presence and extraordinary vocal range. Born in New York in 1923 to Greek immigrant parents, she moved with her mother and sister to Greece aged 13. In 1939 she attended the Athens Conservatoire where she embarked on a rigorous vocal training in the Italian "bel canto" traditio…

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UFC KC: Garry Defeats Prates | Eubank Jr. Beats Benn | Eddie Hall's MMA Debut Win | Morning Kombat 2:02:01

2M ago2:02:01

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BC and LT recap the results of UFC Kansas City on a Monday edition of MK. How did Ian Machado Garry look against Carlos Prates in his unanimous decision victory? What can be said about the career of Anthony Smith? Just how real of a contender is Randy Brown? Plus more results from UFC KC. Chris Eubank Jr. defeated Nigel Benn via unanimous decision …

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UFC Fight Night: Garry vs. Prates Preview | DDP Denies Injury | Jones/Aspinall In Trouble? 1:55:10

2M ago1:55:10

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The guys get ready for the Ian Garry vs. Carlos Prates showdown this Saturday. Heavyweight champions Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall were supposed to square off this summer but what is actually going on? BC and LT dive into what's happening with Jones and Aspinall. Plus, DDP denies injury concerns and says fight announcement is imminent. See omnystudio.…

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DDP Hurt, Title Fight With Khamzat On Hold UFC 317 | Jake Paul Fight Announcement | Morning Kombat 2:04:20

2M ago2:04:20

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The guys are back together in studio to discuss who will headline International Fight Week with everything in flux. Plus Dakota Ditcheva speaks out on PFL frustration, Jake Paul announces June 28 return vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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Morning Kombat Mailbag | Fan Questions | Garry vs. Prates, Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo Preview 1:34:06

3M ago1:34:06

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Luke Thomas is joined by Long Island Luke in a special mailbag episode to answer your questions! The duo also give a quick lookahead at the upcoming UFC schedule including Garry vs. Prates as well as Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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Volk Reclaims Title, Paddy Shines, Mitchell Choked Out, UFC 314 Recap | Morning Kombat 1:54:34

3M ago1:54:34

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On today’s show, the fellas recap all things UFC 314, including Volk reclaiming the featherweight title, Paddy big brothering Chandler and Jean Silva’s dominant win over Bryce Mitchell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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UFC 314 Pregame Preview: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Presented By Cuervo | Morning Kombat 1:29:56

3M ago1:29:56

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Luke and BC are joined by friend of the show Jed Meshew to break down EVERYTHING about UFC 314. In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes clash with the vacant featherweight title on the line. The co-main event features Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett in a lightweight showdown. Can Chandler rebound from back-to-back losses and ta…

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Kate Raworth on Donella Meadows 27:56

3M ago27:56

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Born in Illinois in 1941, Dana Meadows studied Chemistry and Molecular Biology, before turning her back on a post doc position at Harvard, to pursue environmentalism. She joined her husband Dennis Meadows as part of the team working on Professor Jay Forester's World3 computer model of the world economy at MIT and wrote the report on the results of …

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UFC Vegas 105 Recap, Volk’s Return, Riyadh Season Dominance Ending? 2:00:55

3M ago2:00:55

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Top of the week MK is here, and we’ve got a loaded show. The fellas discuss this past weekend’s UFC Vegas 105 results, including Lerone Murphy’s uninspiring decision and Torrez Finney’s split-decision win. They also look ahead to the biggest storylines with UFC 314. On the boxing end, Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson’s comments against Turki Alal…

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Merab vs. O'Malley 2 announced for UFC 316, Ian Garry vs. Prates, UFC Apex Preview 2:01:19

3M ago2:01:19

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On today’s show, the guys react to the UFC 316 announcement, including the controversial Merab-OMalley rematch, Ian Garry accepting UFC KC main event on late notice vs Carlos Prates, UFC Apex Preview and the kickoff of the 2025 PFL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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EP 49: Jesus, Moses, the Buddha and Muhammad Walk Into a Bar… with Rev. Dave Carpenter 34:38

3M ago34:38

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What if the path to healing our divided world isn’t found in power or politics—but in realizing that we belong to each other? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the Crazy Amazing Humans Podcast, we sit down with Rev. David Carpenter, senior pastor of Brentwood Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, to explore how faith, inclusivity, and…

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UFC Mexico Recap, Horiguchi Back to UFC & Top Rank x PBC? | Full Episode | Morning Kombat 2:00:24

3M ago2:00:24

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Luke and BC are back in studio, breaking down all the action from UFC Mexico and beyond. Brandon Moreno secured a unanimous decision win over Steve Erceg, but did he do enough to leap Manel Kape or Kai Kara-France in the title picture? Was fast-tracking Erceg a mistake for his development? With five finishes on the card, which performance will have…

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UFC Mexico | Cain Velasquez Sentenced | Pereira Injury Confirmed | Full Episode | Morning Kombat 1:54:53

3M ago1:54:53

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The guys are back to kick off your weekend with the latest episode of Morning Kombat. First up, Luke and BC break down UFC Mexico and what’s at stake for both Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg in the main event. They also preview the rest of the exciting card. Next, they react to the news that former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez has been se…

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UFC London Recap: Brady Submits Edwards | Remembering George Foreman | Full Episode | MORNING KOMBAT 2:06:37

3M ago2:06:37

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MK returns to break down all the latest from the combat sports world. At UFC London, Sean Brady made a statement by dominating Leon Edwards and securing a submission victory. He won the first three rounds on all judges' scorecards before stuffing Edwards' desperation takedown and finishing the fight. Was this a sign of Brady’s evolution into an eli…

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UFC London Preview, Jon Jones New Demands, Ryan Garcia Opens Up | Full Episode | MORNING KOMBAT 1:53:30

3M ago1:53:30

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Different time, same MK. Luke and BC take you into the weekend the way only they can. First, they break down the big UFC London card, where Leon Edwards faces Sean Brady in a high-stakes main event, and Jan Blachowicz battles Carlos Ulberg in the co-main. Can Edwards defend home turf, or is an upset on the horizon? Next, they react to reports that …

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Fight Night Recap, UFC London, UFC To NETFLIX? | FULL EPISODE | Morning Kombat 2:03:42

4M ago2:03:42

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MK is back to kick off your week with all the latest in MMA! Luke and BC break down this weekend’s UFC Fight Night, where Roman Dolidze avenged his loss to Marvin Vettori with a hard-fought decision win. Dolidze is now calling for Israel Adesanya or Robert Whittaker next—has he done enough to earn that shot? In broadcasting news, could the UFC be h…

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UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 Preview + UFC Star Debate | FULL EPISODE | Morning Kombat 1:58:46

4M ago1:58:46

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It might be a low-key weekend in combat sports, but you know the guys never take a round off! On this episode of Morning Kombat, we start with a full preview of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night, where Marvin Vettori faces Roman Dolidze in a highly anticipated rematch. Can Dolidze even the score, or will Vettori secure another win? Then, it's all abou…

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UFC 313 Recap: Ankalaev dethrones Pereira, Gaethje outworks Fiziev | MORNING KOMBAT 2:12:06

4M ago2:12:06

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Fresh off UFC 313, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back in NYC to break down all the action. Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira to capture the Light Heavyweight title despite going 0-11 on takedown attempts. Given Pereira's recent reign of terror, how surprising was Ankalaev’s ability to pressure, control the pace, and use angles and techni…

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UFC 313 Pregame Preview: Pereira vs. Ankalaev Presented By Cuervo | MORNING KOMBAT 1:41:21

4M ago1:41:21

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Get ready for more analysis, predictions, and plenty of shots in this week’s episode of Pregame Preview! Luke, BC, and Chuck Mindenhall return to break down everything you need to know about UFC 313. This week’s main event features Alex Pereira defending his Light Heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev. Can Pereira continue his historic run, or…

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Tank vs. Roach Controversy | UFC Apex Recap | Cinco De Mayo Boxing | FULL EPISODE 1:59:23

4M ago1:59:23

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Bringing the heat like we always do! On today’s Morning Kombat, Luke and BC break down everything you need to know about the Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs. Lamont Roach fight on PBC on Prime PPV and this weekend’s UFC Apex card. First up, in boxing, Tank Davis barely escaped with a majority draw against Lamont Roach, and there was plenty of controversy …

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Mark Billingham chooses George Harrison 27:00

4M ago27:00

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George Harrison was a musician, singer and songwriter who became one of the most famous people in the world as one quarter of the Beatles. That alone would merit a place in the Great Lives pantheon, but his work in the decades after the band broke up indicates a man of diverse and arguably underestimated talents. Erupting onto the pop music scene i…

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Jake Arnott on John Gay 27:42

4M ago27:42

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John Gay, eighteenth-century satirist and author of The Beggar's Opera, is nominated by the writer Jake Arnott - whose novels, including The Long Firm and He Kills Coppers, are also set in London's criminal underworld. Editor of Private Eye, Ian Hislop, is the presenter, and Dr Rebecca Bullard of the University of Oxford is on hand to help uncover …

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