Podcasts by State of Combat with Brian Campbell

State of Combat with Brian Campbell

CBS Sports insider Brian Campbell breaks down the latest news surrounding Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts in separate episodes each week. UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans co-hosts the MMA podcasts while New York Times best selling author Rafe Bartholomew co-hosts the Boxing episodes. You can expect breakdowns of the latest news, full event previews, big-name interviews and instant reaction podcasts for the biggest events.

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State of Combat with Brian Campbell
Fighter to Fighter: Rashad Evans & Kamaru Usman discuss Quarantine, UFC 249 & his next opponent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In case you missed it UFC Hall of Famer Suga Rashad Evans sat down with UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman to discuss everything from how his quarantine is going to what it would take for him t...

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11/06 Boxing: Mayweather's circus, Usyk-Bellew preview, Saucedo stops by from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to Floyd Mayweather's announcement of a comeback fight on New Year's Eve in Japan against a 20-year-old kickboxer. Will the fight be real? Under what rules...

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Crawford sounds off, Joe Bob Briggs relives the '90s, 20for20 with Rafe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell attempts to break the quarantine monotony with a fun boxing episode which includes an interview with legendary horror and B-movie reviewer Joe Bob Briggs to relive the 1990s and prev...

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10/31 WWE: Evolution triumph, Crown Jewel debacle, Hulk Hogan's return from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coming out of a triumphant WWE Evolution show, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein spend the majority of this week's Main Event lauding WWE for its first all-women's pay-per-view. The guys discuss ...

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Chael Sonnen previews new Bellator series, ONE's Demetrious Johnson talks quarantine life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans kick off 5 rounds with Rashad by addressing Amanda Nunes' comments to Brian about her potential fight on the May 9th UFC card. Is Amanda Making the...

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10/29 MMA: UFC 230, Derrick Lewis' moment, fallout from Askren-Johnson trade from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal get you fired up for Saturday's UFC 230 card from Madison Square Garden in New York. Can Derrick Lewis shock the world? Is Daniel Cormier risking too muc...

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Josh Taylor wants all the smoke, talks quarantine life (4/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by unbeaten unified 140-pound champion Josh Taylor to talk how he is staying ready to fight during the global pandemic. Taylor shares which big-name fighters he is targetin...

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10/24 WWE: Roman Reigns' reveal, Nikki Bella talks 'Divas' and Evolution from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WWE fans went through a full range of emotions this week as Roman Reigns revealed at the start of Raw on Monday the heartbreaking news that the private battle leukemia he has had been waging over t...

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MMA's fighting future, Rashad Evans shares quarantine tips (4/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans address the fallout from the cancellation of UFC 249 and try to piece together a timeline for when MMA might realistically return. Will UFC preside...

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10/23 MMA: McGregor comes clean, Jones returns, Bader-Fedor set from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal react to Conor McGregor's lengthy public statement regarding what went wrong in his UFC 229 loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov and contemplate what should be ne...

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? Instant Analysis: UFC 249 postponed (4/9) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise provide immediate reaction to Disney and ESPN's decision not to move forward with the April 18 UFC 249 card by telling Dana White to "stand down" amid safety concern...

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10/22 Boxing: Canelo's big DAZN deal, Wilder-Fury heats up, Badou Jack visits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down exactly what Canelo Alvarez's 11-fight, $365 million deal with DAZN means for the sport of boxing and what the future of the middleweight division mig...

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Teofimo Lopez Jr. promises KO of Lomachenko, talks surviving tornado (4/8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with unbeaten lightweight titleholder Teofimo Lopez Jr. on how he stays fit during the coronavirus outbreak and when he expects to face Vasiliy Lomachenko in their postponed un...

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10/18 WWE: Crown Jewel criticism, SmackDown 1000, Batista's return from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the massive controversy surrounding WWE's upcoming return to Saudi Arabia, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein wonder whether there are any merits whatsoever to Crown Jewel and discuss what WW...

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Ferguson-Gaethje tops new UFC 249 card, Dana buys an island? (4/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise react to Dana White's decision to move forward with UFC 249 on April 18 and its new main event of Tony Ferguson-Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title. Is ...

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10/15 Boxing: Crawford makes a statement, Wilder and Fury talk title clash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Boxeo is (finally) back as Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew meet to catch up on a busy two weeks in the sport of boxing. What does Terence Crawford’s thrilling knockout of Jose Benavidez Jr. mea...

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Storytime with Rashad Evans Part One: From the morgue to winning TUF 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the first installment of 'Storytime with Rashad' Brian Campbell sits down with UFC Hall of Famer 'Suga' Rashad Evans to relive his career starting 15 years ago in 2005, when he won The 'Ultimate...

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10/10 WWE: Super Show-Down fallout, DX reunites, building to Evolution from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coming off an explosive week inside the squared circle, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down all of the fallout from WWE Super Show-Down (6:45) as well as the early builds to WWE Crown Je...

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The curse of Khabib-Tony, Jon Jones arrested, top 5 Fight Pass binges + Uriah Faber Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The crew is back!! Brian Campbell, Brandon Wise and 'Suga' Rashad Evans have you covered on the latest in the MMA world. The guys begin by updating the craziness that is UFC 249... Will it happen? ...

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10/09 MMA: Chael Sonnen, Ryan Bader, Matt Mitrione talk Grand Prix from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes three of the four heavyweights who will square off in this weekend's semifinal round of the Bellator World Grand Prix on the road to crowning a new heavyweight champion. Rya...

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Bob Arum celebrates 54 years, questions UFC's behavior; fights to watch during quarantine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes Hall of Fame promoter and Top Rank founder Bob Arum to look back on 54 years in boxing, including lessons learned and best moments. Who shot JFK? Will Zuffa Boxing ever work...

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10/08 MMA: Chaos ensues at UFC 229 after Khabib vs. McGregor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal address the fallout from a nasty brawl which marred Khabib Nurmagomedov's victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 229. Who is most at fault? What happens next...

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All-Action Rewind: Steven Seagal's "Marked For Death" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew are joined by Showtime's Eric Raskin to help cure your quarantine blues with a fun deep dive of a classic all-action movie: "Marked For Death" starring Steven Se...

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10/04 WWE: Dolph Ziggler shoots on everything, Super Show-Down preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the road in Sin City under another set of dirty bed sheets, Brian Campbell convenes with Adam Silverstein to break down the week that was in professional wrestling. But first, the guys welcome c...

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UFC 249 Update, Henry Cejudo, Marlon Moraes, Frankie Edgar interviews; Tiger King recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CBS Sports Combat sports writers Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise have you covered on the latest MMA news. Brian and Brandon break down Dana White's comments about how MMA media members are weak (9:...

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10/01 MMA: McGregor-Khabib breakdown, Urijah Faber previews UFC 229 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the 200th episode of In This Corner, Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal preview UFC 229 and take part in a lively debate over who will win the biggest fight in mixed martial arts histor...

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Chris Jericho speaks for 'final time' on Benoit tragedy (3/24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by AEW star and former WWE champion Chris Jericho on the life and death of Chris Benoit, 13 years after his suicide and double murder rocked the wrestling world. Jericho ta...

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09/26 WWE: Samoa Joe's invasion, Brie Bella's botches and bad-ass Becky Lynch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

SmackDown Live on Tuesday was so stellar that Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein could not wait to discuss the big cliffhanger involving Samoa Joe's invasion of AJ Styles' household (11:10). Elsew...

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Boxing: Canelo-GGG III talk; Alex Godinez slides in (3/17) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to the latest news in boxing including reports of a third Canelo Alvarez-Gennadiy Golovkin fight this fall and the death of fighter and famous trainer Roge...

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09/25 Boxing: Joshua extends reign; rescoring Canelo-GGG2; Prograis, Farhood stop by from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down Anthony Joshua's latest heavyweight title defense against Alexander Povetkin and ponder whether A.J. should be considered the favorite against Deontay...

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MMA: UFC Brasilia recap, actor Rich Ting talks MMA (3/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise try to make sense of life and how mixed martial arts fits in given the coronavirus outbreak and UFC president Dana White’s response. The guys debate the reasons why ...

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09/24 MMA: Khabib-Conor face-off, Jon Jones’ complicated return, Bellator 206 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Mohammed “King Mo” Lawal return from a break with plenty to talk about in the world of mixed martial arts, including who won the banter in the Conor McGregor-Khabib Nurmagomedov ...

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Boxing: Is Shakur Stevenson the next big thing?; major upset in PBC (3/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew get ready for featherweight titleholder Shakur Stevenson's first defense on Saturday against Miguel Marriaga and debate where the 22-year-old fits in as far as y...

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09/19 WWE: Hell in a Cell analysis, Brock Lesnar, Becky Lynch and Money in the Sand II from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whether you liked it, loved it or hated it, the end of WWE Hell in a Cell on Sunday certainly got the wrestling world talking, so leave it to Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein to lock horns break...

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MMA: Rashad's UFC 248 recap, Khabib, Kamaru & Justin Gatheje interviews (3/11) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The whole crew is back Brian Campbell, Brandon Wise and UFC Hall of famer Rashad Evans break down all the news of the past week. We start by going five rounds with Rashad... Round 1: Who is to blam...

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09/18 Boxing: Bob Arum leads a Canelo-GGG 2 interview spectacular from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew welcome a bevy of top fighters, boxing trainers, broadcasters and journalists during Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin II weekend in Las Vegas. Bob Arum of Top Ran...

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MMA: UFC 248 Instant Reaction: Adesanya defeats Romero, Weili-Joanna put on instant classic (3/8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise react immediately following a pair of title bouts at UFC 248. The guys debate whether Yoel Romero has only himself to blame for losing to middleweight champion Israe...

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09/17 Boxing: Canelo-GGG II reaction with Abel Sanchez, May-Pac II, Joshua-Povetkin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down all of the angles following a spectacular rematch between new unified middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin in Las Vegas. The guys...

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Boxing: Fury-Wilder 3 is on, Adam Kownacki previews return (3/5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to Deontay Wilder's official decision to activate his rematch clause for a third fight against Tyson Fury and debate how the trilogy bout might be differen...

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09/12 WWE: Hell in a Cell preview, Triple H vs. Taker, Renee Young's new gig from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With WWE Hell in a Cell coming up on Sunday night, Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein dive deep into the card with a look at WWE's build to each match on its go-home editions of Raw and Sm...

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MMA: Joanna Jedrzejczyk Interview + UFC 248 Preview (3/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down with former women's strawweight queen Joanna Jedrzejczyk ahead of Saturday's co-main event title bout against current 115-pound champion Zhang Weili at UFC 248. Plus, Brand...

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09/10 Boxing: Canelo-GGG II preview, plus Shawn Porter shines, Amir Kahn struggles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Boxeo is back as Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew preview arguably the biggest fight of the year. The guys break down all of the angles in loaded segment looking ahead to the Canelo Alvarez vs. ...

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MMA: Rashad Evans talks Fury-Wilder 2, Hooker-Felder, UFC Norfolk preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The boys are back... Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer 'Suga' Rashad Evans sit down to break down the latest news around the world and react to this past weekends fights. They start out by going...

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09/05 WWE: Raw repulsion, HBK-Taker, going all in on All In from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fresh off a tremendous All In pay-per-view, Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein take a deep dive into the potentially game-changing event. The guys share their reviews on the show, welcome ...

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Boxing: Wilder wants trilogy, Hearn talks AJ-Fury, Roy Jones Jr. interview (2/25) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Matchroom Sport promoter Eddie Hearn to preview Saturday's Mikey Garcia-Jessie Vargas card and update how an undisputed heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua an...

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09/04 Boxing: Garcia-Porter preview, SuperFly3, the rise of Neeco Macias from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew preview a loaded weekend of boxing headlined by a bout between Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter on Showtime for the vacant welterweight title. The guys also preview...

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Boxing: Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder instant reaction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew have YOU covered with a Wilder-Fury 2 instant analysis podcast. The guys break down Tyson Fury's win over Deontay Wilder. Will Deontay Wilder use the rematch cla...

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09/03 MMA: UFC 228 preview, what's Conor McGregor's mindset? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal preview Saturday's UFC 228 card from Dallas headlined by a welterweight title bout between Tyron Woodley and rising star Darren Till. The guys also look ...

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Boxing: BONUS Interviews - Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury, Bob Arum, Joe Tessitore & More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is live on the scene in Las Vegas for Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 2. BC sat down with Deontay Wilder (20:07), Bob Arum (27:12), Joe Tessitore (33:55), Tyson Fury (41:30), Gareth A. ...

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08/29 WWE: Women take center stage, bumbling Braun, All In preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One week after WWE put it all together with a couple hot fire episodes coming out of SummerSlam, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein convene to go over some head-scratching booking decisions involv...

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MMA: Blachowicz shouldn't jump Reyes, Adesanya's mind games PLUS full weekend preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans break down the latest news in MMA by going 5 Rounds with Rashad. Round 1: Jan Blachowicz defeats Corey Anderson via first-round knockout. Is that e...

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08/28 WWE: Jeff Hardy, Kevin Owens, Rusev, more interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ahead of SummerSlam in Brooklyn, Brian Campbell got a chance to chat with a bevy of WWE superstars for a special interview edition of ITC. BC speaks with Jeff Hardy about his inspiration, Becky Lyn...

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Boxing: Wilder-Fury 2 preview, the rise of KingRy (2/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew have you covered from every angle ahead of Saturday's heavyweight title rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury (41:08). How will the late change in traine...

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08/27 Boxing: Wilder-Fury is real, Ryan Garcia talks DMs and Isaac Dogboe shines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a slew of big news around the sport including Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury agreeing to fight, another breakthrough win from rising star Isaac Dogboe and t...

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MMA: Rashad Evans talks judging, Jones-Reyes II chances; Hector Lombard previews BKFC (2/13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by a trio of guests to address everything from the fallout of UFC 247 to a preview of Saturday's UFC Rio Rancho card headlined by Corey Anderson-Jan Blachowicz II. Hall of ...

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08/23 WWE: The Shield is back; The Miz, Finn Balor, Elias stop by from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With WWE's post-SummerSlam shows in the books, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein reconvene to discuss the tremendous developments during Raw and SmackDown, including the reformation of The Shield...

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Boxing: AJ's role in Wilder-Fury II; Russell calls out Gervonta from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap the weekend that was in boxing including Gary Russell Jr.'s featherweight title defense and subsequent callout of lightweight star Gervonta Davis. Just one...

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08/21 MMA: GSP's next move, Gaethje-Vick preview, Rousey/Lesnar fallout from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed 'King Mo' Lawal return to ponder what's next for Georges St-Pierre in light of recent comments from Dana White and preview Saturday's all-action UFC Lincoln main event b...

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MMA: UFC 247 instant analysis; Jon Jones beats Dominick Reyes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise provide instant reaction moments after UFC 247 to Jon Jones' disputed decision win over Dominick Reyes for the light heavyweight title. Did the judges get it right? ...

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08/20 WWE: SummerSlam 2018 instant analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just moments after WWE SummerSlam went off the air, Brian Campbell (live in Brooklyn) and Adam Silverstein convene to break it all down. The Silver King tries to talk BC off a ledge to open the sho...

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MMA: UFC 247 Expert Picks Jon Jones vs Dominick Reyes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise got you covered with your expert picks for UFC 247. Before the get into the expert picks segment the guys run through the latest news (11:40). Then the guys go throu...

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08/15 WWE: SummerSlam, NXT TakeOver previews; G1 Climaxing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This supersize edition of ITC is one you simply do not want to miss. Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein kick things off in the Main Event with a look at the conclusion of G1 Climax 28 and where NJ...

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Boxing: YouTubers gone wild, Gervonta's misstep, Gary Russell returns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap the weekend that was in boxing including YouTube star Jake Paul's knockout on DAZN and his immediate callout of KSI. The guys debate whether boxing fans st...

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08/14 WWE: Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins burn it down from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A special WWE SummerSlam interview edition of In This Corner brings the Irish Lass Kicker and the Kingslayer to the studio ahead of their big matches at the company's second-largest pay-per-view of...

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MMA: UFC 247 ultimate preview; is Usman-Jorge next? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans kick off the show by going 3 Rounds with Rashad. Round 1: Rashad breaks down the recent news that Dana White is working on booking Kamaru Usman vs ...

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08/13 Boxing: Fury is back, Martinez teases return, Dogboe brings heat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew prepare for Tyson Fury's quick return to the ring on Saturday and ponder what type of performance will bring us closer to a Deontay Wilder showdown in November. ...

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WWE: WrestleMania 36 build, dog food, say goodbye (2/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Racing ahead in full gear on the Road to WrestleMania 36, Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby take the long view, looking at what's ahead for WWE's biggest show of the year. The guys also discuss the ...

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08/09 WWE: Bruce Prichard talks SummerSlam '88, Vince McMahon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on 'In This Corner,' we find someone else to wrestle with as Bruce Prichard graces the show with his presence while discussing his tremendous post-WWE success, the first SummerSlam in 198...

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Boxing: Fury promises KO of Wilder; Danny Garcia rolls on from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to the second Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury press conference ahead of their Feb. 22 PPV rematch. Is Fury serious about promising a KO of Wilder in Round 2? The...

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08/07 Boxing: Danny Garcia, Shawn Porter interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew welcome Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter to preview their Sept. 8 welterweight title bout on Showtime and break down their thoughts on Mikey Garcia?s want to move u...

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MMA: Cyborg makes history, Joe Rogan-Stephen A beef (1/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise to debate the latest news in MMA including Cris Cyborg winning the Bellator women's featherweight title in her debut. Doe...

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08/06 MMA: Khabib-Conor is real, Nate Diaz is angry and UFC 227 delivers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal react to the big news that Conor McGregor will return from a two-year layoff to challenge lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 on Oct. 6. ...

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WWE: Road to WrestleMania 36 begins (1/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the Royal Rumble in the rear-view mirror, WWE's Road to WrestleMania 36 in Tampa has officially begun. Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby open the show by diving into the return of Edge and the ...

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08/01 WWE: Brock Lesnar returns, SmackDown shines bright from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The build to SummerSlam continues for WWE with its most ambitious weekly television in quite some time. Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein open the Main Event breaking down Brock Lesnar's ...

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WWE: Royal Rumble instant analysis, Edge returns (1/27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just moments after the Royal Rumble went off the air on Sunday night, Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby convened to break down WWE's first pay-per-view of 2020. The guys begin by discussing arguably...

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07/31 Boxing: Mikey Garcia's magic; Mosley, Berto interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew welcome a pair of big-name welterweight guests and preview a busy weekend of fights. Future Hall of Famer ?Sugar? Shane Mosley shares his take from experience on...

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Boxing: Who's next for Canelo?; Bud Crawford calls out Conor McGregor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react the latest news in boxing including reports that Canelo Alvarez is considering a fight in Japan against middleweight titleholder Ryota Murata. The guys loo...

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07/30 MMA: UFC 227 preview, Anderson Silva interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with UFC legend Anderson Silva on his expected return to the Octagon at age 43 following the resolution of his USADA case. Silva talks about whether he's interested in a superf...

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MMA: Conor McGregor is back but who's next!?! UFC Fight Night & Bellator 238 preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by UFC Hall of Famer 'Suga' Rashad Evans to break down all things UFC 246. Brian & Rashad do a deep dive into who should be next for McGregor, is it Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvid...

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07/25 WWE: Bret Hart interview fallout, Lesnar-Reigns IV set from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did 'In This Corner' screw Bret Hart? Adam Silverstein asks Brian Campbell that tough question and more as the guys discuss the fallout from the candid interview that got the wrestling community bu...

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WWE: Royal Rumble, NXT Worlds Collide previews (1/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the first major pay-per-view of 2020 around the corner, Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby convene to break down the WWE Royal Rumble card. Have the winners of the respected namesake matches alr...

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07/24 Boxing: Joshua, Hearn interviews; Cruisin' was made for Usyk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn about their Sept. 22 return against Alexander Povetkin and why the Deontay Wilder bout fell apart. Raf...

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MMA: UFC 246 instant analysis (1/19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise react to Conor McGregor’s 40-second TKO of Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC 246 in Las Vegas. What does the victory mean for him and the sport? Who should be next for ...

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07/23 MMA: Alvarez, Poirier trade barbs; new Bellator Grand Prix from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal host a super-sized episode featuring a detailed breakdown of Bellator's welterweight Grand Prix tournament, including interviews with CEO Scott Coker, tw...

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MMA: Adesanya-Romero announced, UFC 246 Interviews (Pettis, Pennington, Gadehla, Grasso, Modafferi) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is live in Las Vegas to break down the latest story lines and news. Isreal Adesanya vs Yoel Romero was announced for UFC 248 main event (8:29) and Tyron Woodley vs Leon Edwards headl...

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07/18 WWE: Extreme Rules fallout, Hogan, Lesnar and Rousey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now on a path to SummerSlam in Brooklyn, has WWE set itself up for success or more of the same tired booking? Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein explore that this week by discussing the fallout fr...

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Boxing: Danny Garcia, Jarrett Hurd talk Showtime return; Wilder-Fury presser reactions (1/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes former two-division champion Danny Garcia and star junior middleweight Jarrett Hurd to preview their fights ahead of the Jan. 25 Showtime card from Brooklyn, New York. BC al...

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07/17 Boxing: Grading Pacquiao, visions of Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap Manny Pacquiao?s comeback win and ponder whether a rematch with Floyd Mayweather is actually the most logical next move for all parties. The guys also brea...

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MMA: Keys to victory for Conor McGregor & Cowboy Cerrone at UFC 246 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer “Suga” Rashad Evans break down Saturday’s UFC 246 card from every angle including an examination of comments made by Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone regarding...

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07/11 WWE: Lesnar's absence; Extreme Rules, G1 Climax previews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Summer is here and ITC is heating up with WWE SummerSlam a month away and NJPW G1 Climax 28 on the horizon. Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein kick off this week's episode with an extended look at...

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Wrestling: A new era of Raw, the state of AEW booking (1/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell turns over a new leaf for 2020 by celebrating the best moments from the week in WWE, NXT, AEW and beyond. Adam Silverstein reacts to Buddy Murphy’s union with Seth Rollins and explai...

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07/10 Boxing: Pacquiao preview, Garcia and Lopez interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with lightweight champion Mikey Garcia on his July 28 unification bout against Robert Easter Jr. on Showtime and his desire to test himself against Errol Spence Jr. and Vasili ...

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Boxing: 2020 plans for Pacquiao, Spence, Bud; best of decade from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew look back at the biggest names, moments and most important storylines over the last 10 years in boxing. The guys also spin it forward by sharing their 2020 predi...

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07/09 MMA: Cormier's greatness, Lesnar's future, UFC's dilemma from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal to recap UFC 226, including a historic victory from Daniel Cormier and the pro wrestling feel of Brock Lesnar's return. The guys also call UFC to ta...

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MMA: The state of Conor McGregor; bold predictions for 2020 (1/8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The boys are back! Brian Campbell is joined by UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise to start the new year of right with a jam packed episode. Rashad kicks off the show by discussing the ...

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07/03 WWE: Bret Hart talks his career, Owen Hart, SummerSlam from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special episode, Brian Campbell sits down for an extensive interview with Bret "The Hitman" Hart that covers the former WWF champion's career, controversies, his late brother Owen Hart and the...

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Wrestling: NJPW WK 14 analysis, Brock Lesnar in Royal Rumble (1/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell opens the first show of 2020 with a refreshed outlook on professional wrestling before Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby join him to discuss what made Wrestle Kingdom 14 so epic as NJ...

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07/02 MMA: Daniel Cormier previews UFC 226 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier ahead of Saturday's UFC 226 superfight against Stipe Miocic. DC talks about his legacy, has harsh words for Jon Jones and explain...

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Boxing: Mikey Garcia, Jessie Vargas interviews; Is Gervonta the real? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell returns from a health scare to sit down with welterweights Mikey Garcia and Jessie Vargas ahead of their Feb. 29 showdown and look at whether Manny Pacquiao is a realistic option for...

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06/27 WWE: Raising some Raw issues, Sasha Banks joins us from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's Boss Time on ITC as Sasha Banks spices up the show by discussing whether she is being utilized properly by WWE before opening up on what she thinks about Ronda Rousey (1:16:30). The end of Raw...

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WWE: Lana & Lashley wedding, WK 14, end of decade (12/31) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wrapping up the year -- and the decade -- Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby share their thoughts about standout moments and performers from the last 10 years to close the final show of 2019 (1:38:30...

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06/20 WWE: Getting back on track, Chavo Guerrero Jr. joins us from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ahead of the season two premiere of G.L.O.W., the legendary Chavo Guerrero Jr. stops by to discuss his role in the Netflix show, playing Kerwin White and his late, great uncle Eddie (1:38:55). Bria...

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Boxing: 2019 year in review; Jeff Horn's redemption, Chavez Jr.'s collapse (12/26) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew hand out a bevy of awards while looking back at the year that was in boxing over 2019. The guys also recap a busy weekend including a comeback win from Jeff Horn...

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06/19 Boxing: Errol Spence Jr, Claressa Shields join the show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. to recap Saturday?s victory and break down how likely unification fights against fellow unbeaten Terence Crawford and Keith Thurman mi...

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MMA: 2019 year-end awards, ‘Korean Zombie’ makes move at 145 (12/24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise look back at the year that was in MMA over 2019 and hand out awards for best fight, fighter and more. The guys also Chang Sung Jung’s knockout win over Frankie Edgar...

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06/14 WWE: MITB preview, Okada-Omega IV reaction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Was Okada-Omega IV the best match in professional wrestling history? Nick Kostos rejoins Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein to spill gallons of underjuice while discussing that and more New Japan ...

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Wrestling: 2019 year-end awards, special WWE interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This was a wild year in the world of professional wrestling, and with the holiday season upon us, Brian Campbell leads the charge into a special show. BC is joined by co-host Adam Silverstein and J...

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06/12 MMA: UFC 225 recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal to break down the fallout from UFC 225. The guys answer a series of tough questions involving CM Punk's disastrous loss, whether Colby Covington con...

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WWE: NXT outclasses AEW, Kofi Kingston discusses his future (12/19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fresh off a six-month title reign and the most exciting year of his storied career, former WWE champion Kofi Kingston joins the show to discuss representation within the company, whether a heavywei...

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06/11 Boxing: Beating the drum for Crawford-Spence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a busy weekend of fights including victories from Terence Crawford, Leo Santa Cruz, Jermell Charlo and a returning Tyson Fury. The guys also preview Saturd...

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MMA: Fights to make after UFC 245, Edgar-Korean Zombie preview (12/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans break down the latest news in mixed martial arts including the fallout from victories by Kamaru Usman, Alexander Volkanovski, Amanda Nunes a...

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06/06 WWE: Raw frustration boils over, Dominion 6.9 preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With WWE Money in the Bank still two weeks away, Adam Silverstein has to talk Brian Campbell off the ledge as the Raw brand continues to disappoint and confuse every Monday night. Once the dust set...

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Boxing: Crawford’s future at 147, Teofimo arrives, Harrison-Charlo II preview (12/17) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a busy weekend of boxing featuring a tougher-than-expected title defense for WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford. The guys talk about how “Bud” can ...

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06/05 MMA: UFC 225 preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed ?King Mo? Lawal provide an in depth preview of Saturday?s loaded UFC 225 card from Chicago including the return of CM Punk (for better or worse) and a middleweight title...

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Boxing: Jermell Charlo and Tony Harrison join the show (12/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

State of Combat has you covered with a bonus boxing interview podcast. Brian Campbell is joined by Tony Harrison vs Jermell Charlo to preview Saturday's WBC Junior middleweight title fight. Jermell...

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06/04 Boxing: Santa Cruz, Crawford, Horn interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew preview a loaded weekend of fights including interviews with Leo Santa Cruz ahead of his Showtime rematch with Abner Mares and sit-downs with Jeff Horn and Teren...

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WWE: TLC PPV instant analysis (12/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just minutes after WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs went off the air, Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby sat down to discuss the entire show. From the debut of the Firefly FunHouse version of Bray...

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05/30 WWE: SmackDown shines as Raw becomes irrelevant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Is there any question that SmackDown Live has officially become WWE's "A" show? Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein discuss a changing of the guard on WWE's main roster (21:14) after opening this w...

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MMA: UFC 245 instant analysis (12/15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell provides his immediate reactions to Saturday's UFC 245 card from Las Vegas headlined by Kamaru Usman's TKO of Colby Covington in their welterweight title bout. BC breaks down each fi...

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05/29 Boxing: Is Canelo-GGG 2 in trouble? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew update the latest on the public negotiations between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin and whether their September rematch is in jeopardy. The guys also recap ...

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MMA: UFC 245 interviews with Volkanovski, De Randamie, Aldo, more (12/13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell stops by UFC 245 media day to get you the inside scoop ahead of the biggest card of the year. Brian Campbell sits down with Alexander Volkanovski (10:45), Germaine De Randamie (15:00...

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05/24: Highs & lows of Mauro Ranallo, the 'Bipolar Rock 'n' Roller' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down with the voice of combat sports, Mauro Ranallo ahead of Friday's Bipolar Rock 'n' Roller documentary on Showtime (9 p.m. ET). Ranallo talks about the impact bipolar disorde...

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Boxing: Teofimo Lopez Jr., Demetrius Andrade, Mick Conlan stop by (12/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down with a trio of boxing personalities for this bonus audio as unbeaten lightweight Teofimo Lopez Jr. sorts through the family drama behind the scenes ahead of his first title...

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05/23 WWE: Massive TV deals, Raw continues its decline from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Another week of action is in the books, but the big news leading the Main Event are the two massive television deals just signed by WWE. Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein discuss what these deals...

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MMA: UFC 245 preview, weekend recap (12/11) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell breaks down Jair Rozenstruik and Aspen Ladd's big wins at UFC Fight Night DC. Discussed Tito Ortiz and Alberto Del Rio's match up this weekend. Brian looks ahead to UFC 245 this week...

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05/22 MMA: King Mo returns; Covington, JDS, Hardy interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Muhammed ?King Mo? Lawal to break down what went wrong in his knockout loss to Ryan Bader at the Bellator World Grand Prix tournament and what?s next for the ?moneyweigh...

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WWE: Seth Rollins turns heel, TLC PPV preview (12/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is back in the main chair as co-host Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby convene in a show that catches you up on everything going on with WWE ahead of its final pay-per-view of the cal...

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05/16 WWE: Booking Reigns, Ruining Rousey, All In, Mean Gene from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Roman Reigns experiment continues to be a failure, so much so that Nick Kostos had to jump into the fray and Book the Damn Territory alongside Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein at the start o...

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Boxing: Crawford-Mean Manchine preview, is Teofimo ready for a title? (12/9) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew preview a full weekend of boxing action highlighted by a Top Rank tripleheader from New York. Can Egigijus "Mean Machine" Kavaliauskas provide legitimate opposit...

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05/15 Boxing: Badou Jack interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew welcome Badou Jack to preview Saturday?s light heavyweight championship bout against Adonis Stevenson on Showtime. The guys also update their pound-for-pound ran...

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Boxing: Andy Ruiz-Anthony Joshua instant reaction podcast (12/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew have YOU covered with Andy Ruiz-Anthony Joshua instant analysis podcast. Brian and Rafe break down Anthony Joshua's unanimous decision win, what's next for each ...

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05/09 WWE: Backlash fails, booking problems, NJPW underjuice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After a couple confusing weeks of WWE programming, including a controversial Backlash pay-per-view, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down the ills of the company's latest PPV and its curre...

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Boxing: Who wins Ruiz-Joshua 2, keys to victory and Expert picks (12/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell drops a bonus boxing podcast previewing Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua 2. Brian breaks down some quotes from the press conference. BC gives you keys to victory for Andy Ruiz and Anthony...

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05/08 MMA: King Mo, Ryan Bader, Amanda Nunes interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes Muhammed ?King Mo? Lawal and Ryan Bader ahead of their Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix first round matchup on Saturday. The guys also preview UFC 224 from Brazil, including ...

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WWE: Rehabilitation of Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns (12/5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After its own booking hurt the appeal of two of its top stars, WWE appears to be on the road to rehabilitating Seth Rollins on Raw and Roman Reigns on SmackDown. Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby br...

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05/07 Boxing: Lomachenko-Linares preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew preview Vasily Lomachenko's return on Saturday as the pound-for-pound king moves up in weight to challenge lightweight champion Jorge Linares. The guys also reca...

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MMA: Conor is back, Khabib-Tony 5, UFC DC preview (12/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise react to a slew of fight announcements for 2020 in the UFC including the long-awaited return of Conor McGregor against Donald Cerrone and the promotion’s fifth attem...

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05/02 WWE: GRR fallout, Backlash preview, brand directions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The fire is in the bellies of Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein this week as the guys open the show by taking a deep dive into the so-called Greatest Royal Rumble and their takeaways from the beg...

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Boxing: Ruiz-Joshua II preview, Jermall Charlo talks title defense (12/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down the heavyweight title rematch from all angles as Andy Ruiz Jr. looks for a second straight upset of Anthony Joshua when they meet in Saudi Arabia (4:0...

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04/30 Boxing: Middleweight edition feat. GGG-Vanes preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew provide a deep dive into the middleweight division including a preview of Saturday's Gennady Golovkin-Vanes Martirosyan fight. The guys also present their pound-...

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MMA: Tito Ortiz, Alberto El Patron, Max Bretos preview Combate Americas PPV (12/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Jack Crosby welcome a trio of interviews ahead of Saturday’s Combates Americas MMA pay-per-view match pairing UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz (45:50) and former WWE champion Alberto...

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04/25 WWE: Greatest Royal Rumble preview, Samoa Joe speaks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Greatest Royal Rumble is upon us, which means Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein are here to break down everything surrounding WWE's trip to Saudi Arabia. BC and The Silver King don't pull any...

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Wrestling: Jon Moxley talks landing in AEW; Kane breaks down his WWE career (11/27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell delivers some bonus audio featuring a chat with AEW star Jon Moxley on his exit from WWE, his love of death matches and whether he believes he’s in a war against his former employer ...

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04/24 MMA: Fedor-Mir preview, UFC lightweight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal preview Saturday's Bellator World Grand Prix heavyweight tournament matchup between MMA legends Fedor Emelianenko and Frank Mir. Lawal also updates the l...

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Boxing: Carl Frampton previews return; road to Wilder-Fury II begins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down with former two-division champion Carl Frampton about his move up in weight to 130 pounds on Saturday and whether he would consider retirement with a second straight loss (...

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04/23 WWE: Goldberg, Miz, Adam Cole, Aleister Black stop by from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special edition of ITC, Brian Campbell sits down with Bill Goldberg to discuss his latest venture and what may likely be the swan song of his in-ring career (3:20). The former WCW and WWE cham...

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WWE: Raw impresses, Seth Rollins' turn excites (9/26) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coming out of an entertaining weekend of shows, WWE doubled down Monday night with an impressive edition of Raw (4:25). Brian Campbell is joined by co-host Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby to break...

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04/18 WWE: Chris Jericho interview, Superstar Shakeup reax from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

ITC is JERICHO! That's right, none other than the "Ayatollah of Rock 'n' rolla" Chris Jericho joins the program (46:07) to show Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein why he is indeed the best...

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WWE: Survivor Series instant analysis, NXT TakeOver recap (11/25) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just moments after WWE Survivor Series went off the air, Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby break down the entire show, including its greatest moments and potential missed opportunities. What was beh...

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04/17 Karate Kid edition: William Zabka talks 'Cobra Kai' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Rafe Bartholomew and Eric Raskin for a special edition of In This Corner featuring a nostalgic deep dive through the "Karate Kid" movie trilogy, looking back at the high...

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Boxing: Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz instant reaction podcast (11/24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell has YOU covered with a Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz instant analysis podcast. Brian breaks down Deontay Wilder's 7th-round KO, what's next for each fighter and how big Deontay Wilder-Ty...

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04/16 Boxing: Broner-Vargas leads Showtime tripleheader from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap the latest news in boxing and preview a busy Saturday of fights including a Showtime tripleheader from Brooklyn featuring Adrien Broner-Jesse Vargas, Jerma...

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Boxing: Deontay Wilder, Andrew Cancio join the show (11/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

State of Combat has you covered with a bonus boxing interview podcast. Brian Campbell is joined by WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (and his daughter) to break down his fight with Luis Ortiz...

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04/12 WWE: WrestleMania 34 fallout, Gargano sits down from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The guys are still on fire coming out of a long weekend in New Orleans as they sit down wrap up WrestleMania 34 and discuss all of the fallout from the big event on WWE's two weekly shows. Nick Kos...

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WWE: 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin joins the show (11/20) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Oh hell yeah! Brian Campbell goes toe-to-toe with none other than "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as "The Rattlesnake" breaks down his new show, upcoming interview with The Undertaker, the rise of Becky ...

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04/11 MMA: UFC 223 recap, Conor McGregor fallout from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes in CBS Sports' Brandon Wise to recap a wild UFC 223, including what's next for Khabib Nurmagomedov and Rose Namajunas. Plus, Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal provides reaction to Co...

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WWE: Survivor Series preview, CM Punk returns (11/19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ahead of one of WWE's biggest pay-per-views of the year, Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein break down a loaded Survivor Series card (48:15). Will the inclusion of NXT boost the pay-per-vi...

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04/09 WWE: WrestleMania 34 weekend instant analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Live from the study of the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans in the wee hours of the morning following WrestleMania 34, Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein convene to break down an all-time WWE pay-...

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Boxing: Wilder-Ortiz II preview, Charlo heats up on Harrison from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down Saturday’s pay-per-view rematch between WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz from every angle (46:55). The guys make their pick for ...

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04/05 WWE: WrestleMania 34 preview, Paul Heyman drops by from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Road to WrestleMania 34 has nearly reached its end as we bring you a special extended edition of ITC featuring an extensive sit-down interview with the one and only Paul Heyman (1:27:27) as wel...

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Boxing: Fallout from KSI-Logan Paul II, Luis Ortiz previews Wilder rematch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes in heavyweight Luis Ortiz to preview his Nov. 23 rematch against WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder and why he’s willing to die in the ring in order to fulfill his goal of becom...

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04/03 MMA: UFC 223 preview; Namajunas, Jedrzejczyk interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal sort out the wild fallout from Tony Ferguson's injury and preview the new UFC 223 main event on Saturday between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway. Ro...

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MMA: Zabit makes case for title; Lobov talks Conor, BKFC9 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, Brandon Wise and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans break down the latest news in MMA including a recap of UFC Moscow and whether Zabit Magomedsharipov has shown enough to prove he’s re...

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03/29 WWE: Roman Reigns, AJ Styles stop by; 'Mania main event? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Big Dog and The Champ that Runs the Camp join ITC for a special WrestleMania 34 main event episode. Roman Reigns (1:00:38) and current WWE champion AJ Styles (1:12:03) sit down with Brian Campb...

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WWE: BC's back, Tommaso Ciampa talks, AEW Full Gear (11/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell makes his return after recovering and catching up on weeks of action. What does BC think about WWE's recent bookings, the Wednesday Night Wars and the future of wrestling? Co-host Ad...

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03/27 WWE: Mauro Ranallo, Triple H stop by for an NXT takeover from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special episode, NXT stages a hostile takeover of the ITC as Paul "Triple H" Levesque and Mauro Ranallo join the show to discuss their extensive careers and the rocket-like ascension of what i...

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Boxing: Canelo’s next big move, KSI talks Logan Paul rematch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew look at the big picture fallout from Canelo Alvarez’s knockout of Sergey Kovalev including what the next 12 months might look like for the Mexican superstar (24:...

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03/26 Boxing: Joshua-Parker preview, Leonard Ellerbe interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew preview Saturday's heavyweight championship unification fight on Showtime between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker. The guys also break down the chances that Can...

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MMA: Masvidal is the real BMF but is he the fighter of the year? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, Brandon Wise and UFC Hall of Famer “Suga” Rashad Evans break down all things UFC 244 following the inaugural BMF championship bout between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz (2:02). The g...

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03/21 WWE: Daniel Bryan cleared, Roman Reigns confusion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The underjuice was overflowing this week as WWE shockingly announced that Daniel Bryan has been medically cleared for in-ring action. Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein look at Bryan's ret...

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WWE: Crown Jewel controversy, AEW Full Gear preview (11/5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A strange and wild week in professional wrestling included WWE's fourth foray into Saudi Arabia, a stunning edition of SmackDown and both AEW and NXT giving it their all against Game 7 of the World...

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03/20 Boxing: A case for Canelo? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap the latest news in boxing, including whether Canelo Alvarez presented a believable case for his failed drug test ahead of the May 5 rematch against Gennady...

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Boxing: Canelo-Kovalev instant analysis (11/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Mikey Mormile to break down Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev from all angles (4:30). Brian discusses Ryan Garcia's first-round finish (43:08), how far he thinks Blair "T...

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03/14 WWE: Raw's WrestleMania plans, state of SmackDown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With Fastlane in the rear-view mirror, WWE's Road to WrestleMania 34 is full speed ahead. Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein kick off the show with John Cena's opening salvo in challenging...

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MMA: UFC 244 instant analysis (11/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brandon Wise and Jack Crosby breakdown everything from Madison Square Garden, including the somewhat disappointing end of Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. Plus, the guys break down Darren Till's debut...

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03/13 MMA: Stipe Miocic Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic to chat about overcoming critics entering UFC 220, his July 7 superfight with Daniel Cormier and whether UFC finally appreciates what t...

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Boxing: Canelo-Kovalev bonus interview podcast Part 2 (11/1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is live at radio row for Dazn's historic matchup between Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev. Brian sits down with Canelo Alvarez (5:41), Sergey Kovalev (11:12), Larry Merchant (19:09)...

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03/07 WWE: Raw's long 'Mania road, Fastlane preview, All-In from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WWE Fastlane may be approaching this Sunday, but Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein have pushed it to the backseat of this week's show so they can concentrate on the Raw build to WrestleMa...

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Boxing: Canelo-Kovalev bonus interview podcast Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is live at radio row for Dazn's historic matchup between Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev. Brian sits down with Ryan Garcia (3:57), Romero Duno (13:31), Eric Gomez (18:30), Blair Co...

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03/05 Boxing: Deontay Wilder's win, heavyweight division's future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down Deontay Wilder's thrilling knockout of Luis Ortiz and answer the hard-hitting questions facing the heavyweight division. What is the blueprint to beat...

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MMA: Nate Diaz saves UFC 244, McGregor announces return (10/30) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by UFC Hall of Famer “Suga” Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise to preview Saturday’s UFC 244 card and the BMF title bout between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal (101:45). The guys ...

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02/28 WWE: Reigns' booking, Lesnar's value, Rousey's ceiling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WrestleMania season is upon us, and though SmackDown still has a pay-per-view remaining, Raw is in full swing towards the biggest show of the year. Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein take ...

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WWE: Finn Balor talks the return of the Prince, moving to NXT (10/29) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a shocking twist, Finn Balor became the talk of the wrestling world last week with his turn on NXT. Balor joins Adam Silverstein to discuss the return of the "Prince" and what to expect going fo...

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02/27 MMA: Rousey in WWE, Lesnar rumors, UFC 222 preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal recap the latest MMA headlines, including Ronda Rousey's WWE debut, rumors of Brock Lesnar preparing for a UFC return and the latest on Conor McGregor. T...

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Boxing: Canelo-Kovalev preview, Josh Taylor makes the leap (10/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down all the angles ahead of Saturday's light heavyweight title bout pairing middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez against WBO titleholder Sergey Kovalev (1...

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02/26 Boxing: Deontay Wilder Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder ahead of Saturday's showdown against unbeaten Luis Ortiz on Showtime. Wilder talks about whether he believes Ortiz is truly drug fr...

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Interviews: Triple H, Tyson Fury talk WWE; Jake Hager on AEW, Bellator 231 (10/24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The SOC has you covered with a combat sports interview bonus episode as Adam Silverstein chats with lineal boxing heavyweight champion and WWE legend Paul "Triple H" Levesque to preview Fury's pro ...

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02/21 WWE: Monday Night Rollins, Elimination Chamber preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fill your cup to the brim with some underjuice because Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein bring you an extended edition of ITC this week as the guys have no choice but to dig deep on a tremendous ...

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MMA: Rory MacDonald, Douglas Lima preview Bellator 232 rematch (10/23) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by welterweight champion Rory MacDonald (1:09:41) and former two-time beltholder Douglas Lima (1:37:09) to preview Saturday's Bellator MMA World Grand Prix final and how th...

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02/19 Boxing: State of the welterweight division from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a busy weekend of fights, including Danny Garcia's one-punch knockout of Brandon Rios. The guys take stock of the welterweight division as a whole, includi...

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WWE: Raw, SmackDown diverging; NJPW coming to America (10/22) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With Brian Campbell out in the field, co-host Adam Silverstein welcomes Jack Crosby to break down a tremendous amount of professional wrestling. The guys start the show by discussing NJPW's officia...

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02/14 WWE: Love for Raw, Hostility for SmackDown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein start Valentine's Day by sending their love out to Raw as it stays hot on the Road to WrestleMania 34. On the heels of that, BC and The Silver King talk SmackDow...

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Boxing: Logan Paul talks KSI rematch, Artur Beterbiev enters beast mode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with YouTube sensation Logan Paul about his Nov. 9 pro boxing debut against KSI, his UFC plans and his goal of being the greatest entertainer in history (1:31:57). Rafe Barthol...

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02/13 Boxing: Danny Garcia interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew welcome welterweight star Danny "Swift" Garcia to preview Saturday's return on Showtime against Brandon Rios. Garcia breaks down what he learned from losing to K...

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MMA: Joanna's redemption, Weidman looks to regain glory (10/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell returns from vacation to join UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise to recap UFC Tampa and the resurgence of former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk [12:21]. Can "Boogie ...

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02/12 MMA: Mitrione, Nelson preview Bellator 194 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal interview heavyweights Matt Mitrione and Roy Nelson ahead of Friday's rematch in the Bellator World Grand Prix. King Mo updates his training for Ryan Bad...

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WWE: Relitigating Fiend-Rollins, draft failures, AEW successes (10/15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell returns and unloads on everything he missed in the world of professional wrestling. Co-host Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby join BC for a deep relitigation of the storyline between ...

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02/08 WWE: The Road to WrestleMania 34 Begins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We threw our scheduled segments out the window in this edition of ITC as The Brian Campbell and Well-Dressed Nick Kostos return to catch up on two massive weeks in WWE with the Road to WrestleMania...

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WWE: Fury and Velasquez, draft preview, AEW and NWA shine (10/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With Brian Campbell just getting back following a vacation right near the beach, boy-ee, Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby explore WWE's decision making in learning on big combat sports names in Cai...

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02/06 MMA: Rousey/WWE, Floyd/MMA, DC's Road To Immortality from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal recap the fallouts from UFC 220, the Bellator World Grand Prix and Ronda Rousey's debut at WWE's Royal Rumble. The guys debate what Floyd Mayweather's MM...

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MMA: Adesanya brings the heat; UFC Fight Night Tampa preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With Brian Campbell still out of the country, Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise take a closer look at Israel Adesanya's breakout performance and debate whether "The Last Stylebender" is truly the next ...

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02/05 Boxing: Cruisin' For Cruiserweights, GGG-Canelo II from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell returns from the high seas to welcome Rafe Bartholomew for a lively breakdown of why the underrated World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight semifinals was the sport of boxing at its ...

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WWE: Hell in a Cell, SmackDown on Fox instant analysis (10/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just moments after WWE Hell in a Cell went off the air, Adam Silverstein welcomes Jack Crosby to discuss the controversial finish to the pay-per-view and provide some instant analysis on the entire...

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01/29 WWE: Dudley Boyz, Ronda Rousey, Royal Rumble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special edition of In This Corner, Brian Campbell sits down for an exclusive interview with the newest members of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018, The Dudley Boyz (29:04). But before BC and...

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MMA: UFC 243 instant analysis (10/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With Brian Campbell out at sea, Brandon Wise and Jack Crosby get right to the action from Melbourne on Saturday night and break down Israel Adesanya's championship performance at UFC 243. The guys ...

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01/24 WWE: Raw 25 Deep Thoughts, Royal Rumble Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Raw 25 gave us no choice but to deliver an extended edition of ITC as Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein are joined by a familiar voice who never rests in peace because he can stay up -- all -- ni...

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WWE: Raw refreshed, AEW Dynamite debuts, NXT stands tall (10/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fresh off the debut episode of AEW Dynamite, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein convene to discuss whether the promotion delivered a true "revolution" or is just another wrestling show. The guys b...

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01/17 WWE: Shawn Michaels Stops By, Seth Rollins, Raw 25 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Milk of Marknesia flows in this extended edition of ITC as none other than "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels stops by to talk Raw 25, his opinions on WWE today, the famous barbershop incident...

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MMA: Whittaker-Adesanya headlines UFC 243, Bellator selection show (10/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise get you fired up for UFC 243 with a detailed preview of the middleweight unification bout between Robert Whittaker and Israel ...

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01/16 MMA UFC 220 preview, Chael Sonnen talks Bellator 192 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal preview Saturday's UFC 220 card featuring title defenses from Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. Chael Sonnen stops by to break down his Bellator 192 match...

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Boxing: Gennadiy Golovkin talks Canelo, previews title fight return (10/1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by former middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin [55:32] and new trainer Johnathon Banks [1:22:45] to preview Saturday's vacant title bout against Sergiy Derevyanchenko. G...

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01/15 Boxing: Shannon Briggs Interview, Spence-Peterson Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew look ahead to the 2018 spring boxing schedule and preview Saturday's welterweight title bout on Showtime between Errol Spence Jr. and Lamont Peterson. The guys a...

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Boxing: Spence-Porter instant analysis (9/29) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Dan Canobbio of CompuBox and Inside Boxing Live to break down Errol Spence Jr.'s split-decision win over Shawn Porter to unify welterweight titles in Los Angeles. [1:10]...

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01/14 WWE: Rumblings, Samoa Joe & Brandi Rhodes Interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special edition of ITC, WWE superstar Samoa Joe and Brandi Rhodes, ROH wrestler and wife of Cody, stop by to discuss their careers and the future of the business. Brian Campbell and Adam Silve...

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State of Combat Trailer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join CBS Sports insider Brian Campbell as he brawls his way through the worlds of boxing, and mixed martial arts in separate episodes each week. UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans co-hosts the MMA edit...

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01/11 WWE: Mick Foley Speaks, Raw Is Fire, Jericho's Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down one-on-one with Mick Foley ahead of Raw 25 to discuss the signature show and the Hardcore Legend's thoughts on the business today. Adam Silverstein helps kick off this week...

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WWE: The Fiend attacks, AEW Dynamite on deck (9/26) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coming off a mundane week of TV, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein wonder whether WWE is doing enough to build Hell in a Cell or is entirely focused on relaunching its TV shows [30:45]. The guys ...

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01/04 NJPW: Wrestle Kingdom 12 instant analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein provide a detailed breakdown and review of Thursday's Wrestle Kingdom 12 card from Japan. The guys debate whether New Japan Pro Wrestling took the proper step fo...

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MMA: Rashad Evans talks comeback, Stipe-DC III and UFC Mexico fallout from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell talks with "Suga" Rashad Evans and about his decision to return to fighting at age 40 and what might be next for the UFC Hall of Famer [1:09]. The guys also digest Daniel Cormier's c...

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01/03 WWE: 2018 Starts With A 'Bang' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein recap the week that was in WWE and preview NJPW?s Wrestle Kingdom 12 card from Japan, including a much anticipated Kenny Omega-Chris Jericho match. The guys anal...

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Boxing: Errol Spence Jr., Shawn Porter preview PPV clash (9/23) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by welterweight champions Errol Spence Jr. [1:25:32] and Shawn Porter [47:25] to preview Saturday's PPV unification bout from Los Angeles. The fighters talk about the trans...

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WWE: NXT debuts on USA, Brock Lesnar challenges Kofi Kingston (9/19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein waste little time in discussing NXT's live debut on USA Network. The guys break down whether the show stayed true to the NXT brand, what can be improved in futur...

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12/30 WWE: 2017 Year In Review, Inaugural Samson Awards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this special year-end edition of In This Corner, Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein bring you the inaugural Samson Awards. The final show of 2017 kicks off with BC and The Silver K...

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MMA: Stipe Miocic talks Jon Jones, outlasting DC; Is Gaethje ready for Khabib? (9/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down with UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic to recap his dramatic stoppage of Daniel Cormier to regain his title [43:32]. Could Jon Jones be next for Stipe? What about a tri...

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12/28 Boxing: Year in Review, 2017 Awards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Boxeo is back one last time for 2017 as Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew look back at the highs and lows from boxing this past year. The guys hand out their year-end awards and also make bold pr...

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Boxing: Fury's survival, Haney's rise, Benavidez and Dirrell talk title bout from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Rafe Bartholomew to recap a wild weekend including lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury's scare against Otto Wallin [9:13] and Devin Haney's continued rise to stardom ...

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12/20 WWE: Kurt Angle Speaks, Women's Rumble, Bryan-McMahon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As we enter the holiday season, In This Corner gifts you with a case of our Milk of Marknesia as Brian Campbell welcomes WWE Hall of Famer and current Raw general manager Kurt Angle to the show. Ad...

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WWE: Clash of Champions instant analysis; Triple H, Shawn Michaels talk NXT (9/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just minutes after WWE Clash of Champions went off the air, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein convened to break down the entire pay-per-view in a loaded podcast. The guys discuss The Fiend appear...

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12/13 WWE: Triple H Speaks, Alpha-Omega, Clash of Champions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's edition of ITC is overflowing with under juice as Brian Campbell welcomes WWE's own Triple H to the show to talk NXT, Ronda Rousey, Chris Jerihco and more (1:08:08). Nick Kostos and Ada...

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WWE: Clash of Champions preview, King of the Ring update (9/11) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just days before WWE Clash of Champions, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down the entire card. Will the final pay-per-view before SmackDown's big move result in numerous title changes? Is...

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12/12 MMA: GSP's future, Pacquiao-McGregor odds & the rise of Ngannou from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal recap the latest news in mixed martial arts including what's next for Georges St-Pierre after giving up the middleweight championship. The guys look at h...

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MMA: Khabib-Ferguson or bust, BMFs at MSG, Cowboy-Gaethje preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise to bang the drum loudly for a Khabib Nurmagomedov-Tony Ferguson lightweight superfight [17:54]. Evans goes in dept...

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12/11 Boxing: Lomachenko cements P4P status, Daniel Jacobs interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a wild weekend in boxing including pound-for-pound king Vasyl Lomachnenko's victory over Guillermo Rigondeaux and the final fight of Orlando Salido's carer...

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Boxing: Tyson Fury brings the heat; Heather Hardy on health of women's boxing (9/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down for a wild chat with lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury ahead of Saturday's return against Otto Wallin [13:51}. Fury slings expletives and hot takes on everyone from De...

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12/7 WWE: Jason Jordan Has 'It,' SmackDown Issues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein open the Main Event of this week's ITC amped over the rise of Jason Jordan and what it means for the future of Raw (4:15). On the other hand, BC, Ha...

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MMA: UFC 242 instant analysis; Khabib is king, Diaz-Masvidal official (9/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise provide immediate reaction to Khabib Nurmagomedov's dominant victory over Dustin Poirier to unify lightweight titles at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi. What does this mean for...

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12/4 Boxing: Lomachenko-Rigondeaux preview, Bob Arum interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell interviews Bob Arum of Top Rank about the historical significance of Saturday's Vasyl Lomachenko-Guillermo Rigondeaux bout. The Hall of Fame promoter also shares why he isn't interes...

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WWE: Bayley's turn, Shayna Baszler drops by, AEW All Out (9/5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coming off an epic week of professional wrestling, Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein break down the AEW All Out pay-per-view, explaining how the show missed the mark despite a couple nota...

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11/29 WWE: Burial Of Finn Balor, Jim Ross Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Good ol' J.R. joins this week's edition of In This Corner for an extended sit-down interview with Brian Campbell (59:13) that covers his contentious (at times) relationship with Vince McMahon, whet...

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MMA: Dustin Poirier, Edson Barboza preview UFC 242 (9/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, "Suga" Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise preview Saturday's UFC 242 card from Abu Dhabi as Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier look to unify lightweight titles. Wise also sits down w...

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11/28 MMA: UFC 218, Bellator Grand Prix previews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammed Lawal return to handicap the draw for 2018's Bellator Grand Prix heavyweight tournament and "King Mo" makes a bold prediction for his first round match against Ryan Bade...

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Boxing: Lomachenko is still king, Horn sent to hell (9/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko's exciting victory over Luke Campbell in their lightweight unification bout. The guys debate what Loma's end game s...

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11/27 Boxing: Roy Jones Jr. interview, Miguel Cotto's career from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew chat with Roy Jones Jr. about his rap career, why he was so great in his prime and Miguel Cotto's final bout on Saturday against Sadam Ali. The guys also look at...

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WWE: The Buddy Murphy interview, AEW All Out preview (8/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The breakout of WWE superstar Buddy Murphy continues this week as he steps into the State of Combat for an extensive interview with Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein (55:37). Murphy expla...

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11/23 WWE: Reigns Wins IC Title, New Faction, Daniel Bryan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special Thanksgiving episode of In This Corner, Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein kick things off in The Main Event by breaking down WWE's decision to put the intercontinental t...

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MMA: McGregor speaks, Newell's renewal, UFC China preview (8/27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans are joined by Brandon Wise to break down the latest news in mixed martial arts, including Conor McGregor's return from hibernation in his 41...

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11/20 WWE: Survivor Series, NXT WarGames Instant Analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special extended Instant Analysis edition of In This Corner taped minutes after the conclusion of Survivor Series, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down one of the biggest weekends in...

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Boxing: Canelo-Kovalev draws near, Horn wants the smoke (8/27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a wild weekend in boxing, including Sergey Kovalev's exciting knockout of Anthony Yarde and what that means for his chances of getting a Canelo Alvarez sup...

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11/15 WWE: Triple H, Daniel Bryan, Survivor Series Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein kick off this week's edition of In This Corner with an extended Main Event as the guys dive deep on Triple H's return coinciding with the build to t...

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WWE: NXT makes big move, King of the Ring underway (8/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NXT is on the move from taped on WWE Network to live on USA Network, so Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein waste no time breaking down the big announcement, what it means for the future of the bra...

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11/9 Boxing: Joshua-Wilder in 2018? Eddie Hearn Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap Deontay Wilder's knockout of Bermane Stiverne and speak with Anthony Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, about whether a heavyweight superfight will be made in...

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Boxing: Steve Farhood talks Canelo's future, AJ-Ruiz II & previews ShoBox card (8/20) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew are joined by Showtime Hall of Fame analyst Steve Farhood to preview Friday's ShoBox card from Oklahoma and react to boxing's biggest headlines. The guys ponder ...

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11/8 WWE: Major Survivor Series Twists, Alpha vs. Omega from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Talk about a week filled with professional wrestling news! Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein convene for this week's edition of In This Corner fresh off AJ Styles becoming the new WW...

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MMA: UFC 241 instant analysis, Miocic rocks Cormier's world (8/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise provide reaction to UFC 241 just moments after Stipe Miocic regained the heavyweight championship with a knockout of Daniel Cormier. The guys debate whether Miocic w...

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11/7 MMA: Fallout From Epic UFC 217 Card from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal recap an exciting UFC 217 card, including a trio of title changes, and debate whether this was the best card in mixed martial arts history. King Mo also ...

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WWE: Buddy Murphy, Sasha Banks, G1 Climax, TakeOver: Toronto (8/15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The sirens are blaring and the engines are revving up as WWE delivered to Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein nearly everything they wanted this week coming out of SummerSlam. From Buddy Murphy's b...

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11/2 WWE: Survivor Series Build, Big Raw Returns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fresh off a much-improved week of WWE television, Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein open the show breaking down the "under siege" explanation and overall build to Survivor Series (3:...

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MMA: UFC 241 preview, likelihood of Jones-Cormier III (8/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise preview Saturday's stacked UFC 241 card headlined by a heavyweight title rematch between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. Can DC become the greatest heavyweight cham...

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10/31 Boxing: Joshua, Wilder And The Heavyweights from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua's victory over Carlos Takam and preview Deontay Wilder's return on Saturday against Bermane Stiverne. The guys ...

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WWE: SummerSlam instant analysis (8/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just moments after the 2019 edition of WWE SummerSlam went off the air, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down the entire card. From Seth Rollins taking down Brock Lesnar to the stunning de...

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10/30 MMA: UFC 217 Preview, St-Pierre's Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal preview Saturday's UFC 217 card from New York and answer key questions about a trio of title fights: Is Georges St-Pierre biting off more than he can che...

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NXT: Adam Cole, Johnny Gargano talk TakeOver: Toronto II from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ahead of their highly-anticipated third meeting, NXT champion Adam Cole (52:45) and challenger Johnny Gargano (1:23:35) stop by to break down their rivalry, discuss what goes into a great match, sh...

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10/26 WWE: Invasion Angle, TLC Fallout from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein get back to basics on In This Corner. Forget star-studded interviews and PPV Rewind, the guys spent this week's episode debating the merits of the c...

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WWE: SummerSlam predictions, preview; Drew McIntyre joins the show (8/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In an extended edition of the show, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down the entire 2019 WWE SummerSlam card (1:02:32) in a segment that can also be found on the CBS Sports YouTube channe...

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10/24 MMA: The Bellator curse, McGregor's double faux pas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal break down why UFC fighters have had such a difficult time making the leap to Bellator MMA and debate whether Cody Garbrandt is the UFC's next crossover ...

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MMA: Colby Covington creates 'chaos,' UFC cuts Cyborg loose (8/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise to recap a wild UFC Newark card which featured a breakthrough victory from Colby Covington. The guys debate whethe...

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10/20 WWE: TLC Changes Emergency Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In an extra-special edition of In this Corner, Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein forgo Friday happy hour to cover breaking WWE news as Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt have been ruled out...

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WWE: Raw, SmackDown find an edge as SummerSlam closes in from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Two weeks out from the company's second-biggest event of the year, WWE produced five hours of captivating television that have Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein spilling some Milk of Marknesia. T...

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10/19 WWE: Kane Returns, TLC Preview, Kalisto Speaks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"The Big Red Machine" made his surprise return to WWE on Monday, but how do Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein feel about it? The guys open the show by tackling the surprise finish to...

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MMA: Colby Covington sounds off on everyone, Does Cris Cyborg deserve better? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington to preview Saturday's UFC Newark main event against Robbie Lawler. Covington pulls no punches on everything from...

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10/18 WWE: Conversation With The Million Dollar Man from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special edition of In This Corner, Brian Campbell and Nick Kostos sit down with none other than the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase for a wide-ranging interview covering his extensive WWE car...

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Boxing: Kownacki on why he's perfect for Wilder, Evan Holyfield on turning pro from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by unbeaten heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki to preview Saturday's return against Chris Arreola and break down why he's ready to hand Deontay Wilder his first defeat. Ev...

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10/16 Boxing: Jermell Charlo Interview, State of Junior Middleweights from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell talks with WBC 154-pound champion Jermell Charlo about his first-round knockout of Erickson Lubin, where he ranks among the pound-for-pound best, and whether he's willing to face for...

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WWE: Raw Reunion, SummerSlam build, AEW TV from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coming off WWE's hyped Raw Reunion show, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein discuss whether the show was a worthy endeavor or just nostalgia for the sake of nostalgia. The guys also look at SmackD...

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10/11 WWE: The Shield Reunites, Finn Balor Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The groundbreaking interviews keep rolling along here on ITC as Brian Campbell and Nick Kostos sit down with Finn Balor for a wide-ranging conversation touching on everything from the Demon to his ...

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MMA: UFC 240 preview, Jon Jones in hot water from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by UFC Hall of Famer  "Suga" Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise to preview the returns of Max Holloway and Cris "Cyborg" Justino on Saturday at UFC 240 in Edmonton. The guys als...

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10/10 MMA: UFC 216 Recap, King Mo Addresses Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal address the fallout from UFC 216, including whether Tony Ferguson did enough to entice or scare away Conor McGregor and where Demetrious Johnson ranks al...

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Boxing: Pacquiao-Thurman instant analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew -- just minutes removed from an instant classic -- break down Manny Pacquiao's split-decision win over Keith Thurman to claim the WBA welterweight title in Las V...

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10/9 WWE: Hell In A Cell Reaction, Bonus Interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein recap Sunday's WWE Hell in a Cell main event between Kevin Owens and Shane McMahon before debating whether Sami Zayn's reveal was actually a heel tu...

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WWE: SummerSlam build disappoints following Extreme Rules from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WWE put its best foot forward last Sunday with Extreme Rules, but it failed to carry the momentum forward into what was mostly a rough week of TV. Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down wha...

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10/4 WWE: Kevin Owens Interview, Hell In A Cell Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In yet another star-studded edition of In This Corner, Kevin Owens joins the show to discuss his multi-layered character, whether "brother" Sami Zayn deserves a stronger push and how the late Owen ...

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MMA: Urijah Faber calls for title, Rashad Evans talks HOF induction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The return of new UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans has Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise fired up to talk about his earthquake-interrupted induction speech, Jorge Masvidal's future and all thing...

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10/3 MMA: UFC 216 Preview, McGregor's Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal recap the week that was in mixed martial arts and preview Saturday's UFC 216 card from Las Vegas. The guys also debate who Conor McGregor should face in ...

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Boxing: Thurman pulls no punches on Pacquiao, Lee ready for Plant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew set the stage for a loaded Manny Pacquiao-Keith Thurman pay-per-view on Saturday. Thurman stops by to share why he has worked so hard to try and get under Pacqui...

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10/2 Boxing: Interviews With Bernard Hopkins, Kelly Pavlik, More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew take part in a series of lively conversations and historical debates from Canelo-GGG weekend with former middleweight champions Bernard Hopkins and Kelly Pavlik,...

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WWE: Extreme Rules preview, catching up on NXT from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With WWE expected to make some major changes this coming week, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein take a look at a mixed back of their weekly TV product, including strange match rules, Kevin Owens...

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09/28 WWE: Reigns-Miz Future, Charlotte Flair Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Another jam-packed edition of In This Corner has Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein welcoming Charlotte Flair to the program for an exclusive, in-depth interview about her career and ...

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MMA: Lawler responds to Covington, Faber previews return from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler to preview his Aug. 3 return against Colby Covington and respond to his upcoming opponent's accusations regarding Lawler's...

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09/27 MMA: Bellator On A Roll, Rousey's Road To WrestleMania? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal recap weekend action including a stacked Bellator 183 card and UFC Fight Night in Japan. The guys react to comments from Cris "Cyborg" Justino and WWE st...

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MMA: UFC 239 instant analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Less than an hour removed from a wild UFC 239 card, Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise break down the entire show with instant analysis from Las Vegas. The guys debate whether Jon Jones took his foot ...

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09/26 Boxing: Canelo-GGG Hangover, Abel Sanchez Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew amend their scorecards after watching the replay of the Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin fight. The guys also speak with trainer Abel Sanchez about Golovkin's gam...

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MMA: Jon Jones, Ben Askren, Holly Holm at UFC 239 media day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, "Suga" Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise take over UFC 239 media day in Las Vegas for a series of revealing interviews. Jon Jones and Evans candidly discuss their journey from best frie...

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09/25 WWE: No Mercy Instant Analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just minutes after the conclusion of WWE No Mercy, Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein convene to break down the entire card starting with the WrestleMania-caliber double main event. D...

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WWE: Raw is Heyman, Juice Robinson and Kevin Kelly talk G1 Climax from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special extended holiday edition of the show, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein welcome former IWGP United States champion Juice Robinson and NJPW play-by-play man Kevin Kelly to the show. R...

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09/21 WWE: AJ Styles Interview, Debut Retrospective from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special edition of In This Corner, "The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles joins Brian Campbell and Nick Kostos for an exclusive interview that covers his debut in WWE and everything Styles has accompl...

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MMA: Amanda Nunes talks GOAT status, UFC 239 preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by UFC two-division champion Amanda Nunes to preview Saturday's title defense against Holly Holm at UFC 239. Nunes shares why she deserves to be the G.O.A.T. and what chall...

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09/20 WWE: Roman Reigns Interview, No Mercy Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein bring you an absolutely loaded edition of ITC this week as the "Big Dog" Roman Reigns joins the show for an exclusive interview about his career and...

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WWE: Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff are back -- instant analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fresh off the announcement that Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff are returning to WWE in full-time creative roles leading Raw and SmackDown, respectively, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein jumped on...

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09/19 MMA: Rockhold Rebounds, UFC Reinstates Cormier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal return from a week off due to Hurricane Irma to recap Saturday's UFC Fight Night card featuring Luke Rockhold and react to a busy stretch of MMA news. Th...

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WWE: Failures continue after Stomping Grounds, ROH champ Matt Taven stops by from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Following a Stomping Grounds pay-per-view that started off hot but cooled off significantly, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein take a look at how WWE took its positive momentum from a week ago an...

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09/18 Boxing: Canelo-GGG Reaction; Donaire, Schaefer Interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to Saturday's middleweight championship bout between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin, including Adelaide Byrd's controversial 118-110 scorecard. The gu...

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MMA: Ngannou-JDS collide; ONE Championship CEO talks U.S. expansion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, "Suga" Rashad Evans and Brandon Wise preview Saturday's UFC Fight Night heavyweight main event between Francis Ngannou and Junior dos Santos. The guys also break down all things mix...

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09/14 WWE: Interview Special, Hyped Over Vince McMahon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In an absolutely jam-packed episode, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down a tremendous week of WWE programming as Nick Kostos found himself working on location in Connecticut away from th...

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Boxing: Freddie Roach talks Pac-Thurman; Jermall Charlo previews Showtime return from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach to update Manny Pacquiao's preparation ahead of the July 20 Fox pay-per-view fight against Keith Thurman. Roach relives the greatest m...

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09/12 Boxing: Canelo vs. Golovkin Preview, Austin Trout Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew preview Saturday's middleweight championship bout between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. The guys also recap a busy fight weekend, including Srisaket Sor R...

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WWE: Stomping Grounds preview, G1 Climax 29 blocks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After a couple weeks of being depressed over poor booking, WWE has revived Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein ahead of its Stomping Grounds pay-per-view following a week of TV that simply felt dif...

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09/06 WWE: Strong Booking With NFL Season Starting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After a great week of WWE television, Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein kick things off with a double main event of Kevin Owens-Shane McMahon and Roman Reigns-John Cena before diving...

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MMA: Masvidal talks tough ahead of Askren bout, Sonnen's legacy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise sit down with UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal for a rare interview ahead of his July 6 bout against Ben Askren. Former UFC champion "Suga" Rashad Evans joins the guy...

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09/05 MMA: UFC 215 Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal return to break down Saturday's UFC 215 card headlined by Demetrious Johnson-Ray Borg and Amanda Nunes-Valentina Shevchenko II. The guys also recap the l...

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Boxing: Tyson Fury goes mainstream, cruiserweights win the weekend from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap Tyson Fury’s knockout of Tom Schwarz and debate whether the lineal heavyweight champion is ready for the mainstream given his past transgressions. The guys...

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08/30 WWE: Dissecting Reigns-Cena From Every Angle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There is but one thing to talk about at the top of ITC, and it's the scintillating Roman Reigns vs. John Cena promo that brought some fire to Raw on Monday (5:33). The Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos a...

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WWE: Atrocious booking continues, NJPW rebounds ahead of G1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After another rough week of WWE programming, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein wonder whether it's worth remaining emotionally invested in the product and angry over its lacking quality. The guys...

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08/29 MMA: What's Next for McGregor? Rousey to WWE? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal recap what went wrong from a technical standpoint for Conor McGregor against Floyd Mayweather and decide which opponent (and which sport) is most likely ...

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MMA: Rashad Evans era begins with UFC 238 recap, Bellator 222 preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New co-host and UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans joins Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise for a loaded episode breaking down all things UFC 238. Does Henry Cejudo have the "it" factor for crossov...

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08/28 Boxing: Mayweather vs. McGregor analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and co-host Rafe Bartholomew provide a thorough breakdown of Floyd Mayweather's victory over Conor McGregor and debate whether "Money" has lost a step at age 40. The guys also recap ...

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Boxing: GGG returns, Bob Arum talks Fury, Ruiz, Bud-Spence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down with Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum for a colorful and wide-ranging interview previewing Tyson Fury's return on Saturday. The Top Rank chairman also shares his plans for Te...

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08/24 WWE: Post-SummerSlam Heat, NXT TakeOver Analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Brian Campbell guides the cast from Las Vegas as In This Corner goes cross-country to break down the scorching Brock Lesnar-Braun Strowman segment (4:24) and the John Cena-Roman Reigns tease on...

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WWE: Professing love for NXT, Kofi Kingston on life-changing moments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With NXT TakeOver XXV in the rear-view mirror, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein take a deep dive on the insane show, discussing why the product is so good and whether that style of professional ...

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08/22 Boxing: Mayweather-McGregor Preview, Paulie Malignaggi Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes Showtime analyst and former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi to preview Saturday's Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor pay-per-view fight (16:57) and address how realisti...

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MMA: Cejudo, Shevchenko preview UFC 238; Nate Diaz lets loose from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, Brandon Wise and producer Mike Mormile return for a detailed preview of Saturday's loaded UFC 238 card from Chicago. Flyweight champion Henry Cejudo shares his preparation for movin...

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08/20 WWE: SummerSlam Instant Analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just moments after leaving Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Brian Campbell and Nick Kostos are joined by Adam Silverstein to break down the action-packed, six-hour edition of SummerSlam. From...

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Boxing: Andy Ruiz Jr. shocks the world; GGG previews Rolls, talks Canelo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew are back for a loaded show to sort out the heavyweight division after Andy Ruiz Jr.'s upset TKO of Anthony Joshua on Saturday. The guys also welcome former middl...

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08/16 WWE: Triple H Interview, G1 Climax-ing, SummerSlam Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In an absolutely jam-packed edition of In This Corner, Brian Campbell speaks one-on-one with future WWE Hall of Famer and current COO Triple H (47:08). Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein join him to ...

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Wrestling: AEW's debut, WWE's failures, NXT TakeOver XXV preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

AEW's debut and Jon Moxley's shocking appearance to conclude Double or Nothing have the professional wrestling world buzzing, so Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein convene to break it all ...

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08/15 MMA: Conor McGregor's Future, 'King Mo' Returns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bellator MMA's Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal joins Brian Campbell to debate Conor McGregor's treatment of Paulie Malignaggi as a sparring partner (5:52), Floyd Mayweather's claim that McGregor is racist...

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Boxing: Anthony Joshua invades America; Chris Algieri on his return, food from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew preview Saturday's heavyweight title bout as unified champion Anthony Joshua makes his long-awaited U.S. debut against Andy Ruiz Jr. The guys also recap a busy w...

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08/14 Boxing: Miguel Cotto Interview, Mayweather-McGregor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Miguel Cotto to preview his Aug. 26 return against Yoshihiro Kamegai and discuss whether Floyd Mayweather stole his fight date (27:26). Also, Rafe Bartholomew drops in t...

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WWE: MITB recap, 24/7 title, AEW Double or Nothing preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With so much to talk about in the world of professional wrestling, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein do not waste any time recapping Money in the Bank from Sunday, including what went well and wh...

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08/11 MMA: 'King Mo' Lawal On Jon Jones, Conor McGregor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Bellator MMA light heavyweight Muhammad Lawal for a candid chat on a number of topics in combat sports. "King Mo" explains why Jon Jones' comeback win is getting too muc...

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MMA: Junior dos Santos talks truth, pursuit of title; UFC Rochester recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise are joined by former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos ahead of his return against top contender Francis Ngannou. JDS talks the secret behind his resurgence...

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08/09 WWE: SummerSlam Booking, Braun Strowman Joins The Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A rough week of WWE programming has Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein hot to open the show (6:00). What cooled them down? The continuing transcendent booking from G1 Climax 27, which...

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Boxing: Wilder's massive KO, Inoue's push to the top from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down a busy weekend of fights, including WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder's brutal first-round knockout of Dominic Breazeale, what's next for Wilder...

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08/07 Boxing: Gennady Golovkin Joins The Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Unified middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin joins Brian Campbell to discuss his Sept. 16 superfight with Canelo Alvarez and whether GGG feels Floyd Mayweather is stealing his thunder by agreeing...

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WWE: Money in the Bank preview, Ricochet stops by, AEW on TNT from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special extended edition, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down every match ahead of Money in the Bank, one of WWE's signature pay-per-views each year (1:48:00). The guys open the sho...

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08/02 WWE: Nakamura's Big Win, Lesnar Leaving for UFC? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While Raw struggled, SmackDown got back in the good graces of Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein, who begin ITC by breaking down new No. 1 contender Shinsuke Nakamura's massive victor...

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Boxing: Breazeale explains Wilder beef, Williams-Hurd rocked from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Dominic Breazeale ahead of Saturday's heavyweight title bout against Deontay Wilder on Showtime. Breazeale relives his transformation from college quarterback to heavywe...

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07/31 Boxing: Terence Crawford Interview, Garcia Beats Broner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes Rafe Bartholomew to recap Mikey Garcia's statement victory over Adrien Broner and preview Vasyl Lomachenko's return on Saturday. The guys also speak with junior welterweight...

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MMA: UFC slam heard 'round the world, Bellator steps up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise look back at a wild weekend in MMA highlighted by Jessica Andrade's knockout slam of Rose Namajunas at UFC 237 and a number of possible finales for UFC legends. Shou...

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07/27 Boxing: Victor Ortiz Interview, Miletich on Mayweather-McGregor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Rafe Bartholomew to preview Saturday's Adrien Broner-Mikey Garcia fight. Plus, MMA legend Pat Miletich breaks down how he would train Conor McGregor to win a boxing matc...

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WWE: Hitting rock bottom; Kevin Owens, Hangman Page stop by from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WWE hit rock bottom on Monday night, and while Brian Campbell prefers not to talk about it, Adam Silverstein opens the show with an epic rant in an attempt to set the company straight. The guys bre...

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07/26 WWE: Taking the Pulse of SmackDown, G1 Climax-ing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With SmackDown resetting after an awful Battleground PPV, Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein begin ITC breaking down the main event picture and where things went wrong for WWE (3:33)....

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MMA: Randy Couture talks PFL opener; UFC 237, Bellator 221 previews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by MMA legend Randy Couture to set the stage for Thursday's PFL return in a card headlined by Kayla Harrison. Couture shares what he likes about PFL's unique format, explai...

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07/25 MMA: UFC 214 Preview With Jon Anik from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by UFC play-by-play announcer Jon Anik to look at the biggest storylines entering Saturday's Daniel Cormier-Jon Jones rematch. Also, CBS Sports' Brandon Wise drops in to re...

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Boxing: What's next after Canelo-Jacobs, Hurd-Williams preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew provide a detailed recap of Canelo Alvarez's victory over Danny Jacobs to unify middleweight titles. The guy's break down what's next for both fighters and what ...

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07/23 WWE: Battleground Instant Analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just minutes after the conclusion of WWE Battleground, the guys jump online to break down the entire lackluster show. Brian Campbell leads the charge with a hot takedown of the Punjabi Prison Match...

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Boxing: Canelo-Jacobs interview extravaganza, Part II from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell returns at radio row in Las Vegas ahead of Saturday's Canelo Alvarez-Danny Jacobs middleweight unification bout on DAZN to provide a second day of engaging and entertaining interview...

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07/19 WWE: Angle's Reveal, Battleground Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With WWE Battleground just days away, Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein take a look at the last pay-per-view before SummerSlam. But first, the guys go deep on the Kurt Angle reveal, ...

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Boxing: Canelo-Jacobs interview extravaganza, Part I from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell takes over Las Vegas ahead of Saturday's middleweight unification bout between Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs on DAZN. This first of two bonus interview shows includes colorful cha...

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07/18 MMA: Revealing Ian McCall Interview, Mayweather-McGregor Impact from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

??Brian Campbell welcomes Luke Thomas of MMAFighting.com to examine Dana White's role in Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor, what the words "Zuffa Boxing" mean and when McGregor will return to the Oct...

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WWE: Jon Moxley, Brock Lesnar and MITB build failures from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A horrific week of WWE television, including a lackluster build to their upcoming Money in the Bank pay-per-view, has Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein on edge. The guys open the show breaking do...

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07/17 Boxing: Mayweather-McGregor tour recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Rafe Bartholomew to look back at the highs and lows of the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor international media tour including who won, whether it went too far and ho...

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Boxing: Canelo-Jacobs preview, GGG turns heel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down Saturday’s Canelo Alvarez-Daniel Jacobs middleweight unification bout on DAZN from every angle before predicting a winner. How much will Jacobs’ rehyd...

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07/13 WWE: Red-hot Raw Segment, Analyzing Angle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coming out of Great Balls of Fire, WWE Raw maintained momentum with a red-hot segment involving Brock Lesnar, Samoa Joe and Roman Reigns. Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein break it a...

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WWE: Special WrestleMania 35 interview show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell was on site in Manhattan and Brooklyn throughout WrestleMania 35 weekend interviewing some of WWE's top superstars. Over multiple appearances, State of Combat compiled interviews wit...

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07/12 Boxing: Mayweather-McGregor Press Tour, Jeff Horn Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes welterweight titleist Jeff Horn to talk about his controversial victory over Manny Pacquiao, the negative reaction from American media?? and what's next for the Australian. ...

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WWE: Quick rebound from a poor Superstar Shakeup from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the Superstar Shakeup leaving a lot to be desired for Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein, the guys were pleased to see WWE switch things up and deliver five solid hours of TV this week. BC an...

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07/10 WWE: Great Balls of Fire Instant Analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just minutes after the conclusion of an explosive Great Balls of Fire pay-per-view, Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein sit down to analyze the hyped WWE event. Did Roman Reigns finall...

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Boxing: Crawford surges up P4P rankings, Joshua needs an opponent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes an ill Rafe Bartholomew live from the Philippines to recap a busy boxing weekend including big wins from Terence Crawford and Danny Garcia. Did "Bud" surpass Lomachenko as t...

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07/05 WWE: Samoa Joe Interview, Great Balls of Fire Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With Nick Kostos partying it up in New York, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein tag team for an explosive edition of In This Corner. The guys start off waxing poetic on New Japan's G1 Special in U...

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MMA: Previewing UFC Sunrise, Bellator 220 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Brandon Wise and producer Mike Mormile to break down the latest news, including a recap of Alistair Overeem's victory at UFC St. Petersburg. The guys also look ahead to ...

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07/04 MMA: UFC 213 Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell reunites with his old podcast protege, MMA writer Brett Okamoto of ESPN, to preview Saturday's UFC 213 card and take stock of the first half of 2017 for the sport. The guys also look...

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Wrestling: Ric Flair, Conrad Thompson talk history, Starrcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down with the legendary "Nature Boy" Ric Flair to discuss some highlights of his career, watching his daughter at WrestleMania 35 and participating in the show, Cody Rhodes foll...

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07/03 Boxing: Pacquiao-Horn Recap, 'The Making of GGG' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes Rafe Bartholomew for reaction to Jeff Horn's stunning upset victory over Manny Pacquiao, including the public reaction that this "robbery" is bad for the sport. The guys als...

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WWE: Becky Lynch stops by, shaken up by the Superstar Shakeup from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just over a week after winning both women's championships, Becky Lynch rejoins Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein to discuss her wild ride to the top of WWE, main eventing WrestleMania 35, what sh...

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06/30 WWE: Alex Riley Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Actor Kevin Kiley Jr., best known as former WWE superstar Alex Riley, sits down with Brian Campbell to talk about his new role in the Netflix series "GLOW." Kiley also looks back on the highs of he...

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MMA: Catching feels at UFC 236 after star turns from Poirier, Adesanya from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise relive an incredible close to UFC 236, including a pair of fight-of-the-year contenders in interim title victories by Dustin Poirier and Israel Adesanya. The guys an...

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06/28 WWE: Strong Build for #WWEBalls, Women's MITB Reaction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Still two weeks out, WWE Great Balls of Fire has caught the attention of Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein, who are thrilled with the build of the show's co-main events. The guys als...

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Boxing: Loma, Shields shine; Crawford-Khan preview, Floyd speaks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a loaded weekend in boxing, including wins from pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko and undisputed women's middleweight champion Claressa Shields. What...

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06/27 Boxing: Pacquiao-Horn Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes Rafe Bartholomew to preview Manny Pacquiao's return against Jeff Horn on Saturday and the impact of Top Rank's ESPN deal. Plus, the guys play "What's it look like?" on De La...

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WWE: Failure to follow WrestleMania 35; NXT, NJPW analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With WrestleMania 35 in the books, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein reconvene to again go over the finish to the women's triple threat main event before breaking down the "after WrestleMania" ed...

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06/22 MMA: Phil Davis, Matt Mitrione Interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell previews Saturday's Bellator NYC pay-per-view with light heavyweight champion Phil Davis and heavyweight Matt Mitrione. Plus, Ike Feldman and Pete Hoffman drop by to talk Floyd Maywe...

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Boxing: Claressa Shields previews major bout, Vasiliy Lomachenko returns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes unbeaten middleweight champion Claressa Shields ahead of what could be the biggest fight in women's boxing history on Saturday when she faces Christina Hammer in a Showtime ...

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06/21 WWE: Reigns/Strowman and Women's Money in the Bank from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe and a red-hot return for Braun Strowman made headlines on Raw this week, while SmackDown was centered around the women's Money in the Bank ladder match. Brian Campbell, Nick...

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MMA: Holloway, Gastelum preview UFC 236; McGregor's uncertain future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Brandon Wise and producer Mike Mormile to preview all things UFC 236 ahead of Saturday's card featuring a pair of exciting interim title bouts. Max Holloway and Kelvin G...

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06/20 Boxing: Adrien Broner, Mikey Garcia Interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rafe Bartholomew joins Brian Campbell to recap Andre Ward-Sergey Kovalev II and react to the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor announcement. The guys also sit down with Adrien Broner and Mikey Garcia...

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WWE: WrestleMania 35 instant analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After a 7.5-hour WrestleMania 35 and endless travel, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein convene to break down everything that went down Sunday night at WWE's biggest show of the year. From Kofi Ki...

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06/19 WWE: Money in the Bank -- Instant Analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In This Corner convened just minutes after the conclusion of WWE Money in the Bank to drop some performance-enhancing audio on you with our instant recap of the big SmackDown show. Brian Campbell, ...

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WWE: Kofi Kingston, The Miz joins us to talk WrestleMania 35 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special WrestleMania 35 interview edition of the show, Brian Campbell sits down one-on-one with Kofi Kingston for an extended discussion about his rise to the top of WWE's biggest show of the ...

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06/15 WWE: Interviews with Charlotte Flair, Austin Aries from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this special interview-only podcast, Brian Campbell sits down with Charlotte Flair ahead of the first women's Money in the Bank ladder match. He then corners Austin Aries about his new book and ...

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WWE: WrestleMania 35 ultimate preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Road to WrestleMania 35 ends here. Just days before WWE's biggest show of the year, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein bring you an ultimate WrestleMania 35 preview. The guys break down the go...

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06/14 WWE: Money in the Bank Preview, Cena & Reigns Questions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just days before the anticipated Money in the Bank pay-per-view, the guys break down the show, including the first-ever women's MITB ladder match. Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein a...

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WWE: Triple H, Adam Cole preview NXT TakeOver: New York from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WrestleMania 35 week begins with Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein previewing NXT TakeOver: New York. BC welcomes Adam Cole to discuss his NXT title match against Johnny Gargano, the future of th...

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06/13 Boxing: Ward-Kovalev II Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Rafe Bartholomew to break down who deserved to win the first meeting between light heavyweight champion Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev and preview Saturday's rematch. In ...

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Boxing: Terence Crawford, Amir Khan talk PPV clash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes welterweights Terence Crawford and Amir Khan ahead of their April 20 title bout from Madison Square Garden in New York. The fighters break down both the matchup and what's p...

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06/07 WWE: Samoa Joe On Fire, WWE Mount Rushmores from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In This Corner begins with hot fire as Brian Campbell, Nick Kostos and Adam Silverstein flip out over an incredible segment at the heart of Raw on Monday. The guys also break down Shinsuke Nakamura...

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WWE: Charlotte Flair interview, women to main event 'Mania from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now 11 days out from WrestleMania 35, Brian Campbell speaks with Charlotte Flair just hours before she surprised by winning the SmackDown women's championship. Flair discusses the women learning th...

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06/06 Boxing: Andre Ward Interview, New Segment Debuts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lightheavyweight champion Andre Ward calls in to speak with Brian Campbell at length about his June 17 rematch with Sergey Kovalev. Rafe Bartholomew is back to break down what's next for Adonis Ste...

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Garbrandt out of UFC 255 | Holm-Aldana preview | UFC 254 media reaction | MORNING KOMBAT | Ep. 64 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Luke and Brian are back for episode 64 of Morning Kombat to react to the news coming out of UFC 254 media call (5:45). Cody Garbrandt pulled out of his UFC 255 title fight and the guys discussed th...

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Wrestling: G1 Supercard preview; Jay Lethal, Joey Jalena talk 'Mania weekend from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with Ring of Honor world champion Jay Lethal about the legends who helped prepare him for stardom, his friendship with Randy Savage, what it means to headline the ROH/NJPW G1 S...

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06/05 WWE: Extreme Rules Instant Analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just minutes after the conclusion of Extreme Rules, the guys deliver some instant analysis of the Raw brand's latest pay-per-view. What do they think of Samoa Joe as the new No. 1 contender as well...

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McGregor vs. Poirier 2 | Jones vs. Adesanya, Blachowicz | Bellator 247 | MORNING KOMBAT | Ep. 63 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Luke and Brian are back for episode 63 of MK. The boys react to the on-going feud between Conor and Dana that now has McGregor trying to face Dustin Poirier (4:38). They also discuss Jon Jones rece...

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MMA: Pettis saves career, McGregor moratorium, UFC Philadelphia preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Brandon Wise and producer Mike Mormile to recap Anthony Pettis' dramatic knockout win over Stephen Thompson at UFC Nashville, debate his Hall of Fame chances and ponder ...

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05/31 WWE: Extreme Rules Preview, Praising the Women's MITB Match from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With just days until Extreme Rules, the guys break down the PPV card as WWE looks for a No. 1 contender to Brock Lesnar's universal championship (49:45). Brian Campbell shares his issues with recen...

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UFC 253 Recap: Adesanya vs. Costa | Charlo Doubleheader | Conor McGregor | MORNING KOMBAT | Ep. 62 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Luke and Brian return for a big episode 62 of Morning Kombat as they recap Showtime Boxing's PPV double header and UFC 253. They discuss Israel Adesanya's dominant victory over Paulo Costa (3:50) a...

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WWE: Kofi Kingston, Ronda Rousey and the rocky Road to WrestleMania 35 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just over two weeks out from WrestleMania 35, it is imperative that Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein take a broad look at where WWE's top storyline stands with the company's biggest event of the...

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05/30 UFC: Previewing UFC 212 with Todd Grisham from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

UFC announcer Todd Grisham joins Brian Campbell to dish on his career, including his time in WWE, and break down the UFC 212 pay-per-view set for Saturday night. The guys also recap Alexander Gusta...

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Charlo twins interview, Bloke unleashed, saying goodbye from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew present an emotional final SOC boxing podcast featuring a sitdown interview with the Charlo twins ahead of Saturday's Showtime PPV. Plus, the guys welcome a numb...

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MMA: Masvidal breaks out, McGregor may be eyeing Holloway rematch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise recap a wild UFC London card including both a knockout victory for Jorge Masvidal over Darren Till and a backstage brawl involving Masvidal and Leon Edwards. The guy...

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05/24 WWE: MITB is Set, Jinder Mahal Joins Us from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fresh off winning the WWE championship, Jinder Mahal's first stop is In This Corner as Brian Campbell and Nick Kostos grill him about the emergence of The Maharaja on SmackDown. The guys also vent ...

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Charlo PPV: Derevyanchenko, Rosario talk upset plans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down the opponents in Saturday’s unique Showtime PPV card featuring dual main events headlined by twin brothers Jermall and Jermell Charlo. Sergiy Derevyanchenko explains whethe...

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Boxing: How good is Errol Spence Jr.? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down Errol Spence Jr.'s welterweight title defense against Mikey Garcia from all the angles as Spence made his case for pound-for-pound best in the world. ...

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05/23 Boxing: Brook vs. Spence Preview, Crawford Gets Crowned from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After a wild weekend of fights including Terrance Crawford's dominant victory over Felix Diaz and a melee involving the uncle of Andre Dirrell, Brian Campbell brings in Rafe Bartholomew to break it...

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Israel Adesanya previews UFC 253; Has Colby Covington's shtick gone too far (9/22) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya to preview Saturday's title bout against fellow unbeaten Paulo Costa at UFC 253. Rashad Evans drops by to preview the must-see ...

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WWE: Fastlane fallout, breaking kayfabe, Mustafa Ali stops by from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A divisive WWE Fastlane has fans split with some loving and others hating the final pay-per-view before WrestleMania 35, so Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein open by debating the show's merits an...

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05/22 WWE: Backlash, NXT TakeOver Instant Analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WWE put on a couple of quality PPVs this week with a shocking title change on Backlash and an incredible overall show at NXT TakeOver: Chicago. Nick Kostos was a happy camper after watching Backlas...

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The state of the union at 154, Erickson Lubin interview, best Mexican Independence Day fights from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes junior middleweight contender Erickson Lubin to preview Saturday's return against Terrell Gausha on Showtime. Rafe Bartholomew also drops by to sort out the top players at 1...

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WWE: Greg 'The Hammer' Valentine talks life on the road, Hall of Fame career from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by WWE Hall of Famer Greg "The Hammer" Valentine to talk about his role in the "350 Days" documentary profiling the highs and lows of life on the road for a professional wr...

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05/17 WWE: Backlash Preview, Strowman's Injury and Love for Bliss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With just days until WWE Backlash, Brian Campbell, Adam Silverstein and Nick Kostos break down the entire card. But first, the guys look at Braun Strowman's untimely injury, the rising star of Alex...

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MMA: How to book McGregor, Masvidal previews UFC London, Sefo talks PFL's rise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Jack Crosby and producer Mike Mormile to preview Saturday's UFC London card and talk with Jorge Masvidal about his welterweight headlining bout against Darren Till. The ...

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05/15 UFC: Where to go After the Success of UFC 211 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the afterglow of UFC 211, Brian Campbell is joined by Chuck Mindenhall of MMAFighting.com to discuss the state of UFC following its first loaded card of 2017. The guys discuss the best way to ma...

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Mcgregor in the news again, UFC FN Waterson-Hill + Bellator 245 & 246 recaps from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Morning Kombat takes over the State of Combat feed as Rashad Evans Fills in for Luke Thomas. On episode 60 of Morning Kombat and joins Brian Campbell to recap everything that happened in the MMA th...

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Boxing: Spence-Garcia preview, Malignaggi and Conlan stop by from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew set the stage for Saturday's Errol Spence Jr.-Mikey Garcia welterweight title fight and tackle all of the hard questions ahead of the inaugural Fox pay-per-view ...

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05/10 WWE: Mailing it in from London from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a rough week from WWE with some uninspired booking from overseas, Brian Campbell, Adam Silverstein and Nick Kostos break down the continuation of the Roman Reigns-Braun Strowman feud and some co...

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Canelo sues DAZN, Golden Boy; Did Herring quit? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew provide instant analysis to the bombshell dropped in California federal court by Canelo Alvarez to the tune of $280 million against DAZN and Golden Boy Promotion...

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WWE: Roman Reigns speaks on his recovery, reaction to Dean Ambrose from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Big Dog is back in WWE ... and on State of Combat. Just two weeks after returning to WWE following his battle with leukemia, Roman Reigns stops by to speak with Brian Campbell and Adam Silverst...

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05/09 UFC: The Heavyweight Division, UFC 211 Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Is Stipe Miocic the fighter who can revitalize the heavyweight division or just a flash in the pan? Can Joanna Jedrzejczyk hang on to her crown as the top female fighter in UFC? Rashad Evans joins ...

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Overeem still a threat at 40, Nick Diaz eyes return, Bellator preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans break down the latest news in MMA including Alistair Overeem keeping his title hopes alive with a brutal stoppage of Augusto Sakai. The guys debate...

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WWE: Rousey's turn, Triple H's promo, Ciampa's injury, Fastlane preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Road to WrestleMania 35 takes a pit stop at Fastlane in Cleveland on Sunday, so Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein are here as always to break down what went down this week in WWE, starting wi...

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05/08 Boxing: Emergency Canelo-GGG Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the heels of Saturday night's announcement of the Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin superfight on Sept. 16, Brian Campbell is joined by Rafe Bartholomew to break down the upcoming bout, the future...

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Canelo vs. DAZN, Charlos set for PPV debut, Ramirez edges Postol (9/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down the latest headlines in boxing including the standoff between Canelo Alvarez and the streaming app DAZN over his next purse which could lead to the Me...

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MMA: UFC 235 recap; Johnson, Alvarez talk ONE Championship invasion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with former UFC stars Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez and Sage Northcutt (1:15:00) about why they chose to sign with ONE Championships and what they won't miss about UFC. Mix...

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05/03 WWE: Jericho's Exit, Raw's Hot Finish and the ITC Stable Grows from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The explosive finishes to Raw and SmackDown give the guys plenty to discuss as Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein welcome Nick Kostos to the show. Chris Jericho's exit, Bray Wyatt's future and Ale...

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Free agent Brock Lesnar's fighting future; big setbacks for Anthony Smith, Robbie Lawler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans react to the news of Brock Lesnar becoming a free agent from WWE and whether that leads to a possible MMA return. The guys speculate which promotio...

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Boxing: Canelo, Jacobs talk May fight; Hearn updates Joshua-Wilder talk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down with middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez (1:27:30) and Daniel Jacobs (1:33:30) ahead of their May 4 showdown to talk size difference, judging concerns and whether fans can...

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05/02 Boxing: Canelo-Chavez Preview, Joshua-Klitschko Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anthony Joshua's massive win over Wladimir Klitschko may have revived the heavyweight division, and Saturday's long-awaited bout between Canelo Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is circled on the ...

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Bonus interviews: Ramirez, Postol, Roach and Garcia preview 140-pound title bout from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with unified junior welterweight champion Jose Ramirez and his opponent on Saturday, former champion Viktor Postol, about their preparations ahead of this title bout. Plus, leg...

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WWE: Surprise returns, major changes ignite Road to WrestleMania 35 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the milk of marknesia flowing and feel spots getting activated left and right this week, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein wasted no time breaking down everything that went down this week in...

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05/01 WWE: Payback Instant Analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WWE Payback on Sunday was a hot show with plenty to rant and rave about. Brian Campbell was completely peeved by the House of Horrors Match, while co-host Adam Silverstein is now fully sold on Brau...

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Jeff Horn dethroned, Povetkin shakes up heavyweight, Sergio is back! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew provide instant analysis to the mid-week Australian boxing Super Bowl that was Tim Tszyu's knockout of Jeff Horn. Should "The Hornet" call it quits? Is Tszyu rea...

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WWE: The Honky Tonk Man joins 2019 Hall of Fame class from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

He's cool, he's cocky, he's bad ... and he's the newest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. The Honky Tonk Man joins Brian Campbell to discuss his legendary career, including his still-record 64-we...

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04/27 WWE: Payback Preview, Jinder Mahal and a Rough Week from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With WWE Payback coming up Sunday, Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein book and predict the entire card. The dynamic duo also answers your questions, goes in-depth on Jinder Mahal's push, b...

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MMA: Did GSP retire as G.O.A.T.? Jones headlines loaded UFC 235 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell, Brandon Wise and producer Mike Mormile break down the legacy of Georges St-Pierre following his retirement and debate whether UFC still could make a GSP fight against Khabib Nurmago...

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04/25 Boxing: Previewing Joshua-Klitschko, Guest Daniel Jacobs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the first boxing edition of ITC, Brian Campbell reunites with Rafe Bartholomew to talk Berto-Porter and preview Joshua-Klitschko. Daniel Jacobs joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

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Vintage Frankie Edgar, UFC's light heavyweight future, how Khabib becomes the GOAT from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans break down the latest news in MMA including Frankie Edgar's upset win in his bantamweight debut over Pedro Munhoz and Vadim Nemkov's dismant...

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WWE: Future of NXT, Kofi Kingston, Elimination Chamber fallout from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With Elimination Chamber in the rear view and both Fastlane and WrestleMania 35 on the horizon, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein sit down to discuss a curveball thrown at fans by WWE this week w...

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04/19 WWE: Building Braun, SmackDown Problems, Guest Alexa Bliss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Back for episode two, Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein discuss the present and future of Braun Strowman and their problems with SmackDown. Alexa Bliss joins the show after her move to Ra...

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Canelo cuts Benavidez in WBC line, Clay Collard talks 'Rocky' story from UFC to Top Rank (8/19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap the weekend that was in boxing, including David Benavidez losing his super middleweight title on the scale and the WBC ordering Canelo Alvarez to fight for...

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MMA: Velasquez crumbles, MVP-Daley bombs, will the Diaz bros fight again? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise look back at a wild weekend of fights including a shocking 26-second loss for two-time heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez in his comeback against Francis Ngannou. W...

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04/13 WWE: Superstar Shakeup and the New Season from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the debut episode of In This Corner, Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein take an in-depth look at the Superstar Shakeup, the latest WWE headlines and what to expect from the start of its...

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Jon Jones moves to Heavyweight, Stipe is king, DC walks away (8/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans address the fallout of Stipe Miocic's victory over Daniel Cormier in their trilogy bout at UFC 252 including Jon Jones' decision to vacate h...

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Boxing: Fury curveball complicates Wilder rematch plans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to the breaking news of lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury signing a co-promotional deal with Top Rank and ESPN. What does that mean for a 2019 rematch...

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? UFC 252 Instant Analysis: Miocic defeats Cormier in trilogy, O'Malley injured from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is coming to you moments after UFC 252 breaking down the biggest storylines and fallout from the event. Does this make Stipe the greatest heavyweight of all time? What happened to Se...

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WWE: Elimination Chamber preview, Charlotte Flair and Kofi Kingston from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There is no other way to start this week's show than with Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein discussing WWE's controversial storyline decision to elevate Charlotte Flair as a corporate-chosen chal...

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Benavidez has no love for Plant ahead of Showtime return, Wallin relives Fury thriller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by WBC super middleweight champion David Benavidez to preview Saturday's return on Showtime against Roamer Alexis Angulo and explain why he's one of the most exciting futur...

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MMA: Cain Velasquez returns; MVP, Paul Daley talk Belator Grand Prix from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Bellator welterweights Michael "Venom" Page and Paul Daley to preview Saturday's must-see Welterweight World Grand Prix bout. Brandon Wise and producer Mike Mormile join...

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Daniel Cormier talks legacy ahead of UFC 252 trilogy, "Chito" Vera ready for the "Sugar" (8/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down with Daniel Cormier and Chito Vera ahead of their UFC 252 fights. Daniel Cormier discusses what a win in the trilogy bout would mean for his legacy. DC also discusses how t...

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Boxing: Gervonta Davis shines, Jose Ramirez lights up Fresno from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a busy weekend of fights including unbeaten junior lightweight champion Gervonta Davis' return in a first-round knockout. The guys tackle the hard question...

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Stipe-DC III preview, Chandler hits free agency, the Black Beast shines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rashad Evans kick off the show by reacting to UFC Fight Night Lewis-Oleinik. The guys discuss how important this win was for Derrick Lewis. Next up they discuss Chris Weidman's w...

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MMA: UFC 234 interview special -- Whittaker, Silva, Adesanya, Gastelum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with the four biggest names on Saturday's UFC 234 card in Melbourne, Australia, as a pair of must-see middleweight bouts top the marquee. Champion Robert Whittaker explains why...

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McGregor's future in doubt, Brunson shines, Chandler-Henderson II preview (8/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is back from vacation and is joined by Rashad Evans to recap UFC Fight Night Brunson-Shahbazyan and preview Bellator 243 and UFC Fight Night: Lewis-Oleinik. The boys open the show by...

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WWE: Becky Lynch's injury, Ronda Rousey's promos, Halftime Heat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein decided to roll the balls out with an off-the-cuff show, and the disputes ran hot. BC and The Silver King open up by breaking down why the ongoing Becky ...

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Khabib-Gaethje is OFFICIAL! Whittaker defeats Till + Brunson-Shahbazyan preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rashad Evans is joined by Tyrone Spong to recap UFC Fight Night: Whittaker-Till, Break down the latest news, plus preview UFC Fight Night: Brunson-Shahbazyan. What's next for Robert Whittaker after...

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Boxing: Gervonta Davis on becoming next PPV star, Sergey Kovalev's big rebound from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes unbeaten junior lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis to preview Saturday's Showtime tripleheader when he faces Hugo Ruiz. Davis breaks down his goal of becoming the bi...

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Big John McCarthy previews Bellator's return, how to fix MMA scoring from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with legendary referee and Bellator commentator "Big" John McCarthy ahead of the promotion's first card in five months on Friday with Bellator 242. McCarthy looks at Aaron Pico...

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MMA: UFC 234 preview, Silva's last stand & Khabib's punishment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise preview Saturday's UFC return to Australia and a pair of middleweight bouts as champion Robert Whittaker faces Kelvin Gastelum and rising star Israel Adesanya meets ...

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PBC/Showtime announce loaded 2020 schedule, Vergil Ortiz Jr. previews return from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to the nine PBC fight cards in five months that Showtime announced it will close 2020 with. The guys celebrate the return of big-time boxing and rate the g...

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WWE: Rise of Becky Lynch, futures of Ronda Rousey and Dean Ambrose from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Road to WrestleMania 35 is underway with Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein along for the ride. The guys open this week's show by getting BC's delayed Royal Rumble take before diving into the ...

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Figueiredo becomes flyweight king, Whittaker-Till preview (7/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans recap UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo-Benavidez, break down the latest news, and preview UFC Fight Night: Whittaker-Till. Deiveson Figeiredo put on a d...

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Boxing: Thurman's place among welterweights, all or nothing for Kovalev from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap the weekend action including welterweight titleholder Keith Thurman's scare against Josesito Lopez and whether the victory puts him in line for a Manny Pac...

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UFC Fight Island instant analysis: Welcome to the Figueiredo era (7/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell provides his instant reaction to the UFC Fight Night card from Saturday in Abu Dhabi where Devieson Figueiredo finished Joseph Benavidez in their rematch to capture the vacant flywei...

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MMA: dos Santos and Gastelum stop by, Bader becomes Bellator king from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise recap Bellator 214 as Ryan Bader knocked out Fedor Emelianenko to become the promotion's first simultaneous two-division champion. The guys also welcome former UFC h...

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"Survivor" special: Ethan Zohn talks strategy, David Samson relives being voted off, Eric Raskin ranks the best from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell shares his love for the CBS staple "Survivor" after 20 years and 40 seasons of the reality and competition show with a special podcast. Three-time player Ethan Zohn talks strategy, b...

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WWE: 2019 Royal Rumble instant analysis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Riding solo for this instant analysis, Adam Silverstein breaks down the entire 2019 Royal Rumble and whether WWE delivered with one of its biggest shows of the year. The Road to WrestleMania 35 kic...

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Kattar reaches 145 elite, Masvidal’s next move, Figuereido-Benavidez II preview (7/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans recap UFC Fight Night Kattar-Ige and Preview UFC Fight Night Figueiredo-Benavidez. Calvin Kattar takes another big step forward with his unanimous ...

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Boxing: Pacquiao turns back clock, Thurman returns, Canelo-Jacobs set from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew catch up on a busy two weeks in boxing, headlined by Manny Pacquiao's pay-per-view victory over Adrien Broner. The guys debate future opponents for the 40-year-o...

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Best win of the decade, Horn-Tszyu is on, Lemieux wants Canelo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew look back on the last 10 years in boxing and debate which victory was the most impressive and important from Guillermo Rigondeaux outboxing Nonito Donaire to Tys...

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WWE: Daniel Bryan, Matt Riddle joins us to preview Royal Rumble weekend from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bro! In an loaded episode, WWE champion Daniel Bryan and NXT sensation Matt Riddle stop by to discuss the latest developments in their careers. Bryan dives into every facet of his "new" character, ...

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Whats next after UFC 251?; Dan Ige ready for Calvin Kattar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans give you a full recap of UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal. Is Kamaru Usman severely underrated? Will Kamaru Usman continue to train with Trevor Whitman?...

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MMA: Cejudo shines at UFC Brooklyn, Fedor-Bader preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise catch up on a wild week in mixed martial arts after BC's triumphant return from vacation. The guys recap Henry Cejudo's knockout victory of TJ Dillashaw, former NFL ...

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? UFC 251 instant analysis: Usman demands our respect from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell provides instant reaction to a trio of title bouts atop UFC 251 on Saturday from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman ruined Jorge Masvidal’s attempt at a st...

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WWE: Finn Balor's push, Braun Strowman's status, Andrade's future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Following a hot week of WWE programming, Adam Silverstein takes over the main chair as Brian Campbell takes his annual break ahead of the 2019 Royal Rumble. But don't worry, there is plenty for The...

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UFC 251 betting guide; Holloway, Namajunas interviews from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes Brandon Wise to look at Saturday's UFC 251 card from a betting standpoint ahead of Jorge Masvidal's return. BC also sits down with former featherweight champion Max Holloway...

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MMA: UFC Brooklyn preview; Forrest Griffin, Dan Lambert stop by from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise get you fired up for Saturday's UFC on ESPN+ debut, headlined by a flyweight superfight between Henry Cejudo and TJ Dillashaw. Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin talks ab...

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UFC 251 Ultimate Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans give you a full preview of UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal. How excited are the guys to get the fight that they originally wanted in Kamaru Usman vs. J...

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WWE: Becky Lynch discusses her breakthrough and what's next for 'The Man' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a must-listen interview, "The Man" Becky Lynch stops by to accept her CBS Sports Wrestler of the Year award and detail her breakthrough in 2018 that saw her rise to the top of WWE as the most ex...

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Canelo teases return, Broner raps, Jose Zepeda talks 140 title picture (7/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes junior welterweight contender Jose Zepeda to preview Tuesday's return in the Top Rank bubble and look back at his disputed loss to unified 140-pound champion Jose Ramirez. Z...

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WWE: Hulk Hogan honors 'Mean' Gene, reaction to AEW rally from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In an extended episode that covers all angles of a massive week in professional wrestling, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein convene to determine whether the return of Hulk Hogan to WWE televisio...

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Poirier-Hooker an instant classic, is McGregor tough enough for today's lightweights? (6/30) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans break down the latest news in the MMA world. The guys break down Dustin Poirier's unanimous decision win over Dan Hooker. Where does this rank in t...

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Boxing: Pacquiao-Broner preview, handing out 2018 awards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew return from an extended break to look back on the year that was in the world of in boxing and hand out their unique awards celebrating the wild and wacky in 2018...

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Mike Perry goes off!; Poirier, Hooker preview UFC Vegas 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell sits down for a trio of interviews ahead of Saturday's UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas including a combative moment where welterweight Mike Perry storms off following a select choi...

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WWE: Delivering over the holidays, AEW news, Wrestle Kingdom 13 preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Before starting the first show of 2019, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein remember the late, great "Mean" Gene Okerlund, who died at age 76. The guys recap Okerlund's career and share their favor...

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Oscar teases comeback, Top Rank bubble rolls on from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew reconvene after a lengthy break to look at the latest news in boxing, including 47-year-old Oscar De La Hoya's claim that he's close to announcing a comeback and...

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MMA: Amanda Nunes, Jon Jones steal show at UFC 232, 2018 year in review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise recap big wins from Amanda Nunes and Jon Jones at UFC 232 and what's next for two of the best fighters in MMA history. The guys also spotlight breakout performances ...

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Dana fires back at Blaydes, Can Jones defeat Tyson in boxing? Plus Fallout from Drysdale-Rohskopf incident (6/23) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans recap UFC Fight Night Blaydes-Volkov and break down the latest news in the MMA world. How should Max Rohskopf's corner situation have been handled?...

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WWE: 2018 Year in Review, second annual Samson Awards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this special year-end episode, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein bring you the second annual Samson Awards. The final show of 2018 kicks off with BC and The Silver King wrapping up the year th...

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Curtis Blaydes sounds off on fighter pay; UFC Vegas 3 preview (6/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes ahead of Saturday's Fight Night main event in Las Vegas against Alexander Volkov. Blaydes calls out UFC brass over the disparity in ...

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MMA: Jones-Gustafsson II headlines UFC 232, Mendes talks comeback from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise set the stage for Saturday's final pay-per-view of 2018 when Jon Jones makes his return at UFC 232 for a light heavyweight title rematch against Alexander Gustafsson...

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Jorge Masvidal stays hot, Amanda Nunes teases retirement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans look at the latest news in MMA including Jorge Masvidal's continued issues with fighter pay and criticism from ex-fighter/broadcasters. The guys al...

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WWE: Vince McMahon tries to shake things up after TLC from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's a brand new era both for CBS Sports and the podcast has been reinvented just as Vince McMahon returns to WWE television straight off the company's hottest pay-per-view of 2018. Did McMahon's "...

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Jessica Eye previews UFC Fight Night; the good/bad of Fight Island (6/11) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes top-ranked women's flyweight Jessica Eye to preview Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event against Cynthia Calvillo. Eye talks about her journey overcoming injuries and perso...

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12/17 Boxing: Canelo-Rocky fight breakdown, Teddy Atlas discusses his legacy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap Canelo Alvarez's DAZN debut on Saturday in a knockout of Rocky Fielding and handicap what his future might look like in terms of opponents. Legendary train...

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Fury-Joshua for real?; Shakur Stevenson welcomes boxing's return (6/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew provide a sobering look at boxing's televised return amid the coronavirus pandemic following Tuesday's Top Rank card in Las Vegas headlined by Shakur Stevenson. ...

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12/16 WWE: TLC instant analysis and the Road to WrestleMania 35 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just minutes after WWE TLC went off the air, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down the company's final pay-per-view -- and arguably its hottest -- of 2018. Enter the feel spot activation s...

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Fight Island Revealed, Fighter pay revolt + bantamweights own UFC 250 (6/9) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans recap UFC 250 and break down the latest news around the MMA world. Are people doubting how good Amanda Nunes is? Should people be respecting Felici...

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12/13 Boxing: Canelo Alvarez talks Floyd Mayweather's jealousy, future fights from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with the participants ahead of Saturday's DAZN debut for Canelo Alvarez when he moves up to 168 pounds to challenge Rocky Fielding. Alvarez talks about Floyd Mayweather's jealo...

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The Undertaker bares all: Mark Calaway talks The Streak, life with VKM and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell talks with the man behind The Undertaker, Mark Calaway, on his new WWE Network docuseries "Undertaker: The Last Ride," and why he chose to open up after 30-plus years in pro wrestlin...

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12/12 WWE: TLC preview, Raw works itself into a shoot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With WWE TLC set for Sunday, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein convene to preview every match on the card and the storylines that have gotten us to the company's final pay-per-view of 2018. But b...

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Jones vs. Dana, UFC 250 preview, Ryan Bader talks Bellator (6/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans to break down the war of words between Jon Jones and UFC president Dana White, including Jones' future at light heavyweight and whether th...

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12/11 MMA: Is Max Holloway the featherweight G.O.A.T.? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise recap UFC 231 including title victories from Max Holloway and Valentina Shevchenko and ponder a Holloway move to lightweight, Joanna Jedrzejczyk's future and Brian O...

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Boxing open for business, Mike Tyson chatter continues (5/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to news of boxing’s return in Las Vegas on June 9 and debate which parts of the sport’s flawed business structure might improve because of the quarantine. ...

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12/10 Boxing: Lomachenko shines, Canelo returns, Douglas-Tyson revisited from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko's sensational victory over Jose Pedraza in their lightweight unification. The guys also lament the end of HBO's run...

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UFC Las Vegas interviews: Woodley, Burns, Shevchenko and Chookagian (5/26) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with a four-pack or fighters who will square off at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas. First up is Gilbert Burns discussing his welterweight bout against Tyron Woodl...

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12/06 WWE: Daniel Bryan's resurgence and SmackDown's clear dominance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With WWE continuing to mail it in on Monday nights, SmackDown on Tuesday has stepped up as the far and away "A" show over the flagship Raw program. Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein kick ...

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Usman-McGregor next? White nixes Jones-Ngannou + Woodley-Burns preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans break down the latest news in the MMA world. There are reports that a Kamaru Usman vs Conor McGregor could be the next fight for the welterweight t...

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12/04 MMA: Joanna Jedrzejczyk previews UFC 231; what's next for Conor McGregor? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise are joined by a pair of guests ahead of Saturday's UFC 231 card in Toronto. Joanna Jedrzejczyk shares her goal of becoming UFC's first female two-division champion o...

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It happened: Richard Dwyer talks boxing (5/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by longtime show favorite and YouTube gambling expert Richard Dwyer to talk his unique celebrity along with his boxing takes on Tyson Fury's historic significance, who is t...

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12/03 Boxing: The 'Gypsy King' rises at Wilder-Fury, Loma returns & Mikaela Mayer talks future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to heavyweight boxing's return to America in the form of a spectacular Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury fight. The guys react to the controversial scoring, Fury's...

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The case for Jones-Ngannou, UFC Jacksonville recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans react to the latest MMA headlines including Jon Jones teasing his interest in a heavyweight bout against Francis Ngannou. The guys break dow...

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11/28 WWE: Raw reaches a new low, The Man makes a hot return from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's no holding back this week as Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein kick off the show by breaking down an all-time eye-rolling edition of Raw. What is going wrong on Monday nights and is Raw e...

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Teixeira-Smith Reaction, Calvin Kattar interview + UFC Fight Night Overeem vs Harris Preview (5/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans look at the fallout from UFC Fight Night Teixeira vs Smith (1:30). Why didn't Anthony Smith's corner stop the fight before the fifth round (...

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11/27 MMA: Colby Covington lets loose, Kamaru Usman previews RDA fight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Brandon Wise welcome a pair of fun interviews with red-hot UFC welterweights. Interim champion Colby Covington lets loose on a number of fighters including Ben Askren and Demetri...

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UFC Fight Night Smith-Teixeira Preview, Rashad's UFC 249 reaction + Matt Mitrione Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans look at the fallout from a wild UFC 249 card, including Justin Gaethje's breakthrough win and Henry Cejudo's retirement (24:43). Does Conor ...

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11/26 Boxing: Deontay Wilder talks Tyson Fury, becoming 'The Bronze Bomber' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder to preview Saturday's Showtime pay-per-view bout against lineal king Tyson Fury (58:54). "The Bronze Bomber" also gives a stern m...

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UFC 249 instant analysis: Justin Gaethje's moment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell reacts moments after an exciting UFC 249 card comes to a close as Justin Gaethje captured the interim lightweight title with a savage victory over Tony Ferguson. What are Gaethje's c...

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11/22 WWE: Post-Survivor Series failures, an Elite move, giving thanks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special Thanksgiving episode, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein start out by breaking down WWE's inability to capitalize on a hot finish to Survivor Series, including the controversial direc...

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McGregor accepts Oscar's challenge; Jim Ross talks AEW, partying with Ric Flair from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew react to Conor McGregor's viral tweet about a boxing match with Oscar De La Hoya that started with a debate on last week's podcast. Could the fight really happen...

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11/20 MMA: Liddell, Ortiz talk trilogy, Conor-Cowboy rumors, UFC Beijing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell welcomes bitter rivals Chuck Liddell (1:14:00) and Tito Ortiz (1:21:05) to preview Saturday's trilogy bout between the pair of UFC Hall of Famers. Plus, Brandon Wise of CBS Sports jo...

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UFC 249 interviews: Dana White, Cowboy Cerrone, Stipe Miocic, Anthony Pettis (5/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell chats with a few of the major players ahead of Saturday's UFC 249 card and catches up with heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic about who he hopes will win the Francis Ngannou-Jair Roze...

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11/19 WWE: Survivor Series instant analysis, NXT TakeOver: WarGames II review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Just minutes after WWE Survivor Series went off the air in Los Angeles, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein hopped on the horn to break down a stellar show that has certainly begun paving the way f...

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UFC 249 Ultimate preview + Expert picks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans get you ready with a full breakdown of UFC 249. The guys start at the top of the card and break down each fight and give their expert picks... Tony...

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11/14 WWE: Becky Lynch's iconic moment, Johnny Gargano stops by, Survivor Series preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Feel Spots were activated left and right this week as Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein hit the siren and rev up the engine to break down Becky Lynch's iconic performance on Raw (03:20). Will thi...

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Storytime with Rashad Evans Part Two: Bursting on the scene from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the second installment of 'Storytime with Rashad' Brian Campbell sits down with UFC Hall of Famer 'Suga' Rashad Evans to relive his career and break down his first four fights in the UFC. After ...

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11/13 Boxing: Usyk is king, Rooster shatters records, and Dmitry Bivol talks 175 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew break down undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandyr Usyk's breathtaking knockout of Tony Bellew and what this means for his future at heavyweight as one of b...

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Oscar De La Hoya talks economic impact of quarantine, why Canelo-GGG 3 must be next from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell is joined by Golden Boy CEO and Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya to get his thoughts about when boxing might be able to return. De La Hoya looks at the economic impact of the current p...

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11/12 WWE: David Arquette talks WCW, backstage heat and his return to the ring from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Actor and former WCW world champion David Arquette joins Brian Campbell for an in-depth look at his love affair with professional wrestling and the reasons why he has decided to return to the squar...

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UFC 249 is set; Bellator's Michael Chandler, Aaron Pico stop by (4/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brian Campbell reacts to Dana White's announcement that UFC 249 will take place on May 9 with the first of three cards in eight days. Has White's war with the media got in the way of important news...

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11/07 WWE: Brock Lesnar's value, Becky Lynch's rise, Shawn Michaels' tarnished legacy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With so much to talk about in the world of WWE, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein decided to freestyle on this week's show. The guys start by looking at the fallout from the disaster that was Cro...

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CBS Sports Presents: 'All Things Covered with Patrick Peterson&Bryant McFadden' from 2020-09-16T19:00

'All Things Covered' with Patrick Peterson&Bryant McFadden' debuts on Tuesday, September 22nd with special guest Tyrann Mathieu. Download and subscribe now to get the first episode in your feed as ...

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CBS Sports Presents: 'Fantasy Football Today in 5' podcast from 2020-08-26T14:19:29

Fantasy Football Today in 5, the fastest way to keep up with fantasy football, debuts on Monday, August 31. Download and subscribe now to get the first episode in your feed as soon as it is release...

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State of Combat with Brian Campbell
04/13 WWE: Superstar Shakeup and the New Season from 2017-04-13T17:33:50

In the debut episode of In This Corner, Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein take an in-depth look at the Superstar Shakeup, the latest WWE headlines and what to expect from the start of its...

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04/13 WWE: Superstar Shakeup and the New Season from 2017-04-13T17:33:50

In the debut episode of In This Corner, Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein take an in-depth look at the Superstar Shakeup, the latest WWE headlines and what to expect from the start of its...

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