Burns vs Malott UFC Winnipeg Preview | Ronda Rousey Rips Kayla Harrison | ONE Falling Apart?
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The Morning Kombat team delivers a dynamic and multifaceted preview of the UFC Winnipeg card, centering on the high-stakes main event between Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott. Hosts Luke Thomas, Danny Segura, and Long Island Luke debate the legitimacy of Malott’s rapid UFC ascent despite a lack of consistent results, ultimately favoring the seasoned Burns as a top-tier contender despite his underdog status. They analyze the co-main event between Kyler Phillips and Charles Jordan as a pivotal moment for Jordan’s rising profile, while also dissecting Ronda Rousey’s public feud with Kayla Harrison as a strategic PR maneuver to amplify hype for her upcoming Netflix bout against Gina Carano. The discussion extends to broader industry concerns, including ONE Championship’s reported financial turmoil, executive departures, and a lawsuit against star Rod Tang—signaling a potential retreat from MMA. The hosts also express concern over the UFC’s White House event, warning it may alienate immigrant fans due to its association with Donald Trump. The episode highlights emerging trends like the growing use of the spinning back elbow, praised for its power and technical demand, and celebrates fan engagement through segments like 'Dead Wrong' and 'Rank That Card,' which blend humor, accuracy, and community interaction. The final stretch features lighthearted banter on a baffling chess-themed joke, fan-submitted memes, and announcements for upcoming events including a prop quiz and watch-along, underscoring the podcast’s strong connection with its audience.
Gilbert Burns is favored over Mike Malott despite being a heavy underdog, due to Burns' elite fight history and superior fight IQ.
Ronda Rousey’s public attack on Kayla Harrison is a calculated PR strategy to generate buzz for her Netflix fight against Gina Carano, not a genuine rivalry.
ONE Championship is in crisis mode, facing executive departures, financial distress, and a lawsuit against star Rod Tang, indicating a likely retreat from MMA.
The UFC’s White House event risks alienating immigrant fans due to its association with Donald Trump, raising concerns about brand alignment.
The spinning back elbow is becoming a signature finishing technique in MMA, valued for its power, torque, and technical precision.
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UFC Winnipeg Preview: Burns vs Malott Main Event
“I think we're going to get an InShape Burns. I think we're going to get a technical burn and experience burns and in my opinion I'll give you my pick I'll fast forward that but I think he gets it done.”
Ronda Rousey vs Kayla Harrison Feud & Netflix Fight Hype
“I think this is going to be a squash. I think Ronda's going to run over Gina and the fact that there's not a natural rivalry. You absolutely need all these other components to make the fight interesting.”
ONE Championship in Crisis: Executives Fired & Lawsuit Against Rod Tang
“I think it's very clear where they're going, at least MMA wise, they might stick around with Muay Thai and kickboxing. I don't know much about that world, but I know they're, they, they have cards and you know, apparently they're, they're very good, but MMA wise one is disappearing, bro.”
Tyson Pedro vs. Dovlet Yakhshimurodov & the Rise of the Spinning Elbow
“It's the torque right like the amount of force that you can get and it comes from the core.”
Dead Wrong: Listener Corrections & Past Misstatements
The hosts review listener-submitted 'Dead Wrong' corrections, including inaccuracies about Francis Ngannou’s opponent pay and a mix-up between fighters Adriano Martins and Adriano Moraes.
“I think this is going to be a squash. I think Ronda's going to run over Gina and the fact that there's not a natural rivalry. You absolutely need all these other components to make the fight interesting.”
“I think it's very clear where they're going, at least MMA wise, they might stick around with Muay Thai and kickboxing. I don't know much about that world, but I know they're, they, they have cards and you know, apparently they're, they're very good, but MMA wise one is disappearing, bro.”
“I think we're going to get an InShape Burns. I think we're going to get a technical burn and experience burns and in my opinion I'll give you my pick I'll fast forward that but I think he gets it done.”
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