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State of Combat with Brian Campbell

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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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Episodes

04/24 MMA: Fedor-Mir preview, UFC lightweight

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 latest ahead of his May 12 tournament bout against Ryan Bader. In addition, the guys play UFC matchmaker for an overly crowded lightweight division and call out the powers that be for not yet taking any disciplinary action against Conor McGregor following the melee he caused at UFC 223. To learn more ab...

Apr 24, 20181 hr 2 min

04/23 WWE: Goldberg, Miz, Adam Cole, Aleister Black stop by

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 champion explains the role Brock Lesnar played in bringing him back to the company and what move WWE should make with Hulk Hogan. After a quick catch-up with The Miz where he cuts a promo on Daniel Bryan (25:45), BC is joined by Adam Silverstein for conversations with Renee Young (29:12) and Corey Graves (...

Apr 23, 20181 hr 34 min

04/18 WWE: Chris Jericho interview, Superstar Shakeup reax

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 in the world at what he does. Jericho talks the Greatest Royal Rumble, his current status with WWE and whether today's in-ring product is truly better than ever before. BC and The Silver King kick off the show discussing the passing of "The Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino (0:00) before wading into the...

Apr 18, 20181 hr 58 min

04/17 Karate Kid edition: William Zabka talks 'Cobra Kai'

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 highs and lows of the iconic franchise. Plus, actor William Zabka stops by to preview the reprisal of his infamous Johnny Lawrence character for the upcoming "Cobra Kai" series on YouTube Red and talk about the impact "Karate Kid" has had on his life and career. To learn more about listener data and our pr...

Apr 17, 20181 hr 27 min

04/16 Boxing: Broner-Vargas leads Showtime tripleheader

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, Jermall Charlo and Gervonta Davis. The guys also address the fallout from the dissolution of Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin II, the future of the heavyweight division thanks to Tyson Fury's return and debate whether Jarrett Hurd-Erislandy Lara is the clubhouse leader for fight of the year in 2018. To learn...

Apr 16, 20181 hr 20 min

04/12 WWE: WrestleMania 34 fallout, Gargano sits down

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 Kostos stops by to share his 'Mania reaction (5:00) before Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein break down the shocker on SmackDown (32:10) and what's to come with the reveals on Raw and Superstar Shake-Up next week (42:15). Up next, BC and The Silver King enter Hero or Zero mode (49:57) to discuss Cody vs...

Apr 12, 20181 hr 48 min

04/11 MMA: UFC 223 recap, Conor McGregor fallout

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 Conor McGregor's chaotic attack in Brooklyn, including what punishment could (and should) be in his future. King Mo also recaps Ronda Rousey's WrestleMania debut, addresses Brock Lesnar's MMA future and previews Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event of Dustin Poirier-Justin Gaethje. To learn more about l...

Apr 11, 20181 hr 26 min

04/09 WWE: WrestleMania 34 weekend instant analysis

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-per-view featuring major main event surprises, the debut of Ronda Rousey and the returns of both Daniel Bryan and The Undertaker. After BC and The Silver King get done dissecting the "Show of Shows," they move on to gushing about NXT TakeOver: New Orleans and their experience at the WrestleCon Supersho...

Apr 09, 20181 hr 29 min

04/05 WWE: WrestleMania 34 preview, Paul Heyman drops by

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 well as the return of Nick Kostos, who joins Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein to share his take on the build to WWE's biggest show of the year (6:18). Once Well-Dressed Nick departs, BC and The Silver King begin previewing the weekend by looking at the much-anticipated Kenny Omega vs. Cody match (57:33...

Apr 05, 20182 hr 52 min

04/03 MMA: UFC 223 preview; Namajunas, Jedrzejczyk interviews

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. Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jedrzejczyk stop by to preview their women's strawweight title rematch. Plus, the guys ponder Conor McGregor's future in light of the recent news, preview Ronda Rousey's pro wrestling debut at WrestleMania 34 on Sunday and ponder whether Brock Lesnar's future is in WWE, UFC or b...

Apr 03, 20181 hr 29 min

03/29 WWE: Roman Reigns, AJ Styles stop by; 'Mania main event?

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 Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein to talk to the pressures of being in the WWE spotlight and the lead-up to 'Mania while offering vastly different takes on current universal champion Brock Lensar. Reigns also dives into his match one year ago with The Undertaker, while Styles opens up about what it's li...

Mar 29, 20181 hr 36 min

03/27 WWE: Mauro Ranallo, Triple H stop by for an NXT takeover

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 is quickly becoming WWE's third brand. Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein kick things off by looking the state of NXT entering its TakeOver: New Orleans show. The guys then answer some of your NXT-centric DM slides before welcoming their first guest. In a rare interview, Ranallo discusses his t...

Mar 27, 20181 hr 24 min

03/26 Boxing: Joshua-Parker preview, Leonard Ellerbe interview

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 Canelo Alvarez's temporary suspension for a pair of failed drug tests forces a cancellation of his May 5 rematch against Gennady Golovkin. In addition, Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe shares why he thinks Gervonta "Tank" Davis will be the biggest star in the sport, whether Floyd Mayweather's UFC...

Mar 26, 20181 hr 29 min

03/21 WWE: Daniel Bryan cleared, Roman Reigns confusion

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 return from every angle in an extended first half of the Main Event (4:25). The guys then take a closer look at the long-anticipated Ultimate Deletion between Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt (33:27) as well as the return of Brock Lesnar and a confusing storyline involving Roman Reigns on Monday night (49:45). U...

Mar 21, 20181 hr 20 min

03/20 Boxing: A case for Canelo?

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 Golovkin. The guys decipher Floyd Mayweather's comments about training for UFC, ponder whether Jeff Horn has gone too far in questioning Terence Crawford's heart and provide a state of the union at 140 pounds after Jose Ramirez's breakthrough victory. Plus, a fresh batch of "What's it look like?" incl...

Mar 20, 20181 hr 23 min

03/14 WWE: Raw's WrestleMania plans, state of SmackDown

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 The Undertaker (5:45), debating whether this match is worth a carton of Milk of Marknesia being spilled. The Main Event continues with a look at Roman Reigns' kayfabe suspension (22:40) and an extensive discussion about the Fastlane pay-per-view (32:25) and whether the Road Dogg is right that a couple...

Mar 15, 20181 hr 30 min

03/13 MMA: Stipe Miocic Interview

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 they have in him. In addition, Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal stops by to break down the odds of a Georges St-Pierre-Conor McGregor fight, Brian Ortega's chances at UFC gold and the controversy surrounding Bellator's signing of MMA legend Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic. Plus, how UFC should promote CM Punk, Anthon...

Mar 13, 20181 hr 19 min

03/07 WWE: Raw's long 'Mania road, Fastlane preview, All-In

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 WrestleMania 34 (5:00). The guys dig into the latest developments with Ronda Rousey, whether Paul Heyman's promo lived up to his exceedingly high standards, the intercontinental title feud and whether WWE is succeeding or failing with its other major women's angles entering the year's biggest show. BC and The S...

Mar 07, 20181 hr 30 min

03/05 Boxing: Deontay Wilder's win, heavyweight division's future

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 Wilder? When is the right time to make Wilder-Anthony Joshua? Is Tyson Fury the only one capable of spoiling the party? Plus, unbeaten heavyweight Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller grades Wilder's performance, talks about trying to ambush his postfight interview and updates rumors that he's in line to face Jo...

Mar 05, 20181 hr 26 min

02/28 WWE: Reigns' booking, Lesnar's value, Rousey's ceiling

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 an optimistic but critical look at the end of Elimination Chamber and Roman Reigns' big promo on Raw (9:27). BC then tries to talk some sense into Adam about Brock Lesnar's role in WWE (21:00) before The Silver King's waxes poetic about his belief in Ronda Rousey and her high ceiling with the company (...

Feb 28, 20181 hr 10 min

02/27 MMA: Rousey in WWE, Lesnar rumors, UFC 222 preview

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. The guys also preview Saturday's UFC 222 card and King Mo updates the latest from the Bellator World Grand Prix heavyweight tournament, including Matt Mitrione's win over Roy Nelson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...

Feb 27, 20181 hr 15 min

02/26 Boxing: Deontay Wilder Interview

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 free and why he feels Anthony Joshua is avoiding him. Plus, Rafe Bartholomew joins to recap Srisaket Sor Rungvisai's exciting victory at Superfly2 and help preview a busy weekend of fights, including Sergey Kovalev's return. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...

Feb 26, 20181 hr 25 min

02/21 WWE: Monday Night Rollins, Elimination Chamber preview

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 performance by Seth Rollins on Raw (4:23). The Silver King wonders whether WWE made a mistake putting all of its eggs in Roman Reigns' basket, while BC explains exactly why Raw's booking was so choice on Monday night. The guys then wrap up the "Main Event" by talking the continued disintegration of Sma...

Feb 21, 20181 hr 44 min

02/19 Boxing: State of the welterweight division

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, including pound-for-pound rankings, which fights need to happen and which actually will. Plus, a preview of Srisaket Sor Rungvisai-Juan Francisco Estrada and Saturday's Superfly 2 card. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...

Feb 20, 20181 hr 21 min

02/14 WWE: Love for Raw, Hostility for SmackDown

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 SmackDown's myriad problems and what WWE needs to do with its two major brands once 'Mania season is in the books. The guys also talk Ronda Rousey's scheduled contract signing at Elimination Chamber, John Cena's current storyline, where the two women's divisions stand and much more in Hero or Zero. Up next, yo...

Feb 14, 20181 hr 25 min

02/13 Boxing: Danny Garcia interview

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 Keith Thurman and why he would he isn't afraid to challenge Errol Spence Jr. The guys also preview a busy boxing weekend, including Devon Alexander-Victor Ortiz and George Groves-Chris Eubank Jr., and play "What's it look like?" with historic cruiserweights and #WashedWelters. To learn more about listen...

Feb 13, 20181 hr 22 min

02/12 MMA: Mitrione, Nelson preview Bellator 194

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 Bader and shares both his prediction for Mitrione-Nelson II and which opponent he would prefer to face in the tournament. The guys also recap UFC 221 and debate whether Yoel Romero can sustain success in his 40s and whether Luke Rockhold's issues were more defense than chin. To learn more about listener d...

Feb 12, 201855 min

02/08 WWE: The Road to WrestleMania 34 Begins

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 34 officially underway. Adam Silverstein held down the fort in their absence, but BC and Co. finally get the chance to ruminate about the Royal Rumble, Ronda Rousey, NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia and the latest developments on Raw, SmackDown, NXT and even 205 Live. Samsonites, buckle in for this expanded...

Feb 08, 20181 hr 35 min

02/06 MMA: Rousey/WWE, Floyd/MMA, DC's Road To Immortality

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 MMA trolling might mean and whether Daniel Cormier can remove the Jon Jones' sized hole in his resume by defeating Stipe Miocic. In addition, a detailed look at how UFC got to its current state of oversaturation and how it needs to evolve. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...

Feb 06, 20181 hr 10 min

02/05 Boxing: Cruisin' For Cruiserweights, GGG-Canelo II

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 very best. The guys also react to news of a Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin rematch on May 5 and do their best to decipher Floyd Mayweather's constant teasing about entering the world of MMA. BC and Rafe close by pondering how good an Errol Spence Jr.-Danny Garcia fight might be for the welterweight di...

Feb 05, 20181 hr 8 min
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