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 winning 'The Ultimate Fighter: Season 2' and signing a UFC contract, Rashad took four fights in under 300 days. Rashad began making a name for himself by defeating Sam Hoger in his first UFC fight in the light heavyweight division (14:00). Next up was TUF Season 1 runner-up Stephan Bonnar, who many exp...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 49 min
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 pandemic and whether he agrees with old nemesis Dana White's boldness in getting the UFC back on track. Plus, Rafe Bartholomew reacts to Sergio Martinez's comeback at 45 and whether Errol Spence Jr. is right in saying he could beat a prime Floyd Mayweather. ------------------------ 'State of Combat' is ...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 29 min
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 newsgathering? How loaded is the card as a whole and should Amanda Nunes face criticism for pulling out? BC also chats with Bellator MMA stars Michael Chandler and Aaron Pico about dealing with the quarantine and what's next for both including Chandler's impending free agency and why he feels he is best fi...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 28 min
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 to fight Jorge Masvidal at UFC 249. --------------------------- 'State of Combat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @SugaRashadEvans, @stateofcombat For more MMA cove...
Apr 24, 2020•59 min
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 preview his collaboration with pro wrestling star Chris Jericho. Rafe Bartholomew drops by to update the latest boxing headlines including some bold assertions from welterweight champion Terence Crawford, Canelo Alvarez setting a future retirement date and the COVID-19 deaths of two figures close to the sp...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 43 min
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 right decision? The guys discuss Dana White's plans for a massive UFC card for the return. Are we too far ahead of ourselves or is Dana who we need to get sports to return. Lyman Good tests positive for COVID-19 but is feeling much better. Are there other fighters that are positive? Finally the guys t...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 16 min
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 targeting after signing with Top Rank and how the messy breakup with his former manager and trainer has affected him (35:07). Boxing manager Chris Jay stops by to share how fans can help support fighters financially during the quarantine through his work with Contenders Clothing (1:05:22). Plus, superfan Alex ...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 36 min
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 president Dana White be remembered as a hero or villain for his role in concocting a mysterious Fight Island? Which current fighter would make the best replacement when White one day retires? Plus, Rashad shares his quarantine tips for survival and shares a story about needing to use his MMA skills in regular...
Apr 14, 2020•57 min
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 concerns during the coronavirus outbreak. Can White's reckless ways be justified? Are they motivated by deeper financials concerns with parent company Endeavor? The guys try and make sense of MMA's future and what this decision will mean for fighters and fans alike. ---------------------------- 'State of Comb...
Apr 09, 2020•29 min
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 unification bout. Lopez examines the origins of his beef with Lomachenko, shares the story of surviving a recent tornado and talks openly about how lingering family drama has affected him. Rafe Bartholomew drops by to wax poetic on the legacy of his favorite fighter, Sergio Martinez, and try and make som...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min
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 UFC being reckless during such a dangerous time? What about White's idea of purchasing an island to house international fights and his refusal to share the location of events with the media? During already unprecedented times, the guys try to make sense of MMA's future and how it relates to the future ...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min
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 Fighter 2'. This bonus episode will take you through everything including what Rashad's life was like before stepping foot into the Ultimate Fighter house and how he got the invite (3:20). This episode is an inside look into the Ultimate Fighter series... What was it like being stuck in the house with...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 57 min
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? Who will fight on the card? Where will it take place? The guys try to answer all that along with the news of another Jon Jones arrest. Urijah Faber stops by the show to discuss his upcoming film 'Green Rush' and update his fight career. Finally Rashad and Brian give you their Top 5 fighters to watch wh...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 36 min
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? Does he hold a grudge against Oscar and Floyd? Arum talks that and much more including his belief that Dana White and UFC have acted recklessly in the face of a global pandemic. Plus, Rafe Bartholmew reacts to Billy Joe Saunders' suspension and which fighter can benefit from the rescheduling of Fury-...
Mar 31, 2020•2 hr 15 min
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 Seagal. The guys rate the 1990 thriller against the greatest in Seagal's unique catalog, as well as debate where it fits in within the pantheon of the action genre. Is Screwface the best villain in history? Get ready to enjoy this painstakingly deep dive on all things Seagal. ----------------------------...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 47 min
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 (9:50), give you the latest update on Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson (15:10), and talk about American Top Team implementing a rule to stop trash talking between the team (24:38). Following the latest news Henry Cejudo (34:19), Marlos Moraes (42:07), and Frankie Edgar (50:26) stop by the podcast to d...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 19 min
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 talks about the VICE TV "Dark Side of the Ring" documentary, the MMA influence behind his new finishing move and comments on his own unscripted altercation with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam 2016. BC also shares his take on WWE's decision to move forward with WrestleMania despite the coronavirus outbreak. -...
Mar 24, 2020•53 min
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 Roger Mayweather. The guys also look at the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic on the sport and BC surprises Rafe by welcoming SOC superfan Alex Godinez to talk Richard Dwyer and much more. ------------------------------------- 'State of Combat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, ...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 23 min
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 UFC remains adamant in promoting fights and provide a full breakdown of UFC Brasilia including a big win from Charles Oliveira and damaging defeats to Kevin Lee and Johnny Walker. Plus, actor Rich Ting stops by to share his love for martial arts and talk about his roles in CBS’ “Tommy” and the cable hi...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 43 min
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 young fighters poised to take over the sport. The guys also react to Floyd Mayweather's claim that Terence Crawford is the pound-for-pound best fighter and review a wild weekend which saw unbeaten heavyweight Adam Kownacki suffer defeat and Scott Quigg announce his retirement following a TKO loss. -----...
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 12 min
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 blame for the lackluster UFC 248 main event. Did Israel Adesanya feel Yoel Romero's power in round one and change his game plan for rounds two through five? Was this fight as close as Yoel Romero thought (6:30)? Round 2: an early fight of the year candidate happened in the UFC 248 co-main event as Weili Zh...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 38 min
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 Israel Adesanya and what's next for both. Plus, a passionate breakdown of Weili Zhang's instant classic against Joanna Jedrzejczyk and where it stands in the pantheon of great title bouts. ------------------------- 'State of Combat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Bullhorn and wh...
Mar 08, 2020•46 min
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 different. BC also sits down with unbeaten heavyweight Adam Kownacki to get his take on the division entering Saturday's return against Robert Helenius. Plus, the guys talk DAZN's global expansion and big weekend victories from Mikey Garcia and Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez. -------------------------------- 'St...
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 36 min
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, Brandon Wise stops by to preview the card as a whole, including a must-see middleweight title main event between Israel Adesanya and Joel Romero. The guys also recap a wild UFC Norfolk card and debate the future of the flyweight and women's featherweight title picture. -------------------------------- 'Stat...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 42 min
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 a Five Rounds with Rashad. Round 1: Rashad gives his thoughts on Tyson Fury's 7th-round TKO of Deontay Wilder and all the excuses that wilder is using (7:15). Round 2: Rashad recaps his trip to UFC Fight Night Auckland, his thoughts on Dan Hooker vs Paul Felder and other notable fights on the card (15...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 9 min
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 and Tyson Fury/Deontay Wilder winner could be made (35:35). Future Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr. stops by to talk Wilder-Fury II and preview his fighter Kevin Newman II's return on Friday's ShoBox card (1:14:10). Plus, Rafe Bartholomew reacts to Wilder's excuses for the loss to Fury (10:27). --------------...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 58 min
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 clause? What Made Tyson Fury's performance so special? Do the guys really need to see Wilder-Fury 3 right away? Was throwing in the towel the right move? BC and Rafe answer it all plus more. ----------------------------------------------- 'State of Combat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher...
Feb 23, 2020•58 min
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. Davies (44:45), Mark Kriegel (53:52), Andre Ward (1:00:55), Charles Martin (1:06:50), Brian Kenny (1:110:15). ------------------------------------ 'State of Combat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbe...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 16 min
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 enough for him to pass Dominick Reyes for the next light heavyweight title shot (3:36)? The guys discuss what Jon Jones' next move should be (6:15). Round 2: Deigo Sanchez decides to take DQ win over Michel Pereira ... Can the UFC learn from this (12:15)? Round 3: One Championship will hold their "King ...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 14 min
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 trainer affect Fury? Will the "Gypsy King" really go for the knockout? Is Wilder being overlooked? The guys also recap big wins from Ryan Garcia (17:44) and Caleb Plant over the weekend (26:55) and ponder whether "KingRy" is indeed ready for the elite lightweights like Jorge Linares, Devin Haney and Gervonta...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 38 min
