In This Corner With Brian Campbell

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 Zhang defeated Joanna Jedrzejczyk via split decision. Where does Weili-Joanna rank for the guys all time (26:21)? Round 3: Daniel Cormier thanks Stipe Miocic on twitter... does this mean that we are getting Daniel Cormier-Stipe Miocic 3 (43:10)? Round 4: Dustin Poirier vs Dan Hooker is in the works for UFC San Diego on May 16th (48:59). Round 5: Amanda Nunes vs Felicia Spencer is official for UFC 250 (53:58). Following Round five the guys transition to a fill in the blank segment based off our exclusive Khabib Nurmagomed

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 wherever else you listen to podcasts.    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @SugaRashadEvans, @stateofcombat   For more MMA coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/mma/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. -------------------------------- 'State of Combat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @Rafeboogs, @stateofcombat   For more boxing coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. -------------------------------- 'State of Combat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @SugaRashadEvans, @stateofcombat   For more MMA coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/mma/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 (15:47). Round 3: Brian and Rashad breakdown both Bellator cards from this past weekend (36:28). Round 4: Ali Abdelaziz shuts down the Justin Gaethje vs Conor McGregor rumors but it he just playing mind games (38:40)? Round 5: Jose Aldo set to face Henry Cejudo at UFC 250 but is that the biggest card that weekend or will the guys be watching Bellator 243 (41:15)? Time to switch gears... The guys play a little fill in the blank (47:15) and then preview this weekend's UFC Flyweight title bout (56:55). ----------------------

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). ------------------------------------------------------- 'State of Combat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @Rafeboogs, @stateofcombat   For more boxing coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @Rafeboogs, @stateofcombat   For more boxing coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: @BCampbellCBS, @Rafeboogs, @stateofcombat   For more boxing coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of the Jungle" card in an empty arena in Singapore due to the coronavirus (24:59). Round 4: Israel Adesanya's coach says they are looking past Jon Jones and would want to fight Stipe Miocic. Is there any chance this happens or is this just mind games (28:20)? Round 5: Henry Cejudo announced that he wants to challenge Alexander Volkanovski after Jose Aldo. Can Cejudo really challenge him at featherweight (31:15)? The guys switch gears and play a little fill in the blank (34:26). BONUS: we got some storytime with Rashad

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 Davis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 'State of Combat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @Rafeboogs, @stateofcombat   For more boxing coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Famer Rashad Evans relives his Joe Rogan Podcast appearance and breaks down whether MMA has a scoring/judging problem in light of Jon Jones-Dominick Reyes (8:01). Will we see a rematch? Should "Bones" move up to heavyweight? Plus, Bellator and UFC veteran Hector Lombard stops by to preview his debut at BKFC 10 (33:16). Brandon Wise drops in to attack the latest headlines including Manny Pacquiao signing with Conor McGregor's management team and a Douglas Lima-Gegard Mousasi superfight in Bellator (40:33). -------------------------------------------------------------------- 'State of Combat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @SugaRashadEvans, @stateofcombat   For more MMA coverage from CBS Sports, visit h

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 week out from the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury heavyweight title rematch, the guys look at Anthony Joshua's current standing and whether politics have a shot at aligning to allow him to face the winner. Plus, Rafe plays "Fill in the Blank" about Canelo's potential toughest opponent, Wilder's biggest win and much more. --------------------------------------------------------- 'State of Combat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @Rafeboogs, @stateofcombat For more boxing coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Should Jones' future at heavyweight come sooner or later? The guys also recap Valentina Shevchenko's dominant title defense over Katlyn Chookagian and whether she will ever face a challenge at 125 pounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 through their favorite storylines for UFC 247. Start of the main card with Derrick Lewis vs Ilir Latifi (34:14). Mirsidad Bektic vs Dan Ige (38:05). Juan Adams vs Justin Tafa (43:08). UFC Women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko vs Katlyn Chookagian (46:04). UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones vs Dominick Reyes (49:55). Plus the debut of fill in the blank (59:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 still care about this type of carnival matchmaking, including Loan Paul's interest in boxing Antonio Brown and crossing over to MMA. The tone turns serious in response to Gervonta Davis' arrest for misdemeanor assault in a viral video with the mother of his children. Plus, a preview of Gary Russell Jr.'s title defense on Showtime against "King Tug," as well as Guillermo Rigondeaux's move down to bantamweight for a title shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Jorge Masvidal for International Fight Week (1:31). Round 2: Colby Covington breaks his silence and calls out two guys for his next fight: Kamaru Usman and ... 50 Cent? The guys will let you know which of these two crazy ideas makes more sense (4:45). Round 3: Jon Jones made some comments about moving to heavyweight this week and fighting Stipe Miocic. Is now the right time to go up to heavyweight (7:11)? On to UFC 247 Jones-Reyes.... Brian and Rashad kick off the preview by giving you their top matchup to watch on the under card (10:18). On the main card, Brian and Rashad break down each matchup individually, starting with how Ilir Latifi’s size matches up with other heavyweights like Derrick Lewis (13:09). Can Dan Ige keep the ball rolling with his fifth straight win vs Mirsad Bektic (17:10)? The guys question how

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 dog food-filled conclusion of the Roman Reigns-Baron Corbin storyline, Ricochet's big opportunity and reinforcements for the women's division. Hero or Zero includes thoughts on Angel Garza, "Hangman" Adam Page and what's ahead at NXT TakeOver: Porterland. The Silver King wraps things up by breaking down the future of the State of Combat podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 guys also recap weekend wins from Danny Garcia and Jarrett Hurd, react to Bob Arum saying Terence Crawford would pin Conor McGregor and preview DAZN's Super Bowl card featuring YouTube star Jake Paul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Does Cyborg have a claim for G.O.A.T. even though she lost to Amanda Nunes? The guys also give their take on the war of words between Joe Rogan and Stephen A. Smith, including what role non-traditional analysts should play in UFC's coverage. Plus, big wins from Curtis Blaydes and Michael Chiesa at UFC Raleigh and the debut of a new segment called "Going Rounds with Rashad." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 closing moments of Raw on Monday night before breaking down what they expect to be the top matches at the Showcase of the Immortals. The guys also discuss a variety of big news items, including injuries and suspensions, before taking a closer look at some big wins by AEW, NXT Worlds Collide and what's ahead for WWE's third brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices