In This Corner With Brian Campbell

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 Woman" make a new run at the strawweight title? Plus, reaction to big weekends from PFL [59:13] and ONE Championship [101:57], along with a detailed preview of Friday's UFC Boston card and a Dominick Reyes-Chris Weidman matchup with title implications [1:13:44]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and Seth Rollins. Is it a stroke of genius, or does it deserve the heavy criticism it has received? The guys also talk all things Cain Velasquez and Tyson Fury, share some thoughts on the WWE Draft and break down what AEW is getting right through two weeks of its show. 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

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 Cain Velasquez and Tyson Fury. The guys discuss the upcoming press conference, why WWE feels reaching into the MMA and boxing worlds is necessary, and what to expect long-term from Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar. Silver King and Outback Jack also recap the rest of Raw, preview the WWE Draft, break down the second episode of AEW Dynamite and share whether NXT is stepping up its game. Last but not least, BC joins his own show to rave about a return to studio wrestling with the debut of NWA Powerrr. Don't miss this show! 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

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 crossover star for UFC. [2:30] Plus, could we actually be heading toward Khabib vs. GSP in 2020? [31:00] And we go in-depth on Saturday's main event between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Michelle Waterson. [49:16] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 event. The guys break down exactly why the Fiend-Seth Rollins match drew such a negative reaction from the crowd and question why WWE cannot seem to learn from its mistakes with Roman Reigns. The Silver King and Jack also praise the three women's matches and go through the rest of the show before diving into the SmackDown debut on Fox, including the new TV presentation, Kofi Kingston's WWE title loss, the debut of Cain Velasquez, Tyson Fury's presence and what to expect going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discuss just how great Adesanya looked in taking out Robert Whittaker and what the ceiling on "The Last Stylebender" could be. Plus, where does Whittaker go from here? Brandon and Jack also discuss the great performances from Dan Hooker and Yorgan De Castro to cap off the night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 break down the heroes and zeroes from the first AEW TV effort [4:52], the superior NXT show that ran head-to-head with it [01:01:01] and how they will judge this so-called "Wednesday Night War" going forward. Plus, a look at the season premiere of WWE Raw [01:24:20], including the return of pyro, a new set and commentary team, Brock Lesnar's destruction of Rey Mysterio and the convoluted main event involving everyone from Seth Rollins and The Fiend to Rusev, Lana and Bobby Lashley. BC and The Silver King also briefly discuss Sunday's WWE Hell in a Cell card in this absolutely loaded edition of the SoC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Adesanya [57:01]. The guys also recap a wild weekend including Jared Cannonier's breakthrough win into middleweight title contention at UFC Copenhagen [6:45] and an exciting twist in the Bellator featherweight tournament with the promotion's selection show [21:08].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. GGG breaks down why Canelo Alvarez won't fight him and shares whether he still respects the Mexican star as a man. Rafe Bartholomew breaks down the impact of Errol Spence Jr.'s win over Shawn Porter and how far away we are from a Terence Crawford superfight [8:00]. Plus, why you should care about Claressa Shields returning at a new weight class [1:50:40]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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] The guys ponder whether Porter deserves a moral victory for dictating the fight's terms and whether Spence's pound-for-pound status slips despite winning. [29:35] Plus, did the PBC make the right move by sending Danny Garcia into the ring instead of Manny Pacquiao? [20:13] All that, plus recaps of big wins from David Benavidez and Josesito Lopez. [38:55] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 edition to share his fighting experience and insight. BC and his guests will share their unique takes on the hottest topics from the combat sports you love while welcoming in big-name guests. Stay tuned to the State of Combat feed for instant analysis and instant reaction podcasts surrounding the biggest moments in each sport. 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

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 break down The Fiend’s attack on Braun Strowman to close Raw [14:55] and what they expect to see from SmackDown on Fox next week [42:22]. BC and The Silver King also share their final thoughts ahead of the debut of AEW Dynamite [54:53] and play Hero or Zero [1:15:07] where topics include Roman Reigns, the Four Horsewomen, Michael Cole, Baron Corbin and Kenny Omega. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 comments about Stipe Miocic and debate just how big a trilogy fight would be historically [15:52]. Plus, all the fallout from a wild ending at UFC Mexico City [38:00] and a preview of UFC Copenhagen [53:08] and Bellator weekend cards [56:37].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 transition from friends to foes in the buildup to this fight and break down why they believe they will win. Plus, Rafe Bartholomew helps break down the matchup and share his prediction [12:50]. The guys also look at the size difference between Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev [25:30], react to Ryan Garcia's new Golden Boy deal [36:30] and recap a wild brawl between Alfredo Angulo and Peter Quillin [14:40]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 future episodes, whether the first edition of the program was a win for WWE and everything that went down, including a title change, a big return and more. BC and The Silver King then move on to Brock Lesnar's return to SmackDown and whether him ultimately defeating Kofi Kingston for the WWE championship is a positive or negative outcome for Kingston's reign. The guys also briefly discuss the forthcoming WWE Draft before moving on to Hero or Zero where topics include The Fiend taking over Raw, Baron Corbin winning King of the Ring, the Street Profits hosting Maria Kanellis' gender reveal party, the continuation of the Roman Reigns angle on SmackDown and the burying of Cedric Alexander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 trilogy with DC? Miocic also shares the humbling nature of his day job as a firefighter and paramedic in Ohio. Plus [47:10], UFC Hall of Famer "Suga" Rashad Evans joins Brandon Wise in recapping Dustin Gaethje's win over Donald Cerrone at UFC Vancouver [5:15] and previewing Saturday's UFC Mexico City card headlined by Yair Rodriguez-Jeremy Stephens [1:02:01].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [33:05]. Brian also chats with super middleweights Anthony Dirrell [1:02:45] and David Benavidez [1:16:20] ahead of their Sept. 28 title bout on the Spence-Porter PPV card.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 appearing in the final seconds, failed Superman-level booking for Seth Rollins and Kofi Kingston, the surprise return of Luke Harper, why Becky Lynch-Sasha Banks was such a home run and whether a PPV like this is acceptable with WWE failing to deliver anything memorable despite 10 titles being on the line. BC and The Silver King also preview the debut of NXT on USA Network by welcoming Paul "Triple H" Levesque (1:00:45) to discuss what the show will look like on cable TV, whether Vince McMahon will be involved and what he has to say about competition going head-to-head with the yellow brand. Also joining the show is "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels (1:25:19), who talks about his new role as a NXT coach, returning for one big match and why the third part of his professional wrestling career is making such an impact on h

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 this finally the time when Becky Lynch and Kofi Kingston drop their straps? BC and The Silver King go over the builds to each match, make their predictions and discuss where WWE is going from here (53:40). But first, the guys open the show by debating whether this is indeed the third boom period in professional wrestling (2:40), the scheduled King of the Ring finals (9:39), the Kevin Owens-Shane McMahon storyline, the value of dirtsheets and AEW's first two matches for Full Gear (43:36. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 depth on what makes Khabib's wrestling so unique and why his demeanor is unlike any other fighter. The guys also get creative in brainstorming ways to market the BMF title that Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will fight for on Nov. 2 and debate whether Jorge's beef with teammate Colby Covington is real [1:54]. Plus, who stood out at Bellator 226 [38:20] and a preview of the violence to expect from Donald Cerrone-Justin Gaethje at UFC Vancouver [50:33].   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices