2024 was a groundbreaking year in combat sports, filled with unforgettable moments that will be talked about for years to come. From the rise of new UFC legends to some of the most epic boxing matchups in recent memory, we witnessed it all.
In this special year-end episode, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell (BC) reflect on the biggest highlights, including Max Holloway’s jaw-dropping knockout of Justin Gaethje, which not only stunned fans but also solidified Holloway’s place in UFC history. They also dive into Alex Pereira’s incredible journey and how he cemented his legacy as one of the most dominant fighters of the year. On the boxing side, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk went head-to-head not once, but twice, delivering two of the most highly anticipated heavyweight bouts in recent memory.
Luke and BC also dish out their year-end awards and rankings, breaking down the fighters, performances, and moments that defined this historic year.
00:00 Start
01:08 Intro
11:03 Boxing KO of the year
18:12 MMA KO of the year
23:41 Submission of the year
30:39 Boxing Upset of the year
37:13 MMA Upset of the year
45:30 Best Boxing Performance of the year
52:10 Best MMA Performance of the year
58:54 Boxing Comeback Fighter of the year
01:03:51 MMA Comeback Fighter of the year
01:10:06 Boxing Breakthrough Fighter of the year
01:15:19 MMA Breakthrough Fighter of the year
01:18:46 Boxing Fight of the year
01:25:06 MMA Fight of the year
01:31:39 Boxing Event of the year
01:35:33 MMA Event of the year
01:38:51 Best Soundbite/Quote of the year
01:40:20 Best Boxing Broadcaster of the year
01:45:14 Best MMA Broadcaster of the year
01:50:28 MK Moment of the year
01:55:30 Best Boxing Moment of the year
02:00:08 Best MMA Moment of the year
02:01:36 Worst Boxing Moment of the year
02:02:57 Worst MMA Moment of the year
02:04:55 Boxer of the year
02:06:07 MMA Fighter of the year
02:08:36 Donk of the year
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49 Comments
MMA fight of the year was pretty easily Ribovics Zelllhuber. Yes its a rock em sock em but unlike most it had a storyline and with the theme of the card it was further elevated. The image of a ring girl in full Catrina wear immediately followed by that soul bearing third round was haunting.
Boxing comeback of the year happened a mere 3 short months ago when a podcast that no longer exists rose from 80,000 leagues under Wembley Stadium like the phoenix it always was. I'm talking BC. I'm talking Boogs. I'm talking Dwyer. I'm talking double kebab. I'm talking Inside The Box.
1:41:42 👑☝️
Out of curiosity, does anyone actually come here for boxing content?
I've tried but I just can't get into it.
Yay Im the donk of the year!
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I have to agree with Luke, Max vs Justin was absolute donk choice. How could that be fight of the year? That was a clean fight for Max. Max's face was clean, he thoroughly beat Justin in the fight. When did Justin have any big moments or have any good momentum swings? He didn't. Max just beat him and landed one of the best KO of the year on him. I think it's definitely Moment of the Year though.
Pretty sure the chinese girl's name is wang cong not tong 👍
MMA performance of the year I would have said O'Malley vs Chito. O'Malley beat that dude from pillar to post
Guys just create the pay wall already. I can’t speak for everyone but I’d pay monthly if it would guarantee your existence.
Great show as always boys. Give them a sub!!
would be good to have stills of the KOs/fighters even if you can't show video .just provides a bit of context
Best MK moment of the year was Mario Big Balls & 2 Cheesy!
How can Islam vs Dustin not be fight of the year? It was totally back and forth in every round except the 2nd
Is it my UK bias or are people not talking about Fabio Wardley knocking out Frazer Clarke enough in the KO of the year conversation? I think it ticks every single box
The only reason Dee devlin is still with McGregor is because they’re not married and she’d get fuck all if she left him, let’s be honest.
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I refuse to take boxing seriously as a sport until there aren’t like 8 guys who all have the nickname ‘Big Baby’
It's almost hilarious how they ignored Islam's sub over Dustin as sub of the year. Gerard Meerchaert over Islam is absurd.
Luke suggesting they "go off script more"
Like he didn't have an aneurysm whenever BC would go off script 🤣 donk
145 has this rather unique tendency to produce all time champions…..Aldo to Conor to Holloway to Volk to Topuria. That’s an UNREAL group at the very top. Conor is the only one who didn’t stick around as champ but he became the biggest star in the entire history of the sport while humiliating the 155 champ in his bid to win double titles. No other weight class does this consistently.
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I agree with Luke no way Max Justin was FOTY. Max was giving him the business until the last sec KO. Islam Porier should b up there.
The best damn Kombat sports show……. Period!!! Love you guys! Happy New Year
Finally we get the Long Island Luke vs Jay Aron comparison!
Average live chat experience
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Conor*
58:02 Luke stop interrupting and let others talk, jesus we know what you think about the subject because you have told us 999 times all ready during the show. Its not more valuable just because you are saying it dude.
Petr Yan for comeback fighter of the year!
Damn BCs camera does look great here!
where's Allen W.'s award?
Did these guys just forget that Islam exists?
Luke and the ilia and sanko train
Dan and Laura are tied for number one for me. Paul Felder is a solid second place. I really enjoy the Paul and Laura cards with Dan Helly or Brennan Fitzgerald.
Nobody makes me want to mute a broadcast more than Tim Bradley. That dude is such an idiot egomaniac who has some of the worst takes I’ve ever heard.
Seems like y'all forgot about Islam vs Dustin lol. Didn't even mentioned that fight once.
Not exactly a quote, but that clip of Ryan Garcia singing/scatting next to Devin Haney in an interview and Haney's deadpan response, "I don't think Ryan's taking this fight seriously," has to get some kind of honorable mention for something. That was truly surreal.
For best boxing commentary you guys are unlucky not to hear the Top Rank international commentary team of Crystina Poncher and Chris Algieri. Those two together are so good.
LOVE YOU GUYS lets goooooooooooooooooooo
Love the inclusion of LIL in the award picks. Keep kicking ass boiz
Islam sub was decent
Honestly, I can see you guys annoy each other at times & luke doesn’t get brian often, but you guys have great energy and are extremely funny, in part because of those mishaps
Chill, Loog.
We are the Donk of the Year 🎉
I'll show my dunk trophy 🏆 also luke reaction to Justin getting k.o is how grandfather's in their 80s react like 😂😂
1:46:12 LAURA SANKO LMFAO
Being awarded donk of the year feels like personal a low.
Pyfer vs Hermansson, upset of the year.
Congratulations to all of my fellow donks of the year 🥳
Islam got SUB of the year, so go poun sand))