CBS Sports MMA
At a glance
- CBS Sports is owned by Paramount, the UFC's broadcaster since 2026 through Paramount+
- Publishes its own UFC rankings
- Brian Campbell co-hosts the Morning Kombat podcast with Luke Thomas
Overview
CBS Sports MMA is the mixed martial arts section of CBS Sports, one of the major US sports media outlets. CBS Sports is owned by Paramount, which has carried the UFC since 2026 on its Paramount+ streaming service. That puts the MMA section inside the same company as the UFC's US broadcaster.
The MMA staff includes Brian Campbell, Shakiel Mahjouri and Brent Brookhouse. Brent Brookhouse was editor in chief of Bloody Elbow before joining CBS Sports. Brian Campbell co-hosts the Morning Kombat podcast with Luke Thomas, another former Bloody Elbow editor in chief. So CBS Sports now has two former Bloody Elbow leaders on its MMA coverage, one in writing and one on the mic.
What you'll find
You get UFC event results, staff rankings, fight odds and previews ahead of every major card. The previews cover what is at stake in the main fights and give the staff's picks, with the odds alongside so you can compare the predictions with the betting market.
The Morning Kombat podcast, hosted by Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas, extends the site into audio and video. It covers the week's news, recent event results and upcoming fights. It is a good fit if you would rather follow the news by listening than by reading, for example on a commute or during a workout.
Why follow
CBS Sports MMA stands out for its closeness to the UFC's broadcaster. As part of the company that holds the event rights, the section tracks the schedule of events airing on Paramount+ closely. Keep that connection in mind when you read its UFC coverage.
Its in-house rankings give you a staff view to compare with the official UFC rankings. Morning Kombat brings together two well-known names in MMA coverage, Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas, for a regular conversation about the news of the week and what is coming next. Luke Thomas ran the Bloody Elbow newsroom until 2011, and Brian Campbell covers the UFC for CBS Sports, so the show brings two different backgrounds together.
MMA Official's take
CBS Sports MMA is for UFC fans who watch events on Paramount+ and want a companion site with results, rankings and previews. It also suits listeners looking for a regular MMA podcast in English.
Start with the preview posted before the next UFC event, then check the results that night. After that, listen to an episode of Morning Kombat to hear Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas break down the card. If you follow rankings, finish by comparing the staff list with the official UFC rankings in your favorite division.