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Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts

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Luke Thomas is a leading voice and analyst in the sport of MMA whose work routinely crosses media platforms. He currently serves as the host of SiriusXM's The Luke Thomas Show on channel 156. He is also a former editor and podcaster at MMA Fighting, where he hosted the Monday Morning Analyst and Promotional Malpractice Live Chat podcasts as well as studio shows such as The MMA Beat and The MMA Hour. Thomas helped create the co-branded USA Today/SB Nation Consensus MMA Rankings. His written work has appeared in the Washington Post, Salon, ESPN and dozens of newspapers across the country.
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Episodes

Live Chat: Sean Strickland's Fans Making MMA Worse?

Today on the podcast, we'll examine Jon Anik's comments about the online MMA fanbase, to what extent the new fans Sean Strickland has brought to the sport are to blame, break down Kayla Harrison vs. Holly Holm and so much more. This is episode 188 of The Luke Thomas Show.

Jan 26, 20241 hr 54 min

Live Chat: UFC 299 > UFC 300?

On today's podcast, we'll discuss the UFC 300 card and why UFC 299 might be a lot better, why Jon Jones wants the title to fight Stipe Miocic, what close fight with a different outcome changes the MMA GOAT debate and so much more. This is episode 186 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Jan 12, 20241 hr 46 min

Live Chat: Sean Strickland's Breakdown

Today on the podcast, we examine Sean Strickland's breakdown on Theo Von's podcast, UFC 300 potentials and much more. This is episode 185 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Jan 05, 20241 hr 40 min

Live Chat: UFC 296 Preview, Tony Ferguson's Future and More

Today on the podcast, we examine the big storylines around UFC 296, Colby Covington and the fan base he's cultivated, Tony Ferguson's mindset heading into this weekend's fights and so much more. This is episode 183 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Dec 15, 20231 hr 37 min

Live Chat: Jon Jones, PBC-Amazon Deal, UFC vs. Bellator Fighters

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the need (or not) to strip Jon Jones, what to make of PBC getting into business with Amazon, how Bellator or other organizatons' fighters would fare against UFC talent and much more. This is episode 182 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Dec 08, 20231 hr 30 min

Live Chat: PFL-ESPN, Ian Garry, Edward Said and More

Today on the podcast, we'll review the new ESPN broadcast deal with the PFL, discuss the very stupid Ian Garry controversy, forecast Arman Tsarukyan's future and much more. This is episode 181 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Dec 01, 20231 hr 58 min

Live Chat: Jamahal Hill vs. Alex Pereira?

On today's podcast, we'll examine a potential face off between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill, the champ-champ fever in mixed martial arts (MMA) and much more. This is episode 180 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Nov 17, 20232 hr 7 min

Live Chat: UFC 295 Q&A

Today on the podcast, we talk about Alex Pereira's and Tom Aspinall's big wins at UFC 295, what's next for Mackenzie Dern and so much more. This is episode 179 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Nov 13, 20231 hr 25 min

Live Chat: Francis Ngannou's Future, UFC Headed to Trial?

Today on the podcast, we'll be looking at Francis Ngannou's boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) future, whether the fight lawsuit will now head to trial after the 9th circuit court denied UFC's appeal and much more. This is episode 178 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Nov 03, 20231 hr 48 min

Live Chat: UFC 295, Jones-Miocic, Fury-Ngannou

Today on the podcast, we discuss the fallout from UFC 295 fight cancellations, talk Jones-Miocic and if it ever happens plus look ahead to Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou. This is episode 177 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Oct 27, 20231 hr 51 min

Live Chat: UFC 294, MK's Future, Showtime News

In this episode, we preview UFC 294, discuss the future of Morning Kombat and react to the news surrounding Showtime Sports. This is episode 176 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Oct 20, 20231 hr 44 min

Live Chat: USADA Is Done

In this episode, we explore the implications of the UFC dropping USADA and what it means for anti-doping, the athletes and future of the sport. This is episode 175 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Oct 18, 20231 hr 35 min

Live Chat Interview: Beneil Dariush

In this episode of the live chat, we talk to Beneil Dariush about his agreement to fight Arman Tsarukyan, the rematch between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev and much more. This is episode 174 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Oct 06, 20231 hr 49 min

Live Chat: Jiri-Alex, Leon-Colby, Death of a Parent

On today's podcast, we'll react to the big UFC 295 and UFC 296 announcements, discuss dealing with the death of a parent and more. This is episode 172 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Sep 22, 20231 hr 41 min

Live Chat: UFC 292 Reaction, UFC Lawsuit and Industry Changes

Today on the podcast, we'll reflect on Sean O'Malley's title-winning performance against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292, how the fighters' class-action lawsuit could affect the UFC and much more. This is episode 168 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Aug 25, 20231 hr 52 min

Live Chat: Spence-Crawford, Paul-Diaz, UFC Nashville and more

Today on the podcast, we look back on Terence Crawford's unreal performance against Errol Spence. We also look ahead to Jake Paul battling Nate Diaz in the boxing ring and what's in store at UFC Nashville. This is episode 166 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Aug 04, 20231 hr 32 min

Live Chat: Who Is Buying Fury-Ngannou?

Luke Thomas reacts to Tyson Fury boxing Francis Ngannou, the potential of a UFC return for Ronda Rousey, Israel Adesanya fighting Dricus Du Plessis and much more. This is episode 164 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Jul 14, 20231 hr 53 min

Live Chat: MMA Media Dying, Topuria, Rakhmonov-Gastelum

Today on the podcast, we discuss the death of online media, Ilia Topuria fighting Yair Rodriguez in Mexico or Spain, Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Kelvin Gastelum matchmaking and much more. This is episode 162 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Jun 30, 20231 hr 45 min

Live Chat: Zuck-Musk, Ilia Topuria, Titanic Submarine

Luke Thomas discusses Henry Cejudo fighting Chito Vera and Cory Sandhagen taking on Umar Nurmagomedov at bantamweight, Ilia Topuria's future, the lost submersible around the Titanic, the horrific idea of Elon Musk fighting Mark Zuckerberg in the UFC's Octagon and much more.

Jun 23, 20231 hr 42 min

Live Chat: Conor McGregor Sexual Assault Allegation Reaction

Luke Thomas Live Chat: Today on the podcast, we'll examine the possibilities from a Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev rematch, Conor McGregor and USADA, early Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford thoughts and much more. This is episode 160 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Jun 16, 20231 hr 25 min

Live Chat: Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones, BMF Title, UFC PPV

Today on the podcast, we'll examine the deal between Francis Ngannou and the PFL, discuss the return of the BMF belt in the rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje plus look ahead to the UFC's pay-per-view calendar. This is episode 158 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

May 19, 20231 hr 45 min
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