Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts
Luke Thomas Live Chat and Podcasts
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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Aug 29, 2025 • 2h 33min
Live Chat: The Raja Jackson Situation
Today on the live chat, we discuss the Raja Jackson situation plus Rampage's reaction to it, Caio Borralho's weight cutting choices, the capacity of the Paramount-UFC deal to improve fighter pay and more.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Aug 22, 2025 • 2h 45min
Live Chat: Tank-Jake Paul, Khamzat Defenders
On today's podcast, we break down the matchup between Gervonta Davis vs. Jake Paul, talk the criticism of Khamzat Chimaev's performance at UFC 319 and much more.This is episode 266 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Aug 17, 2025 • 1h 24min
UFC 319 Post-Fight Show: Khamzt Controls, DDP Stuck in First Gear
At UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev controlled Dricus du Plessis en route to an easy unanimous decision win, but the bout wasn't exactly a showcase of middleweight's renewed might or Chimaev's boogeyman status.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 49min
Live Chat: DDP-Khamzat Preview, DC Under Assault
Today on the podcast, we go into more previewing for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev plus I defend the nation's capital from the insanely stupid attacks you're hearing.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Aug 13, 2025 • 2h 20min
Live Chat: DDP-Khamzat = Hendo-Rua?
In this episode, we discuss whether Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev could be like Dan Henderson vs. Shogun Rua or not. That plus so much more.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Aug 1, 2025 • 2h 10min
Live Chat: Who Cares About Conor McGregor Anymore?
On today's episode, we discuss Conor McGregor's ballooning lack of likability and irrelevance, Ilia Topuria's appearance on the Nelk Boys podcast and more.This is episode 263 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Jul 18, 2025 • 2h 20min
Live Chat: Will Dustin Poirier Go in the UFC Hall of Fame?
Today on the program, we'll examine the case for Dustin Poirier making it into the UFC Hall of Fame, why I think the third fight with Max Holloway could be the most competitive, if Max can earn a rematch with Ilia Topuria at lightweight and much more.This is episode 262 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Jul 11, 2025 • 2h 16min
Live Chat: Ben Askren, How Many Fights Does Topuria Have Left?
Today on the program, we discuss Ben Askren's recovery, how many fights Ilia Topuria has left and why I never want to talk about you know who ever again.This is episode 261 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Jul 4, 2025 • 2h 14min
Live Chat: Topuria-Islam Possibilities, KKF Triggers Everyone
On this week's episode of the live chat, we discuss the fallout from UFC 317, what all the possibilities are next for Ilia Topuria, why Kai Kara- France triggers everyone and much more.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSCRIBE: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Jul 1, 2025 • 2h 20min
Live Chat: UFC 317, Media Business, Aspinall's Options
This episode of the the live chat was recorded before UFC 317, so we discuss that, the decline of the media business, Tom Aspinall's options and so much more.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
