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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Dec 12, 2025 • 2h 15min
Live Chat: Dana vs. Francis, Dana vs. Arman
Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Dana White's various beefs with Francis Ngannou and Arman Tsarukyan, how Merab can (maybe) beat Yan in the third fight and much more.This is episode 282 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Dec 7, 2025 • 1h 14min
UFC 323 Post-Fight Show: Petr Yan's Historic Performance
Petr Yan became the UFC bantamweight champion of the world by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) in the main event from Las Vegas, Nevada. He achieved this victory and the status as a two-time champion (three if we count interim titles) by turning in one of the most dialed in and inspired performances in UFC championship history. As you’ll hear me talk about in this episode, his march back to the title was as improbable as it was impressive.We discuss the significance of Yan’s performance, the tragedy of the co-main event, Payton Talbott’s breakthrough moment and much more.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Dec 5, 2025 • 2h 4min
Live Chat: Is 'TKO Matchmaking' Even a Real Thing?
On this week's episode of The Luke Thomas Live Chat, we discuss UFC 323, the Ali Act hearing on Capitol Hill plus whether complaints about UFC's early matchmaking in 2026 is a function of TKO meddling.This is episode 281.SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Nov 27, 2025 • 2h 3min
Live Chat: Topuria-Tsarukyan Or We Riot
On today's episode of The Luke Thomas Live Chat, we'll examine Topuria vs. Tsarukyan, the UFC in 2026, what to do with the women's side of the sport and more.USE CODE LT10 for 10% ADDITIONAL SAVINGS ON TOP OF 25% SITEWIDE SAVINGS RIGHT NOW AT TOOLETRIES.COM
Nov 23, 2025 • 51min
UFC Qatar Results: Topuria-Tsarukyan Must Be Next
At UFC Qatar, Arman Tsarukyan didn’t merely batter and submit Dan Hooker in the main event, he showed a vastly improved depth and well-roundness of skill. It was so impressive, in fact, that I just don’t see how any fight can be next for UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria other than Tsarukyan.In my UFC Qatar post-fight show, I discuss Tsarukyan’s best-ever UFC performance, what I’m vexed by Ian Garry’s game, the UFC return of Kyoji Horiguchi and so much more.GO TO TOOLETRIES.com RIGHT NOW FOR 25% SITEWIDE
Nov 21, 2025 • 2h 16min
Live Chat: Let's Talk About Craig Jones
Today on the podcast, we'll discuss what went wrong for Jack Della Maddalena against Islam Makhachev, the role of Craig Jones plus much more.This is episode 279 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Nov 16, 2025 • 1h 17min
UFC 322 Post-Fight Show: Islam Makes It Look Easy
At UFC 322, Islam Makhachev easily surpassed Jack Della Maddalena to become the new UFC welterweight champion. Did he surpass Khabib Nurmagomedov in the process? We discuss that and more on this post-fight show.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Nov 7, 2025 • 2h 26min
Live Chat: The Latest on UFC's Betting Scandal
Today on the live chat, we go over the latest in terms of what we know about the UFC's betting scandal plus we look ahead to UFC 322 and much more.USE CODE LT20 for 20% OFF SITEWIDE at TOOLETRIES.comSUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Oct 31, 2025 • 2h 17min
Live Chat: Fighters Quit All The Time. Stop Scandalizing It.
Today on the live chat, we discuss why the Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane rematch might be really good despite all of the present controversy. We also get into why fighters quitting is not the black mark some imagine it to be.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/USE CODE LT20 for 20% OFF SITEWIDE at TOOLETRIES.com/
Oct 26, 2025 • 1h 8min
UFC 321 Post-Fight Show: Heavyweight's Problems Got Worse
At UFC 321, Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ended in a draw. For an event that was supposed to be about heavyweight turning the page, the division ended up just as stuck as before.USE CODE LT20 for 20% OFF SITEWIDE at TOOLETRIES.comSUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
