Luke Thomas Live Chat & 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.
Latest episodes
Jun 29, 2025 • 1h 26min
UFC 317 RESULTS: Ilia Topuria Is the Face of MMA
After UFC 317, there's simply no denying Ilia Topuria is going to be the biggest star in the sport and maybe the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. He has secured the best three-fight win streak in the history of the sport and did so in emphatic fashion.In this UFC 317 post-fight show, we discuss the significance of Topuria's win, Alexandre Pantoja's performance, the ascension of Joshua Van and much more.SUBSCRIBE on SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Jun 20, 2025 • 2h 20min
Live Chat: UFC Baku, Pico-Evloev Preview and More
Today on. the program, we'll look ahead to UFC Baku, we'll preview the Aaron Pico vs. Movsar Evloev co-main for UFC Abu Dhabi and much more.This is episode 258 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Jun 16, 2025 • 51min
UFC Atlanta Post-Fight Show: WTF Buckley?!
At UFC Atlanta, Kamaru Usman showed vintage form while Joaqiun Buckley underwhelmed. What just happened? We'll talk about that plus Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick and more.SUBSCRIBE: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Jun 8, 2025 • 1h 15min
UFC 316 Post-Fight Show: Is Merab the 135 GOAT?
At UFC 316, Merab Dvalishvili not only defeated Sean O'Malley, he finished him inside of three rounds. It was a stunning achievement for a fighter who had been known as a force, but not a finisher. We discuss what this means for both fighters, who might be next and whether Merab is the best to ever do it at 135 pounds. We also talk Kayla Harrison's achievements, her showdown with Amanda Nunes and much more.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Jun 6, 2025 • 2h 2min
Live Chat: Remembering Jordan Breen, UFC 316 Preview
Today on the podcast, we look ahead to UFC 316 and I do my best to explain what Jordan Breen contributed to MMA and MMA media.This is episode 256 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
May 30, 2025 • 2h 8min
Live Chat: Is UFC Staying With ESPN?
Today on the podcast, we delve into the UFC's next broadcast deal and why there's a very good chance they will stay with ESPN, the fatigue of the Jones-Aspinall situation and much more.This is episode 255 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
May 24, 2025 • 2h 8min
Live Chat: The Jon Jones Episode
Today on the podcast, we go into all things Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, Stipe Miocic and the UFC. Just what is taking so long to make this fight and what does it say about the key players in this scenario?This is episode 254 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
May 16, 2025 • 2h 37min
Live Chat: Ilia-Islam Still Possible?
Today on the podcast, we delve into whether we'll ever get Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev, DDP-Khamzat prognostication and more.This is episode 253 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
May 11, 2025 • 1h 8min
UFC 315 Post-Fight Show: JDM-Islam It Is!
At UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision to claim the welterweight title. That sets up a showdown with P4P top fighter Islam Makhachev and so much more. We discuss all of it after last night's fights.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK for tape study: https://lthomas.substack.com/
May 9, 2025 • 2h 9min
Live Chat: Was Alex Pereira Really 'Hacked'?
On today's episode, we review Bo Nickal's response to his first pro loss, debate whether Alex Pereira was really hacked, look ahead to UFC 315 and more.Subscribe to my Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/This is episode 252 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
