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
Mar 3, 2023 • 1h 40min
Live Chat: Jon Jones-Ciryl Gane, UFC 285, Francis Ngannou
On today's podcast, we'll lean into UFC 285, Jon Jones's weight gain, where Francis Ngannou stands in all of this, Ciryl Gane's takedown defense and much more.
This is episode 150 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Feb 17, 2023 • 1h 34min
Live Chat: Islam Makhachev Adjustments, Volk at 155, Dan Hooker and IVs
Today on the podcast, we'll examine what adjustments Islam Makhachev can make if he rematches Alexander Volkanovski, how Volkanovski might do at lightweight on a sustained run, Dan Hookers IV accusations and more.
This is episode 148 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 16min
Adrian Yañez Live Chat Interview With Luke Thomas
In today's episode of the LT Live Chat, we speak with UFC bantamweight Adrian Yañez about his upcoming fight with Rob Font, getting props from Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski, the retirement of Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 290, incorporating boxing into his striking game and much more.
The questions were provided by the fans and viewers.
Jan 27, 2023 • 1h 44min
Live Chat: UFC Turning Point, Fighter Pay, Role of MMA Managers
On today's podcast, we'll examine the possibility of UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira moving to light heavyweight to fight champion Jamahal Hill, Anthony Smith and others. We'll also talk about Colby Covington's future and if Khamzat Chimaev or Gilbert Burns is in it. We'll also get into the latest of the fighter pay debate and much more.
This is episode 146 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Jan 20, 2023 • 1h 56min
Live Chat: Francis Ngannou Leaves UFC, Jon Jones Returns, UFC 283 Preview
On today's podcast, we'll discuss former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou leaving the UFC, the return of Jon Jones to the UFC (at heavyweight to fight Ciryl Gane), UFC 283 and much more.
This is episode 145 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Jan 13, 2023 • 1h 43min
Live Chat: Dana White's Future, UFC Vegas 67, MMA's Bad 2023 Start4
On today's podcast, we'll discuss UFC President Dana White's future after being caught hitting his wife on camera, UFC Fight Night: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Sean Strickland, the weird start to the year in mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2023 and more.
This is episode 144 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Dec 31, 2022 • 1h 1min
Live Chat: Andrew Tate, PEDs in MMA, Stephan Bonnar, Jon Jones's Return
On today's podcast, we'll talk about the death and legacy of Stephan Bonnar, performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in mixed martial arts (MMA), the return of Jon Jones to heavyweight and much more.
This is episode 143 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Dec 16, 2022 • 1h 44min
Live Chat: Paddy Pimblett Fallout, UFC Judging in 2022, Ilia Topuria
On today's podcast, we'll discuss the Paddy Pimblett fallout after UFC 282, how judging has gone for the UFC in 2022, Elon Musk's alleged free speech motivations about purchasing Twitter, the future of Ilia Topuria and much more.
This is episode 142 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 44min
Live Chat: Paddy Pimblett, UFC 282 Preview, TRT, Bellator 289
Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Paddy Pimblett's recent controversy with Ariel Helwani, preview UFC 282 and Bellator 289, discuss TRT use and more.
This is episode 141 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Dec 2, 2022 • 1h 45min
Live Chat: Liver King, Conor McGregor, PEDs, UFC Orlando, Bad Takes
Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Liver King being busted as a drug user, the 'Black Adam' movie, Conor McGregor's current situation, PEDs in sports, UFC Orlando this coming weekend, worst MMA takes and more.
This is episode 140 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
