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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Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 48min
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.
Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 51min
Live Chat: UFC 295, Jones-Miocic, Fury-Ngannou
Topics discussed include UFC 295 cancellations, Jones-Miocic fight, Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou, corruption in MMA, Max's path to becoming featherweight champion again, implications of UFC Showtime deal ending, analyzing Islam's head-kick finish, chances of a three weight champion in the UFC, fighter screenings, government criticism, 'The Insult' movie, treatment of Palestinians in Lebanon, and discussion on Mark Montoya's coaching skills.
Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 44min
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 18, 2023 • 1h 35min
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 6, 2023 • 1h 49min
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.
Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 16min
Live Chat: Canelo-Charlo, Live from Las Vegas
Live from Canelo-Charlo radio row, Luke Thomas gets to all of the latest topics in combat sports.
Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 41min
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 15, 2023 • 1h 51min
Live Chat: Sean Strickland's Historic Win, DDP, Izzy and More
We go over Sean Strickland's historic win over Israel Adesanya, how a bout with Dricus du Plessis might look, the Philly Shell being in MMA and much more.
This is episode 171 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 25min
Live Chat: UFC 293 Preview, Is Izzy Weird?
We'll look at UFC 293 from all angles including the controversies of fight week between Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland.
Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 52min
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.
