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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Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 46min
Live Chat: Masvidal-Covington, Pimblett's Pay, Best 'Chins' in MMA
Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the Miami altercation alleged between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. We'll also discuss the revealed payout for Paddy Pimblett at UFC London, who has the best chins in mixed martial arts (MMA) and why, the legalization of drugs, Conor McGregor being arrested, Cory Sandhagen's future, the ongoing tech issues I experience, the most difficult fight stretches we've seen in the UFC for individual fighters and so much more.
This is episode 108 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Mar 11, 2022 • 1h 23min
Live Chat: Fighters vs. MMA Media, Judging Problems, MMA Being Boring
Today on the podcast, we'll discuss fighters like Jon Jones, Colby Covington and others who have public disputes with mixed martial arts (MMA) media. We'll discuss various judging systems like 10-Pt Must vs. PRIDE or ONE Championship's judging as a whole, whether MMA is boring relative to years past, can Max Holloway regain the belt over Alexander Volkanovski at featherweight, what cross-promotional fights might look like between Bellator, PFL and other organizations plus so much more.
Mar 3, 2022 • 1h 15min
Live Chat: UFC 272, Cain Velasquez, Russian Fighters, Mainstream Media | Ep. 105
Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 272: Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington. We'll discuss this fight plus the others on the card including Rafael dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano and Bryce Mitchell vs. Edson Barboza. We'll also discuss the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, what this means for Russian fighters like Islam Makhachev or Petr Yan, dealing with a family member's suicide, what's next for Cain Velasquez after being arrested for attempted murder and much more.
This is episode 105 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Feb 25, 2022 • 1h 28min
Live Chat: Ukraine Crisis, Covington-Masvidal Beef, Jon Jones Body Cam
Today on the podcast, we'll touch on the current crisis in the Ukraine and what it might mean for combat sports. We'll also get into the authenticity of the beef between UFC welterweights Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. Plus we'll talk the latest body cam footage of Jon Jones's most recent arrest, Morning Kombat goals, who could beat Israel Adesanya and much more.
This is episode 104 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Feb 18, 2022 • 1h 26min
Live Chat: Adesanya-Whittaker 2 Debate, Super Bowl, Prelim Fighter Pay
On today's podcast, we'll review the lingering debated about UFC 271's Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2 middleweight title fight. We'll discuss the Super Bowl being booked as a 'world championship', whether preliminary card fighters deserve better pay and if so, why and more. Plus we'll get into addiction, fighter suspensions after injury or loss, fighters who captured our attention like Conor McGregor or Brock Lesnar and much more.
This is episode 103 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Feb 10, 2022 • 1h 23min
Live Chat: UFC 271 Preview, Tracking Macros, Khabib vs. Jon Jones Resumes
On today's podcast, we'll preview UFC 271: Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2. We'll also talk about tracking macros for weight loss on vacation, how the resumes of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones compare, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira's poor eyesight, whether certain weight classes tend to produce more of one kind of fighter, Dana White's issues with UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and much more.
This is episode 102 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Jan 23, 2022 • 1h 20min
Live Chat: UFC 270 Preview, Major MMA Losses, Doping, Giga Chikadze Rebound
Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 270: Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane. We'll talk about that pay-per-view plus buying UFC ppvs as a media member. We'll also get into mechanical doping, Giga Chikadze's rebound potential after his UFC Fight Night loss to Calvin Kattar, Conor McGregor's next move, how Jon Jones features into the weekend's fights, the champion's clause in UFC contracts, refereeing and corner work in the sport and much more.
This is episode 101 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Jan 9, 2022 • 1h 15min
Live Chat: TRT, Max-Volk 3, Favorite Movie, Novak Djokovic and Vaccines
On today's podcast, we'll talk about my desire to try testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), fighters starting YouTube channels, Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski 3/Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling 2, my favorite movie, what lies ahead for Conor McGregor in 2022, whether Jon Jones is on the sidelines because of USADA, a fighter likely to have a breakout moment this year, Novak Djokovic being deported from Australia for not getting the Covid vaccine and more.
This is episode 100 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Dec 31, 2021 • 1h 25min
Live Chat, ep 99: UFC Commentary, 2022 Champions, McGregor at 165lbs
Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the criticisms of Dominick Cruz, Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan as commentator for the UFC in 2021. We'll also discuss Conor McGregor and a potential 165lbs division, who might be champion in MMA in a year's time, Khabib Nurmagomedov's prime, the future of Eagle FC as a promoter in the space, who might be next for Wonderboy, trends in mixed martial arts next year, the beauty of sumo wrestling and whatever else is on your mind.
This is episode 99 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Nov 19, 2021 • 1h 3min
Live Chat: Max Holloway's Future, MMA Evolution, Over Analyzing Everything | Episode 95
Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the amount of damage former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway takes, the evolution of mixed martial arts (MMA) over time, how a top-form Michael Chandler would do against a top-form Khabib Nurmagomedov, what would happen if Khamzat Chimaev defeated Gilbert Burns, weight cutting effects over time on a fighter's body, UFC staying at the Apex facility rather than hitting the road, whether Islam Makhachev vs. Beneil Dariush should be the top contender's fight at lightweight and much more.
This is episode 95 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat and more.
