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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Jan 24, 2025 • 2h 25min
Live Chat: Merab 135 GOAT, Elon the N*azi and More
Today on the podcast, we're discussing if Merab Dvalishvili is the 135 GOAT, Elon's N*zi salute, Islam Makhachev as the top P4P fighter and more.
This is episode 238 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Jan 19, 2025 • 1h 7min
UFC 311 Post-Fight Show: Islam Easily Wins, Merab Overcomes Umar
At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev easily dispatched Renato Moicano in the first round while Merab Dvalishvili overcame a slow start to overwhelm Umar Nurmagomedov.
Plus, Jiri Prochazka is fighting...smart?! Results, analysis and viewer questions answered.
This is the Luke Thomas UFC 311 Post-Fight Show.
Jan 17, 2025 • 2h 6min
Live Chat: UFC 311 Preview, Pitbull vs. Aldo?
On today's podcast, we matchmake for Patricio Pitbull, talk Arman-Islam and Umar-Merab from UFC 311 plus so much more.
This is episode 237 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Jan 15, 2025 • 49min
AI vs Human Judges: Who Gets Boxing Right?
Can AI really replace human judges? The answer is we might be closer to finding out that never. I spoke with Allan Svejstrup, the founder and CEO of Jabbr, a company at the forefront in statistics in combat sports as well as AI judges in the sport of boxing. In the interview, we discuss what Jabbr is and does, where combat sports statistics are header, the future of the “Jabbr cam” and how it aims to revolutionize training plus how their AI judging works and where it could be deployed.
Jan 10, 2025 • 2h 14min
Live Chat: Umar-Merab, Elon and FS1 Lawsuit
Today on the program, we'll discuss what Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Merab Dvalishvili might look like, why Elon Musk is a lying fraud, the fallout from the FS1 sexual harassment lawsuit and more.
This is episode 236 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Jan 4, 2025 • 1h 59min
Live Chat: UFC Finish Percentage Is Low, but Why?
Today on the podcast, we'll examine why the UFC's finishing percentage is low relative to other promotions, discuss H-1B visas, Islam Makhachev vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov and more.
This is episode 235 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Dec 27, 2024 • 1h 44min
Live Chat: The UFC in 2025, Happy Holidays!
Listeners dive into a future forecast for the UFC in 2025, with exciting predictions for potential champions and matchups like Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway. The complexities of MMA training and evolving coach-fighter dynamics unveil the journey to excellence, while challenges like performance-enhancing drugs demand integrity. The impact of leadership changes on the sport sparks intriguing insights. Plus, a blend of cinematic recommendations and passionate anecdotes from training adds a personal touch to the discussion.
Dec 20, 2024 • 2h 1min
Live Chat: Fury-Usyk Preview, AI Judging Is Not Real
Today on the podcast, we'll preview Saturday's Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch, discuss why AI judging isn't real and much more.
This is episode 233 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Dec 13, 2024 • 2h 28min
Live Chat: Why the GFL Cannot Succeed
Dive into a recap of UFC 310 and a preview of UFC Tampa, alongside a critical look at the Global Fight League's challenges. Explore the complexities of weight class changes and financial incentives in fight promotions. The discussion also touches on the ideological shifts within sports, navigating political landscapes, and the impact of sponsorships in the UFC. Plus, personal anecdotes enhance insights on the MMA world, boxing styles, and cultural reflections that shape the sport's narrative.
Dec 6, 2024 • 2h 10min
Live Chat: Jones-Ngannou Will NEVER Happen
A deep dive into why Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou seems impossible. The discussion shifts to the rising talents of Dakota Ditchiva and the heavyweight landscape, highlighting grappling strategies. Controversial presidential pardons are critiqued, reflecting on their moral implications. Future UFC matchups are speculated, alongside the impact of media relationships. The podcast also touches on fighter finances, healthcare issues, and the balance between personal interests and marriage, all brought alive with humor and engaging anecdotes.
