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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Sep 6, 2017 • 1h 25min
Live Chat: UFC 215 Preview, Conor McGregor's Next Move and More
At UFC 215, Demetrious Johnson will face Ray Borg, and in so doing, has the opportunity to break the all-time title defense record held by Anderson Silva. Will he break it and, if so, what does that even mean? We'll get into that plus the rematch between Valentina Schevchenko and Amanda Nunes. We'll also get into Conor McGregor's next move. Nate Diaz has been active on social media, rattling sabres and more. If they fight, when and where will it be? What could happen? We'll discuss that and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
Aug 30, 2017 • 1h 25min
Live Chat: Mayweather vs. McGregor Discussion, UFC Rotterdam Preview
Mayweather vs. McGregor, the boxing mega fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, is in the books. We'll talk about it from all angles. Also, UFC gets back to mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion when it stages UFC Rotterdam this weekend. We'll discuss that and other topics in the sport. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
Aug 23, 2017 • 1h 28min
Live Chat: Jon Jones's Future, Mayweather vs. McGregor Preview
Jon Jones has failed another drug test with USADA. What does this mean for his future? We'll discuss. Plus, we're live in Las Vegas getting ready for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor. What can we expect from this boxing match-up? We'll go into detail. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
Aug 16, 2017 • 1h 25min
Live Chat: May-Mac News, Frank Mir to Bellator, Tony Ferguson vs. Kevin Lee
Mayweather vs. McGregor news rolls on as the referee for the boxing bout has been decided as well as glove weight (10oz vs. 8oz). We'll give an update on this. We'll also look at former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir signing with Bellator MMA, Tony Ferguson vs. Kevin Lee fighting for the interim UFC lightweight title and much more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
Aug 9, 2017 • 1h 30min
Live Chat: Paulie Malignaggi Fallout, May-Mac Updates, MMA News
Paulie Malignaggi has left Conor McGregor's camp as a sparring partner. What does this tell us about the two and McGregor's upcoming boxing match with Floyd Mayweather? We'll also give the latest in Mayweather vs. McGregor updates, plus review the action from UFC Mexico and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
Aug 3, 2017 • 1h 27min
Live Chat: UFC 214, Jon Jones vs. Brock Lesnar, UFC Mexico City Talk
At UFC 214, Jon Jones reclaimed his UFC light heavyweight title by becoming the first man to stop Daniel Cormier. We'll discuss what that means for both fighters including a potential move to heavyweight against Brock Lesnar for Jones. We'll also get into the controversy surrounding Tyron Woodley's win over Demian Maia, preview UFC Mexico City and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat
Jul 31, 2017 • 56min
Monday Morning Analyst: UFC 214, Tyron Woodley's Insane Takedown Defense
At UFC 214, Jon Jones regained his light heavyweight title opposite Daniel Cormier, Tyron Woodley defended his title against Demian Maia and Cris Cyborg earned her strap opposite Tonya Evinger. Brian Ortega fought an incredible bout against Renato Moicano, Ricardo Lamas got past Jason Knight, Volkan Oezdemir blasted Jimi Manuwa, and Donald Cerrone went to war with Robbie Lawler. We discuss this and more on the Monday Morning Analyst.
Jul 27, 2017 • 1h 24min
Live Chat: UFC 214 Preview, Brock Lesnar's Potential Return and More
At UFC 214, Jon Jones makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon when he faces Daniel Cormier for the second time. Cris Cyborg will finally fight for a UFC title on that card and the welterweight title is up for grabs between Tyron Woodley and Demian Maia. Plus, is Brock Lesnar looking to make another UFC comeback? We'll do that plus put a bow on UFC on FOX 25 and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
Jul 20, 2017 • 1h 29min
Live Chat: UFC on FOX 25, May-Mac World Tour Talk and More
UFC on FOX 25: Chris Weidman vs. Kelvin Gastelum is Saturday, so we'll preview this highly important event. We'll also go over the results from UFC Glasgow, including big wins by Paul Felder, Cynthia Calvillo, Santiago Ponzinibbio and more. We'll also put a bow on the May-Mac World Tour, how both Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor performed, what it means for the Mayweather vs. McGregor bout in August and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.
Jul 12, 2017 • 1h 28min
Live Chat: Mayweather vs. McGregor Press Conference Talk And More
At the Mayweather vs. McGregor press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday, both Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor were in rare form. We'll discuss everything we saw, what to expect from the Toronto, New York City and London stops plus more. We'll also get into Gegard Mousasi's defection from UFC to Bellator and other MMA news items. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat
