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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Jul 6, 2017 • 1h 29min
Live Chat: UFC 213, TUF 25 Finale, International Fight Week
This week we'll discuss UFC 213 and the various fights of note: Valentina Schevchenko vs. Amanda Nunes, Yoel Romero vs. Robert Whittaker and more. We'll also dig into the UFC debut of former WSOF champion Justin Gaethje as he takes on Michael Johnson at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. Plus, it's International Fight Week in Las Vegas. We'll cover in the ins and out of MMA news and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.
Jun 28, 2017 • 1h 27min
Live Chat: Cyborg-Evinger, Cowboy-Lawler, Bellator NYC & UFC OKC
At UFC 214, Cris Cyborg will face Tonya Evinger for the UFC women's featherweight title. It also looks like UFC 213's Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone vs. Robbie Lawler is being moved to Anaheim as well. We'll discuss those two events plus a recap of Bellator NYC, UFC OKC, Fedor Emelianenko and BJ Penn's future and a whole lot more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
Jun 23, 2017 • 1h 30min
Live Chat: Mayweather vs. McGregor Talk, Bellator NYC Discussion
Mayweather vs. McGregor is on and we'll discuss every inch of the mega boxing fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. We'll also dig into Bellator NYC: Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva, UFC Fight Night Oklahoma City with Kevin Lee and Michael Chiesa plus a whole lot more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
Jun 15, 2017 • 1h 25min
Live Chat: Bellator Commentary, Dana White vs. DJ, UFC Singapore
Bellator has hired Mike Goldberg and Mauro Ranallo to replace Sean Grande, Dana White has fired back at Demetrious Johnson, UFC Singapore with Holly Holm and Bethe Correia is this Saturday, the MMA media has formed an association for journalists, and much more. We'll discuss these topics and more on today's Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
Jun 13, 2017 • 41min
Monday Morning Analyst: UFC Auckland Results, Dan Hooker KOs Ross Pearson
At UFC Auckland (UFC Fight Night 110), Mark Hunt managed to get past Derrick Lewis, who seemingly retired after the fight. We'll discuss that bout plus the big wins by Derek Brunson, Ben Nguyen, Dan Hooker over Ross Pearson, Ion Cutelaba John Moraga and more. We'll also delve into the brawl at Glory 42. This is the Monday Morning Analyst.
Jun 8, 2017 • 1h 27min
Live Chat: UFC vs. Demetrious Johnson, UFC 212 Results, UFC Auckland Preview
UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson is at odds with the UFC, Dana White and its matchmakers. Who is on the right side of this? Will he fight Ray Borg or T.J. Dillashaw? We're also in the aftermath of UFC 212 where Max Holloway dethroned Jose Aldo as the featherweight champ. Is Frankie Edgar next? We're also just days away from UFC Fight Night: Mark Hunt vs. Derrick Lewis. We'll preview that. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
Jun 6, 2017 • 43min
Monday Morning Analyst: How Max Holloway Beat Jose Aldo
At UFC 212, Max Holloway became the featherweight champion by beating Jose Aldo by third-round TKO. The card also saw strong performances from Claudia Gadelha, Vitor Belfort, Paulo Borrachinha, Antonio Carlos, Jr. and many others. Plus we talk Buchecha winning double gold at the Mundials (IBJJF World Championships) and Dillon Danis's results. This is the Monday Morning Analyst.
May 31, 2017 • 1h 28min
Live Chat: UFC 212 preview, Women's 145lbs Mess, UFC Stockholm Results
At UFC 212, Jose Aldo and Max Holloway not only battle for featherweight supremacy, they do so to put the ghosts of Conor McGregor behind them. Speaking of featherweight, on the women's side Germaine de Randamie has created a mess by avoiding a fight with Cris Cyborg. Alexander Gustafsson returned to the top of the contender field with his win over Glover Teixeira at UFC Stockholm. We'll go over these matters and more on this episode of the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
May 29, 2017 • 56min
Monday Morning Analyst: Alexander Gustafsson's Uppercuts and Evasion
At UFC Stockholm, Alexander Gustafsson put on an excellent performance against Glover Teixeira to put himself at the top of the contenders list at light heavyweight. Also on that card, Darren Till, Peter Sobotta, Pedro Munhoz and many others are strong victories. We discuss them and the card in general, plus a quick look at the victorious weekend for Ben Askren, Garry Tonon, KSW and more. This is the Monday Morning Analyst.
May 25, 2017 • 1h 25min
Live Chat: Middleweight and Flyweight Title Talk, UFC Fighter Retreat, UFC Stockholm
T.J. Dillashaw is angling for a fight with Demetrious Johnson at flyweight, but the champ prefers Ray Borg. Is this the right call? Plus Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker are going to face off for the interim UFC middleweight title while Michael Bisping is on the sidelines. The UFC fighter retreat saw dissension in the ranks with Cris Cyborg slugging Angela Magana. UFC Stockholm and the return of Alexander Gustafsson is this weekend. We'll discuss all of this and more on the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
