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 9, 2025 • 1h 38min
UFC 313 Results & Post-Fight Show
At UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion.What does this mean for the division? Will there be a rematch? Was the scoring fair?We delve into all of it in today's UFC 313 post-fight show.Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lukethomas.bsky.social
Mar 9, 2025 • 2h 18min
Live Chat: UFC 313 Preview, TKO Boxing Reax
Today on the podcast, we look ahead to UFC 313 and react to the big TKO Boxing news plus so much more.This is episode 244 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lukethomas.bsky.social
Feb 21, 2025 • 2h 39min
Live Chat: Ilia Topuria Vacates Belt, Crazy UFC Announcements
On today's live chat, we go through all of the insane UFC 314 and UFC 315, especially Ilia Topuria dropping the featherweight belt.Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lukethomas.bsky.social
Feb 14, 2025 • 2h 25min
Live Chat: Strickland-Nicksick Fallout, Influences Replacing Media
Today on the podcast, we'll examine the fallout between Eric Nicksick and Sean Strickland, discuss why influencers are replacing media and more.This is episode 241 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Feb 8, 2025 • 2h 25min
Live Chat: UFC's 'Free Speech', UFC 312 Preview
On today's podcast, we look ahead to UFC 312 while really getting to the heart of what is behind the UFC's 'free speech' policy.This is episode 240 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Feb 3, 2025 • 55min
UFC Saudi: Should Israel Adesanya Retire Now?
At UFC Saudi Arabia, Nassourdine Imavov stopped Israel Adesanya with strikes in the second round. Is it now time for him to retire?
Jan 31, 2025 • 2h 25min
Live Chat: Bryce Mitchell's Insane Hitler Comments
Dive into the intense discussion surrounding Bryce Mitchell's controversial comments about Hitler. The hosts reflect on personal loss and the emotional dynamics of MMA fighters. Explore the evolving training techniques in the sport and the challenges faced by smaller promotions. The podcast also tackles the fine line between free speech and accountability while debating societal issues. With humor and firsthand stories, they examine the importance of connections and meaningful relationships in today's world.
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.
