Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts

Luke Thomas, a prominent MMA commentator, is joined by rising fighter Ilia Topuria, seasoned veteran Max Holloway, and middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis. They dive into the BMF title dynamics at UFC 308, the implications of open scoring in MMA, and the challenges of fighter welfare amidst a monopolistic landscape. The conversation touches on the evolving motivations of fighters post-loss, while blending humor and personal anecdotes to explore social dynamics in sports. This vibrant discussion is packed with insights and engaging banter.

I interviewed B-Team coach Dima Murovanni, who just coached finalists and winners for ADCC 2024 and Craig Jones Invitational. After the success (and some setbacks) B-Team experienced at these tournaments, I decided to learn more about him and how his coaching is helping change one of the biggest teams in professional grappling. We discuss Nicky Rodriguez's $1 million win, Jay Rodriguez's ADCC silver medal, the competitive fire of Owen Jones, Nicky Ryan's injury, B-Team's rivalry with New Wave, collegiate wrestlers going into jiu-jitsu instead of MMA and much more.

At UFC 305, Dricus du Plessis faced off with Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title. Kai-Kara France battled Steve Erceg in the co-main event, Mateusz Gamrot and Dan Hooker went tooth and nail, Tai Tuivasa disappointed against Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Carlos Prates impressed against Jiangliang Li. This is the official UFC 305 results and watchalong show with Luke Thomas.

Dricus du Plessis, a rising UFC star, joins former champion Israel Adesanya and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for an action-packed discussion. They analyze the buzz around UFC 307, including Dricus’s upcoming showdown with Adesanya. The conversation dives into Walz’s military service, reflecting on its impact on leadership. They also touch on the future of MMA media, the complexities of fighter management, and personal growth in the sport. Laughter and insight intertwine as they share stories from the octagon and beyond.

Belal Muhammad, a professional mixed martial artist known for his recent victory over Leon Edwards, joins rising UFC star Tom Aspinall and notable fighter Paddy Pimblett. They dive into Muhammad's impressive win and his underdog journey, alongside Aspinall's dominant performance against Curtis Blaydes. The trio discusses fight strategies, performance insights, and the atmosphere surrounding UFC 304. They also tackle production flaws of the event and speculate on future matchups, making for an engaging and insightful conversation.

Tom Aspinall, a rising star in the UFC heavyweight division, and Francis Ngannou, the former heavyweight champion known for his knockout power, join the conversation. They preview the potential heavyweight showdown between them, exploring fight strategies and the implications for the division. Khabib Nurmagomedov also shares insights on tax challenges post-retirement. The discussion reflects on MMA's matchmaking complexities, the influence of performance-enhancing drugs, and broader issues in the sport's future.

Boxers Paul-Perry upcoming match, Trump assassination attempt, Jones-Stipe fight predictions, UFC moving to Netflix, challenges in pay-per-view events, regional success in UFC, UFC monopoly impact, variety of topics including movies and religion, influencer boxing matches, home gym equipment benefits, political jokes, and implications of a return to power discussed in the podcast.

Topics discussed include UFC Denver matchups, light heavyweight division issues, Copa America, Shakur Stevenson's Twitter antics, challenges of learning Spanish, Umar vs. Corey San Hagen wrestling analysis, MMA training periodization, PFL events, racism in South America, and critiques of presidential candidates.

At UFC 303, Alex Pereira scored another thunderous KO of Jiri Prochazka, Dan Ige filled in for Brian Ortega on hours notice against Diego Lopes and so much more. Luke Thomas reacts to all of it on this UFC 303 post-fight show.

The vibrant live chat dives into UFC 303's most exciting matchups, with a spotlight on Rob Whittaker's impressive career. You'll hear an analysis of MMA techniques, the debate on judging fairness, and the pressures fighters face regarding pay and unionization. Cultural insights from Mexico and Argentina add flavor, while the discussion on fighter legacies and current industry concerns keeps it compelling. Finally, the podcast touches on the intersections of sports, politics, and media, making for a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation.