Luke Thomas Live Chat & 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.
Latest episodes
Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 30min
Live Chat: Jon Jones, PBC-Amazon Deal, UFC vs. Bellator Fighters
Topics include: stripping Jon Jones' title, PBC's deal with Amazon, UFC vs Bellator fighters, 'woke' perception of American military, dangers of bare knuckle fights, fascination with sumo wrestling, UFC's promotional strategies, and discussion on quick-winning fighter, horror movies, and pet care challenges.
Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 58min
Live Chat: PFL-ESPN, Ian Garry, Edward Said and More
Today on the podcast, we'll review the new ESPN broadcast deal with the PFL, discuss the very stupid Ian Garry controversy, forecast Arman Tsarukyan's future and much more.
This is episode 181 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Nov 17, 2023 • 2h 7min
Live Chat: Jamahal Hill vs. Alex Pereira?
On today's podcast, we'll examine a potential face off between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill, the champ-champ fever in mixed martial arts (MMA) and much more.
This is episode 180 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 25min
Live Chat: UFC 295 Q&A
Today on the podcast, we talk about Alex Pereira's and Tom Aspinall's big wins at UFC 295, what's next for Mackenzie Dern and so much more.
This is episode 179 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 48min
Live Chat: Francis Ngannou's Future, UFC Headed to Trial?
Today on the podcast, we'll be looking at Francis Ngannou's boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) future, whether the fight lawsuit will now head to trial after the 9th circuit court denied UFC's appeal and much more.
This is episode 178 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 51min
Live Chat: UFC 295, Jones-Miocic, Fury-Ngannou
Topics discussed include UFC 295 cancellations, Jones-Miocic fight, Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou, corruption in MMA, Max's path to becoming featherweight champion again, implications of UFC Showtime deal ending, analyzing Islam's head-kick finish, chances of a three weight champion in the UFC, fighter screenings, government criticism, 'The Insult' movie, treatment of Palestinians in Lebanon, and discussion on Mark Montoya's coaching skills.
Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 44min
Live Chat: UFC 294, MK's Future, Showtime News
In this episode, we preview UFC 294, discuss the future of Morning Kombat and react to the news surrounding Showtime Sports.
This is episode 176 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 35min
Live Chat: USADA Is Done
In this episode, we explore the implications of the UFC dropping USADA and what it means for anti-doping, the athletes and future of the sport.
This is episode 175 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 49min
Live Chat Interview: Beneil Dariush
In this episode of the live chat, we talk to Beneil Dariush about his agreement to fight Arman Tsarukyan, the rematch between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev and much more.
This is episode 174 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 16min
Live Chat: Canelo-Charlo, Live from Las Vegas
Live from Canelo-Charlo radio row, Luke Thomas gets to all of the latest topics in combat sports.
