Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts
by 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.
Episodes
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Live Chat: Why is Everyone Mad at Islam Makhachev?
On today's episode, we explore why everyone appears to be so mad at Islam Makhachev, whether Volk vs. Arman Tsaruykan makes sense and so much more. This is episode 325 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
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UFC 333 Post-Fight Show: Volk the GOAT, Yan's Brilliance
At UFC 333, Alexander Volkanovski might've just proven he's the best 145 of all time while Petr Yan put on a masterclass of comprehensive MMA. This is my UFC 333 post-fight show. Go to ihatestevensinger.com for your jewelry needs.
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Live Chat: UFC Fans Are Upset
On this week's episode, we discuss how UFC fans are feeling, Shakur Stevenson leaving Zuffa Boxing and so much more. This is episode 324 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK!
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Live Chat: The Illusory Concept of 'UFC Level'
In this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss Sean Strickland's contract, antidoping in the modern UFC, what UFC level means anymore and so much more. This is episode 323 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. Subscribe to my Substack!
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Live Chat: Boxing in a Warzone, Sean Strickland's Dissatisfaction
Today on the podcast, we discuss doing the live chat for years, Sean Strickland's desire to leave the UFC, Saudi Arabia trying to force a boxing event in Riyadh despite the city being bombed and more. This is episode 322 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to MY SUBSTACK!
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UFC 332 Was Surprisingly Fun (Mostly): Post-Fight Recap
At UFC 332, the organization set a record for all kinds of KO and first-round finishes while Natalia Silva defeated Wang Cong to become the new flyweight champ. Luke Thomas talks about all of it. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK!
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Live Chat: Grateful for Y'all, Cornell 7 Situation
On this week's podcast, we discuss Diego Lopes's footwork, my gratitude for my audience, what to make of the Cornell 7 situation and much more. This is episode 321 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
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Live Chat: The Gable Steveson Fallout
Today on the podcast, we'll examine the fallout from Gable Steveson's loss, whether oblique kicks should be banned, what happens next to PFL now that John Martin is gone and much more. This is episoder 320 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK!
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UFC 331 Post-Fight Show: Van Defends, Gable KO'd
At UFC 331, Joshua Van defended his flyweight title, Arman Tsarukyan proved he deserves a title shot and Gable Steveson suffered a historically bad upset. Luke Thomas goes through all of it on his post-fight show.
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Live Chat: Can Coker's Ki MMA Make a Splash?
On this episode of the live chat, we explore Scott Coker's debut of his new promotion, Ki MMA. Can it survive and thrive in today's MMA? This is episode 319 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK!
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Post-Fight Show: Ryan Garcia Fraud Checked Conor Benn
Luke Thomas reacts to Ryan Garcia stopping Conor Benn in the second round in their first Zuffa Boxing title fight main event.
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Live Chat: What Is UFC Level in 2026?
In this week's episode, we discuss what UFC level is like currently, whether weight class jumping is good for the fan and much more. This is episode 318 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK!
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Live Chat: Pivoting?
On today's podcast, we discuss the strange state of my career, 125 vs. 155 title shot criteria and so much more. This is episode 317 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK!
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Live Chat: Why Is Dana Talking Fighter Pay?
This is episode 316 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK.
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Live Chat: The Case for Islam as the GOAT
Today on the podcast, we discuss the pros and cons of the case for Islam Makhachev as the GOAT of MMA plus much more. This is episode 315 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK!
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UFC 330 Post-Fight Show: Islam The GOAT?
Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision at UFC 330. Does this make Makhachev the best fighter ever? Luke Thomas discusses this and more on his UFC 330 Post-Fight Show.
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Live Chat: Will Ian Garry Pull It Off?
On this week's podcast, Luke Thomas discusses Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry, the USS Abraham Lincoln, international food to eat and much more. This is episode 314 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK.
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Live Chat: Let's Talk About Ian Garry
Today on the podcast, we discuss Ian Garry and his chances at UFC 330, the Sophie Cunningham debate and much more. This is episode 313 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK!
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Live Chat: Let's Talk About CTE
On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the Anthony Smith situation, the role of CTE in domestic violence, the PFL-MVP merger and more. This is episode 312 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK!
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Live Chat: Questions About My Coverage
Today on the podcast, we look ahead to the weekend's fights, but there were also a lot of questions about my coverage, why it works the way it does, whether there is hypocrisy baked into it and more. This is episode 311 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK.
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Live Chat: Is Paddy Good? Izzy to Retire? McGregor & Injuries
Today on the podcast, we'll examine Paddy's choke on BSD, Israel Adesanya leaving CKB, Conor McGregor's injury-laden future and much more. This is episode 310 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to MY SUBSTACK.
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UFC 329 Results: The Mystic Mac Era Is OVER
At UFC 329, Conor McGregor was injured almost immediately and lost in 69 seconds. Where does he and the UFC go from here? Luke Thomas discusses in his UFC 329 post-fight show. Go here to take advantage of The Perfect Jean offer. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK for more.
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UFC White House Results: Gaethje Stops Topuria | UFC Post-Fight Show
Luke Thomas breaks down all the results and biggest talking points from the UFC's White House card in this post-fight show.
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Live Chat: What Should Be Done About Herb Dean?
Today on the podcast, we'll explore why MMA promotions always seem to die, the debate around Herb Dean's, a closer examination of Justin Gaethje's power and much more. This is episode 309 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK!
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Live Chat: Islam-Garry Preview, Poirier Arrest Reax
Today on the podcast, we'll explore the significance of Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry, review Dustin Poirier's arrest and more. This is episode 308 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK HERE.
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Live Chat: Justin Gaethje's Historic Upset
On this week's podcast, we go over the enormity of Justin Gaethje's upset over Ilia Topuria, some thoughts on UFC WH numbers and more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: UFC White House Is Upon Us
On this episode of the podcast, we focus all things on UFC White House. What does it all mean? We'll discuss. This is episode 306 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: Sean Strickland Banned From UFC White House
Today on the podcast, we'll examine the latest on the UFC White House card, especially with respect to Sean Strickland being banned for his comments on Israel and the Epstein Files. This is episode 305 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: Dana White's White House Media Tour
On this episode, we discuss the Dana White media tour to promote the White House card and much more. This is episode 304 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: MVP Fallout, Coker Launches New Promotion
Today on the podcast, we look back at the success metrics for MVP MMA 1, react to the news Scott Coker is launching a new MMA promotion plus much more. This is episode 303 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Rousey Subs Carano in 17 Seconds. Now What?
Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano in just 17 seconds in the main event of Netflix's maiden voyage into mixed martial arts (MMA). So, what, if anything, can we say about this strangeness? Luke Thomas unpacks it all. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/ Sponsor:...
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Live Chat: The Strickland-Helwani Beef, Rousey-Carano Preview
On today's episode, we preview Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, talk the Sean Strickland-Ariel Helwani Apology-gate and much more. This is episode 302 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Sean Strickland Dethrones Khamzat Chimaev: UFC 328 Post-Fight Show
At UFC 328, Sean Strickland scored a narrow but very real victory over Khamzat Chimaev to become a two-time UFC champion. Where does this rank Strickland all time at middleweight? What's next for Chimaev? We discuss that and more on this post-fight show. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK:...
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Live Chat: UFC 328 Presser Reax, UFC White House Presser Reax
Today on the podcast, we react live to the UFC 328 presser madness plus we'll look back at the UFC at the White House press conference and much more. This is episode 301 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: Episode 300!
Milestone episode! We talk about Dana White at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Khamzat at 205 and so much more. This is episode 300 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: Media Ethics, Topuria-Tsarukyan Beef
Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the latest dispute between Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria, the media controversy involving Diana Russini and Mike Vrabel plus so much more. This is episode 299 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: Can MVP 'Compete' With the UFC?
Today on the live chat, we look back at UFC 327, look ahead to the UFC White House card and try to answer the question of whether MVP MMA can compete with UFC. This is episode 298 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: UFC 327, Reaction to my University Lecture
Today on the podcast, we look ahead to UFC 327, discuss the wild reaction to my university lecture on MMA and the political right plus much more. This is episode 297 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: The Future of the UFC
Today on the podcast, we'll examine Nate Diaz's resurgence, talk about the future of the UFC product and much more. This is episode 296 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: Colby's New Gimmick, UFC Seattle
On today's podcast, we discuss Colby Covington's dropping the MAGA image. We preview UFC Seattle, discuss the media's future and much more. This is episode 295 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: UFC White House Weirdness
Today on the podcast, we discuss the latest with the UFC White House weirdness, Nate Diaz's return to MMA, a little UFC London preview and more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com
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Live Chat: UFC Fans Are Finally Realizing Monopoly Is Bad
Today on the live chat, we go over Ronda Rousey attacking the UFC, fallout from the UFC White House card announcement, how the UFC's monopoly is actively making the product worse and more. This is episode 293 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Oliveira Dominates Holloway, Everyone Hates It | UFC 326 Post-Fight Show
Charles Oliveira blanketed Max Holloway at UFC 326 and the world seemed to hate it. We discuss why and more on the UFC 326 Post-Fight Show. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: Eddie Hearn Signs...Tom Aspinall?!
Today on the podcast, we discuss Eddie Hearn signing a talent agency agreement with Tom Aspinall, a bit UFC 326, what we know about UFC White House and *ahem* some other interesting items as well. This is episode 292 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. Subscribe to my Substack:...
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Live Chat: The End for Boxing's Promoters Is Here
In this episode, we discuss Mayweather-Pacquiao 2, Eddie Hearn vs. Dana White and Frank Warren vs. Saudi Arabia plus the White House card and more. This is episode 291 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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UFC Houston Post-Fight Show: Sean Strickland Has (Maybe) Career Best Performance
At UFC Houston, Sean Strickland stopped Anthony Hernandez in the third round of their event. This might've been Strickland's career best performance. Luke discusses this plus the rest of the card and more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: Sean Strickland's Latest Outburst
Today on the podcast, we discuss Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, UFC Houston, Sean Strickland's latest lecture at the lyceum and more. This is episode 290 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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Live Chat: Should Heavyweight Be Abolished?
Today on the podcast, we'll examine the chances the UFC's White House event doesn't even happen, whether the heavyweight division deserves to be kept around, why the UFC has never had a death or serious injury, Tom Aspinall's lingering eye injury, why even elite athletes don't always make great...
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Live Chat: Shavkat Rakhmonov's Uncertain Future
Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the future of Shavkat Rakhmonov, Diego Lopes at 155, the sexual assault controversies in sport jiu-jitsu, why MMA media didn't cover Dana White testifying in court and much more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/
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UFC 325 Post-Fight Show: Volk Wins, Lopes Tries Nothing New
At UFC 325, Alexander Volkanovski scored a clear unanimous decision win over Diego Lopes for the second time in as many fights for the Aussie. We discuss that plus BSD getting by Hooker, Mauricio Ruffy's redemptive win over Rafael Fiziev and much more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK:...
About this show
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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