Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts

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: https://lthomas.substack.com

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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/

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/

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/

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 fighters and much more.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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/

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: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we review the success of UFC 324, look ahead to the weekend's UFC 325 main event and more.This is episode 287 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we preview UFC 324's Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje, changes to the TKO Ali Act bill, what to make of Zuffa Boxing's foray into the sport and much more.This is episode 286 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we'll look at Dana White's more recent promotional efforts, why Makhachev-Rakhmonov is one of the better fights you can make in MMA, whether Justin Gaethje is washed and much more.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we'll look ahead to the UFC in 2026, offer an update on Morning Kombat's future and more.This is episode 284 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Dana White's various beefs with Francis Ngannou and Arman Tsarukyan, how Merab can (maybe) beat Yan in the third fight and much more.This is episode 282 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Petr Yan became the UFC bantamweight champion of the world by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) in the main event from Las Vegas, Nevada. He achieved this victory and the status as a two-time champion (three if we count interim titles) by turning in one of the most dialed in and inspired performances in UFC championship history. As you’ll hear me talk about in this episode, his march back to the title was as improbable as it was impressive.We discuss the significance of Yan’s performance, the tragedy of the co-main event, Payton Talbott’s breakthrough moment and much more.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

On this week's episode of The Luke Thomas Live Chat, we discuss UFC 323, the Ali Act hearing on Capitol Hill plus whether complaints about UFC's early matchmaking in 2026 is a function of TKO meddling.This is episode 281.SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

On today's episode of The Luke Thomas Live Chat, we'll examine Topuria vs. Tsarukyan, the UFC in 2026, what to do with the women's side of the sport and more.USE CODE LT10 for 10% ADDITIONAL SAVINGS ON TOP OF 25% SITEWIDE SAVINGS RIGHT NOW AT TOOLETRIES.COM

At UFC Qatar, Arman Tsarukyan didn’t merely batter and submit Dan Hooker in the main event, he showed a vastly improved depth and well-roundness of skill. It was so impressive, in fact, that I just don’t see how any fight can be next for UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria other than Tsarukyan.In my UFC Qatar post-fight show, I discuss Tsarukyan’s best-ever UFC performance, what I’m vexed by Ian Garry’s game, the UFC return of Kyoji Horiguchi and so much more.GO TO TOOLETRIES.com RIGHT NOW FOR 25% SITEWIDE

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss what went wrong for Jack Della Maddalena against Islam Makhachev, the role of Craig Jones plus much more.This is episode 279 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

At UFC 322, Islam Makhachev easily surpassed Jack Della Maddalena to become the new UFC welterweight champion. Did he surpass Khabib Nurmagomedov in the process? We discuss that and more on this post-fight show.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the live chat, we go over the latest in terms of what we know about the UFC's betting scandal plus we look ahead to UFC 322 and much more.USE CODE LT20 for 20% OFF SITEWIDE at TOOLETRIES.comSUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the live chat, we discuss why the Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane rematch might be really good despite all of the present controversy. We also get into why fighters quitting is not the black mark some imagine it to be.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/USE CODE LT20 for 20% OFF SITEWIDE at TOOLETRIES.com/

At UFC 321, Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ended in a draw. For an event that was supposed to be about heavyweight turning the page, the division ended up just as stuck as before.USE CODE LT20 for 20% OFF SITEWIDE at TOOLETRIES.comSUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

On today's episode, we preview UFC 321 plus I respond to some of the most insane controversy I got roped into this week.This is episode 275 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/USE CODE LT20 for 20% OFF SITEWIDE AT TOOLETRIES.com

On today's podcast, we explore why the California commission unanimously supported TKO's Ali Act bill, whether Merab's 2025 is the best year any MMA fighter has ever had, what Holloway-Oliveira 2 might look like.This is episode 274 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.USE CODE LT20 for 20% SITEWIDE at TOOLETRIES.com.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the live chat, we discuss whether Alex Pereira is a tough fight for Jon Jones now. We also get into whether Merab Dvalishvili is already Fighter of the Year, the Bad Bunny Super Bowl controversy and more.This is episode 273 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Alex Pereira is the UFC light heavyweight champion again. His win over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 was the shortest and easiest of Pereira’s entire MMA career, marking yet another incredible achievement in a career full of them. Additionally, Merab Dvalishvili’s claim on being the best bantamweight in MMA history is becoming undeniable after a near-stoppage and otherwise controlling performance over Cory Sandhagen.Oh, and Jiri Prochazka scored maybe the comeback of the year.We discuss all of this and more in our UFC 320 Post-Fight Show.USE CODE LT20 for 20% off sitewide at Tooletries.comSUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we look ahead to UFC 320 as well as the PFL's Nurmagomedov-Hughes 2 main event. We'll also delve into the controversy from the Riyadh Comedy Festival and Bill Burr plus more.This is episode 272 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

On this week's live chat, we discuss the lameness of the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis press conferences, the logistical challenges of UFC White House, the valence of political violence and much more.This is episode 271 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/USE CODE LT20 for 20% everything site wide at Tooletries.com

On this week's episode, we consider Terence Crawford's future, the FCC-forced suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, whether the Fighting Nerds can level up and more.This is episode 270 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Terence Crawford made boxing history last night in becoming undisputed in a third weight class by beating Canelo Alvarez in the Netflix-broadcast main event. Luke Thomas reacts and contextualizes all of the storylines.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we look ahead to Terence Crawford's challenges against Canelo Alvarez, Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva in the Noche UFC main event plus more reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk.This is episode 269 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we'll examine whether Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev is the MMA equivalent of Canelo vs. Crawford and much more.This is episode 268 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the live chat, we discuss the Raja Jackson situation plus Rampage's reaction to it, Caio Borralho's weight cutting choices, the capacity of the Paramount-UFC deal to improve fighter pay and more.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

On today's podcast, we break down the matchup between Gervonta Davis vs. Jake Paul, talk the criticism of Khamzat Chimaev's performance at UFC 319 and much more.This is episode 266 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

At UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev controlled Dricus du Plessis en route to an easy unanimous decision win, but the bout wasn't exactly a showcase of middleweight's renewed might or Chimaev's boogeyman status.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we go into more previewing for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev plus I defend the nation's capital from the insanely stupid attacks you're hearing.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

In this episode, we discuss whether Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev could be like Dan Henderson vs. Shogun Rua or not. That plus so much more.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

On today's episode, we discuss Conor McGregor's ballooning lack of likability and irrelevance, Ilia Topuria's appearance on the Nelk Boys podcast and more.This is episode 263 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the program, we'll examine the case for Dustin Poirier making it into the UFC Hall of Fame, why I think the third fight with Max Holloway could be the most competitive, if Max can earn a rematch with Ilia Topuria at lightweight and much more.This is episode 262 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the program, we discuss Ben Askren's recovery, how many fights Ilia Topuria has left and why I never want to talk about you know who ever again.This is episode 261 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.