Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts
Mixed Martial Arts
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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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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English
Episodes
Live Chat: Ilia-Islam = Canelo-Crawford?
9/5/2025
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.
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Duration:02:14:04
Live Chat: The Raja Jackson Situation
8/29/2025
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.
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Duration:02:32:52
Live Chat: Tank-Jake Paul, Khamzat Defenders
8/22/2025
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.
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Duration:02:45:10
UFC 319 Post-Fight Show: Khamzt Controls, DDP Stuck in First Gear
8/17/2025
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.
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Duration:01:23:50
Live Chat: DDP-Khamzat Preview, DC Under Assault
8/15/2025
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.
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Duration:01:49:24
Live Chat: DDP-Khamzat = Hendo-Rua?
8/12/2025
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.
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Duration:02:19:55
Live Chat: Who Cares About Conor McGregor Anymore?
8/1/2025
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.
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Duration:02:10:07
Live Chat: Will Dustin Poirier Go in the UFC Hall of Fame?
7/18/2025
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.
Duration:02:20:25
Live Chat: Ben Askren, How Many Fights Does Topuria Have Left?
7/11/2025
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.
Duration:02:15:31
Live Chat: Topuria-Islam Possibilities, KKF Triggers Everyone
7/4/2025
On this week's episode of the live chat, we discuss the fallout from UFC 317, what all the possibilities are next for Ilia Topuria, why Kai Kara- France triggers everyone and much more.
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Duration:02:14:20
Live Chat: UFC 317, Media Business, Aspinall's Options
7/1/2025
This episode of the the live chat was recorded before UFC 317, so we discuss that, the decline of the media business, Tom Aspinall's options and so much more.
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Duration:02:19:39
UFC 317 RESULTS: Ilia Topuria Is the Face of MMA
6/29/2025
After UFC 317, there's simply no denying Ilia Topuria is going to be the biggest star in the sport and maybe the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. He has secured the best three-fight win streak in the history of the sport and did so in emphatic fashion.
In this UFC 317 post-fight show, we discuss the significance of Topuria's win, Alexandre Pantoja's performance, the ascension of Joshua Van and much more.
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Duration:01:26:17
Live Chat: UFC Baku, Pico-Evloev Preview and More
6/20/2025
Today on. the program, we'll look ahead to UFC Baku, we'll preview the Aaron Pico vs. Movsar Evloev co-main for UFC Abu Dhabi and much more.
This is episode 258 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
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Duration:02:20:24
UFC Atlanta Post-Fight Show: WTF Buckley?!
6/16/2025
At UFC Atlanta, Kamaru Usman showed vintage form while Joaqiun Buckley underwhelmed. What just happened? We'll talk about that plus Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick and more.
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Duration:00:51:06
UFC 316 Post-Fight Show: Is Merab the 135 GOAT?
6/8/2025
At UFC 316, Merab Dvalishvili not only defeated Sean O'Malley, he finished him inside of three rounds. It was a stunning achievement for a fighter who had been known as a force, but not a finisher. We discuss what this means for both fighters, who might be next and whether Merab is the best to ever do it at 135 pounds. We also talk Kayla Harrison's achievements, her showdown with Amanda Nunes and much more.
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Duration:01:15:22
Live Chat: Remembering Jordan Breen, UFC 316 Preview
6/6/2025
Today on the podcast, we look ahead to UFC 316 and I do my best to explain what Jordan Breen contributed to MMA and MMA media.
This is episode 256 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
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Duration:02:01:30
Live Chat: Is UFC Staying With ESPN?
5/30/2025
Today on the podcast, we delve into the UFC's next broadcast deal and why there's a very good chance they will stay with ESPN, the fatigue of the Jones-Aspinall situation and much more.
This is episode 255 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Duration:02:07:49
Live Chat: The Jon Jones Episode
5/24/2025
Today on the podcast, we go into all things Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, Stipe Miocic and the UFC. Just what is taking so long to make this fight and what does it say about the key players in this scenario?
This is episode 254 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Duration:02:08:01
Live Chat: Ilia-Islam Still Possible?
5/16/2025
Today on the podcast, we delve into whether we'll ever get Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev, DDP-Khamzat prognostication and more.
This is episode 253 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Duration:02:36:46
UFC 315 Post-Fight Show: JDM-Islam It Is!
5/11/2025
At UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision to claim the welterweight title. That sets up a showdown with P4P top fighter Islam Makhachev and so much more. We discuss all of it after last night's fights.
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Duration:01:07:47