Episodes
Today on the podcast, we'll preview Islam Makhahcev vs. Dustin Poirier, update the situation on Ryan Garcia, discuss Naoya Inoue's greatness and much more. This is episode 203 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 05/10/24
Former UFC welterweight and current PFL commentator Dan Hardy joins me to discuss the future of the PFL, what it was like to fight GSP, leading technique adaptations happening in the MMA industry and much more.
Published 05/07/24
Well, I missed all of the Canelo-Oscar drama as well as the Ryan Garcia news, but we still discussed the brewing feud between Max Holloway and Ilia Topuria, what to expect at UFC 301, Canelo vs. Munguia and much more. This is episode 202 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 05/02/24
Luke Thomas talks to Max Holloway's striking coach Ivan Flores about Holloway's incredible UFC 300 knockout of Justin Gaethje, the strategic lessons learned from the Alexander Volkanovski rivlary and wanting rematches with Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and even a fourth fight with Volkanovski. He also previews how Holloway and Ilia Topuria might match up.
Published 04/28/24
Today on the podcast, we discuss whether Jamahal Hill is returning to the Octagon too quickly against Khalil Rountree, what a 165lbs division could look like, the return of Conor McGregor against Michael Chandler and much more. This is episode 201 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 04/26/24
Luke Thomas explores UFC 300 in all its glory from Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje to Alex Pereira running over Jamahal Hill and much more. We'll also discuss the return of Conor McGregor, whether there is buzz for Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal and much more. This is episode 200 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 04/19/24
At UFC 300, Alex Pereira successfully defended his title against Jamahal Hill, but it was Max Holloway's stunning KO of Justin Gaethje that stole the show. We go over these fights plus Arman Tsarukyan's narrow win over Charles Oliveira, what's next for Bo Nickal and so much more. This is my UFC 300 Results and Post-Fight Show.
Published 04/14/24
Today on the podcast, we talk all things UFC 300, why the fighter pay beat is ending and much more. This is episode 199 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 04/12/24
UFC commentator Laura Sanko joined me to preview UFC 300, talk Shavkat Rakhmonov, discuss her commentary preparation and much more. If you haven't already realized Sanko is arguably the best commentator UFC has, you're very late to the party.
Published 04/11/24
Today on the podcast, it's a UFC 300 extravaganza. We're talking Gaethje-Holloway, Tsarukyan-Oliveira, the state of the MMA industry and more. This is episode 198 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 04/05/24
Luke Thomas examines the UFC antitrust settlement news, the UFC 300 poster, Conor McGregor's return to the UFC and much more. This is episode 196 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 03/22/24
Today on the live chat, we discuss UFC ticket prices, why boxing is thriving as a skill inside MMA, Bo Nickal getting UFC 300 main card placement, MMA management and more. This is episode 195 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 03/15/24
Today we'll discuss what happened to Bloody Elbow, what to make of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson on Netflix plus we'll preview UFC 299 and much more. This is episode 194 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 03/08/24
Luke Thomas discusses Ilia Topuria rocketing to stardom, Canelo Alvarez leaving PBC, UFC 300 not getting Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis, Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia and so much more. This is episode 193 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 03/01/24
Today on the program, we'll examine Ilia Topuria's win over Alexander Volkanovski from UFC 298, react to the UFC 300 main event between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill and much more. This is episode 192 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 02/23/24
Today on the podcast, we discuss whether Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria is like Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez, who will headline UFC 300, the nature of Sean Strickland's appeal, why Dana White walked off the Howie Mandel podcast and much more. This is episode 191 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 02/16/24
Former UFC bantamweight champion and current UFC commentator Dominick Cruz joined me for a live chat interview. We discussed his relationship with Daniel Cormier, his view of cuts in how fights are judged, his thoughts on Henry Cejudo vs. Merab Dvalishvili and Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 plus so much more.
Published 02/15/24
Today on the podcast, we'll look at some of the strategic choices both Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria face at UFC 298, discuss a bit of Conor McGregor's future, talk gym etiquette and more. This is episode 190 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 02/09/24
Today on the program, we'll look at weird UFC 299-Dustin Poirier situation, take another look at fighter pay, beauty vs. drama in the fight game plus much more. This is episode 189 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 02/02/24
Today on the podcast, we'll examine Jon Anik's comments about the online MMA fanbase, to what extent the new fans Sean Strickland has brought to the sport are to blame, break down Kayla Harrison vs. Holly Holm and so much more. This is episode 188 of The Luke Thomas Show.
Published 01/26/24
Today on the podcast, we'll examine UFC 297 storylines, including Sean Strickland's outburst against a reporter during this week's media day. This is episode 187 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 01/19/24
On today's podcast, we'll discuss the UFC 300 card and why UFC 299 might be a lot better, why Jon Jones wants the title to fight Stipe Miocic, what close fight with a different outcome changes the MMA GOAT debate and so much more. This is episode 186 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 01/12/24
Today on the podcast, we examine Sean Strickland's breakdown on Theo Von's podcast, UFC 300 potentials and much more. This is episode 185 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 01/05/24
Today on the podcast, we'll preview a potential Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Leon Edwards showdown, UFC in 2024, whether any semblance of decorum matter and much more. This is episode 184 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Published 12/22/23