Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 286's Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman, revisit the debate over the greatest of all time (GOAT) in MMA and how PEDs impact it, the fallout from Merab Dvalishvili defeating Petr Yan and more. This is episode 152 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll revisit some debates from UFC 285 including the greatest of all time (GOAT) for mixed martial arts (MMA), what Ciryl Gane's future looks like after such a bad loss, the upside of welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov and much more. This is episode 151 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll lean into UFC 285, Jon Jones's weight gain, where Francis Ngannou stands in all of this, Ciryl Gane's takedown defense and much more. This is episode 150 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss whether Jon Jones already is the greatest of all time or what he has to do to achieve that, whether being double champ is the hardest thing to do in the sport, Ciryl Gane admitting he doesn't really train properly and much more. This is episode 149 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll examine what adjustments Islam Makhachev can make if he rematches Alexander Volkanovski, how Volkanovski might do at lightweight on a sustained run, Dan Hookers IV accusations and more. This is episode 148 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

In today's episode of the LT Live Chat, we speak with UFC bantamweight Adrian Yañez about his upcoming fight with Rob Font, getting props from Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski, the retirement of Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 290, incorporating boxing into his striking game and much more. The questions were provided by the fans and viewers.

On today's podcast, we'll examine the possibility of UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira moving to light heavyweight to fight champion Jamahal Hill, Anthony Smith and others. We'll also talk about Colby Covington's future and if Khamzat Chimaev or Gilbert Burns is in it. We'll also get into the latest of the fighter pay debate and much more. This is episode 146 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll discuss former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou leaving the UFC, the return of Jon Jones to the UFC (at heavyweight to fight Ciryl Gane), UFC 283 and much more. This is episode 145 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll discuss UFC President Dana White's future after being caught hitting his wife on camera, UFC Fight Night: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Sean Strickland, the weird start to the year in mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2023 and more. This is episode 144 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll talk about the death and legacy of Stephan Bonnar, performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in mixed martial arts (MMA), the return of Jon Jones to heavyweight and much more. This is episode 143 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll discuss the Paddy Pimblett fallout after UFC 282, how judging has gone for the UFC in 2022, Elon Musk's alleged free speech motivations about purchasing Twitter, the future of Ilia Topuria and much more. This is episode 142 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Paddy Pimblett's recent controversy with Ariel Helwani, preview UFC 282 and Bellator 289, discuss TRT use and more. This is episode 141 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Liver King being busted as a drug user, the 'Black Adam' movie, Conor McGregor's current situation, PEDs in sports, UFC Orlando this coming weekend, worst MMA takes and more. This is episode 140 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, how the UFC performed in 2022, the legacy and future dominance of the Nurmagomedov family and much more. This is episode 139 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On this episode of the podcast, we'll look ahead to potential fights like a rematch between Sean O'Malley and Marlon 'Chito' Vera as well as what a boxing bout between Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz might look like. We'll also review some of the judging at UFC 280 and what Sean Brady can do to round out his game.

On today's episode, we'll preview UFC 280 and everything about it.

Today on the podcast, we'll look ahead to UFC 280's bigger matchups between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev, Aljamain Sterling and T.J. Dillashaw plus much more. This is episode 135 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's episode, we'll talk about Alistair Overeem returning to kickboxing, Herschel Walker running for office, Bo Nickal's collegiate career and more. This is episode 134 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's episode, we'll discuss Bo Nickal's future, Jon Jones at heavyweight, Charles Oliveira getting the respect he deserves, the protests in Iran and more. This is episode 133 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's episode, we'll discuss Gordon Ryan's run through ADCC 2022, the future of Khamzat Chimaev, what Nate Diaz has been up to since UFC 279 and more. This is episode 132 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On this episode of the the podcast, we'll review Nate Diaz's big win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279, Khamzat Chimaev's future, the boxing megafight trilogy between Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin (GGG) plus we'll look at the UFC Vegas 60 fight card headlined by Cory Sandhagen and Song Yadong. This is episode 131 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On this episode of the the podcast, we'll preview UFC 279's major bouts including Nate Diaz taking on Khamzat Chimaev in the pay-per-view main event. We'll look at the UFC career of Nate Diaz, discuss what Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 might look like, what Tony Ferguson's future looks like after fighting Li Jingliang and more. This is episode 130 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On this episode of the the podcast, we'll preview the UFC's first event in Paris, France, featuring Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa and Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori. We'll also discuss the rumored boxing bout between Jake Paul and Anderson Silva. We'll also discuss Demetrious Johnson's win over Adriano Moraes and much more. This is episode 129 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll discuss Paddy Pimblett's being called out and who might prove an appropriate adversary. We'll look ahead to UFC 278's main event between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards and how their striking might compare. We'll also talk the new 'Prey' movie, Dominick Cruz's take on the value of MMA managers and much more. This is episode 128 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll examine what makes the striking of Charles Oliveira so formidable, how Brock Lesnar would do if he were competing in modern mixed martial arts (MMA) or UFC competitions, why fighters from Dagestan, Russia and more. We'll also look ahead to the UFC's Fight Night card this weekend and more. This is episode 127 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll look ahead to UFC 277's Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Peña, Kai Kara-France vs. Brandon Moreno 2 and Anthony Smith vs. Magomed Ankalaev. We'll also talk about UFC President Dana White's rant against the mixed martial arts (MMA) media as well as on the Contender Series. Plus, we'll dig into how the expansion of sports gambling has affected MMA and boxing, what it means to interview coaches vs. fighters and more. This is episode 126 of The Luke Thomas Live Cha

Today on the podcast, we'll talk about the booking of UFC 280, which includes Petr Yan vs. Sean O'Malley. We'll also preview this weekend's UFC London card, discuss the possibility of Nate Diaz boxing Jake Paul and much more. This is episode 125 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On this episode of the podcast, we'll discuss Nate Diaz's current feud with the UFC and where it all might be headed. We'll also discuss bad movies and what makes them so, a potential bout between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira, things about mixed martial arts (MMA) that are turnoffs and more. This is episode 124 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On this episode of the podcast, we'll discuss what's next for Max Holloway, what to expect from Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira 3 and much more. This is episode 123 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 276: Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier plus the trilogy fight between Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski. We'll also discuss the realities of military service, preview UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot, Bellator 282 and much more. This is episode 121 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll review the results from UFC 275 including Glover Teixeira losing to Jiri Prochazka, Valentina Shevchenko beating Taila Santos and Joanna Jedrzejczyk being knocked out by Zhang Weili. We'll also talk mental health concerns, casual vs. hardcore mixed martial arts (MMA) fandom and much more. This is episode 120 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 275: Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka. We'll also discuss the other bouts on that card including Valentina Shevchenko vs. Taila Santos and Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Other topics we'll address including 'sportswashing', most visible now in golf with scandals around money from Saudi Arabia, the legacy of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, the winter World Cup in Qatar, whether Ciryl Gane can win the heavyweight title, mixed martial arts (MMA)'s scoring system and more. This is episode 119 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss expectations for the third fight between Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski. We'll also talk UFC 276 and UFC 277, the weekend's main event between Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, repression among various world governments, drama on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), T.J. Dillashaw criticizing Paddy Pimblett, who the best light heavyweights in history are and how they compare to the current crop and much more. This is episode 118 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the tragic Ulvade situation plus preview UFC 276: Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier. We'll also talk UFC 277's potential buyrate, casual vs. hardcore mixed martial arts (MMA) fandom, the effect of travel on work plus more.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss and begin to preview UFC 275: Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka. We'll also talk Dustin Poirier potentially fighting Colby Covington, what plans UFC might have for Conor McGregor, whether a meaningful comparison can be made between Tony Ferguson and Tyron Woodley and much more. This is episode 116 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll revisit some of the storylines coming out of UFC 274 such as the reason for Charles Oliveira's transformation, Rose Namajunas's corner work with Pat Barry and Trevor Wittman plus some of Justin Gaethje's known weaknesses. We'll also discuss fighters using therapeutic use exemptions, UFC fight cards being watered down, the lack of respect shown to knocked out fighters, Dana White's take on Rose vs. Carla Esparza 2 and much more. This is episode 115 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 274's Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chandler bout, what's going on with Nate Diaz and how a third fight with Conor McGregor might go (if it does), what effect Petr Yan not having his normal coaches at UFC 273 might've had on his performance against Aljamain Sterling, what to expect from boxing's Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte and much more. This is episode 112 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll go over the controversial scoring in the Aljamain Sterling fight with Petr Yan from UFC 273. We'll also forecast a bout between Khamzat Chimaev vs. Colby Covington, discuss a potential Jose Aldo title shot and much more. This is episode 111 of the Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss everything from UFC 273 including the three top bouts: Alexander Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie, Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan and Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns. We'll discuss viewer questions around these subjects and many others.

On this episode, we'll discuss Jon Jones and his potential at heavyweight. We'll also preview UFC 273 and the two title fights on that pay-per-view card: Alexander Volkanovski vs. the Korean Zombie and Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan. We'll also weigh in on the impending bout between Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, being hospitalized, the difference between television and radio, the attempted comeback of Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov's last three fights and much more.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the Miami altercation alleged between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. We'll also discuss the revealed payout for Paddy Pimblett at UFC London, who has the best chins in mixed martial arts (MMA) and why, the legalization of drugs, Conor McGregor being arrested, Cory Sandhagen's future, the ongoing tech issues I experience, the most difficult fight stretches we've seen in the UFC for individual fighters and so much more. This is episode 108 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss fighters like Jon Jones, Colby Covington and others who have public disputes with mixed martial arts (MMA) media. We'll discuss various judging systems like 10-Pt Must vs. PRIDE or ONE Championship's judging as a whole, whether MMA is boring relative to years past, can Max Holloway regain the belt over Alexander Volkanovski at featherweight, what cross-promotional fights might look like between Bellator, PFL and other organizations plus so much more.

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 272: Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington. We'll discuss this fight plus the others on the card including Rafael dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano and Bryce Mitchell vs. Edson Barboza. We'll also discuss the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, what this means for Russian fighters like Islam Makhachev or Petr Yan, dealing with a family member's suicide, what's next for Cain Velasquez after being arrested for attempted murder and much more. This is episode 105 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll touch on the current crisis in the Ukraine and what it might mean for combat sports. We'll also get into the authenticity of the beef between UFC welterweights Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. Plus we'll talk the latest body cam footage of Jon Jones's most recent arrest, Morning Kombat goals, who could beat Israel Adesanya and much more. This is episode 104 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll review the lingering debated about UFC 271's Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2 middleweight title fight. We'll discuss the Super Bowl being booked as a 'world championship', whether preliminary card fighters deserve better pay and if so, why and more. Plus we'll get into addiction, fighter suspensions after injury or loss, fighters who captured our attention like Conor McGregor or Brock Lesnar and much more. This is episode 103 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll preview UFC 271: Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2. We'll also talk about tracking macros for weight loss on vacation, how the resumes of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones compare, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira's poor eyesight, whether certain weight classes tend to produce more of one kind of fighter, Dana White's issues with UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and much more. This is episode 102 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 270: Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane. We'll talk about that pay-per-view plus buying UFC ppvs as a media member. We'll also get into mechanical doping, Giga Chikadze's rebound potential after his UFC Fight Night loss to Calvin Kattar, Conor McGregor's next move, how Jon Jones features into the weekend's fights, the champion's clause in UFC contracts, refereeing and corner work in the sport and much more. This is episode 101 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll talk about my desire to try testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), fighters starting YouTube channels, Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski 3/Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling 2, my favorite movie, what lies ahead for Conor McGregor in 2022, whether Jon Jones is on the sidelines because of USADA, a fighter likely to have a breakout moment this year, Novak Djokovic being deported from Australia for not getting the Covid vaccine and more. This is episode 100 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the criticisms of Dominick Cruz, Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan as commentator for the UFC in 2021. We'll also discuss Conor McGregor and a potential 165lbs division, who might be champion in MMA in a year's time, Khabib Nurmagomedov's prime, the future of Eagle FC as a promoter in the space, who might be next for Wonderboy, trends in mixed martial arts next year, the beauty of sumo wrestling and whatever else is on your mind. This is episode 99 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the amount of damage former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway takes, the evolution of mixed martial arts (MMA) over time, how a top-form Michael Chandler would do against a top-form Khabib Nurmagomedov, what would happen if Khamzat Chimaev defeated Gilbert Burns, weight cutting effects over time on a fighter's body, UFC staying at the Apex facility rather than hitting the road, whether Islam Makhachev vs. Beneil Dariush should be the top contender's fight at lightweight and much more. This is episode 95 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat and more.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss leftovers from UFC 268 (Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington, Rose Namajunas vs. Zhang Weili, Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler), how a bout between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev might go, whether Islam Makhachev is a good test for Charles Oliveira, PEDs in the sport, whether having a black belt is overrated, reflecting on the significance of Veterans Day, the upcoming featherweight UFC main event between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez and much more. This is episode 94 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.