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Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts

Luke Thomas Live Chat and Podcasts
UFC
MMA
Islam Makhachev
Dana White
Merab Dvalishvili
Jon Jones
Conor Mcgregor
PFL
Sean Strickland
Alex Pereira
Tom Aspinall
Ilia Topuria
Justin Gaethje
Sean O'malley
Mixed Martial Arts
UFC 303
Boxing
Dricus Du Plessis
Israel Adesanya
Max Holloway

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 Hou... more

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Recent Guests

Dan Hardy
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Episode: Live Chat: Questions About My Coverage
Frank Greaney
Courtroom correspondent for Newstalk and podcaster for The Irish Times
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Craig Jones
Renowned grappler and MMA fighter
Episode: Live Chat: UFC 302, Islam-Dustin Preview, New UFC Gloves, Nick Diaz

Host

Luke Thomas
Host of The Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts; MMA analyst and media personality with extensive work across SiriusXM, MMA Fighting, and various outlets.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 832 ratings
  • The ads are brutal

    Love the poorly timed loud ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jokes0nMe
    United States3 months ago
  • Punching above his weight class and winning

    Luke Thomas has long provided reasoned, independent and informed commentary on the combat sports landscape. Great to hear him take on the bigger issues that MMA & Boxing have grown more and more untwined with in the same no holds barred yet ethically conscious style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Punchdrunkenmaster
    United States6 months ago
  • Luke Thomas is on point

    Great, sober, informed takes on MMA, combat sports and much more in the broader political landscape. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    harrytwater
    United States9 months ago
  • Less politics

    I vote for the show to focus more on combat sports and less on politics. If people want LT’s political thoughts he has a separate channel for that. I enjoy combat sports content to escape from often depressing world events that I otherwise consume when reading the news. Just my 2 cents.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Lyon361
    Canadaa year ago
  • Strange show

    It’s supposed to be about MMA but Luke spends nearly the entire show just making fun of Jewish people/being anti-Semetic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rosderlingfan99
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the show for thoughtful, informed MMA analysis and its broader political and media commentary.
Several reviews highlight the host's accessibility and engaging audience Q&As, though some criticize the politics-heavy episodes.
Fans note a unique mix of deep fight breakdowns with outspoken, sometimes controversial, social and political takes.

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Live Chat: UFC Fans Are Upset
Q: Am I missing the mark here?
Responding to a viewer's theory that UFC finishes feel less meaningful because many bouts involve lower-level fighters, Thomas agrees that mismatches and inexperienced or vulnerable fighters are part of the picture. He also suggests changing audience preferences, reduced mainstream media coverage and less appetite for technically complex fights may influence matchmaking and the product.
Live Chat: UFC Fans Are Upset
Q: In your opinion, what makes a fighter technical and when does it make sense to describe their style as such?
Thomas says technicality involves consistently applying effective best practices across a range of situations, including balanced offense, defense, movement and awareness. A fighter's style becomes technical when these choices are sufficiently prevalent to define their game.
UFC 333 Post-Fight Show: Volk the GOAT, Yan's Brilliance
Q: Is taking the short notice fight with Islam the biggest mistake in Volk's career?
Thomas agrees, saying Volkanovski should not have accepted a short-notice fight against Makhachev at lightweight and that the loss reflected the danger of facing an elite opponent unprepared.
UFC 333 Post-Fight Show: Volk the GOAT, Yan's Brilliance
Q: Is he now considered the GOAT of featherweight?
Thomas says Volkanovski has established a strong claim as the greatest featherweight, while acknowledging that debates about all-time rankings depend on accomplishments and criteria.
Live Chat: The Illusory Concept of 'UFC Level'
Q: With MMA now being around for over 30 years, we see the state that some fighters are left in. As a fan, I'm starting to feel a bit guilty when watching fights like Pantoja vs. Van, where both guys take potentially life-changing damage. Has this grim post-career situation for many fighters also affected the way you view fights?
Thomas says his concern about fighter health has grown with age. He argues that head trauma cannot be made healthy, points to inadequate screening and late-career competition, and calls for tighter regulation.

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A sharp, opinion-forward MMA podcast that blends technical fight analysis with broader media, politics, and pop culture commentary. Episodes often feature long-form live chats and post-fight reactions, with audience Q&As driving much of the discussion. The host frequently weighs fighter legacies, matchmaking, and industry ethics while interleaving personal anecdotes, media industry critique, and current events, creating a distinctive, stream-of-consciousness style. Notable strengths include rigorous fight breakdowns paired with candid takes on the sport's business and its relationship with politics, as well as a willingness to challenge conventional narratives. This mix attracts listeners who want both in-depth combat-sports analysis and ou... more

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