UFC 323 Post-Fight Show: Petr Yan's Historic Performance
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Petr Yan became the UFC bantamweight champion of the world by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanim...
Live Chat: Is 'TKO Matchmaking' Even a Real Thing?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Luke Thomas Live Chat, we discuss UFC 323, the Ali Act hearing on ...
Live Chat: Topuria-Tsarukyan Or We Riot
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Luke Thomas Live Chat, we'll examine Topuria vs. Tsarukyan, the UF...
UFC Qatar Results: Topuria-Tsarukyan Must Be Next
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC Qatar, Arman Tsarukyan didn’t merely batter and submit Dan Hooker in the main event, he sho...
Live Chat: Let's Talk About Craig Jones
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll discuss what went wrong for Jack Della Maddalena against Islam Makha...
UFC 322 Post-Fight Show: Islam Makes It Look Easy
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC 322, Islam Makhachev easily surpassed Jack Della Maddalena to become the new UFC welterweight...
Live Chat: The Latest on UFC's Betting Scandal
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the live chat, we go over the latest in terms of what we know about the UFC's betting s...
Live Chat: Fighters Quit All The Time. Stop Scandalizing It.
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the live chat, we discuss why the Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane rematch might be really good ...
UFC 321 Post-Fight Show: Heavyweight's Problems Got Worse
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC 321, Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ended in a draw. For an event that was supposed to be about ...
Live Chat: UFC 321 Preview, Responding to Controversy
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we preview UFC 321 plus I respond to some of the most insane controversy I g...
Live Chat: CSAC Supports TKO Ali Act Bill
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, we explore why the California commission unanimously supported TKO's Ali...
Live Chat: Is Pereira vs. Jones Competitive Now?
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the live chat, we discuss whether Alex Pereira is a tough fight for Jon Jones now. We also ...
UFC 320 Post-Fight Show
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Pereira is the UFC light heavyweight champion again. His win over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 w...
Live Chat: UFC 320 Preview, Bill Burr and the Riyadh Comedy Festival
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we look ahead to UFC 320 as well as the PFL's Nurmagomedov-Hughes 2 main e...
Live Chat: Tank-Paul Presser, UFC White House, Political Violence
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's live chat, we discuss the lameness of the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis press conf...
Live Chat: Crawford's Future, Kimmel's Suspenion, Fighting Nerds Limits
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we consider Terence Crawford's future, the FCC-forced suspension of ...
Canelo-Crawford Post-Fight Show: Bud Is a Genius
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Terence Crawford made boxing history last night in becoming undisputed in a third weight class by be...
Live Chat: Canelo-Crawford, Noche UFC and Charlie Kirk's Death
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we look ahead to Terence Crawford's challenges against Canelo Alvarez, Die...
Live Chat: Ilia-Islam = Canelo-Crawford?
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll examine whether Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev is the MMA equivale...
Live Chat: The Raja Jackson Situation
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the live chat, we discuss the Raja Jackson situation plus Rampage's reaction to it, Cai...
Live Chat: Tank-Jake Paul, Khamzat Defenders
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, we break down the matchup between Gervonta Davis vs. Jake Paul, talk the cri...
UFC 319 Post-Fight Show: Khamzt Controls, DDP Stuck in First Gear
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev controlled Dricus du Plessis en route to an easy unanimous decision win,...
Live Chat: DDP-Khamzat Preview, DC Under Assault
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we go into more previewing for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev plus I de...
Live Chat: DDP-Khamzat = Hendo-Rua?
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss whether Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev could be like Dan Henderso...
Live Chat: Who Cares About Conor McGregor Anymore?
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss Conor McGregor's ballooning lack of likability and irrelevanc...
Live Chat: Will Dustin Poirier Go in the UFC Hall of Fame?
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the program, we'll examine the case for Dustin Poirier making it into the UFC Hall of F...
Live Chat: Ben Askren, How Many Fights Does Topuria Have Left?
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the program, we discuss Ben Askren's recovery, how many fights Ilia Topuria has left an...
Live Chat: Topuria-Islam Possibilities, KKF Triggers Everyone
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the live chat, we discuss the fallout from UFC 317, what all the possi...
Live Chat: UFC 317, Media Business, Aspinall's Options
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the the live chat was recorded before UFC 317, so we discuss that, the decline of th...
UFC 317 RESULTS: Ilia Topuria Is the Face of MMA
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After UFC 317, there's simply no denying Ilia Topuria is going to be the biggest star in the spo...
Live Chat: UFC Baku, Pico-Evloev Preview and More
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on. the program, we'll look ahead to UFC Baku, we'll preview the Aaron Pico vs. Movsar...
UFC Atlanta Post-Fight Show: WTF Buckley?!
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC Atlanta, Kamaru Usman showed vintage form while Joaqiun Buckley underwhelmed. What just happe...
UFC 316 Post-Fight Show: Is Merab the 135 GOAT?
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC 316, Merab Dvalishvili not only defeated Sean O'Malley, he finished him inside of three r...
Live Chat: Remembering Jordan Breen, UFC 316 Preview
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we look ahead to UFC 316 and I do my best to explain what Jordan Breen contrib...
Live Chat: Is UFC Staying With ESPN?
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we delve into the UFC's next broadcast deal and why there's a very goo...
Live Chat: The Jon Jones Episode
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we go into all things Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, Stipe Miocic and the UFC. Just ...
Live Chat: Ilia-Islam Still Possible?
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we delve into whether we'll ever get Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev, DDP...
UFC 315 Post-Fight Show: JDM-Islam It Is!
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision to claim the welterw...
Live Chat: Was Alex Pereira Really 'Hacked'?
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we review Bo Nickal's response to his first pro loss, debate whether Ale...
UFC Iowa Post-Fight Show: Sandhagen Shines, Nickal Collapses
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC Iowa, Cory Sandhagen made relatively quick work of Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event whil...
Live Chat: Aspinall-Gane? It's a No for Me, Dawg
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we discuss the new movie 'The Smashing Machine', our temperature on To...
Live Chat: Will Jones vs. Aspinall Ever Happen?
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we'll discuss the Fighting Nerds using data analytics, whether Jones-Asp...
UFC 314 Post-Fight Show: Volk Does the Impossible
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC 314, Alex Volkanovski reclaimed the UFC featherweight title with a clear and decisive victory...
Live Chat: Volk's Attempt at History + GFL's Collapse
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we discuss the history that Alexander Volkanovski is attempting at UFC 314, wh...
Live Chat: Is Jones-Aspinall Too Risky?
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll look at the risks of Jones-Aspinall going wrong for the UFC, whether...
Live Chat: UFC PPV Buys Are Down...But Why?
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we look ahead a bit to UFC London's Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady, try to un...
Live Chat: BJ Penn Needs Help
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we review BJ Penn's situation, forecast what a rematch between Magomed Ankalae...
UFC 313 Results & Post-Fight Show
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion....
Live Chat: UFC 313 Preview, TKO Boxing Reax
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we look ahead to UFC 313 and react to the big TKO Boxing news plus so much mor...
Live Chat: Ilia Topuria Vacates Belt, Crazy UFC Announcements
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's live chat, we go through all of the insane UFC 314 and UFC 315, especially Ilia Topur...
Live Chat: Strickland-Nicksick Fallout, Influences Replacing Media
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll examine the fallout between Eric Nicksick and Sean Strickland, discu...
Live Chat: UFC's 'Free Speech', UFC 312 Preview
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, we look ahead to UFC 312 while really getting to the heart of what is behind...
UFC Saudi: Should Israel Adesanya Retire Now?
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC Saudi Arabia, Nassourdine Imavov stopped Israel Adesanya with strikes in the second round. Is...
Live Chat: Bryce Mitchell's Insane Hitler Comments
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Luke Thomas Live Chat (ep. 239), we're reacting to Bryce Mitchell&...
Live Chat: Merab 135 GOAT, Elon the N*azi and More
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we're discussing if Merab Dvalishvili is the 135 GOAT, Elon's N*zi sal...
UFC 311 Post-Fight Show: Islam Easily Wins, Merab Overcomes Umar
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev easily dispatched Renato Moicano in the first round while Merab Dvalishv...
Live Chat: UFC 311 Preview, Pitbull vs. Aldo?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, we matchmake for Patricio Pitbull, talk Arman-Islam and Umar-Merab from UFC ...
AI vs Human Judges: Who Gets Boxing Right?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI really replace human judges? The answer is we might be closer to finding out that never. I sp...
Live Chat: Umar-Merab, Elon and FS1 Lawsuit
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the program, we'll discuss what Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Merab Dvalishvili might look like, wh...
Live Chat: UFC Finish Percentage Is Low, but Why?
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll examine why the UFC's finishing percentage is low relative to other prom...
Live Chat: The UFC in 2025, Happy Holidays!
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we look ahead to the UFC in 2025 and so much more. This is episode 234 of The...
Live Chat: Fury-Usyk Preview, AI Judging Is Not Real
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll preview Saturday's Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch, discuss why AI...
Live Chat: Why the GFL Cannot Succeed
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, we'll review UFC 310, look ahead to UFC Tampa, discuss the UHC CEO killer, and I...
Live Chat: Jones-Ngannou Will NEVER Happen
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss why Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou (UFC-PFL) will never happen, how Sh...
Live Chat: Conor McGregor's Uncertain Future
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we'll go over the results of Conor McGregor's trial, including Proper 12 and other ...
Conor McGregor's Sexual Assault Trial EXPLAINED | Frank Greaney Interview
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conor McGregor was found civilly liable for sexual assault on Friday in a Dublin, Ireland courtroom,...
Live Chat: Tom Aspinall NEEDS Jon Jones?
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we discuss the road ahead for Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones, who really needs the...
Live Chat: Responding to Jon Jones, Paul-Tyson Preview
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll respond to Jon Jones's recent public statements including calling me a '...
Live Chat: Election Results, Conor McGregor Trial
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Conor McGregor being back in a court room, the fallout of the 20...
Live Chat: Antitrust Settlement, 200k Story Time
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss how fighters are viewing the antitrust settlement plus it's story tim...
Francis Ngannou KOs Renan Ferreira: PFL Post-Fight Show
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Francis Ngnannou's return to the cage after nearly three years away went well, but what can we say a...
Live Chat: What If Francis Ngannou Loses?
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll examine the implications of what happens should Francis Ngannou lose to ...
Live Chat: Who Is Fighter of the Year?
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss why Max Holloway or Ilia Topuria could pass Alex Pereira for Fighter of ...
UFC 307 Post-Fight Show: Pereira Wins, but Khalil Impresses
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC 307, Alex Pereira was able to secure his third title defense in 175 days, but not without adv...
Live Chat: UFC 307, Legacy Fights, Hands Off Lebanon
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll examine the likelihood of an upset by Khalil Rountree over Alex Pereira ...
Live Chat: UFC in Boxing, New Antitrust Settlement
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Thomas examines statements by UFC President Dana White that he will get into boxing "guns ...
Live Chat: Dana White Moves Into Boxing
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the program, we discuss UFC President Dana White getting involved in boxing, whether Chris ...
UFC 306 Post-Fight Show: The Sphere...Delivers? Merab, Valentina Are Champs
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UFC's first (and only?) show in the Sphere is over. Did it live up to the hype? Also, Merab Dval...
Live Chat: UFC 306 Expectations, Debate Reax
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We'll preview UFC 306 and the main event between Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. We'll talk abo...
Live Chat: Dana White-Jon Jones and Sphere Expectations
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We review the strange relationship between Dana White and Jon Jones, discuss our expectations for UF...
Live Chat: Who Can Defeat Dricus du Plessis?
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dana White sparring with the media over Jon Jones, theories on how to beat Dricus du Plessis, expect...
Mike Israetel Dishes on PED Use in MMA
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mike Israetel is a sports physiologist, Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt, now former bodybuilder, Y...
Live Chat: Is UFC Monopoly Actually Good?
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Thomas examines the fallout from CJI vs ADCC, Ilia Topuria noting the BMF title with Max Hollow...
Ever Heard of Dima Murovanni? An Interview With B-Team's Coach
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I interviewed B-Team coach Dima Murovanni, who just coached finalists and winners for ADCC 2024 and ...
UFC 305 Post-Fight Show: DDP Subs Izzy
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC 305, Dricus du Plessis faced off with Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title. Kai-Kar...
LIVE CHAT: UFC 307 announcements, UFC 305, Tim Walz
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discussed UFC 307 announcements, UFC 305: Dricus du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya, vacation highligh...
UFC 304 Post-Fight Show: Muhammad, Aspinall Are Champions
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC 304, Belal Muhammad convincingly beat Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall bulldozed Curtis Blaydes....
LIVE CHAT: UFC 304 Preview, Aspinall vs. Ngannou, Khabib's Taxes
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 304, discuss fantasy matchmaking between Tom Aspinall and Fr...
LIVE CHAT: Paul-Perry, Trump Assassination Attempt, Jones-Stipe
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we preview Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry, reacting to the assassination attempt on ...
LIVE CHAT: UFC Denver, 205 Is Terrible, Copa America, Jon Jones
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we talk a little UFC Denver, discuss why the light heavyweight division is so ...
UFC 303 Results and Reaction Show
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At UFC 303, Alex Pereira scored another thunderous KO of Jiri Prochazka, Dan Ige filled in for Brian...
Live Chat: UFC 303 Preview, Rob Whittaker's Resume, UFC at the Sphere
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we preview some of UFC 303's biggest fights, examine Rob Whittaker's resume, w...
Live Chat: UFC Saudi Arabia, Dana White vs. Boxing and More
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we're discussing Dana White's comments about boxing on Shannon Sharpe's podcas...
Live Chat: UFC 303 & Conor McGregor Reaction
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll react to the news about Conor McGregor being out of UFC 303, all of the ...
Live Chat: McGregor, Izzy-DDP Preview, P4P Debates and More
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Thomas discusses Conor McGregor and whether he'll fight at UFC 303, Islam Makhachev facing off ...
Live Chat: UFC 302, Islam-Dustin Preview, New UFC Gloves, Nick Diaz
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we'll preview UFC 302: Islam vs Dustin, discuss the new UFC gloves and fighter apprehension ar...
Live Chat: Jones-Aspinall, Gentle Parenting, PFL Pushback
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Thomas examines Ilia Topuria's potential bout with Max Holloway, whether Canelo Alvarez will fi...
Live Chat: Usyk-Fury, McGregor-Chandler, DC-Buckley
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll preview Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandl...
Live Chat: Makhachev-Poirier, Inoue's Greatness, Ryan Garcia Update
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll preview Islam Makhahcev vs. Dustin Poirier, update the situation on Ryan...
Dan Hardy Live Chat Interview: PFL's Future, Fighting GSP & More
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former UFC welterweight and current PFL commentator Dan Hardy joins me to discuss the future of the ...