Best Luke Thomas Live Chat Podcasts (2025)

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UFC 316 Post-Fight Show: Is Merab the 135 GOAT? 1:15:22

6d ago1:15:22

1:15:22

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…

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Live Chat: Remembering Jordan Breen, UFC 316 Preview 2:01:30

8d ago2:01:30

2:01:30

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. SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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Live Chat: Is UFC Staying With ESPN? 2:07:49

15d ago2:07:49

2:07:49

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.

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Live Chat: The Jon Jones Episode 2:08:01

21d ago2:08:01

2:08:01

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.

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Live Chat: Ilia-Islam Still Possible? 2:36:46

29d ago2:36:46

2:36:46

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.

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UFC 315 Post-Fight Show: JDM-Islam It Is! 1:07:47

1M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

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. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK for tape study: https://lthomas.substack.com/…

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Live Chat: Was Alex Pereira Really 'Hacked'? 2:08:35

1M ago2:08:35

2:08:35

On today's episode, we review Bo Nickal's response to his first pro loss, debate whether Alex Pereira was really hacked, look ahead to UFC 315 and more. Subscribe to my Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/ This is episode 252 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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UFC Iowa Post-Fight Show: Sandhagen Shines, Nickal Collapses 51:54

1M ago51:54

51:54

At UFC Iowa, Cory Sandhagen made relatively quick work of Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event while Reinier de Ridder managed to stop the Bo Nickal hype train dead in its tracks. We talk about these results and more in my UFC Iowa post-fight show. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/…

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Live Chat: Aspinall-Gane? It's a No for Me, Dawg 2:00:24

1M ago2:00:24

2:00:24

Today on the podcast, we discuss the new movie 'The Smashing Machine', our temperature on Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, Trump not understanding Photoshop and much more. This is episode 251 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. Subscribe to my Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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Live Chat: Will Jones vs. Aspinall Ever Happen? 2:19:47

2M ago2:19:47

2:19:47

On today's episode, we'll discuss the Fighting Nerds using data analytics, whether Jones-Aspinall will happen, how Topuria-Makhachev might go down and more. This is episode 250 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. Subscribe to Luke's Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com

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UFC 314 Post-Fight Show: Volk Does the Impossible 1:16:20

2M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

At UFC 314, Alex Volkanovski reclaimed the UFC featherweight title with a clear and decisive victory over Diego Lopes, winning via unanimous decision. In this post-fight show, I go over all of the results from this main event, plus Paddy Pimblett outclassing Michael Chandler, Jean Silva submitting Bryce Mitchell and so much more.…

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Live Chat: Volk's Attempt at History + GFL's Collapse 2:04:14

2M ago2:04:14

2:04:14

Today on the podcast, we discuss the history that Alexander Volkanovski is attempting at UFC 314, why the GFL's implosion is the most obvious conclusion to its existence and more. This is episode 249 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: Is Jones-Aspinall Too Risky? 2:28:15

2M ago2:28:15

2:28:15

Today on the podcast, we'll look at the risks of Jones-Aspinall going wrong for the UFC, whether Topuria vs. Gaethje makes sense, what inventory Netflix might want from UFC and more. This is episode 248 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: UFC PPV Buys Are Down...But Why? 2:30:00

3M ago2:30:00

2:30:00

Today on the podcast, we look ahead a bit to UFC London's Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady, try to understand Jon Jones's motivations for delaying the Tom Aspinall fight, dig into the details on the case of UFC pay-per-views being down and more. This is episode 246 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: BJ Penn Needs Help 2:16:44

3M ago2:16:44

2:16:44

Today on the podcast, we review BJ Penn's situation, forecast what a rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira might look like and more. This is episode 245 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lukethomas.bsky.social

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UFC 313 Results & Post-Fight Show 1:37:47

3M ago1:37:47

1:37:47

At UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion. What does this mean for the division? Will there be a rematch? Was the scoring fair? We delve into all of it in today's UFC 313 post-fight show. Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lukethomas.bsky.social…

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Live Chat: UFC 313 Preview, TKO Boxing Reax 2:17:39

3M ago2:17:39

2:17:39

Today on the podcast, we look ahead to UFC 313 and react to the big TKO Boxing news plus so much more. This is episode 244 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lukethomas.bsky.social

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Live Chat: Ilia Topuria Vacates Belt, Crazy UFC Announcements 2:38:41

4M ago2:38:41

2:38:41

On today's live chat, we go through all of the insane UFC 314 and UFC 315, especially Ilia Topuria dropping the featherweight belt. Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lukethomas.bsky.social

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Live Chat: Strickland-Nicksick Fallout, Influences Replacing Media 2:25:12

4M ago2:25:12

2:25:12

Today on the podcast, we'll examine the fallout between Eric Nicksick and Sean Strickland, discuss why influencers are replacing media and more. This is episode 241 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: UFC's 'Free Speech', UFC 312 Preview 2:24:44

4M ago2:24:44

2:24:44

On today's podcast, we look ahead to UFC 312 while really getting to the heart of what is behind the UFC's 'free speech' policy. This is episode 240 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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UFC Saudi: Should Israel Adesanya Retire Now? 55:22

4M ago55:22

55:22

At UFC Saudi Arabia, Nassourdine Imavov stopped Israel Adesanya with strikes in the second round. Is it now time for him to retire?

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Live Chat: Bryce Mitchell's Insane Hitler Comments 2:24:50

4M ago2:24:50

2:24:50

On today's episode of The Luke Thomas Live Chat (ep. 239), we're reacting to Bryce Mitchell's insane comments about Hitler and the Jews. Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lukethomas.bsky.social

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Live Chat: Merab 135 GOAT, Elon the N*azi and More 2:25:11

5M ago2:25:11

2:25:11

Today on the podcast, we're discussing if Merab Dvalishvili is the 135 GOAT, Elon's N*zi salute, Islam Makhachev as the top P4P fighter and more. This is episode 238 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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UFC 311 Post-Fight Show: Islam Easily Wins, Merab Overcomes Umar 1:06:58

5M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev easily dispatched Renato Moicano in the first round while Merab Dvalishvili overcame a slow start to overwhelm Umar Nurmagomedov. Plus, Jiri Prochazka is fighting...smart?! Results, analysis and viewer questions answered. This is the Luke Thomas UFC 311 Post-Fight Show.

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Live Chat: UFC 311 Preview, Pitbull vs. Aldo? 2:06:04

5M ago2:06:04

2:06:04

On today's podcast, we matchmake for Patricio Pitbull, talk Arman-Islam and Umar-Merab from UFC 311 plus so much more. This is episode 237 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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AI vs Human Judges: Who Gets Boxing Right? 48:34

5M ago48:34

48:34

Can AI really replace human judges? The answer is we might be closer to finding out that never. I spoke with Allan Svejstrup, the founder and CEO of Jabbr, a company at the forefront in statistics in combat sports as well as AI judges in the sport of boxing. In the interview, we discuss what Jabbr is and does, where combat sports statistics are hea…

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Live Chat: Umar-Merab, Elon and FS1 Lawsuit 2:14:10

5M ago2:14:10

2:14:10

Today on the program, we'll discuss what Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Merab Dvalishvili might look like, why Elon Musk is a lying fraud, the fallout from the FS1 sexual harassment lawsuit and more. This is episode 236 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: UFC Finish Percentage Is Low, but Why? 1:59:20

5M ago1:59:20

1:59:20

Today on the podcast, we'll examine why the UFC's finishing percentage is low relative to other promotions, discuss H-1B visas, Islam Makhachev vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov and more. This is episode 235 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: The UFC in 2025, Happy Holidays! 1:43:40

6M ago1:43:40

1:43:40

Today on the podcast, we look ahead to the UFC in 2025 and so much more. This is episode 234 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: Fury-Usyk Preview, AI Judging Is Not Real 2:01:13

6M ago2:01:13

2:01:13

Today on the podcast, we'll preview Saturday's Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch, discuss why AI judging isn't real and much more. This is episode 233 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: Why the GFL Cannot Succeed 2:28:17

6M ago2:28:17

2:28:17

On today's podcast, we'll review UFC 310, look ahead to UFC Tampa, discuss the UHC CEO killer, and I explain why GFL cannot win. This is episode 232 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: Jones-Ngannou Will NEVER Happen 2:10:06

6M ago2:10:06

2:10:06

On today's episode, we discuss why Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou (UFC-PFL) will never happen, how Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Garry match up and so much more. This is episode 231 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: Conor McGregor's Uncertain Future 2:13:47

7M ago2:13:47

2:13:47

On this episode, we'll go over the results of Conor McGregor's trial, including Proper 12 and other business severing ties with the former UFC champion. This is episode 230 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Conor McGregor's Sexual Assault Trial EXPLAINED | Frank Greaney Interview 1:01:27

7M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Conor McGregor was found civilly liable for sexual assault on Friday in a Dublin, Ireland courtroom, but what are the facts of the case? Who is Nikita Hand, what is she alleging and is she right? What are McGregor's responses to her allegations? What does his conviction mean?Luke Thomas speaks to Frank Greaney from Newstalk in Ireland to unpack all…

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Live Chat: Tom Aspinall NEEDS Jon Jones? 2:13:44

7M ago2:13:44

2:13:44

Today on the podcast, we discuss the road ahead for Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones, who really needs the other more. We'll also discuss the fallout from Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, president-elect Trump's cabinet picking chaos and more. This is episode 229 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: Responding to Jon Jones, Paul-Tyson Preview 1:46:57

7M ago1:46:57

1:46:57

Today on the podcast, we'll respond to Jon Jones's recent public statements including calling me a 'nerd' plus we'll look ahead to UFC 309 and Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. This is episode 228 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: Election Results, Conor McGregor Trial 2:19:33

7M ago2:19:33

2:19:33

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Conor McGregor being back in a court room, the fallout of the 2024 presidential election results and more. This is episode 227 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: Antitrust Settlement, 200k Story Time 2:08:06

8M ago2:08:06

2:08:06

On today's episode, we discuss how fighters are viewing the antitrust settlement plus it's story time after the YouTube channel his 200,000 subscribers. This is episode 225 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Francis Ngannou KOs Renan Ferreira: PFL Post-Fight Show 43:28

8M ago43:28

43:28

Francis Ngnannou's return to the cage after nearly three years away went well, but what can we say about his performance and what should be next? We'll dig into that plus Cyborg's big win over Pacheco. We'll also grade the PFL card and much more. This is the PFL Superfights Post-Fight Show.

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Live Chat: What If Francis Ngannou Loses? 1:45:05

8M ago1:45:05

1:45:05

Today on the podcast, we'll examine the implications of what happens should Francis Ngannou lose to Renan Ferreira, why there are no easy fixes in judging, fighters having no sympathy for other fighters and more. This is episode 224 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: Who Is Fighter of the Year? 1:53:39

8M ago1:53:39

1:53:39

In this episode, we discuss why Max Holloway or Ilia Topuria could pass Alex Pereira for Fighter of the Year in 2024, Laura Sanko's commentary, Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol and much more. This is episode 223 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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UFC 307 Post-Fight Show: Pereira Wins, but Khalil Impresses 1:06:35

8M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

At UFC 307, Alex Pereira was able to secure his third title defense in 175 days, but not without adversity and insane resilience from Khalil Rountree. We go over the results of this fight as well as Julianna Peña's title win over Raquel Pennington and everything else on the UFC 307 main card.

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Live Chat: UFC 307, Legacy Fights, Hands Off Lebanon 1:51:23

8M ago1:51:23

1:51:23

Today on the podcast, we'll examine the likelihood of an upset by Khalil Rountree over Alex Pereira at UFC 307, the bombing campaign against Lebanon, which fighters will be remembered long term and more. This is episode 222 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: UFC in Boxing, New Antitrust Settlement 1:48:30

9M ago1:48:30

1:48:30

Luke Thomas examines statements by UFC President Dana White that he will get into boxing "guns blazing", the alleged rise of boring fighters in the UFC and MMA, expectations for Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic and more.This is episode 221 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: Dana White Moves Into Boxing 1:46:59

9M ago1:46:59

1:46:59

Today on the program, we discuss UFC President Dana White getting involved in boxing, whether Chris Weidman was ever any good, the future of bantamweight and much more.This is episode 220 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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UFC 306 Post-Fight Show: The Sphere...Delivers? Merab, Valentina Are Champs 1:09:10

9M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

The UFC's first (and only?) show in the Sphere is over. Did it live up to the hype? Also, Merab Dvalishvili easily bested Sean O'Malley as did Valentina Shevchenko over Alexa Grasso. But how did they do it and were the fights even entertaining?This is the UFC 306/Noche UFC Post-Fight Show.By Luke Thomas

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Live Chat: UFC 306 Expectations, Debate Reax 1:37:25

9M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

We'll preview UFC 306 and the main event between Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. We'll talk about the card's good and bad and what we make of being at the Sphere. We'll also delve into boxing's Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga, the troubles ONE Championship is having and much more.This is episode 119 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.…

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Live Chat: Dana White-Jon Jones and Sphere Expectations 1:45:26

9M ago1:45:26

1:45:26

We review the strange relationship between Dana White and Jon Jones, discuss our expectations for UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, talk about what Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga might be like and so much more.This is episode 218 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.By Luke Thomas

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Live Chat: Who Can Defeat Dricus du Plessis? 1:58:36

9M ago1:58:36

1:58:36

Dana White sparring with the media over Jon Jones, theories on how to beat Dricus du Plessis, expectations for UFC Noche (UFC 306) at the Sphere and so much more.This is episode 217 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.By Luke Thomas

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Mike Israetel Dishes on PED Use in MMA 55:26

10M ago55:26

55:26

Dr Mike Israetel is a sports physiologist, Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt, now former bodybuilder, YouTube personality and proprietor of Renaissance Periodization. In this conversation, he and I discuss why MMA training is catabolic, Jon Jones being an example of good MMA training protocol, how many fighters are actually using performance-enhancing…

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