Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts

Today on the live chat, we look back at UFC 327, look ahead to the UFC White House card and try to answer the question of whether MVP MMA can compete with UFC. This is episode 298 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we look ahead to UFC 327, discuss the wild reaction to my university lecture on MMA and the political right plus much more. This is episode 297 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we'll examine Nate Diaz's resurgence, talk about the future of the UFC product and much more. This is episode 296 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

On today's podcast, we discuss Colby Covington's dropping the MAGA image. We preview UFC Seattle, discuss the media's future and much more. This is episode 295 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we discuss the latest with the UFC White House weirdness, Nate Diaz's return to MMA, a little UFC London preview and more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com

Today on the live chat, we go over Ronda Rousey attacking the UFC, fallout from the UFC White House card announcement, how the UFC's monopoly is actively making the product worse and more. This is episode 293 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Charles Oliveira blanketed Max Holloway at UFC 326 and the world seemed to hate it. We discuss why and more on the UFC 326 Post-Fight Show. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we discuss Eddie Hearn signing a talent agency agreement with Tom Aspinall, a bit UFC 326, what we know about UFC White House and *ahem* some other interesting items as well. This is episode 292 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. Subscribe to my Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/

In this episode, we discuss Mayweather-Pacquiao 2, Eddie Hearn vs. Dana White and Frank Warren vs. Saudi Arabia plus the White House card and more. This is episode 291 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

At UFC Houston, Sean Strickland stopped Anthony Hernandez in the third round of their event. This might've been Strickland's career best performance. Luke discusses this plus the rest of the card and more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we discuss Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, UFC Houston, Sean Strickland's latest lecture at the lyceum and more. This is episode 290 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we'll examine the chances the UFC's White House event doesn't even happen, whether the heavyweight division deserves to be kept around, why the UFC has never had a death or serious injury, Tom Aspinall's lingering eye injury, why even elite athletes don't always make great fighters and much more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the future of Shavkat Rakhmonov, Diego Lopes at 155, the sexual assault controversies in sport jiu-jitsu, why MMA media didn't cover Dana White testifying in court and much more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

At UFC 325, Alexander Volkanovski scored a clear unanimous decision win over Diego Lopes for the second time in as many fights for the Aussie. We discuss that plus BSD getting by Hooker, Mauricio Ruffy's redemptive win over Rafael Fiziev and much more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we review the success of UFC 324, look ahead to the weekend's UFC 325 main event and more. This is episode 287 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we preview UFC 324's Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje, changes to the TKO Ali Act bill, what to make of Zuffa Boxing's foray into the sport and much more. This is episode 286 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we'll look at Dana White's more recent promotional efforts, why Makhachev-Rakhmonov is one of the better fights you can make in MMA, whether Justin Gaethje is washed and much more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we'll look ahead to the UFC in 2026, offer an update on Morning Kombat's future and more. This is episode 284 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Dana White's various beefs with Francis Ngannou and Arman Tsarukyan, how Merab can (maybe) beat Yan in the third fight and much more. This is episode 282 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Petr Yan became the UFC bantamweight champion of the world by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) in the main event from Las Vegas, Nevada. He achieved this victory and the status as a two-time champion (three if we count interim titles) by turning in one of the most dialed in and inspired performances in UFC championship history. As you’ll hear me talk about in this episode, his march back to the title was as improbable as it was impressive. We discuss the significance of Yan’s performance, the tragedy of the co-main event, Payton Talbott’s breakthrough moment and much more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/