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 Hour. Thomas helped create the co-branded USA Today/SB Nation Consensus MMA Rankings. His written work has appeared in the Washington Post, Salon, ESPN and dozens of newspapers across the country.
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Signup to Generate a PitchLuke 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.
Recent episodes include "Live Chat: The Illusory Concept of 'UFC Level'" (16 October 2026, 114 minutes), "Live Chat: Boxing in a Warzone, Sean Strickland's Dissatisfaction" (9 October 2026, 120 minutes), and "UFC 332 Was Surprisingly Fun (Mostly): Post-Fight Recap" (4 October 2026, 38 minutes).
Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 106 minutes across 595 episodes.
Booking probability for Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #323
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. Subscribe to...
Episode #322
Today on the podcast, we discuss doing the live chat for years, Sean Strickland's desire to leave the UFC, Saudi Arabia trying to force a boxing event in Riyadh despite the city being bombed and more. This is episode...
Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts
At UFC 332, the organization set a record for all kinds of KO and first-round finishes while Natalia Silva defeated Wang Cong to become the new flyweight champ. Luke Thomas talks about all of it. Get The Perfect Jean...
Episode #321
On this week's podcast, we discuss Diego Lopes's footwork, my gratitude for my audience, what to make of the Cornell 7 situation and much more. This is episode 321 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Episode #320
Today on the podcast, we'll examine the fallout from Gable Steveson's loss, whether oblique kicks should be banned, what happens next to PFL now that John Martin is gone and much more. This is episoder 320 of The Luke...
Episode #1
At UFC 331, Joshua Van defended his flyweight title, Arman Tsarukyan proved he deserves a title shot and Gable Steveson suffered a historically bad upset. Luke Thomas goes through all of it on his post-fight show...
Episode #319
On this episode of the live chat, we explore Scott Coker's debut of his new promotion, Ki MMA. Can it survive and thrive in today's MMA? This is episode 319 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK !
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Luke Thomas reacts to Ryan Garcia stopping Conor Benn in the second round in their first Zuffa Boxing title fight main event. Get 15% off your first The Perfect Jean order plus free shipping at theperfectjean.nyc or...
Episode #318
In this week's episode, we discuss what UFC level is like currently, whether weight class jumping is good for the fan and much more. This is episode 318 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK!
Episode #317
On today's podcast, we discuss the strange state of my career, 125 vs. 155 title shot criteria and so much more. This is episode 317 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK !
Episode #316
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Episode #315
Today on the podcast, we discuss the pros and cons of the case for Islam Makhachev as the GOAT of MMA plus much more. This is episode 315 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. Get 15% off their first order plus free shipping at...
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Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision at UFC 330. Does this make Makhachev the best fighter ever? Luke Thomas discusses this and more on his UFC 330 Post-Fight Show. Get 15% off your first...
Episode #314
On this week's podcast, Luke Thomas discusses Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry, the USS Abraham Lincoln, international food to eat and much more. This is episode 314 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK .
Episode #313
Today on the podcast, we discuss Ian Garry and his chances at UFC 330, the Sophie Cunningham debate and much more. This is episode 313 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK !
Episode #312
On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the Anthony Smith situation, the role of CTE in domestic violence, the PFL-MVP merger and more. This is episode 312 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK !
Episode #311
Today on the podcast, we look ahead to the weekend's fights, but there were also a lot of questions about my coverage, why it works the way it does, whether there is hypocrisy baked into it and more. This is episode 311...
Episode #310
Today on the podcast, we'll examine Paddy's choke on BSD, Israel Adesanya leaving CKB, Conor McGregor's injury-laden future and much more. This is episode 310 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to MY SUBSTACK .
Episode #329
At UFC 329, Conor McGregor was injured almost immediately and lost in 69 seconds. Where does he and the UFC go from here? Luke Thomas discusses in his UFC 329 post-fight show. Go here to take advantage of The Perfect...
Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts
Luke Thomas breaks down all the results and biggest talking points from the UFC's White House card in this post-fight show.
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