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Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Will Jones vs. Aspinall Ever Happen?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.com2025-04-252h 19In Good Company with Mike ThomasIn Good Company with Mike Thomas008: Luke Thomas "From Pastor to Painter"Join us as we sit down with Luke Thomas, Founder & CEO of H&L Design and Build, as he shares his experience from the white collar to the blue one! H&L Design and Build is a full service Design & Build Residential Remodeling firm. They are dedicated to providing a professional and positive experience for their clients by combining expertise, care and candor to ensure that every project is completed to the highest standard. Learn more here: www.hldesign.build/This podcast is presented by Thomas Media Group. Thomas Media Group is a full-service digital m...2024-10-2345 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC in Boxing, New Antitrust SettlementLuke 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.2024-09-271h 48Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Is UFC Monopoly Actually Good?Luke Thomas examines the fallout from CJI vs ADCC, Ilia Topuria noting the BMF title with Max Holloway at UFC 308 is not on the line, UFC 305's results and the ascension of Dricus du Plessis plus so much more. This is episode 216 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. USE CODE LT15 for 15% sitewide at tooletries.com.2024-08-231h 40Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: McGregor, Izzy-DDP Preview, P4P Debates and MoreLuke Thomas discusses Conor McGregor and whether he'll fight at UFC 303, Islam Makhachev facing off against Arman Tsarukyan, the UFC pound-for-pound debate and much more. This is episode 207 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2024-06-071h 32Father to FatherFather to FatherA new member joins Luke's family...plus a Luka vs. Tatum debateLuke and Jeremiah catch up on the big news that Luke's family is now 4 and he is now a father of 2! Luke shares the experience of the first few weeks of his daughter being welcomed in the world and spending lots of time with his son during his paternity leave. Jeremiah shares his latest father learnings over the last month and the word he's gotten from the Lord. Finally, they wrap up with a debate on who's better between two of the best players in the likely NBA finals matchup, Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum.2024-05-3145 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Jones-Aspinall, Gentle Parenting, PFL PushbackLuke Thomas examines Ilia Topuria's potential bout with Max Holloway, whether Canelo Alvarez will fight Terence Crawford, PFL facing public pushback from several fighters, Jon Jones's latest and more. This is episode 205 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2024-05-241h 49Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLIVE CHAT: UFC 300, Max-Topuria Preview and More | Ep. 200!Luke Thomas explores UFC 300 in all its glory from Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje to Alex Pereira running over Jamahal Hill and much more. We'll also discuss the return of Conor McGregor, whether there is buzz for Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal and much more. This is episode 200 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2024-04-192h 01Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC Antitrust Settlement ExplainedLuke Thomas examines the UFC antitrust settlement news, the UFC 300 poster, Conor McGregor's return to the UFC and much more. This is episode 196 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2024-03-221h 38Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Ilia Topuria's Rise, UFC 300, Haney-Garcia and MoreLuke Thomas discusses Ilia Topuria rocketing to stardom, Canelo Alvarez leaving PBC, UFC 300 not getting Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis, Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia and so much more. This is episode 193 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2024-03-011h 42Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Who Is Buying Fury-Ngannou?Luke Thomas reacts to Tyson Fury boxing Francis Ngannou, the potential of a UFC return for Ronda Rousey, Israel Adesanya fighting Dricus Du Plessis and much more. This is episode 164 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2023-07-141h 53Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Conor McGregor Sexual Assault Allegation ReactionLuke Thomas Live Chat: Today on the podcast, we'll examine the possibilities from a Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev rematch, Conor McGregor and USADA, early Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford thoughts and much more. This is episode 160 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2023-06-161h 25The Sandler PitThe Sandler PitThe Adventures of Pinocchio (1996)Once upon a time, there were three small wooden boys, who wanted nothing more than to be real...Welcome to the first episode of Reel Boyz, a new podcast from Luke Terry, Luke Thomas and Joe Turone all about Pinocchio, for whatever reason... Future episodes of Reel Boyz will be appearing on a separate feed but as this adaptation features Rob Schneider we thought we could springboard off of The Sandler Pit. Enjoy and make sure you subscribe to the Reel Boyz podcast feed, instagram and all that stuff. Cheers! Follow...2022-10-261h 50The Sandler PitThe Sandler PitGrown Ups 2 Commentary Special (with Joe Turone)Oh no, here we go again. It's another birthday in The Pit, so we're revisiting one of our favourite Pit Movies, Grown Ups 2. Due to a crazy turn of events involving lots of alcohol, we decided to ditch our original 'unreleasable' recording and instead we called upon Joe Turone's help to fill a Luke Thomas shaped hole this week. We had a lot of fun and hope you do too! Follow our socials here: Instagram: @TheSandlerPitTwitter: @TheSandlerPitEmail: TheSandlerPit@gmail.comOu...2022-04-132h 03The Sandler PitThe Sandler PitGrown Ups Commentary SpecialIt's another Pit birthday!  To celebrate Luke Thomas being even more of a Grown Ups, we decided to rewatch one of our favourite Pit films, Grown Ups. Stick the film on and watch along with our synced up commentary.We also got very drunk. Sorry in advance! Follow our socials here: Instagram: @TheSandlerPitTwitter: @TheSandlerPitEmail: TheSandlerPit@gmail.comOur music was made by the wonderful @JoeTurone, check out his latest video HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2022-01-191h 47The Sandler PitThe Sandler PitGrown UpsLight the candles, it's time for a birthday party.This week we're celebrating as Luke Thomas turns 26, our boy is all 'Grown Ups'! We're going to be watching a film all about some other 'Grown Ups' in which Adam Sandler and friends have a wacky little holiday.But will 'Grown Ups' take a water slide into the Sandler Castle, or will it be confined to an eternity of dad jokes in The Sandler Pit? Follow our socials:Instagram: @TheSandlerPitTwitter: @TheSandlerPitEmail: thesandlerpit@gmail.com2021-01-201h 04Mr. Thomas at Immanuel Schools RadioMr. Thomas at Immanuel Schools RadioLuke Wilkins-Mock Election Podcast 1This podcast is an interview by Mr. Thomas of American Solidarity candidate Luke Wilkins.  This podcast is part of a mock election in which students select which candidate to vote for based on the preparedness and knowledge of candidates from five different parties.  2020-10-2707 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Dana White, Woodley-Covington, Live Chat FutureToday on the live chat, we'll discuss UFC President Dana White's appearance at the Republican National Convention (RNC), what Tyron Woodley vs. Colby Covington means at this stage, the future of the live chat as I change jobs to CBS Sports, whether jiu-jitsu students practice jaw cranks, questions about Jon Jones moving up to heavyweight, whether Tony Ferguson has absorbed too much damage, Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa, what to do about fouls in mixed martial arts (MMA) and more. This is episode 46 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-08-291h 30Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Hardy-Dean, Khabib-Gaethje, McGregor, Volkanovski, ShahbazyanToday on the podcast, we'll discuss the rift between Dan Hardy and Herb Dean as it relates to the latter's stoppages, expectations for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje and what the fallout could bring, Conor McGregor's next move, Alexander Volkanovski's options at featherweight, Edmen Shahbazyan's future as he headlines his first UFC event, balancing work-social life, what Jon Jones might be up to these days and more. This is episode 44 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-08-011h 36Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Till-Whittaker, Sean O'Malley's Next Steps, MMA StereotypesOn today's podcast, we'll preview Darren Till vs. Robert Whittaker, discuss the range of possibilities for Sean O'Malley if he gets passed Marlon Vera, good and bad MMA stereotypes, fighters outside of the UFC who could do well inside of it, how Alexander Gustafsson will do at heavyweight against Fabricio Werdum, the renamed Washington Football Team and much more. This is episode 43 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-07-251h 40Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 251 Preview, Jorge Masvidal's Future, Mike PerryToday on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 251's pay-per-view main event between Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal, discuss Masvidal's future if he wins, where Mike Perry goes from here, look at Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway and Petr Yan vs. Jose Aldo, examine the implications of UFC going from Reebok to Venum, talk the coronanvirus lockdown and USADA and whatever else is on your mind. This is episode 41 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-07-111h 29Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Poirier-Hooker Preview, Usman and Wittman, PVZ's FutureToday on the podcast, we'll preview UFC Fight Night: Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker, examine UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman's decision to be coached by Trevor Wittman for his UFC 251 title bout opposite Gilbert Burns, discuss the future of Paige VanZant as she fights on the last bout of her contract, talk about the ongoing Twitter spat between Sean O'Malley and Petr Yan, examine the possibility of Jon Jones starting a fighters' union and more. This is episode 39 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-06-271h 31Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Poirier-Hooker Preview, Usman and Wittman, PVZ's FutureToday on the podcast, we'll preview UFC Fight Night: Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker, examine UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman's decision to be coached by Trevor Wittman for his UFC 251 title bout opposite Gilbert Burns, discuss the future of Paige VanZant as she fights on the last bout of her contract, talk about the ongoing Twitter spat between Sean O'Malley and Petr Yan, examine the possibility of Jon Jones starting a fighters' union and more. This is episode 39 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-06-271h 31Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC Fighter Pay, McGregor/Masvidal Return, Garbrandt vs. O'MalleyToday on the podcast, we'll get into all the ins and outs of UFC and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter pay, the simmering semi-feud between UFC bantamweights, Cody Garbrandt and Sean O'Malley, the timeline for Bellator's return, boxing being back on ESPN, which other analysts I like in combat sports, where Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal fit in the UFC's picture now that UFC 251 through UFC 253 don't have them as part of the fight cards, what Max Holloway might need to do in terms of a different approach in the rematch with Alexander Volkanovski and more. This is episode 37 of...2020-06-131h 30Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Woodley-Burns, Masvidal-Diaz 2, GOAT Debate, Colby-ATTToday on the podcast, we'll preview UFC Fight Night: Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns, discuss what Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz 2, more on the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) debate in mixed martial arts (MMA), Colby Covington leaving American Top Team (ATT), Mike Tyson getting $20 million offers to return to the boxing ring, the riots in Minnesota following a case of police misconduct, Jon Jones becoming the consensus best fighter and more. This is episode 35 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-05-301h 34Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Jones vs. Ngannou, Sandhagen-Sterling, Smith Stoppage, Rogan/SpotifyOn today's podcast, we'll get into the Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou negotiations, the impending bantamweight matchup between Cory Sandhagen and Aljamain Sterling, the late stoppage from the Anthony Smith vs. Glover Teixeira ESPN bout, why there are so many inside MMA who believe conspiracy theories, changes to judging in MMA, Joe Rogan going exclusively to Spotify and more. This is episode 34 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-05-251h 28Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Tony Ferguson, Gaethje-Khabib, Cormier-Ngannou & MoreToday on the podcast, we'll discuss UFC 249 leftovers, the future for Tony Ferguson, details of how Khabib Nurmagomedo vs. Justin Gaethje might go, a matchup between Daniel Cormier and Francis Ngannou, Dominick Cruz going after referee Keith Peterson, why fighters from Japanese organizations struggled in the U.S., ESPN's The Last Dance documentary, the lack of a proper stoppage in Glover Teixeira vs. Anthony Smith and much more. This is episode 33 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-05-161h 17Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 249 Preview, Next for Khabib, Interim TitlesToday on the podcast, we'll go into detail on the UFC 249 fight card including Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje and Dominick Cruz vs. Henry Cejudo. We'll also talk about how this all impacts Conor McGregor and lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who might make a good UFC President after Dana White, the value of interim titles at heavyweight and other places and much more. This is episode 32 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-05-091h 22Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC on ESPN, UFC Champs, Bisping vs. Till, Luke RockholdToday on the podcast, we'll talk about UFC 249 and the UFC's relationship with ESPN, how it'd go if prime Michael Bisping fought prime Darren Till, the potential return to mixed martial arts (MMA) of former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, whether Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rosenstruik should be for an interim heavyweight title, the value of the half-point scoring system, whether any MMA version of 'The Last Dance' documentary on Michael Jordan and the Bulls could take place and much more. This is episode 31 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-05-021h 22Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 249, Jon Jones, Chael Sonnen, Tyron Woodley at MiddleweightToday on the podcast, we'll talk about the latest UFC 249: Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje news, what's next for Jon Jones, Chael Sonnen's comment on John Danaher's system and students, how Tyron Woodley might fare at middleweight, books to read during the quarantine, the PFL cutting a third of their roster, Benson Henderson's lightweight run as champion, the potential return of Luke Rockhold and more. This is episode 30 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-04-251h 37Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC May 9, Scott Coker, MMA Media, The Mountain DeadliftOn today's podcast, we'll talk the UFC's planned May 9 event (UFC 249?/UFC 250?), how UFC would look if it was run by Strikeforce founder/Bellator MMA President Scott Coker, Thor Bjornsson's record deadlift attempt on May 2, MMA media beefs, the best mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters of the decade, Tyson Fury's vs. George Foreman's boxing career comeback and much more. This is episode 29 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-04-171h 26Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 249's Postponement, State of MMA, Quarantine RoutineToday on the podcast, we'll react to UFC 249's postponement, California Governor Gavin Newsom urging ESPN and Disney executives to intervene, whether Stipe Miocic would rather fight Daniel Cormier or Francis Ngannou again, a scientific approach to weight classes, how ugly a chapter this has been in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) and more. This is episode 28 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-04-111h 31Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 249 Updates, Khabib-Tony Options, Coronavirus Media CoverageToday on the podcast, we'll talk about all of the updates to UFC 249, what our options are for a future Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov fight, how the coronavirus is being covered inside and outside of MMA media, the peak of Daniel Cormier's career, getting barracks haircuts, career concerns from being adversarial, Netflix viewing suggestions and much more. This is episode 27 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-04-051h 43Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Jon Jones Arrest Fallout, 165lbs Division, Top ComediansToday on the podcast, we'll dig into the details of Jon Jones's latest arrest for DWI and negligent use of a firearm. What does it mean that the UFC champion is still putting himself in these positions? Also, we'll talk about which fighters would go in a UFC 165lbs division, who my favorite comedians are, more thoughts on Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson and the pandemic plus more. I also have an announcement of sorts at the top of the show. This is episode 26 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-03-281h 37Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Dana White, Coronavirus News, Working From HomeToday on the podcast, we'll talk about Dana White vs. the media, the latest in Covid-19 (coronavirus) news and how it's impacting the sports world, working from home habits, the latest on Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson, U.S. senators selling stocks ahead of an outbreak (insider trading) and much more. This is episode 25 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-03-201h 19Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Coronavirus Rocks MMA and Sports World, Khabib-Tony? | Ep. 23Today on the podcast, we'll discuss all the ways the coronavirus is rocking the mixed martial arts (MMA) and sports worlds. We'll look ahead to UFC Brasilia: Kevin Lee vs. Charles Oliveira, including all of the controversy surrounding it. The UFC, against better judgment, is plowing ahead with its schedule, but will UFC London or UFC Columbus even take place? What about UFC 249's Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson? We'll discuss all of the details. This is episode 23 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-03-141h 19Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat, ep. 22: UFC 248 Preview, Career Goals, MMA Industry TruthsOn today's podcast, we'll preview UFC 248: Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero plus the co-main event between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Zhang Weili, look into the leftovers of UFC Norfolk's failed main event between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez, best boxing broadcasters, early thoughts on Petr Yan vs. Marlon Moraes, ongoing challenges with MMA judging, unfulfilled career ambitions, the truth about the goodness of the MMA industry and more. This is episode 22 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-03-061h 24Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat, ep. 21: UFC Norfolk, Wilder-Fury 2, Coronavirus, Cejudo-AldoOn this episode of the podcast, we'll get to Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 2 leftovers, preview UFC Norfolk and its flyweight title fight between Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo, discuss the latest media panic around the coronavirus, talk about the insanity that is champion Henry Cejudo defending his title against Jose Aldo and more. Time permitted, we'll talk Strongman events, banning heading in soccer (football), the situation on conflict of interest between James Krause and Trevin Giles and more. This is episode 21 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-03-061h 31Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat, ep. 20: Joshua Fabia Reaction, Wilder-Fury 2 & UFC Auckland PreviewToday on the podcast, I'll react to my interview with Joshua Fabia, Deigo Sanchez's coach and manager, following the controversy at UFC Rio Rancho. We'll also preview this weekend's big boxing rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury as well as UFC Auckland: Dan Hooker vs. Paul Felder. We'll discuss the intersection of politics and sports, especially with a left-leaning media and right-leaning audience and we'll discuss Dustin Poirier looking for a welterweight fight with Al Iaquinta. This is episode 20 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-02-221h 23Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat, ep. 19: Jones-Reyes Rematch, MMA Judging, Valentine's DayIn this episode, we'll dig into the details of UFC 247's Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes, whether we should give extra weight to later rounds, if an immediate rematch is the right call to make and more. We'll preview UFC Rio Rancho, Gegard Mousasi vs. Douglas Lima at Bellator MMA, discuss whether Demetrious Johnson fought tougher fighters than Jon Jones, my worst Valentine's Day story and more. This is episode 19 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-02-221h 19Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 247, Cowboy's Injuries, Covington's Claims, Joe Rogan's RoleOn today's podcast, we'll look ahead to UFC 247: Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes, discuss Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone denying he sustained injuries against Conor McGregor at UFC 246, assess Colby Covington's claims, talk more Joe Rogan, the worst injuries MMA fighters can sustain, what's next for Justin Gaethje, Kevin Lee training at TriStar with Firas Zahabi and more. This is episode 18 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-02-081h 26Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Joe Rogan-Smith Debate Final, UFC 247 Preview, Stipe-DC 3On today's podcast, we'll close the debate between UFC commentator Joe Rogan and ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith, preview UFC 247: Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes, discuss the potential of Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3, what to make of prospect Arnold Allen, impressive feats of strength, potential Khabib Nurmagomedov matchups and more. This is episode 17 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-02-031h 33Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Kobe Bryant's Death, Rogan vs. Stephen A. Smith, UFC/Bellator RecapOn today's podcast, we'll discuss the sudden and tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, the dispute between Joe Rogan and Stephen A. Smith related to UFC 246 (related to Conor McGregor and Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone) and more. We'll also recap UFC Raleigh, Bellator 238, Showtime's Danny Garcia vs. Ivan Redkach card and more. This is episode 16 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-01-271h 18Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 246 Preview, McGregor Media Issues, Fighter PayOn today's podcast, we'll preview in detail UFC 246: Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone, discuss McGregor facing questions about sexual assault investigations in Ireland from the media, how much McGregor is actually paid, Cerrone's noticeable anger towards the media, who is on my MMA Mount Rushmore, Robert Whittaker's future, more fighters having issues with USADA and much more. This is episode 15 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-01-171h 28Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Conor-Cowboy, Reebok Deal, Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel RomeroOn today's podcast, we'll discuss Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero, more on the UFC 246 main event between Conor McGregor and Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone, the impending end of the Reebok deal, my most terrifying DC Metro adventure, Kevin Lee vs. Justin Gaethje, favorite combat sports films, Jorge Masvidal wanting a fight with Georges St-Pierre (GSP) and so much more. This is episode 14 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-01-111h 30Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Khabib vs. McGregor 2, 2020 Goals, Gaethje Title ShotOn today's podcast, we'll talk about whether Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight Conor McGregor if McGregor beats Donald Cerrone, goals for this YouTube channel, UFC President Dana White's justification for passing Justin Gaethje up for a title shot, a potential return of Georges St-Pierre (GSP), Kayla Harrison's push for the PFL, how Henry Cejudo would do at featherweight and much more. This is episode 13 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2020-01-041h 14Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Conor McGregor Rumors, Star Wars Review, UFC In 2020On today's podcast, we'll discuss the latest rumors involving Conor McGregor's upcoming UFC 246 bout with Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone, why Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker is that bad, various predictions for the UFC in 2020, why we should condemn Ramzan Kadyrov, what's next for Israel Adesanya, the commentary of Joe Rogan and more. This is episode 12 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2019-12-281h 30Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 245 Results, UFC Busan Preview, Impeachment, Star Wars and MoreOn today's podcast, we'll talk UFC 245 leftovers - what's next for Colby Covington? Kamaru Usman? Jorge Masvidal? - and how it changes the welterweight division, preview UFC Busan: Frankie Edgar vs. Korean Zombie, discuss the latest in Star Wars with the release of The Rise of Skywalker, maybe dabble a bit in impeachment talk, Rory MacDonald to PFL after leaving Bellator and whatever else you want to talk about in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and beyond. This is episode 11 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2019-12-201h 22Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC DC, UFC 245, McGregor-Cerrone Ruiz-Joshua 2, Charlo-Hogan Previews and MoreI'm late posting this, but...UFC on ESPN 7 (UFC DC) is this weekend and UFC 245 is right around the corner. We'll preview both of those events and some of the bigger fights on the cards (Alistair Overeem vs. Jairzinho Rosenstruik, Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington). We'll also delve into some boxing talk with Anthony Joshua rematching Andy Ruiz on DAZN this weekend plus Jermall Charlo facing Dennis Hogan on Showtime. Conor McGregor is returning to the Octagon, Frankie Edgar is facing the Korean Zombie and so much more. We'll dig into all of it. This is episode 9 of The Luke...2019-12-101h 06Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Floyd Mayweather Unretires, UFC 245 Preview, Ben Askren's CareerToday we'll discuss Floyd Mayweather apparently unretiring from boxing following a recent public meetup with UFC President Dana White. We'll also look ahead to UFC 245's biggest fights, reflect on Ben Askren's career, explore more USADA issues, circle back to Nick Diaz questions, discuss the latest with Cody Garbrandt or Frankie Edgar or Tony Ferguson and more. This is episode 8 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2019-11-241h 19Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC Sao Paulo, Nick Diaz-Jorge Masvidal, MMA Fighter vs. BoxerToday we'll discuss the UFC's card that takes place in Sao Paulo tomorrow, the latest developments in the life of Nick Diaz and how Jorge Masvidal intersects with them, the ongoing idiotic MMA fighter vs. boxer crossover discussions (Canelo vs. Masvidal, Stipe Miocic vs. Tyson Fury), what to make of developments at SBG Ireland and John Kavanagh, the latest Colin Kaepernick news, why liking Ben Shapiro is the intellectual equivalent of liking Nickelback and so much more. This is episode 7 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2019-11-151h 19Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 244 Preview, USADA Debate, Adesanya vs. RomeroIn today's episode, we dig further into the details of UFC 244: Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz, what the Baddest Motherf-cker (BMF) title actually represents, what to make of Darren Till vs. Kelvin Gastelum, Kevin Lee vs. Gregor Gillespie and more. We also dig further into the USADA debate and why fighter/athlete consent in professional sports matters plus talk Ben Askren's future, how to prep for media work, whether Israel Adesanya should fight Yoel Romero and much more. This is episode 5 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2019-11-0151 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Nate Diaz USADA Issues, Askren vs. Maia Talk, Best ComediansNate Diaz is battling with USADA and anti-doping in general and may not compete at UFC 244. Ben Askren is set to square off with Demian Maia at UFC Singapore and there's a lot on the line for the former Olympian. Bellator is featuring the finals of their welterweight grand prix between Rory MacDonald and Douglas Lima with a lot being different about the rematch this time around. Who to make of Edward Snowden especially after his recent interview with Joe Rogan? Why are Doug Stanhope and Patrice O'Neal some of my favorite comedians? I get to all of it in...2019-10-2544 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC Boston Preview, Joe Rogan Commentary, Adesanya-Jones | Episode 3In today's episode from Bogotá, Colombia, we preview UFC Boston's Chris Weidman vs. Dominick Reyes and what it means for both fighters and a potential showdown with light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. We also circle back to LeBron James's comments on NBA's China controversy, why Kron Gracie and Mackenzie Dern struggled at UFC Tampa, managers Ali Abdelaziz and Abe Kawa squabbling, Israel Adesanya ratcheting up tensions with Jones, the value of Joe Rogan's commentary and much more. This is episode 3 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.2019-10-181h 16Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC Tampa Preview, UFC 243 Leftovers, NBA-China Fallout | Episode 2On today's episode of the podcast, we discuss everything heading into UFC Tampa. Why was Joanna Jedrzejczyk seemingly unable to make weight against Michelle Waterson only to end up doing it no problem? What about the co-main event between Kron Gracie and Cub Swanson with the latter being denied entry into some jiu-jitsu (BJJ) schools? We'll discuss that fight card and more. Plus, we'll discuss the leftovers of the UFC 243 event between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker and whatever else is on your mind. This is The Luke Thomas Live Chat, Episode 22019-10-111h 20Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsUFC 243 Preview, Adesanya vs. Jon Jones, GSP vs. Khabib | Live Chat, Ep. 1UFC 243: Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya is this weekend. We'll preview that fight as well as the card including the co-main event between Al Iaquinta and Dan Hooker. UFC President Dana White is giving lip service to Adesanya potentially fighting Jon Jones and even Georges St-Pierre (GSP) facing UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. We'll discuss that plus Bellator 229 and whatever else is on your mind. This is The Luke Thomas Live Chat, episode 1.2019-10-041h 20Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMeet George Hickman, Tiger Muay Thai's Head Coach | Luke ThomasI recently had Gerorge Hickman come across my radar. Hickman is a former fighter and now head coach of Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand. Hickman, an American, tried out for the team in 2014 and eventually worked his way into the head coaching role. What's noteworthy is some of the changes his leadership has brought both to the fighters he coaches as well to the team. It's also a reflection of the changing dynamics of team gyms in MMA, especially in Asia. In this interview, we discuss his background, how Brian Stann helped lead him to his current spot, getting Khalil...2019-09-2814 minSpring Coaching MagicSpring Coaching MagicWhy so busy?A blog by Luke Thomas, Director of Spring A reply I’ve been noticing more and more often in daily conversation includes the word ‘busy.’  The common exchange goes something like this: Question: “Hello.  How are you?” Reply: “Well, you know, REALLY busy!” (Often partnered with rolling eyes & a sigh – with an inflection of voice that […]2019-07-1603 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsUFC 238 Results: Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes | Post-Fight Special | Luke ThomasAt UFC 238... Henry Cejudo became a champ champ in a thrilling victory over Marlon Moraes. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko defeated Jessica Eye with a brutal head kick knockout (KO) and defended her flyweight title. Tony Ferguson defeated Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone after a second-round doctor stoppage, Petr Yan put it on Jimmie Rivera and on the main card, Blagoi Ivanov defeated Tai Tuivasa. On the preliminary card, Tatiana Suarez bested Nina Ansaroff and Aljamain Sterling got past Pedro Munhoz. This is my UFC 238 post-fight special.2019-06-091h 09Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsUFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor Results | Post-Fight Special | Luke ThomasAt UFC 229, Khabib Numagomedov submitted Conor McGregor, but then attacked his entourage in the crowd immediately afterwards. In the co-main event, Tony Ferguson showed amazing ability against Anthony Pettis. In the feature bout of the night, Dominick Reyes scored a clear win but controversial finish over Ovince Saint Preux. Derrick Lewis scored perhaps the best comeback of the year while Michelle Waterson earned a hard-fought decision over Felice Herrig. We'll discuss these fight card results and more on my UFC 229 post-fight special.2018-10-071h 05Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsBellator 206 Results: Gegard Mousasi vs. Rory MacDonald | Post-Fight Special Luke ThomasAt Bellator 206, Gegard Mousasi ran through Rory MacDonald, Rampage Jackson evened the score against Wanderlei Silva, Douglas Lima turned things around opposite Andrey Koreshkov, Aaron Pico looked like MMA's next big star and more. This is my Bellator 206 post-fight special.2018-09-3042 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsUFC 228 Results: Tyron Woodley Vs. Darren Till | Post-Fight Special | Luke ThomasAt UFC 228, Tyron Woodley fought Darren Till for the UFC welterweight championship. Elsewhere on the fight card, Karolina Kowalkiewicz battled in the co-main event that didn't last very long. Zabit Magomedsharipov scored the second Suloev Stretch submission of the night, getting past Brandon Davis. Jimmie Rivera and John Dodson fought to a lackluster decision while Abdul Razak Alhassan knocked out Niko Price in under a minute.2018-09-0952 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC Singapore Preview, Contender Series Results, AnnouncementToday on the podcast, we'll look at the UFC's return to Singapore with Saturday's card headlined by a welterweight tilt between Donald Cerrone and Leon Edwards. We'll discuss last night's Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series results with four fighters getting contracts. We'll also look at the sneaky good PFL card in Chicago this week and I'll share a big announcement I have with the rest of you. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2018-06-211h 27Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC on FOX 25, May-Mac World Tour Talk and MoreUFC on FOX 25: Chris Weidman vs. Kelvin Gastelum is Saturday, so we'll preview this highly important event. We'll also go over the results from UFC Glasgow, including big wins by Paul Felder, Cynthia Calvillo, Santiago Ponzinibbio and more. We'll also put a bow on the May-Mac World Tour, how both Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor performed, what it means for the Mayweather vs. McGregor bout in August and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2017-07-201h 29Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 213, TUF 25 Finale, International Fight WeekThis week we'll discuss UFC 213 and the various fights of note: Valentina Schevchenko vs. Amanda Nunes, Yoel Romero vs. Robert Whittaker and more. We'll also dig into the UFC debut of former WSOF champion Justin Gaethje as he takes on Michael Johnson at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. Plus, it's International Fight Week in Las Vegas. We'll cover in the ins and out of MMA news and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2017-07-061h 28Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 211 Recap, Bellator 179 Preview, Georges St-Pierre's Next FightUFC 211 is in the books and Stipe Miocic and Joanna Jedrzejczyk continue to make history. Bellator 179: Rory MacDonald vs. Paul Daley is Friday, no one really knows is Georges St-Pierre is going to fight Tyron Woodley or Michael Bisping or Conor McGregor. Demian Maia was promised a title shot, but what does that mean? We'll discuss these issues and more on today's edition of the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2017-05-181h 24Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 211 Preview, Fighter Discontent, Boxing in 2017 and MoreUFC 211: Stipe Miocic vs. Junior dos Santos 2 is Saturday, so we'll preview that title fight plus the card. Fighter discontent - be it from Anderson Silva, Luke Rockhold, Nate Diaz or many of the others - is at an all-time high. What is solution out of this morass? We'll explore. Plus, boxing is having a great year with Anthony Joshua's big win and the Gennady Golovkin (GGG) vs. Canelo Alvarez fight on the horizon. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2017-05-101h 25Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: How Robert Whittaker Beat Jacare at UFC on FOX 24At UFC on FOX 24, Demetrious Johnson bested Wilson Reis, Rose Namajunas choked out Michelle Waterson, Robert Whittaker scored the win of his career beating 'Jacare' Ronaldo Souza and more. We'll discuss those wins plus Rizin FF 5, Bellator 177 and more. This is the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2017-04-1849 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 210 in Review, UFC on FOX 24 Preview, MMA NewsUFC 210: Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson 2 took place on Saturday. We'll talk about the results from this as well as the insane regulatory mess from Chris Weidman vs. Gegard Mousasi. We'll look ahead to UFC on FOX 24: Demetrious Johnson vs. Wilson Reis, Jacare vs. Robert Whittaker and more. We'll also talk Anderson Silva's next move at UFC 212 and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2017-04-131h 27Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: UFC 209 Results, Alcantara's Kneebar, Calvillo's Back TakeAt UFC 209, Tyron Woodley defended his title against Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson, albeit controversially. We'll discuss that plus Darren Elkins' comeback against Mirsad Bektic, David Teymur vs. Lando Vannata, Alistair Overeem's knockout of Mark Hunt and more. We'll pay special attention to Iuri Alcantara's kneebar of Luke Sanders and Cynthia Calvillo's back take of Amanda Cooper. This is the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2017-03-0750 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: UFC 208, Scoring Criteria and Anderson Silva vs. Derek BrunsonAt UFC 208, Germaine de Randamie defeated Holly Holm and Anderson Silva defeated Derek Brunson. Were the judges' scores justified? We examine those fights plus the rest of the fight card from Brooklyn. This is the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2017-02-141h 00Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Ronda Rousey And Conor McGregor News, UFC Houston PreviewUFC President Dana White said this week Ronda Rousey is likely done in mixed martial arts (MMA), Conor McGregor made news over the weekend about a potential fight with Floyd Mayweather, UFC Houston (UFC Fight Night 104) is this weekend, which features the return of Chan Sung Jung (The Korean Zombie). We'll discuss this and more on the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2017-02-021h 27Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: Valentina Schevchenko's Armbar AcumenAt UFC on FOX 23, Valentina Shevchenko submitted Julianna Pena and moved one step closer to facing Amanda Nunes for the bantamweight title. Jorge Masvidal TKO'd Donald Cerrone, Francis N'Gannou obliterated Andrei Arlovski and more. We'll go into those results plus the Bellator 171 fight card and more. This is the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2017-01-3139 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Fix Claims ExaminedAt Bellator 170, Tito Ortiz submitted Chael Sonnen in the first round. We'll discuss that fight plus assess the claims by some fans and even former fighters that the could could've been fixed. We'll also look at Paul Daley's brutal knockout of Brennan Ward and the rest of the card that aired on Spike TV. This is the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2017-01-2450 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Nate Diaz Boxing, BJ Penn's Future, UFC 209 Card, Bellator 170 PreviewIn mixed martial arts (MMA) news, Nate Diaz is trying to get a boxing license in Nevada, BJ Penn's future is in doubt after being badly defeated at UFC Fight Night 103 by Yair Rodriguez, the UFC 209 fight card is shaping up nicely, Bellator 170: Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen is this weekend, Stipe Miocic is unhappy about his pay and more. We'll discuss all of these on this week's Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2017-01-191h 26Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 207, Ronda Rousey & The Media, Cyborg & USADA, MMA In 2017At UFC 207, Ronda Rousey will return to the UFC and mixed martial arts (MMA) when she faces women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes. We'll discuss that fight, the event and why Rousey might be entering a media black out. Plus, we'll discuss Cris 'Cyborg' Justino's recent run in with USADA, where MMA is headed in 2017 and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2016-12-271h 29Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Cyborg And UFC 208, UFC 206 Results, UFC On FOX 22 PreviewAt UFC 208, Cyborg Justino won't fight for the UFC women's featherweight championship while Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie will. We'll get into that plus UFC 206 results, a preview of UFC on FOX 22 with Paige VanZant and Michelle Waterson and more in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2016-12-151h 26Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: Lando Vannata's KO Kick, UFC 206 ResultsAt UFC 206, Max Holloway bested Anthony Pettis while Matt Brown as head kick knocked out by Donald Cerrone. Doo Ho Choi and Cub Swanson put on a brawl for the ages, but preliminary fight card fighters like Lando Vannata and Misha Cirkunov scored some of the most impressive finishes. We go through that plus UFC Albany, Rico Verhoeven vs. Badr Hari and Bellator 168. This is the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2016-12-1344 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Dana White vs. Bjorn Rebney, UFC 206 Preview, MMAAA TalkFrom UFC President Dana White blasting Cris 'Cyborg' Justino and former Bellator MMA CEO Bjorn Rebney to previewing UFC 206: Anthony Pettis vs. Max Holloway to discussion of the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association (MMAAA), we'll go over the latest in the world of MMA on the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2016-12-081h 26Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Conor McGregor Stripped, Bjorn Rebney's Return, AKA InjuriesUFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has been stripped of his featherweight belt, former Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney is back as the architect of a MMA fighters union, American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) is in the news for its injury woes again after Daniel Cormier withdrew from UFC 206 and more. We'll discuss these issues on the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2016-12-011h 26Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Fedor's & BJ Penn's Return, MMA Weekend Recap And MoreAt Bellator 165, Fedor Emelianenko was announced to be fighting Matt Mitrione. B.J. Penn will be facing Yair Rodriguez at UFC Phoenix in January, Rashad Evans's fight with Tim Kennedy is off UFC 206 and we have results from Invicta 20, Bellator 165, UFC Fight Night 99 and UFC Fight Night 100. We'll get to all of them on this edition of the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2016-11-231h 29Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: GSP vs. UFC, UFC Layoffs, Bellator 162 Preview and MoreFormer UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre (GSP) declared himself a free agent from the UFC this week. There were also massive layoffs in the Canadian and Asian offices of Zuffa and there's Bellator 162 this Friday, featuring the mixed martial arts (MMA) debut of Kimbo Slice's son, Kevin Ferguson, Jr. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2016-10-201h 27Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: John Lineker vs. John Dodson - Who really won?At UFC Fight Night 96, John Lineker and John Dodson battled in a bantamweight main event. Yet, there's controversy about who really should have won. In this episode of the Monday Morning Analyst podcast with Luke Thomas, we look at that fight plus the entire card from Portland. We also examine Alex Oliveira vs. Will Brooks, Brandon Moreno's upset of Louis Smolka and more.2016-10-0456 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: How Mickey Gall Beat CM PunkAt UFC 203, former WWE star CM Punk lost badly to Mickey Gall. What can we say about his level of skill? Also, Stipe Miocic defended his UFC heavyweight title against Alistair Overeem. We go over these fights and the card on this episode of the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2016-09-1236 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: How Maia Beat Condit, How McGregor Beat DiazAt UFC 202, Conor McGregor defeated Nate Diaz. At UFC on FOX 21, Demian Maia submitted Carlos Condit. How did McGregor and Maia do it? We examine the tape plus a little Bellator 160 talk. This is the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2016-08-301h 04Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 202 Results, Rory MacDonald To Bellator, UFC On FOX 21 TalkAt UFC 202: Conor McGregor defeated Nate Diaz. Rory MacDonald is leaving the UFC for Bellator MMA. UFC on Fox 21: Carlos Condit vs. Demian Maia is Saturday. We discuss all of this and more on this episode of the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2016-08-251h 28Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: UFC Fight Night 92 results, Cub Swanson's Takedown DefenseAt UFC Fight Night: Yair Rodriguez vs. Alex Caceres, the featherweights battled for five rounds, Cub Swanson showed improved takedown defense against Tatsuya Kawajiri and more. We look at all the technical action from that event and more on the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2016-08-0929 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 201 preview, Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor rematch, Mark HuntUFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley is Saturday, Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 2 media promotion is in full swing, Mark Hunt is at odds with the UFC, and the performance-enhancing drug (PED) use debate rages on. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2016-07-271h 26Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC For Sale, UFC 198 And Bellator 154 Previews Plus MoreIs the UFC for sale? ESPN's Darren Rovell reported as much. We discuss that plus UFC 198: Fabricio Werdum vs. Stipe Miocic, Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather media talk, Bellator 154: Phil Davis vs. 'King' Mo Lawal and much more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2016-05-121h 29Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: Gunnar Nelson's jiu-jitsu and chain wrestlingAt UFC Fight Night: Alistair Overeem vs. Andrei Arlovski, Gunnar Nelson rebounded from his loss to Demian Maia with a triumphant performance against Albert Tumenov. How'd he do it? We look at his fight and other strong performances from the weekend. This is the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2016-05-1045 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC Rotterdam Preview, Conor McGregor's Statements And MoreConor McGregor took to social media to talk about his UFC numbers and Nate Diaz, UFC Fight Night: Alistair Overeem vs. Andrei Arlovski takes place Sunday in Holland and more are topics on this week's Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2016-05-051h 28Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: Demetrious Johnson's clinch greatnessAt UFC 197, Jon Jones defeated Ovince St. Preux to win the interim UFC light heavyweight title. We'll get to that next week as UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson deserves some love. His clinch destruction of Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo is our focus in this episode. We'll also talk Benson Henderson's beating at the hands of Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 153. This is the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2016-04-2643 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Conor McGregor Vs. UFC, UFC 197 Preview, Benson Henderson Bellator DebutConor McGregor has 'retired' from the UFC, UFC has pulled him from UFC 200's fight card and more. UFC 197: Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux (OSP) is Saturday and Benson Henderson makes his Bellator debut on Friday. Luke Thomas discusses these topics and more on the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.2016-04-201h 26Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: Jon Jones' Arrest And Future, UFC 198 Preview And MoreJon Jones has been arrested for violating probation, the UFC 198 fight card has filled out, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz still appear to be orbiting one another and more in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). We discuss them and more on the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2016-03-311h 27Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: TJ Dillashaw-Dominck Cruz talk with Robin BlackDominick Cruz defeated T.J. Dillashaw to become the UFC bantamweight champion again. Fight Network analyst Robin Black joins Luke Thomas to help talk that fight plus Eddie Alvarez vs. Anthony Pettis, Travis Browne vs. Matt Mitrione and more from UFC Fight Night 81 in Boston. This is the Monday Morning Analyst.2016-01-1838 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC 195 Preview, Rizin Results, MMA In 2015 And MoreUFC 195: Lawler vs. Condit is days away, Rizin FF with Fedor Emelianenko is as well, mixed martial arts in 2015 featured the rise of Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor and 2016 could see more UFC champions unseated. We talk about it all on the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2015-12-311h 30Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: UFC Fight Night 78, Bellator 146, WSOF 25We take a look at the three biggest events from the weekend - UFC Fight Night 78, Bellator 146, WSOF 25 - and break down the technical action on this episode of the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2015-11-2539 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsMonday Morning Analyst: UFC on FOX 15, Luke Rockhold vs. Lyoto Machida in depth and moreUFC on FOX 15 results are in the books. Luke Rockhold absolutely handled Lyoto Machida, Cub Swanson was finished by Max Holloway, Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza easily dispatched Chris Camozzi, Paige VanZant blitzes Felice Herrig. We'll break down these fight card results plus more from the world of boxing, too, on this episode of the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.2015-04-2033 minLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLive Chat: UFC On FOX: Luke Rockhold Vs. Lyoto Machida Preview, Nate Diaz's FutureUFC on FOX 15: Luke Rockhold vs. Lyoto Machida is Saturday. We'll preview it and the entire fight card. We'll also discuss WSOF 20, Bellator 136, UFC Fight Night 64 as well as Nate Diaz's future and much more. This is episode 134 of the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.2015-04-161h 27Luke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsLuke Thomas Live Chat & PodcastsUFC 179 results, Conor McGregor's role, Michael Bisping vs. Luke Rockhold and moreUFC 179 results, Conor McGregor's role in UFC, middleweight's Michael Bisping vs. Luke Rockhold and their impending bout. These topics and more will be discussed on today's Promotional Malpractice Live Chat (episode 109) with Luke Thomas. Other topics to be covered: Jose Aldo's fighter pay comments, Anderson Silva's new contract, GLORY 18, Manny Pacquiao and more.2014-10-291h 30