On today's podcast, we'll examine UFC 287's main event between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, the Endeavor purchase of WWE and the new publicly-traded company it's forming with UFC, Adrian Yanez vs. Rob Font and so much more. This is episode 154 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll look ahead to UFC 287, what adjustments Israel Adesanysa can make to defeat Alex Pereira, controversial judging in mixed martial arts (MMA), the decline in the popularity of kickboxing. This is episode 153 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 286's Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman, revisit the debate over the greatest of all time (GOAT) in MMA and how PEDs impact it, the fallout from Merab Dvalishvili defeating Petr Yan and more. This is episode 152 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll revisit some debates from UFC 285 including the greatest of all time (GOAT) for mixed martial arts (MMA), what Ciryl Gane's future looks like after such a bad loss, the upside of welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov and much more. This is episode 151 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll lean into UFC 285, Jon Jones's weight gain, where Francis Ngannou stands in all of this, Ciryl Gane's takedown defense and much more. This is episode 150 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss whether Jon Jones already is the greatest of all time or what he has to do to achieve that, whether being double champ is the hardest thing to do in the sport, Ciryl Gane admitting he doesn't really train properly and much more. This is episode 149 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll examine what adjustments Islam Makhachev can make if he rematches Alexander Volkanovski, how Volkanovski might do at lightweight on a sustained run, Dan Hookers IV accusations and more. This is episode 148 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

In today's episode of the LT Live Chat, we speak with UFC bantamweight Adrian Yañez about his upcoming fight with Rob Font, getting props from Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski, the retirement of Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 290, incorporating boxing into his striking game and much more. The questions were provided by the fans and viewers.

On today's podcast, we'll examine the possibility of UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira moving to light heavyweight to fight champion Jamahal Hill, Anthony Smith and others. We'll also talk about Colby Covington's future and if Khamzat Chimaev or Gilbert Burns is in it. We'll also get into the latest of the fighter pay debate and much more. This is episode 146 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll discuss former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou leaving the UFC, the return of Jon Jones to the UFC (at heavyweight to fight Ciryl Gane), UFC 283 and much more. This is episode 145 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll discuss UFC President Dana White's future after being caught hitting his wife on camera, UFC Fight Night: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Sean Strickland, the weird start to the year in mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2023 and more. This is episode 144 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll talk about the death and legacy of Stephan Bonnar, performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in mixed martial arts (MMA), the return of Jon Jones to heavyweight and much more. This is episode 143 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll discuss the Paddy Pimblett fallout after UFC 282, how judging has gone for the UFC in 2022, Elon Musk's alleged free speech motivations about purchasing Twitter, the future of Ilia Topuria and much more. This is episode 142 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Paddy Pimblett's recent controversy with Ariel Helwani, preview UFC 282 and Bellator 289, discuss TRT use and more. This is episode 141 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Liver King being busted as a drug user, the 'Black Adam' movie, Conor McGregor's current situation, PEDs in sports, UFC Orlando this coming weekend, worst MMA takes and more. This is episode 140 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, how the UFC performed in 2022, the legacy and future dominance of the Nurmagomedov family and much more. This is episode 139 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On this episode of the podcast, we'll look ahead to potential fights like a rematch between Sean O'Malley and Marlon 'Chito' Vera as well as what a boxing bout between Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz might look like. We'll also review some of the judging at UFC 280 and what Sean Brady can do to round out his game.

On today's episode, we'll preview UFC 280 and everything about it.

Today on the podcast, we'll look ahead to UFC 280's bigger matchups between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev, Aljamain Sterling and T.J. Dillashaw plus much more. This is episode 135 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's episode, we'll talk about Alistair Overeem returning to kickboxing, Herschel Walker running for office, Bo Nickal's collegiate career and more. This is episode 134 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's episode, we'll discuss Bo Nickal's future, Jon Jones at heavyweight, Charles Oliveira getting the respect he deserves, the protests in Iran and more. This is episode 133 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's episode, we'll discuss Gordon Ryan's run through ADCC 2022, the future of Khamzat Chimaev, what Nate Diaz has been up to since UFC 279 and more. This is episode 132 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On this episode of the the podcast, we'll review Nate Diaz's big win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279, Khamzat Chimaev's future, the boxing megafight trilogy between Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin (GGG) plus we'll look at the UFC Vegas 60 fight card headlined by Cory Sandhagen and Song Yadong. This is episode 131 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On this episode of the the podcast, we'll preview UFC 279's major bouts including Nate Diaz taking on Khamzat Chimaev in the pay-per-view main event. We'll look at the UFC career of Nate Diaz, discuss what Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 might look like, what Tony Ferguson's future looks like after fighting Li Jingliang and more. This is episode 130 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On this episode of the the podcast, we'll preview the UFC's first event in Paris, France, featuring Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa and Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori. We'll also discuss the rumored boxing bout between Jake Paul and Anderson Silva. We'll also discuss Demetrious Johnson's win over Adriano Moraes and much more. This is episode 129 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll discuss Paddy Pimblett's being called out and who might prove an appropriate adversary. We'll look ahead to UFC 278's main event between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards and how their striking might compare. We'll also talk the new 'Prey' movie, Dominick Cruz's take on the value of MMA managers and much more. This is episode 128 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll examine what makes the striking of Charles Oliveira so formidable, how Brock Lesnar would do if he were competing in modern mixed martial arts (MMA) or UFC competitions, why fighters from Dagestan, Russia and more. We'll also look ahead to the UFC's Fight Night card this weekend and more. This is episode 127 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll look ahead to UFC 277's Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Peña, Kai Kara-France vs. Brandon Moreno 2 and Anthony Smith vs. Magomed Ankalaev. We'll also talk about UFC President Dana White's rant against the mixed martial arts (MMA) media as well as on the Contender Series. Plus, we'll dig into how the expansion of sports gambling has affected MMA and boxing, what it means to interview coaches vs. fighters and more. This is episode 126 of The Luke Thomas Live Cha

Today on the podcast, we'll talk about the booking of UFC 280, which includes Petr Yan vs. Sean O'Malley. We'll also preview this weekend's UFC London card, discuss the possibility of Nate Diaz boxing Jake Paul and much more. This is episode 125 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On this episode of the podcast, we'll discuss Nate Diaz's current feud with the UFC and where it all might be headed. We'll also discuss bad movies and what makes them so, a potential bout between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira, things about mixed martial arts (MMA) that are turnoffs and more. This is episode 124 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On this episode of the podcast, we'll discuss what's next for Max Holloway, what to expect from Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira 3 and much more. This is episode 123 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 276: Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier plus the trilogy fight between Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski. We'll also discuss the realities of military service, preview UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot, Bellator 282 and much more. This is episode 121 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll review the results from UFC 275 including Glover Teixeira losing to Jiri Prochazka, Valentina Shevchenko beating Taila Santos and Joanna Jedrzejczyk being knocked out by Zhang Weili. We'll also talk mental health concerns, casual vs. hardcore mixed martial arts (MMA) fandom and much more. This is episode 120 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 275: Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka. We'll also discuss the other bouts on that card including Valentina Shevchenko vs. Taila Santos and Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Other topics we'll address including 'sportswashing', most visible now in golf with scandals around money from Saudi Arabia, the legacy of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, the winter World Cup in Qatar, whether Ciryl Gane can win the heavyweight title, mixed martial arts (MMA)'s scoring system and more. This is episode 119 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss expectations for the third fight between Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski. We'll also talk UFC 276 and UFC 277, the weekend's main event between Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, repression among various world governments, drama on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), T.J. Dillashaw criticizing Paddy Pimblett, who the best light heavyweights in history are and how they compare to the current crop and much more. This is episode 118 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the tragic Ulvade situation plus preview UFC 276: Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier. We'll also talk UFC 277's potential buyrate, casual vs. hardcore mixed martial arts (MMA) fandom, the effect of travel on work plus more.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss and begin to preview UFC 275: Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka. We'll also talk Dustin Poirier potentially fighting Colby Covington, what plans UFC might have for Conor McGregor, whether a meaningful comparison can be made between Tony Ferguson and Tyron Woodley and much more. This is episode 116 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll revisit some of the storylines coming out of UFC 274 such as the reason for Charles Oliveira's transformation, Rose Namajunas's corner work with Pat Barry and Trevor Wittman plus some of Justin Gaethje's known weaknesses. We'll also discuss fighters using therapeutic use exemptions, UFC fight cards being watered down, the lack of respect shown to knocked out fighters, Dana White's take on Rose vs. Carla Esparza 2 and much more. This is episode 115 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 274's Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chandler bout, what's going on with Nate Diaz and how a third fight with Conor McGregor might go (if it does), what effect Petr Yan not having his normal coaches at UFC 273 might've had on his performance against Aljamain Sterling, what to expect from boxing's Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte and much more. This is episode 112 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll go over the controversial scoring in the Aljamain Sterling fight with Petr Yan from UFC 273. We'll also forecast a bout between Khamzat Chimaev vs. Colby Covington, discuss a potential Jose Aldo title shot and much more. This is episode 111 of the Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss everything from UFC 273 including the three top bouts: Alexander Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie, Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan and Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns. We'll discuss viewer questions around these subjects and many others.

On this episode, we'll discuss Jon Jones and his potential at heavyweight. We'll also preview UFC 273 and the two title fights on that pay-per-view card: Alexander Volkanovski vs. the Korean Zombie and Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan. We'll also weigh in on the impending bout between Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, being hospitalized, the difference between television and radio, the attempted comeback of Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov's last three fights and much more.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the Miami altercation alleged between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. We'll also discuss the revealed payout for Paddy Pimblett at UFC London, who has the best chins in mixed martial arts (MMA) and why, the legalization of drugs, Conor McGregor being arrested, Cory Sandhagen's future, the ongoing tech issues I experience, the most difficult fight stretches we've seen in the UFC for individual fighters and so much more. This is episode 108 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss fighters like Jon Jones, Colby Covington and others who have public disputes with mixed martial arts (MMA) media. We'll discuss various judging systems like 10-Pt Must vs. PRIDE or ONE Championship's judging as a whole, whether MMA is boring relative to years past, can Max Holloway regain the belt over Alexander Volkanovski at featherweight, what cross-promotional fights might look like between Bellator, PFL and other organizations plus so much more.

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 272: Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington. We'll discuss this fight plus the others on the card including Rafael dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano and Bryce Mitchell vs. Edson Barboza. We'll also discuss the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, what this means for Russian fighters like Islam Makhachev or Petr Yan, dealing with a family member's suicide, what's next for Cain Velasquez after being arrested for attempted murder and much more. This is episode 105 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll touch on the current crisis in the Ukraine and what it might mean for combat sports. We'll also get into the authenticity of the beef between UFC welterweights Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. Plus we'll talk the latest body cam footage of Jon Jones's most recent arrest, Morning Kombat goals, who could beat Israel Adesanya and much more. This is episode 104 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll review the lingering debated about UFC 271's Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2 middleweight title fight. We'll discuss the Super Bowl being booked as a 'world championship', whether preliminary card fighters deserve better pay and if so, why and more. Plus we'll get into addiction, fighter suspensions after injury or loss, fighters who captured our attention like Conor McGregor or Brock Lesnar and much more. This is episode 103 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll preview UFC 271: Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2. We'll also talk about tracking macros for weight loss on vacation, how the resumes of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones compare, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira's poor eyesight, whether certain weight classes tend to produce more of one kind of fighter, Dana White's issues with UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and much more. This is episode 102 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll preview UFC 270: Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane. We'll talk about that pay-per-view plus buying UFC ppvs as a media member. We'll also get into mechanical doping, Giga Chikadze's rebound potential after his UFC Fight Night loss to Calvin Kattar, Conor McGregor's next move, how Jon Jones features into the weekend's fights, the champion's clause in UFC contracts, refereeing and corner work in the sport and much more. This is episode 101 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll talk about my desire to try testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), fighters starting YouTube channels, Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski 3/Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling 2, my favorite movie, what lies ahead for Conor McGregor in 2022, whether Jon Jones is on the sidelines because of USADA, a fighter likely to have a breakout moment this year, Novak Djokovic being deported from Australia for not getting the Covid vaccine and more. This is episode 100 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the criticisms of Dominick Cruz, Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan as commentator for the UFC in 2021. We'll also discuss Conor McGregor and a potential 165lbs division, who might be champion in MMA in a year's time, Khabib Nurmagomedov's prime, the future of Eagle FC as a promoter in the space, who might be next for Wonderboy, trends in mixed martial arts next year, the beauty of sumo wrestling and whatever else is on your mind. This is episode 99 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the amount of damage former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway takes, the evolution of mixed martial arts (MMA) over time, how a top-form Michael Chandler would do against a top-form Khabib Nurmagomedov, what would happen if Khamzat Chimaev defeated Gilbert Burns, weight cutting effects over time on a fighter's body, UFC staying at the Apex facility rather than hitting the road, whether Islam Makhachev vs. Beneil Dariush should be the top contender's fight at lightweight and much more. This is episode 95 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat and more.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss leftovers from UFC 268 (Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington, Rose Namajunas vs. Zhang Weili, Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler), how a bout between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev might go, whether Islam Makhachev is a good test for Charles Oliveira, PEDs in the sport, whether having a black belt is overrated, reflecting on the significance of Veterans Day, the upcoming featherweight UFC main event between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez and much more. This is episode 94 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night headlined by Marvin Vettori vs. Paulo Costa. We'll also discuss UFC 267's main event between Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira as well as UFC 268's Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington rematch. We'll also get into cults inside of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), comparing the UFC's tolerance of Jon Jones's misdeeds with Conor McGregor's, books to read and much more. This is episode 91 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Today on the podcast, we'll discuss the comparisons between Jon Jones and Floyd Mayweather, what the best division is in mixed martial arts (MMA) and how the 'final four' of Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler stack up. We'll also talk life stresses, how fighters respond when getting stopped versus losing decision, best books on the bookshelf and more. This is episode 90 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

On today's podcast, we'll discuss the arrest of Jon Jones in Las Vegas following his Hall of Fame induction, results from UFC 266 and the bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega plus UFC President Dana White's rant on fighter pay and Oscar De La Hoya. Plus we'll get into Joe Rogan's views on Covid mitigation. This is episode 89 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

At UFC Vegas 17, Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson and Jose Aldo secured wins against Geoff Neal and Marlon 'Chito' Vera in their welterweight main and bantamweight co-main event bouts, respectively, on the last show in 2020 for the UFC. We'll talk about what they did to win plus Greg Hardy's lackluster performance, Marlon Moraes's slump, some preliminary card results, your Big Takeaways and much more. This is episode 4 of The Sunday Digest.

At UFC 256, Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno fought to a draw in the flyweight championship main event on ESPN+ pay-per-view. Tony Ferguson was thoroughly dominated in the lightweight co-main by Charles Oliveira, Mackenzie Dern earned a hard-fought win over Virna Jandiroba, Rafael Fiziev crushed Renato Moicano, Kevin Holland made short work of Jacare Souza, Cyril Gane stopped Junior dos Santos and Cub Swanson crushed Daniel Pienda. I'll discuss all of it on today's podcast. This is episode 3 of the Sunday Digest.

Nate Quarry is a cast member of season 1 of 'The Ultimate Fighter', former UFC middleweight contender, co-host on Spike TV's 'MMA Uncensored Live', and active pursuant of the rights and interests of professional mixed martial arts fighters. He has been part of the landmark class-action lawsuit against the UFC as well as proponent of extended the Ali Act to MMA. Interestingly, he's also a comic book proprietor. 'Zombie Cagefighter' has been his passion project and is now in development for a graphic novel publication. In this interview, Quarry discusses the recent rulings on behalf of the plaintiffs (fighters like Jon Fitch, Cung Le and Brandon Vera), why he believes the Ali Act is what's necessary to protect the interests of fighters and what's next in the Zombie Cagefighter universe. For Quarry's Zombie Cagefighter Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zombiecagefighter/zombie-cage-fighter

At UFC Vegas 16, Marvin Vettori earned the win of his career over Jack Hermansson in the main event while Matt Wiman suffered a terrible defeat, Ilia Topuria scored a sensational win as did Louis Smolka. Oh and the coronavirus nearly ruined the show. We'll talk about all of it. On the boxing side of things, Errol Spence scored a less than dramatic win over Danny Garcia in a perfectly fine fight that had no mystery to it at all. UFC President Dana White said the UFC was going to go through significant roster cuts. Does this mean the organization is trying to get rid of expensive talent for cheaper alternatives? Isn't this what happened to Yoel Romero? Not so fast. This is episode two of my Sunday Digest.

Today 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.

In the main event, Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic faced off the third time with Miocic getting the win via unanimous decision. In the co-main event, Marlon 'Chito' Vera defeated Sean O'Malley via TKO, although there's controversy about it with O'Malley appearing to suffer an injury during the bout. Elsewhere on the main card, Daniel Pineda TKOd Herbert Burns, Jairzinho Rozenstruik stopped Junior dos Santos with strikes and Merab Dvalishvili outworked John Dodson to open the main card. On the preliminary card, Jim Miller dropped a decision to Vinc Pichel, Kai Kamaka got past a very game Tony Kelley, Virna Jandiroba made short work of Felice Herrig, Livia Renata Souza edged Ashley Yoder, Daniel Chavez leg kicked his way to a win over T.J. Brown among other results. This is my UFC 252: Cormier vs. Miocic 3 Post-Fight Special.

Today 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.

On 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.

In the main event, Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman fought for the welterweight crown where Usman won via unanimous decision. In the co-main event, Alexander Volkanosvki defeated former champion Max Holloway via split decision to retain his title. In the feature bout, Petr Yan defeated Jose Aldo via fifth-round TKO to claim the bantamweight title. Elsewhere on the pay-per-view main card is a strawweight battle between former champions Rose Namajunas defeated Jessica Andrade via split decision and at flyweight Amanda Ribas submitted Paige VanZant via first round armbar. On the preliminary card, Jiri Prochazka defeated Volkan Oezdimir via second-round KO, Muslim Salikhov defeated Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, Makwan Amirkhani choked out Danny Henry, Leonardo Santos defeated Roman Bogatov and much more. This is my UFC 251 Post-Fight Special.

Today 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.

Today 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.

Today 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.

Today 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 The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

In the main event between Amanda Nunes and Felicia Spencer, Nunes outclassed her opponent en route to an easy decision victory. In the co-main event featuring a bantamweight clash between Cody Garbrandt and Raphael Assuncao, the former champion looked measured and smart until he scored a vicious walkoff KO at the buzzer of round 2. The feature fight between Aljamain Sterling and Cory Sandhagen didn't last long as Sterling scored a dominant and early first-round rear naked choke submission victory. Elsewhere on the main card, Neil Magny scored a workmanlike decision over Anthony Rocco Martin and Sean O'Malley scored a first-round one-punch walkoff knockout (KO) over longtime veteran Eddie Wineland. On the preliminary portion of the card, Alex Caceres outclassed Chase Hooper, Ian Heinisch quickly dispatched Gerald Meerschart, Cody Stamann scored a hard-fought decision victory over Brian Kelleher, Herbert Burns quickly submitted Evan Dunham, Maki Pitolo TKO'd Charles Byrd and much more. This is my UFC 250 post-fight special.

Today 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.

On 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.

Today 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.

At UFC 249, Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje fought in the main event. Gaethje scored a fifth-round TKO to become the interim lightweight champion. In the co-main event between Henry Cejudo and Dominick Cruz for the bantamweight championship, Cejudo secured a second-round stoppage albeit after a somewhat controversial referee decision. Francis Ngannou also demolished Jairzinho Rozenstruik in short order, Calvin Kattar scored a vicious elbow TKO win over Jeremy Stephens. To open the pay-per-view main card, Greg Hardy earned an uninspiring decision over Yorgan De Castro. Elsewhere on the fight card, Anthony Pettis defeated Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision, Carla Esparza got past Michelle Waterson, Alexei Oleinik defeated Fabricio Werdum via split decision, Vicente Luque won his rematch with Niko Price via TKO, Bryce Mitchell put on a dominant grappling display to best Charles Rosa and more. This is my UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje Post-Fight Special.

Today 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.

Today 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.

Today 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.

On 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.

Today 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.

Today 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.

Today 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.

Today 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.

Today 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.

At UFC 248, in the main event Israel Adesanya defeated Yoel Romero via unanimous decision in an unusually slow fight. In the co-main event, Zhang Weili defeated Joanna Jedrzejczyk via split decision to retain her strawweight title. The bout could serve as the greatest women's fight in UFC history. Elsewhere, Beneil Dariush viciously knocked out Drakkar Klose and Neil Magny outclassed Li Jiangliang. To open the main card, Alex Oliveira scored a split decision victory over Max Griffin in a bloody war. On the preliminary card, Sean O'Malley got back to action after a two-year layoff, Mark O. Madsen scored a unanimous decision victory, Rodolfo Vieira secured a first-round submission victory, Gerald Meerschart upset Deron Winn and more. I'll go over all of the fight card's results and provide reactions, analysis and answers to your questions. This is my UFC 248 Post-Fight Special.

On 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.

On 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.

Today 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.

In 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.

On 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.

On 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.

On 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.

At UFC 246, Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone fought in the main event with the Irish former champion easily winning in the first round, stopping Cerrone within minutes with strikes. In the co-main event, Holly Holm and Raquel Pennington fought to an uninteresting but clear cut decision win for Holm. Elsewhere on the fight card, Carlos Diego Ferreira submitted former UFC and WEC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, Alexei Oleinik submitted Maurice Green, Brian Kelleher submitted Ode Osbourne and more. On the preliminary card, Sodiq Yusuff defeated Andre Fili, Roxanne Modafferi defeated Maycee Barber and more. We'll go over all of the results on this UFC 246 Post-Fight Special.

On 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.

On 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.

On 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.

On 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.

On 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.

At UFC 245, Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman battled in the main event where Usman won via fifth-round stoppage. In the co-main event, Max Holloway put his featherweight title up for grabs against Alexander Volkanovski. In a decision victory, Volkanovski defeated Holloway to become the new champion. In the feature fight, Amanda Nunes defended her belt against Germaine de Randamie, although it got difficult in moments. Jose Aldo fought Marlon Moraes to a controversial decision loss, Geoff Neal made short work of Mike Perry, Petr Yan stopped Urijah Faber in the third round and more. I'll go over all these results from the pay-per-view fight card and more. This is my UFC 245 post-fight special.

I'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 Thomas Live Chat.

Today 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.