What are the best hats, uniforms, jerseys and helmets in all of sports? What about the worst? In this clip from my radio show, we talk about the best (New Zealand All Blacks) to the worst (1990s Islanders) and everything in between. The Luke Thomas Show airs weekdays, 3 toRead More →
At UFC Atlantic City, referee Liam Kerrigan called Ricky Simon the winner in his bout with Merab Dvalishvili after the final bell ended when Kerrigan determined the Georgian was unconscious. Despite the controversy, former MMA referee and current Bellator MMA commentator ‘Big’ John McCarthy told me in an interview onRead More →
At UFC Atlantic City, UFC lightweight Kevin Lee defeated Edson Barboza via fifth round TKO. How did ‘The Motown Phenom’ get it done? In this episode of the podcast, we’ll explore Lee’s using of the southpaw stance and his mix of guard passing, mount and ground and pound. It’s the Monday Morning Analyst.Read More →
At UFC Atlantic City, Kevin Lee and Edson Barboza fought in the main event in a lightweight contest.Read More →
Leslie Smith was set to fight Aspen Ladd at UFC Fight Night: Atlantic City, but after Ladd missed weight, disaster struck. Smith, fighting on the last bout of her contract, tried to negotiate for another deal. The UFC indicated they didn’t want her services anymore, but were willing to payRead More →
UFC lightweight Kevin Lee faces Edson Barboza at UFC Fight Night: Atlantic City. In this interview from my radio show, Lee discusses why Barboza lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov, why he lost to Tony Ferguson, how he’s grown as an athlete, why it’s weird certain fighters fashion themselves after gangsters likeRead More →
After Southwest Flight 1380 was forced to make an emergency landing in Philadelphia on Tuesday and it was revealed the airline has a maintenance issue, it led me to wonder: what’s the worst airline and worst airline experience? The Luke Thomas Show airs weekdays, 3 to 6pm ET, on SiriusXMRead More →
On today’s podcast, we’ll examine reports of the UFC’s new television deal purportedly involving ESPN and FOX. We’ll also look ahead to UFC: Atlantic City (Cub Swanson vs. Frankie Edgar, Kevin Lee vs. Edson Barboza), Bellator’s terrible TV ratings on Paramount Network and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.Read More →
A report recently said the UFC’s new television deal could see them on ESPN and the Dana White Tuesday Night Contender Series could replace The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). While the report’s authenticity seems dubious, let’s assume for a moment that’s true. What would it do to the Contender Series toRead More →
At UFC Glendale, Dustin Poirier scored a stoppage win over Justin Gaethje in the main event. It was a Fight of the Year contender and both fighters fought ably, but the loss also raises questions about the damage Gaethje’s future. In addition, in examining the fights with both Poirier and Eddie Alvarez, are there lessons to be drawn about the strengths and weaknesses of Gaethje’s style? We’ll answer that with Luke Thomas on the Monday Morning Analyst.Read More →
At UFC Glendale, Carlos Condit and ‘Cowboy’ Alex Oliveira fought in the co-main event of the evening.Read More →
At UFC Glendale, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje fought in the main event in a lightweight contest.Read More →
Eddie Alvarez joined me on Friday to preview UFC on FOX 29 (UFC Glendale): Justin Gaethje vs. Dustin Poirier. As a man who fought both, he had keen insight. He also weighed in on facing Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson and more. The Luke Thomas Show airs weekdays, 3 to 6pmRead More →
On today’s episode of the podcast, we’ll recap the results from UFC 223, examine the win by Khabib Nurmagomedov, try to look ahead to UFC Glendale, discuss Conor McGregor’s future, Brock Lesnar’s eventual return to the UFC, Bellator 197 and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.Read More →
At UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Al Iaquinta by lopsided unanimous decision. On today’s podcast, we’ll grade his performance. While some believe ‘The Eagle’ looked vulnerable and will fare poorly against Conor McGregor or Tony Ferguson. Others, however, believe he was as dominant as ever. What’s the truth? We’ll look at both the numbers and the tape to get to the truth. This is the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.Read More →
Othello, Raphael and I watch Wrestlemania 34 and try to have a good time doing so. This is Watch Party, ep. 2.Read More →
At UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Al Iaquinta fought in a lightweight main event on pay-per-view for the UFC lightweight title.Read More →
At UFC 223, Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jedrzejczyk fought in a strawweight co-main event on pay-per-view. What happened? Find out below or in this video.Read More →
UFC 223 fight week has been the most surreal in my professional career. Just before the fights start, I want to discuss a few more items about the week including Michael Chiesa’s and Ray Borg’s injuries, how the mainstream views Conor McGregor, what to make of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. AlRead More →
Today was the UFC 223 media day with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Max Holloway and many others. It was also a day where Conor McGregor may have found a way to get himself arrested, loathed or worse. What the hell happened? Let’s recap everything.Read More →
At UFC 223, Anthony Pettis faces Michael Chiesa on the pay-per-view main card. In this interview from media day, Pettis explains why he no longer trains part time at Jackson Wink MMA, working with Paul Felder, his prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Max Holloway and more. He also shares whatRead More →
Max Holloway spoke to me at the UFC 223 media day about his weight cut, the key to beating Khabib Nurmagomedov, what he thinks of people who criticize his takedown defense and more.Read More →
Conor McGregor and his entourage showed up after the UFC 223 media day and got into a violent confrontation with a bus of fighters who were headed back to the fighter hotel. Michael Chiesa sustained several cuts to his face. His condition is unknown beyond that. Artem Lobov is offRead More →
UFC featherweight Brian Ortega offered to fill in against Khabib Nurmagomedov when Tony Ferguson withdrew due to injury. In this interview from my radio show, Ortega explains why he accepted the lightweight championship bout and explained how his jiu-jitsu is the very sort of skill that could stop Khabib Nurmagomedov.Read More →