At UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev controlled Dricus du Plessis en route to an easy unanimous decision win, but the bout wasn't exactly a showcase of middleweight's renewed might or Chimaev's boogeyman status.
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Today on the podcast, we go into more previewing for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev plus I defend the nation's capital from the insanely stupid attacks you're hearing.
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In this episode, we discuss whether Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev could be like Dan Henderson vs. Shogun Rua or not. That plus so much more.
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On today's episode, we discuss Conor McGregor's ballooning lack of likability and irrelevance, Ilia Topuria's appearance on the Nelk Boys podcast and more.
This is episode 263 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
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Today on the program, we'll examine the case for Dustin Poirier making it into the UFC Hall of Fame, why I think the third fight with Max Holloway could be the most competitive, if Max can earn a rematch with Ilia Topuria at lightweight and much more.
This is episode 262 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Today on the program, we discuss Ben Askren's recovery, how many fights Ilia Topuria has left and why I never want to talk about you know who ever again.
This is episode 261 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
On this week's episode of the live chat, we discuss the fallout from UFC 317, what all the possibilities are next for Ilia Topuria, why Kai Kara- France triggers everyone and much more.
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This episode of the the live chat was recorded before UFC 317, so we discuss that, the decline of the media business, Tom Aspinall's options and so much more.
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After UFC 317, there's simply no denying Ilia Topuria is going to be the biggest star in the sport and maybe the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. He has secured the best three-fight win streak in the history of the sport and did so in emphatic fashion.
In this UFC 317 post-fight show, we discuss the significance of Topuria's win, Alexandre Pantoja's performance, the ascension of Joshua Van and much more.
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Today on. the program, we'll look ahead to UFC Baku, we'll preview the Aaron Pico vs. Movsar Evloev co-main for UFC Abu Dhabi and much more.
This is episode 258 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
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At UFC Atlanta, Kamaru Usman showed vintage form while Joaqiun Buckley underwhelmed. What just happened? We'll talk about that plus Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick and more.
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At UFC 316, Merab Dvalishvili not only defeated Sean O'Malley, he finished him inside of three rounds. It was a stunning achievement for a fighter who had been known as a force, but not a finisher. We discuss what this means for both fighters, who might be next and whether Merab is the best to ever do it at 135 pounds. We also talk Kayla Harrison's achievements, her showdown with Amanda Nunes and much more.
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Today on the podcast, we look ahead to UFC 316 and I do my best to explain what Jordan Breen contributed to MMA and MMA media.
This is episode 256 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
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Today on the podcast, we delve into the UFC's next broadcast deal and why there's a very good chance they will stay with ESPN, the fatigue of the Jones-Aspinall situation and much more.
This is episode 255 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Today on the podcast, we go into all things Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, Stipe Miocic and the UFC. Just what is taking so long to make this fight and what does it say about the key players in this scenario?
This is episode 254 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Today on the podcast, we delve into whether we'll ever get Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev, DDP-Khamzat prognostication and more.
This is episode 253 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
At UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision to claim the welterweight title. That sets up a showdown with P4P top fighter Islam Makhachev and so much more. We discuss all of it after last night's fights.
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On today's episode, we review Bo Nickal's response to his first pro loss, debate whether Alex Pereira was really hacked, look ahead to UFC 315 and more.
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This is episode 252 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
At UFC Iowa, Cory Sandhagen made relatively quick work of Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event while Reinier de Ridder managed to stop the Bo Nickal hype train dead in its tracks. We talk about these results and more in my UFC Iowa post-fight show.
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Today on the podcast, we discuss the new movie 'The Smashing Machine', our temperature on Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, Trump not understanding Photoshop and much more.
This is episode 251 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
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